Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Harold "Butch" Worden, 80, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26. 2022.

He loved cars, fishing and hunting. He started working at the age of 17 for Parkins Studebaker, then went on to work at Jay Donovan Cadillac and continued with Moses Cadillac until he had to retire....

Feb 23, 2022

Karen "Terri" Carroll, 55, of Charleston, went home to be with her loved ones on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

She was born on February 6, 1967, in Detroit, MI. to the late Charles and Carolyn Carroll.

Terri is survived by her sons, Lee Sears (William) of Dunbar and Anthony Plank Jr., of...

Feb 23, 2022

Linda Sue Thomas, 74, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

She was born on August 2, 1947, in Charleston, to the late Jacob and Leola Ball.

Sue loved spending time with her grandkids and her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone.

Feb 17, 2022

Henry Thomas Oyler, 89, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

He was born on March 24, 1932 to the late Samuel Bowmen Oyler and Sarah Viola Hodges Oyler.

Henry grew up in Richwood in the trout streams of the Cranberry River. He worked at Johnson Control and retired...

Feb 15, 2022

Harriet "Jenny" Scarberry, 82, of South Charleston, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West surrounded by her children, many prayers and a host of awaiting angels on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

Jenny was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in South Charleston.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Feb 15, 2022

Eva Frances Copley, 67, of Charleston, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in the company of family.

She was born on July 28, 1954 in West Hamlin to the late Evelyn Frances Messinger.

Eva was a beautiful, loving and supporting mother, grandmother and sister. She came from a...

Feb 14, 2022

Daniel Joseph Henshaw, 69, of Charleston passed away suddenly at Thomas Memorial Hospital on February 14, 2022.

He was born on November 2, 1952 to the late Daniel S. and Myrtle Thorton Henshaw.

Danny retired from General Electric as a machinist. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force....

Feb 14, 2022

Patricia Ann Simmons, 63, of Dunbar, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, February 14, 2022.

She was a graduate of Romney School for the Deaf and Blind.

Patricia knew the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. Her loved ones draw comfort in knowing that upon her passing, she is talking...

Feb 13, 2022

Genevieve "Ginny" Ellis, 92, of Charleston passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

She was born on July 3, 1929 to the late Roy and Gertrude Cavender.

Ginny was a member of Cross Lanes Bible Church for over 30 years.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 13, 2022

Howard D. Bailes, 83, of Charleston passed away on February 13, 2022 at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born on August 29, 1938 to the late Emma Bailes Erdely.

In addition to his mother, Howard is preceded in death by his loving wife, Edeltraud "Trudy" Bailes; step-father, Frank Erdely; and...

Feb 13, 2022

Catherine Thomas, 91, of Cross Lanes, gained her wings to Heaven on February 13, 2022, after a long bout with dementia.

She was born on August 18, 1930 in Charleston, to the late Howard and Reba Sprouse.

She was a loving mother, and a grandma to all. She always had a smile...

Feb 12, 2022

William Eugene Casto, 67, of Charleston, passed away after a short bout with cancer on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

He was born on December 25, 1954 in Charleston, to the late William and Donna Casto.

Bill graduated from Dunbar High School in 1973. He was a lover of the Lord. He loved...

Feb 12, 2022

Kathy Marie Abbott, 64 ,of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday February 12th 2022.

She was born on August 23 1957 in Charleston to the late Hughwatha Ray and Emma Mae Abbott.

We had a wonderful grandmother, mother and sister. One who never really grew old. Her smile was made of sunshine and...

Feb 11, 2022

Roger Clay Lynch, of Dunbar, died on Friday, February 11 th 2022 at Stonerise Transitional Care from complications of Alzheimer's. He was 87.

Roger was born in Charleston, WV, on December 14 th 1934 to Frank M. and Mildred Kathleen Spears Lynch. He was well-known throughout the Charleston area as an outspoken and active member...

Feb 10, 2022

Linda Sue Moran, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was born in Welch on July 22, 1943 to the late Walter and Mattie (Richardson) Moran.

Linda was a 1961 graduate of Big Creek High School. She then graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1965 with a...

Feb 7, 2022

James Alex Reed, 86, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Sissonville to the late James and Macie Reed.

James was retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Company after 29 years of service.

He was a wonderful...

Feb 7, 2022

Dr. Richard "Dick" M. Young, 84, of Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on November 15, 1937, the youngest of nine children born to the late Harry and Dolcie Young.

Dick was well educated with degrees from Wichita State University, Ball State and Ohio...

Feb 4, 2022

Carl Lee Bailey, 54, of South Charleston, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2022.

He was and avid WVU and Cowboys fan. Carl was a loyal and compassionate family man, and a great friend to all. He had a huge heart and saw the best in everyone.

He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2022

Billy G. Bledsoe, 78, of Dunbar went to his Heavenly home on February 4, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 29, 1943 to the late Everett and June Bledsoe.

Bill loved serving his country and did so by spending 20 years in the US Army.

Feb 2, 2022

Jeremy Andrew Elswick, 36, passed away February 2, 2022 at home after a long illness.

He was born on June 25, 1985.

He is survived by his mother, Tina Elswick; sister, Andrea Elswick; and son, Kadin Elswick.

I wish I could see you one more time,

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