Obituaries

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,...

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...