Obituaries

Feb 2, 2022

NORA MILDRED HOLLEY, affectionately known as "Millie" or "Miss Millie," 86, of Cross Lanes, met her Savior face to face on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

She was born on August 23, 1935, to the late Eldridge and Nona Landers. Millie was no stranger to hard work. She was raised to pull her weight on the...

Feb 2, 2022

Arch Ray Crowder, 89, of St. Albans, passed away February 2, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born on June 18, 1932, son of the late Archie and Rosa Crowder.

Arch was a long time employee of Union Carbide before moving to sales at McJunkin Corp. He retired...

Feb 1, 2022

On February 1, 2022, God called Rosemary Clark home after a short illness. She was 61 years old.

Miss Rosemary was born on September 15, 1961 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She graduated from Monongah High School in 1979 and went on to attend Fairmont State College, graduating in 1982 with a degree in accounting. She...

Jan 30, 2022

William "Bill" Shirley Darnell, 88 of Griffithsville, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Hospice House at CAMC after a short illness.

He was born on July 24, 1933 to the late John Darnell and Mary Shrout Martin.

Bill was a member of the United States Army and served in the Korean...

Jan 30, 2022

Paul James Welker, born June 22, 1939, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on January 30, 2022 at his home in Dunbar.

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1957. Paul proudly worked and retired as a conductor for Conrail, with 38 years of service, and was a UTU Local...

Jan 29, 2022

With our hearts broken, our beloved Joseph Allen Woodward, 34, of Charleston, passed away on January 29, 2022.

Joe had several friends and he never met a stranger. He was truly one of a kind.

He joined in Heaven, his grandparents, Boone Elmore, Judith Walters, Lilly Evans and Ronnie McClanahan.

Jan 28, 2022

George L. Miles, 87, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022.

He was born on November 15, 1934 in Brooks, Oregon to the late William Edgar and Arleta Miles.

George worked for Toms Snack Food Co. in Florida for 12 years. He then returned...

Jan 27, 2022

On January 27, 2022, our dad, Fredrick Robert Pomeroy, AKA "Buzzy" AKA "Pops", of Charleston gained his wings with his family by his side after suffering a longtime illness.

"Buzzy" "Pops" loved to play music and be around his grandkids, great-grandkids, friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his mother...

Jan 27, 2022

William F. "Frank" Poppy Staats, 76, of South Charleston, received his glorious wings on January 27, 2022 , after fighting NSC lung cancer, stage 4 for several months.

He was born on April 16, 1945 to his beloved parents, Bill Staats and Ada Holley Staats.

Frank was a Stonewall Jackson High School...

Jan 25, 2022

David L. Black, 63, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

He was born on December 25, 1958 in Charleston to the late Harry and Annie Black.

David was a truck driver and was known as U-Turn. He worked at Union Carbide for several years...

Jan 23, 2022

Bryan K. Sirbaugh, 49, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

He was born on November 12, 1972, in Charleston to Alex Sirbaugh and Rosemary Sirbaugh Dolin.

Bryan was a kind hearted, loving and generous man who will be missed by many.

In addition to his...

Jan 22, 2022

David Randall "Randy" Jordan, 36, of Dunbar, departed for his heavenly home on January 22, 2022.

He was born to the late Crystal and David Jordan on May 31, 1985.

Randy was a graduate of South Charleston High School, class of 2003. He spent most of his adult life as a caregiver...

Jan 21, 2022

Mary Zackoski, 77, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at Hubbard House West after an extended illness. Her son Leon Zackoski II was by her side.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26, in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit one hour prior...

Jan 20, 2022

Josie Louise Cobb, 55, of Charleston, entered into the arms of our Lord on January 20, 2022.

She was born on October 19, 1966 in Charleston, West Virginia.

Josie married Herbert Cobb and had four daughters, Nancy, Sam, Marsha, and Billie Jo Cobb.

In addition to her husband and...

Jan 20, 2022

Johnnie Earl "Big John" Messer, 68, of Tyler Mountain, formerly of Dunbar (the Hillside Rams), gained his chrome wings on January 20, 2022, at home surrounded by family and dear friends.

He was born on November 5, 1953 in Charleston, to the late Anna and Ferrell Messer.

Big John was a Shovelhead...

Jan 20, 2022

Richard Badger Cyrus, 80, of South Charleston, gained his wings on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born on July 10, 1941, in Charleston, to the late Robert and Lucille Cyrus.

Richard graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. He retired from West Virginia Health and Human Services after 22 years.

Jan 18, 2022

Doris Thumm Shank, 91, of Elkview, West Virginia, entered into the arms of her Lord on January 18, 2022.

She was born on March 30, 1930, in Ripley, West Virginia.

Because her father was a Methodist minister, the family moved frequently to pastoral assignments in West Virginia and Virginia, although by the...

Jan 17, 2022

Vickie Lee Green, 62, of Nitro, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2022.

She was born on December 29, 1959, the youngest daughter, to the Kenneth and Wanda Arnott.

Vickie loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed singing, reading to school kids and volunteering at the thrift store....

Jan 11, 2022

Nancy Ann Afonso Perks, 82 of St. Albans, passed away from a short illness on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family.

Nancy's family invites you to celebrate her life on Saturday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

As per Nancy's wishes, this is a Celebration...

Jan 11, 2022

Lorna Cay Vaughan, 65, of Nitro, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen "Dink" and Ellen Jarvis Fields; four sisters; and two brothers.

Lorna is survived by her daughter, Dawn Newhouse; sisters, Linda Fisher and Mary Reed; brothers, Sonny and Pete Fields; four...