Obituaries

Apr 2, 2022

Susan Elaine Ware, 68, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Harmony at South Ridge.

She was born on July 23, 1953, in South Charleston, to the late John Henry and Elma Faye Seabolt Baldwin.

Susan grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1971....

Mar 31, 2022

Savolia A. Watlington Joyce, 103, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2022.

She was born on May 4, 1918, in Matoaka, the daughter of the late Charles Ross Watlington and Minerva Hairston Watlington.

Savolia graduated Valedictorian from Norton High School in Norton, Virginia and received a...

Mar 30, 2022

Carolyn Maxine Holley, 73, of Charleston went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

She was born on April 16, 1948 to the late John "Jink" and Mildred Lynch in Charleston.

Carolyn was kind, giving, soft spoken, and always had wide open arms for anyone that...

Mar 25, 2022

Margaret Diane Endricks, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022.

She was born on April 21, 1934 in Spencer, to the late Charles and Imogene Tyson.

Diane was a member of the Dunbar First Baptist Church.

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord please pick a bunch...

Mar 23, 2022

Mary Ellen Kessinger, 77, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

She was a 1963 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. After high school she graduated from Morris Harvey College and worked as a secretary for Kanawha County Schools for 35 years.

On October 7,...

Mar 19, 2022

Robert Lee "Rob" Fields, 61, of Charleston, passed away on March 19, 2022 of an acute illness.

The way he always lived in the moment and made instant friends wherever he went was a trait that served as a lesson to all. Rob was always willing to help others and loved using his culinary skills...

Mar 19, 2022

Beni F. Payne, Sr., 73, of Charleston, WV. went home to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022.

He was born in Carbon, WV. on October 11, 1948 to the late Harrison Payne, Sr. and Fannie Mae Hicklen-Payne.

Beni received Christ and was baptized at Levi Missionary Baptist Church by Pastor...

Mar 19, 2022

George "Mel" Gibson, 64, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022.

He was employed by Charleston Job Corp. George truly loved his job and the people that he worked with. He was a member of Holley Memorial Baptist Church in Spring Hill.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 18, 2022

Linda Lou Clark, 79, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022.

She was born on July 17, 1942, in Alum Creek, to the late Leston and Garnet Elkins.

Linda was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church in Dunbar. She loved her church family and...

Mar 14, 2022

Luke M. Carter, 82, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022 at CAMC General Hospital.

He was born on April 21, 1939 in Louisa, VA. to the late Thomas and Rosa Carter.

Luke worked at and retired from the City of Charleston.

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Mar 13, 2022

Kayla Lee Thaxton, 26, of Charleston, gained her wings on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

She was born on June 22, 1995 in Charleston, to Sterling Thaxton and Patty Wilson.

The family would like Kayla to know that they love her very much and they appreciate all the time and moments they have...

Mar 12, 2022

Samuel Edward Williams, 80, of Dunbar, passed from this earthly realm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Stonerise, in Charleston, after an extended illness.

He was born in St. Albans (Amandaville) on November 16, 1941, to James Edward and Rhoda (Allen) Williams, the eldest son of four siblings.

Sam attended and graduated...

Mar 10, 2022

Walter "Pete" Marlen Shirkey, 77, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

He was born on September 27, 1944 in Kanawha County, to the late Winifred and Anna Mae Shirkey.

Pete was a good hearted person who was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be greatly missed...

Mar 9, 2022

Beatrice B. Copen, 85, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

She was a faithful member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church where she served on several committees.

Beatrice was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, class of 1955. She attended West Virginia State...

Mar 8, 2022

Ronald Wiley Rowley, 73, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 with his son Kevin by his side.

He was born in Charleston on July 25, 1948 to the late Irene and Wiley Rowley, and was raised by his widowed mother in Dunbar.

Ron was a graduate of Dunbar High...

Mar 6, 2022

Leona "Cricket" Gale McLaughlin, 98, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

She was born on August 9, 1923, in Poca, to the late Barney and Dessie Painter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph McLaughlin; and brother,...

Mar 5, 2022

"Chief" Douglas Tuck Davis, 95, of South Charleston, passed away on March 5, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Douglas "Master Sergeant" was born May 1, 1926 to the late Thomas Mack and Mattie V. Davis

At only 17, he enlisted in the Navy where he served in World War II in the...

Mar 5, 2022

Bryant "Mike" Chapman, 72, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

He was born on March 16, 1949 in Charleston to the late Sanford Chapman and Helen Bailey.

Mike graduated from Stonewall High School in 1967. He was the owner of Mike's Auto Service on Roxalana Road in Dunbar for...

Mar 3, 2022

Sue Childers, 73, of South Charleston, passed away on March 3, 2022.

She was born on September 9, 1948.

Sue is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, Larry (Debbie) and Jason (Beth); daughter, Niki; grandchildren, Gabby, Nerys, Cali, Ella, Mira, Courtney, Janell, and Landon; great-granddaughter, Avery; and her special friend, Wanda.

Feb 28, 2022

Paula J. Ruckman was blessed with life on May 2, 1958. She was a beloved Gramma, Mother, and Wife during her 63 years of life in this world. Surrounded by her family, Paula gave up the ghost and was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 28, 2022 at her home in Saint Albans,...