Altha Frances Marie Burdette
Apr 8, 2022
Altha Frances Marie Wilson Burdette, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Dunbar, West Virginia, on April 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on February 19, 1929, to the late Christopher Columbus "Kit" Wilson and Georgia Alice "Grace" Higley Wilson, the youngest of five children and their only daughter....
Emita Stowers
Apr 8, 2022
Emita Stowers, 97, of Dunbar, completed a long and fulfilling journey through life on Friday, April 8, 2022.
She was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. Emita lost her parents at an early age and was raised by an aunt Ophalia Sanchez de Lasterra. Following high school, she spent two years at PresMex in...
Norma Jean Lett
Apr 8, 2022
Norma Jean Lett, 74, of Winfield, passed away on April 8, 2022.
She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she cherished the time she spent with her family. Norma had a caring heart and loved animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laura Womack; brother, Jack Womack;...
Joyce Carolyn Osborne
Apr 8, 2022
Joyce Carolyn Osborne, 81, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 14, 1940, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Jewel Segal and Beatrice Gotthelf.
Joyce faithfully served the Lord for 56 years and joined her husband in ministry for several...
Larry Jason King
Apr 7, 2022
Larry Jason King, 47, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2022.
Larry, who went by Jason, was hard working man who loved his family more than life itself. He was a talented musician, a devoted husband of 30 years, a loving father, and the best PopPop to ever exist.
William Talmage Richardson
Apr 7, 2022
William Talmage (Tommy) Richardson, 94, of Dunbar passed away on April 7, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, WV.
He was born on February 4, 1928 in Huntington, WV, one of two children of the late Talmage Crites Richardson and Wilda Luvena Smithson Richardson. William was predeceased by his sister Mary Richardson Chandler.
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Brenda Joyce Johnson
Apr 7, 2022
A Celebration of Life for Brenda Joyce Johnson
Sunrise: November 17, 1945 - Sunset: April 7, 2022
Our beloved sister entered into death on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home in Charleston, WV.
She was born on November 17, 1945 in Braeholm, WV, the daughter of the late...
Susan Elaine Ware
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....
Savolia A. Joyce
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...
Carolyn Maxine Holley
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...
Margaret Diane Endricks
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...
Mary Ellen Kessinger
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,...
Robert Lee Fields
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...
Beni F. Payne
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...
George Gibson
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...
Linda Lou Clark
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...
Luke M. Carter
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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Kayla Lee Thaxton
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...
Samuel Edward Williams
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...
Walter Marlen Shirkey
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...
