Obituaries

Jul 15, 2022

Michael Brock Green, 30, of St. Albans, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2022.

He was born on April 1, 1992, the son of Darrell Green and Lavina Anders.

Michael was a beautiful soul with a smile that would light up the room. He dearly loved his friends, family and his...

Jul 11, 2022

Patricia Mellert went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.

She retired from Walker Sign Co. in 1998. Patty faithfully attended Dunbar Mt. Mission Church, where she worked and served on many committees. She also gave her time to help those in need at the Dunbar...

Jul 9, 2022

Holley Wills, 90, of Pinellas Park, FL, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2022.

He was retired from AT&T and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Wills; parents, James and Mary Adair Wills; brothers, James, Robert,...

Jul 5, 2022

Lucy Ellen Stewart, 91, departed this life on July 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born to Herman and Martha Walker Miller on December 7, 1930 in Charleston.

Lucy made her home in Noble, OK since 2018, coming from Charleston. She attended school in Charleston. Lucy was...

Jul 2, 2022

Gregory Norman Hunt, 61, of Dunbar gained his wings on July 2. 2022 after a battle with a long illness.

He was a self employed contractor and was awesome at his profession.

Greg was a very loving, joking and fun-loving man. He never knew a stranger. Greg is going to be deeply...

Jul 1, 2022

Emanuel Alphonso Heyliger, II of Greensboro, NC, passed away on July 1, 2022, after a tragic accident.

Emanuel, aka "Man Man," was born in Charleston, WV, on October 5, 1999. He moved to Greensboro at age five and was educated in the Guilford County Schools System, graduating from Southeast High School in 2018. He also...

Jun 28, 2022

James David Mobley, 75, a 49-year resident of Dunbar, died peacefully on June 28, 2022 at Valley Center Rehab after a 17 year battle with COPD.

He was born in Holly, WV on February 1, 1947 to Levi M. Sr. and Martha Pennington Mobley. He was the 5 th of 7 children. James married his...

Jun 27, 2022

Michael James Taylor, 53, of Dunbar, passed away suddenly on Monday June 27, 2022.

He was born on March 24, 1969, in Germany, to James Edward Taylor and Donna Marie Taylor.

Michael loved the outdoors. He enjoyed spending time digging ginseng and yellow root. Michael was an avid Cowboys and Mountaineers fan....

Jun 26, 2022

Mary Helen Kirk Harden, 90 of South Charleston, quietly passed away at Hubbard Hospice house on June 26, 2022.

She was born December 28, 1931 in Covington, Virginia to Frances Mae Lovern Kirk and Leonard Adna Kirk.

In 1935, the Kirk Family moved to West Virginia where Mary graduated from South Charleston...

Jun 24, 2022

Howard Lee Fisher, 95, of Charleston passed away at home on June 24, 2022 surrounded by family.

He was born on April 29, 1927 to the late, Howard Horatio and Ollie Belle Stutler Fisher.

Lee was a member of God's Lighthouse Church, Charleston. He was drafted into the Army at the age...

Jun 24, 2022

Melvin Foster Mace, 82, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House with his loving family by his side.

His heart stopped six days after his devoted wife, Lola , passed away. They shared an unbreakable bond after being married for 57 years. They were each other's best...

Jun 23, 2022

Lacy Russell Compton, 61, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

He was born on February 16, 1961, in Louisville, KY, to the late Harlan and Jacqueline Compton.

Lacy was a retired South Charleston Police officer. He was a 100% disabled veteran of the...

Jun 19, 2022

William Robert "Bob" Sharp was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the age of 96, and to greet him was his wife of 64 years, Margaret Casto Sharp and parents Lee Ebb and Creavia Ray Sharp.

He was born on November 16, 1925 on Charleston's West Side. Bob was a...

Jun 18, 2022

Janice Pauline Barnhart, 95, of Sissonville, passed away on June 18, 2022.

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Sissonville, to the late Lawrence and Zelma Harrison.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glow Barnhart; son, Carl Barnhart; granddaughter, Shannon Thornton; one sister; and...

Jun 18, 2022

It is with broken hearts that the family of Lola Ellen Mace, 79, of South Charleston, announce her sudden passing on June 18, 2022, after a short illness.

She was married to her forever best friend and loving husband, Melvin, for 57 years.

Lola loved children, which was a large part of...

Jun 18, 2022

Carol Hope Pleasants Byrd of North Charleston, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Genesis Putnam Center, Hurricane, after a long illness, five days after her 89th birthday which was on June 13.

Carol graduated from East Bank High School and was a retired secretary for Kanawha County Schools.

She was...

Jun 13, 2022

Lola Fletcher Gandee, 92, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022.

She was born on November 21, 1929 to the late Harry Fletcher and Hattie Gorby Fletcher Hedrick.

In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by her step-father, James Hedrick; her husband of 71 years, Lewis Ed...

Jun 12, 2022

Arbutus Mae Parsons, 91, of South Charleston, passed away at her home on June 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family; entering her heavenly home.

She was born in Aerial, WV to the late Earl Arnold and Belva Mae Smith.

Arbutus married Louis Parsons in 1956 and was a devoted wife for...

Jun 11, 2022

Roberta Gandee, 79, of Nitro passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022, following a short illness.

She was born October 10, 1942 to the late Robert and Thelma Pitman.

Roberta grew up on Tyler Mountain and was a 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School.

As a long time member...

Jun 11, 2022

James G. Painter, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Hospice House at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 18, 1939 to the late Ulysses "U.G." Painter and Elizabeth Dabney Painter.

James was a graduate of Dupont High School and Glenville State College. He was of...