William Wandling
Aug 14, 2022
Bill Wandling, surrounded by his family, passed away on Sunday afternoon, August 14.
He was born at home in Given (Jackson County) on December 11, 1937 to Clair and Edna Wandling.
In the early forties Bill's family moved to Dunbar where he excelled in music. He sang in both the Junior and...
Ladonna Francis Jones
Aug 14, 2022
LaDonna Francis Jones, 83, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was born on February 27, 1939 in Charleston.
LaDonna had many nicknames, but Meme was her favorite. She was a very compassionate person and would help everyone she could. LaDonna loved taking "goofin"...
Patricia Young
Aug 12, 2022
It is with broken hearts that the family of Patricia Brillhart Young, 89, of Charleston, announces that she was called to be with the Lord on August 12, 2022.
She was born on January 16, 1933 to the late A. Granval and Carrie Brillhart.
Patricia spent her youth in Sissonville until her...
Shari Annette Harris
Aug 12, 2022
Shari Annette Hoffman Harris, 61, of Charleston passed away August 12, 2022 after a long illness.
Shari was a very loving mother and grandmother. She was a nurse at South Central Regional Jail for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Olive Polly Hoffman; and a brother...
Guy Thomas Brown
Aug 10, 2022
Guy Thomas Brown, Sr. 83, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom Brown and Geneva Bowles Brown.
Guy is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Etta Brown; his three children, Gytina Roy (Michael), Terri Traverso (John) and Guy Thomas Brown...
Nancy Yvonne White
Aug 9, 2022
Nancy Yvonne White, 71, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
She was born on August 8, 1951, in Charleston, to the late, Bobbie and Louise McCormick.
Nancy was a generous person who would do anything for anybody and always kept her neighborhood well fed....
Earl Lee Hill
Aug 9, 2022
Earl Lee Hill, 72, of South Charleston, sailed to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
He was born on June 6, 1950 in South Charleston, to the late Leo and Wanda Hill.
Earl loved his trains and woodworking. He was a Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He...
Mary Louise Lanham
Aug 8, 2022
Mary Louise Lanham, 65, 0f Charleston, unexpectedly gained her wings on August 8, 2022.
She was born on November 11, 1956 in Charleston to the late Delmar C Lanham and Irene B Lanham.
Mary was a graduate of Dunbar High School and later attended Seminary School for Biblical Studies (shocking I know)....
Paul Junior Starcher
Aug 5, 2022
Paul Junior Starcher, 97, of Cross Lanes departed this life on August 5, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House.
He was born in Spencer, West Virginia. Paul was a master carpenter and builder, who built many homes in the Charleston area for over 50 years. He was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. Paul served...
Ellen Elizabeth Hager
Jul 30, 2022
Ellen Elizabeth Hager, 56, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
She was born on October 12, 1965 in Portsmouth, VA.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Rick Hager;...
Pearl Pauley Parsons
Jul 30, 2022
Pearl Pauley (Parsons), 92, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
She was born on February 17, 1930 in Orgas, to the late Samuel and Daisey Brown.
She was a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene, where she attended faithfully and had...
Joyce Matheny
Jul 27, 2022
Joyce Boggess Matheny went to Heaven on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Morris Harvey College. Joyce was a social worker for 10 years in Charleston, then she went to Washington, DC to be a property manager for a distinguished real estate company.
Joyce will...
Evada Joyce Mcclanahan
Jul 27, 2022
Evada "Joyce" McClanahan, 73, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
She was born on October 2, 1948 in South Charleston to the late Billy Richard, Sr. and Josephine Idress Hamilton.
Joyce worked as a beautician for many years in Dunbar at Janet's Hair Design...
Dewayne Anthony Thomas
Jul 24, 2022
Dewayne Anthony Thomas, formerly from WV but resided in Columbus, OH; was born March 31, 1974, and died suddenly on July 24, 2022.
Dewayne was an avid horseman and was very well known and loved in the horse community. A friend of his is having his name put on a plaque to be placed on...
Reta Jean Garwood
Jul 23, 2022
Reta Jean Garwood, 76, of Charleston, passed away on July 23, 2022.
She was born January 11, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Ralph Bailey and Allene Moore.
Reta was retired from a career in Social Work. She was very well liked and will be missed by all those who knew...
James Edward Wilson
Jul 23, 2022
James "Jamie" "Slim" Edward Wilson 44, of Charleston passed away in a tragic accident on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
He was born on October 12, 1977, in Charleston.
Jamie attended Sissonville High School. He was proudly employed as a Union Carpenter for Carpenters Local 439.
He was a loving...
Del Phia Slater
Jul 22, 2022
Del Phia Slater was born February 16, 1935 in Cabell County, WV and Del passed peacefully at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida on July 22, 2022.
She held a variety of positions throughout her lifetime. Del was interested in cosmetology and worked for Cablish Baking/Purity Maid; however she retired from Mildred Mitchell-Bateman...
Charles Lee Bennett
Jul 21, 2022
Charles Lee Bennett, 52, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022.
Charles was born on February 26, 1970, in South Charleston, to Betty and Kenny Bennett of St. Albans.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Maria Bennett of Tornado and Laura Mays of Alum Creek;...
Ray Hutchison
Jul 16, 2022
Ray "Hutch" Hutchison, 84, of Charleston, peacefully passed with his wife and girls by his side on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
He was born on February 2, 1938 in Roane County, to the late Henry and Geneva Hutchison.
Ray worked for Bell Lines, Smith Transfer and Carolina Freight, where he made life-long...
David Allen Cadle
Jul 15, 2022
David Allen Cadle, 62, of Cross Lanes passed away on July 15, 2022.
He was born on November 10, 1959 in Melbourne, FL.
David attended Nitro High School where he played football and graduated in 1978. He was loved by all who met and knew him. David had a contagious smile that...
