Obituaries

Sep 30, 2022

Madge Chafin Varney of Hurricane, formally of Spencer, passed away on September 30, 2022 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital.

She was a born again Christian and was a member of the Advent Christian Church in Spencer.

Madge is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Paul Eugene Varney; daughter, Angela and...

Sep 27, 2022

Emogene Scarberry, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born in Mt. Hope, WV to the late Whitley and Roslyn Tabor.

Emogene was married to the love of her life, Raymond Sr., September 6, 1964. They spent the majority of...

Sep 25, 2022

Richard Lewis "Rick" Songer, 64, of Charleston, joined his son Dustin in Heaven on September 25, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1957 in Charleston, WV.

Rick joined the Navy when he was just out of high school and served his country for six years. He was a welder and heavy...

Sep 25, 2022

Steven Allen "Stevie" White of Charleston was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 25, 2022, but not without leaving a lasting memory and impact on all who knew him.

He was born December 5, 1955 to the late Herb and Edna (Cantrell) White.

Stevie was a self-employed painter...

Sep 23, 2022

James Earl "Jim" Crow, 91, Dunbar, left this life to be with Jesus on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the Hubbard Hospice House West.

He was born in Fayette County on February 9, 1931, to the late Collis Potter and Molly Dufour Crow.

Jim graduated from Charleston High School Class of 1949....

Sep 21, 2022

With heavy hearts, family and friends announce a peaceful farewell to David A. Miller Sr., on September 21, 2022.

David was born on the west side of Charleston on June 12, 1947, and lived there attending public schools and ending his education at Stonewall Jackson High School. He continued his college education at West Virginia...

Sep 15, 2022

John Allen"Jack" White, 72, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September15, 2022 at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was born on May 25, 1950 in Clarksburg to William Hugh White, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Albertson White.

At the age of ten, Jack's family moved to...

Sep 15, 2022

Diane Lynne Cole, 63, adoring wife and loving mother of two, entered into God's Kingdom in the early hours of September 15, in Cross Lanes, after a short battle with cancer.

Diane was born August 17, 1959 in Charleston, to Dean and Nellie Byers .

Diane attended Dunbar High school, graduating in...

Sep 15, 2022

Pauline Ava Anderson, known as "Squeaky" to everyone gained her wings on September 15, 2022 at 7:05 a.m. at the Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born to the late Joseph "Sonny Boy" and Betty Rakes Anderson on May 29, 1950.

Squeaky was educated in Kanawha County Schools and graduated from Dunbar High...

Sep 14, 2022

I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Robin Lee Spears, beloved husband and father was called home to be with the Lord at age 69.

He was born on May 27, 1953...

Sep 13, 2022

Lesley "Les" Eagle, age 75, of Clendenin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2022, at CAMC General after battling a short illness.

He retired from UPS Freight, formerly known as Overnight Transportation, as a commercial truck driver. Les was an ordained minister and shared the word of God for many decades....

Sep 8, 2022

Frank Scarberry Jr., 59 of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, September 8, in Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, after a very long battle of illness.

Frank was born August 6, 1963 in Charleston, to Frank Sr. and Phyllis Scarberry.

He was a 1981 graduate of St. Albans High School, and then graduated...

Sep 7, 2022

Martha Jane Alley, 92, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

She was born on September 12, 1929, in McCoy, VA, to the late Herman Owen and Eula Mae Snyder.

Along with her late husband Harry, Martha moved to St. Albans, in 1960 and...

Sep 5, 2022

Joseph Edward Joplin II, 39, of Charleston, lost his battle with addiction on September 5, 2022.

He was raised at Dunbar Mountain Mission Church where he gave his heart to the Lord in 2015. Joey was a 2001 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He played many different sports throughout the years, but found his...

Sep 5, 2022

Larry Harrison, 81, of Sissonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, in CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Larry was retired from Kroger after 35 years as a truck driver. Back in the day, he competed in hill climbing and motor cross. He was a USA first place champion. Larry then went into the horse business and...

Sep 4, 2022

Roger Dale Harrison, 70, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on September 4, 2022.

He was born on December 24, 1951, to Henry and Evelyn Harrison.

Roger graduated from Nitro High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in English from Morris Harvey College. He was employed by Appalachian...

Sep 3, 2022

James E. Duncan, 89, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord September 3, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on September 28, 1932 in South Park to the late Earnest and Maude Duncan.

James was a graduate of Charleston High School in 1950 and life long resident of Loudendale....

Sep 2, 2022

Lena "Vickie" Beavers, passed away at home on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Vickie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who was well known for her spirit and laughter. Vickie spent many years working for AT&T in downtown Charleston, and devoted her free time to her family and friends. Vickie loved to cook, visit...

Aug 31, 2022

Lorenzo Maurice "CC" Venson Sr., 53, born in Troy New York, later relocated to Dunbar, WV. Went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022.

Lorenzo was educated in the public school system and briefly served in the United States Army. Lorenzo was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 29, 2022

Conard E. Sayre, 89, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on August 1, 1933 in Liberty, to the late Corbett and Leatha Sayre.

Conard was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force...