Obituaries

May 4, 2022

Larry Darnell "Fee" Campbell, 56, of Dunbar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 6, 1965 to Jackie C. Campbell, Sr. and the late Juanita "Eah" Craft Campbell.

May 4, 2022

Michael Edward Means, 40, of South Charleston, departed this life from a sudden illness on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

He was born on August 24, 1981 in Charleston.

Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Fay Means; and his maternal grandparents, Jerry Young and Irene Kidd.

May 2, 2022

Barbara Elizabeth Mason Mayhan, 77, formerly of Temple Hills, MD, transitioned from life on this earth to live with her father in Heaven on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Dunbar, WV after a long illness.

She was born on July 21, 1944 in Charleston, WV to the late Sidney Roosevelt Mason, Sr. and Helen Faucett...

May 2, 2022

Robert Lee Copen, 85, of South Charleston, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 2, 2022.

He was born in Charleston to the late Layton Copen and Mazie Taylor Copen on September 13, 1936.

Bob graduated from Charleston High School in 1956, served in the U.S. Marine Corps,...

Apr 28, 2022

Woodrow Willard Jr., 69, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

He was born on October 15, 1952, in Charleston, to the late Woodrow Sr., and Doris Willard.

Woodrow grew up in Tyler Mountain and owned Door Specialities and Willard's Builders. He excelled as an...

Apr 28, 2022

Louanna McCune, 99, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022.

She was born on November 28, 1922 to the late Richard and Effie Clark Knuckles.

Louanna was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. She loved hunting, fishing, and camping. Louanna even had two articles...

Apr 27, 2022

Wilma Lee Pauley, 77, of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

She was born on October 18, 1944 to the late Kelly Ray Knuckles and Mary Elizabeth Spangler Knuckles.

Everyone knew her as "Tootsie", a nickname given to her by her grandpa. Wilma's love for her family was immeasurable....

Apr 26, 2022

Betty Lee Murry Steward, 76, of Dunbar, was carried by angels to her heavenly home on April 26, 2022.

She was born the third of seven children to the late Robert H. and Ernestine Murry on February 7, 1946, in London, WV.

Betty attended public schools in Kanawha County. Upon graduating from...

Apr 25, 2022

Denise L. Crawford, 69, of Dunbar, passed away on April 25, 2022.

She was born on December 12, 1952 to the late Woody and Doris Belcher.

Denise was and energetic and outgoing person, who loved to shop, go out with friends and liked staying active. She was very loving and took care of everyone always...

Apr 25, 2022

Helen Ernestine Bradley Pritt, 98, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 25, 2022.

She was born on April 14, 1924 to the late Kenneth and Cora Bradley in Peytona, WV.

Helen graduated from Sherman High School in Seth. She worked at the Diamond Department Store in Charleston from 1966 until...

Apr 23, 2022

Imogene Hamer, 96, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

She was born on April 3, 1926 in Clover, to the late Marshall and Eupha Keffer.

Imogene retired from Rite Aid where she was employed as a pharmacy technician.

In addition to...

Apr 22, 2022

Robin Renee Terwilinger, 58, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022.

She was born on February 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL, and raised in Charleston.

Robin was known and loved by many for her charismatic personality, warrior spirit and unconditional love for others. Anyone who knew her, knew she was...

Apr 21, 2022

Patricia Jean Wesolowski, formerly Patricia Jean Sayre, of Charleston passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Patty, to all who met her, was born March 19, 1947 in Charleston to the late A.D "Jim" Hite, Jr. and Louise Hite. She was 75 years old and a cancer survivor.

She...

Apr 19, 2022

Mary Frances Brooks, 80, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2022.

She was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Linden Stillwell and Ozella Craig.

Mary gave her life to the Lord many years ago and was a faithful member of Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle...

Apr 15, 2022

Brandon Scott Arthur, 33, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

He was born on October 31, 1988 to his parents, Jeff and Jackie Arthur.

Brandon was a joy to be around to those who knew him. He was an accomplished athlete, who started in football and basketball at Hoover...

Apr 15, 2022

Jerline Moore, 87, peacefully made her transition to Heaven on April 15, 2022.

She was born September 13, 1934, in Norfolk, WV to the late Nicodemus King and the late Ollie (Dehart) Trent.

Jerline, affectionately known as Nana, was a devoted wife and mother of eight. Always keeping God first and her...

Apr 14, 2022

James Paul Barker, 67, of Charleston passed away on April 14, 2022.

He was born the son of the late Clyde and Virginia Barker on November 23, 1954, and grew up in Sissonville.

James was retired from the Chuck Yeager Airport after nearly 36 years of service. He was so thrilled to...

Apr 12, 2022

Christopher "Todd" Rigney, 55, of Dunbar, passed away from natural causes on April 12, 2022.

He was born to the late Charlie (C.B.) and Tink Rigney on June 10, 1966 in South Charleston, WV.

Todd graduated from Dunbar High School and took pride in being a Dunbar resident for the duration of...

Apr 11, 2022

Willia Lucille Cooper Fierbaugh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and servant of God, went to paradise on April 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Lucille was a teacher to us all. She taught kindness, patience, family values, and the importance of sacrifice with her own meek and quiet spirit. Lucille worried about, fussed over, and prayed...

Apr 10, 2022

David Joseph Koontz, 65, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home.

He was a truck driver for Brewer and Company for the last 12 years where he traveled around West Virginia and surrounding states.

David had a love for classic cars and tinkering in his garage, with his...