Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Mrs. Eva Edmonia Thompson, lovingly known as First Lady or Mother Thompson, was born on November 11, 1929, and peacefully entered eternal rest on December 31, 2025, at the age of 96.

A lifelong resident of St. Albans, West Virginia, Mrs. Eva Thompson lived a life marked by unwavering faith, graceful service, and stedfast devotion to God,...

Dec 31, 2025

Linda Louise Rose, 84, of South Charleston, passed away on December 31, 2025.  After a long and difficult journey with Alzheimer's disease, she is finally free from the bonds of her earthly body and has found lasting peace.

A devoted caregiver by nature, Linda spent her life in service to others.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Dec 27, 2025

Philip Chrystol Henderson, 81, of Dunbar, WV departed this life on December 27, 2025.

He was a life long resident of Dunbar, and a frequent visitor of the Dunbar Library.  Philip was an avid reader, a fan of Science Fiction movies, and loved cats and kittens. Philip's favorite pastime and passion was playing the lottery.  He was...

Dec 26, 2025

James R. "Jim" Wilson,  a Navy Veteran, born February 22, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away December 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House during a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was a gifted artist. He loved riding motorcycles and was passionate about Mountaineer sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie M....

Dec 25, 2025

Joyce Madeline Moles, 94, of Dunbar, West Virginia passed away after a bout with pneumonia on December 25, 2025 while in rehab at Genesis of Dunbar.

She was born on October 1, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Irvin Freeman and Mabel Jane Atkinson Brisedine of Frame, WV.

Joyce was a graduate of...

Dec 25, 2025

Linda O. Ballard, 73, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025.

She was born on October 28, 1952, in Charleston, where she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the things she loved most.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, David "Hank" and...

Dec 25, 2025

Eric "E-Mac" McIntyre, 46, of Hurricane, WV, tragically passed away on December 25, 2025, following a motorcycle accident.

Born on February 20, 1979, Eric spent his childhood and the majority of his life in Dunbar, West Virginia—a place he was deeply proud to call home.  He cherished the lifelong friends he formed during his adolescence, living by...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious dad, Robert "Bob" A. Cantley, Sr., 90, of South Charleston, WV at Hubbard Hospice House on December 22, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1935, Bob was the thirteenth child of the late Emma and Jacob Cantley.

Bob was a 1953 graduate of...

Dec 20, 2025

Lester McClure Hawes, 95, of Dunbar, WV passed away December 20, 2025.

He was born on May 11, 1930, in Charleston, WV and moved to St. Albans, WV at a very young age.

Lester was the son of the late Charles Huling Hawes and Alma Mae Jarrett Hawes.

A St Albans High School...

Dec 20, 2025

William Mark Maxwell, 59, known to most as Mark or Max, of Dunbar, WV, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2025, from an acute episode of his chronic Crohn's disease.

Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Charles "Bill" Maxwell and the late Dianna Maxwell.

Mark was a lifelong...

Dec 19, 2025

Paul Edward Jackson, 81, of St. Albans, WV passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.

He was born on July 28, 1944 to the late Sterling and Blanche Long.

After graduating from South Charleston High School, Paul went on to be a proud Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He...

Dec 18, 2025

Born on August 22, 2024, Lilith Kaye Mickles went to be the angels on December 18, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandpa, James W. Clark, Jr, and her aunt, Dianna Page Guite.

Lilith was the precious daughter of Desmond Black and Dustin Mickles; beautiful granddaughter of Amanda Black and Donna and James...

Dec 18, 2025

Janice Gail (Casto) Whited entered into the presence of the Lord on  December 18, 2025 and received comfort and peace after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was the daughter of Granville and Reva Casto, born on September 14, 1943.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and former employee of The Bank...

Dec 17, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Cierra Cantley, age 28, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, passed away on December 17, 2025. Her passing was unexpected, and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Elizabeth was born on July 18, 1997, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Tara Kendall and Roger Cantley. She attended Nitro High School...

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sandra Kay Farris 80, of Charleston, WV went home to be with our Lord after an extended illness.

Sandy was born December 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Warren and Kathleen  Binion

Sandy retired from Sears optical after many years of service working...

Dec 14, 2025

Fay Marie Jack, born March 15, 1924, died on December 14, 2025 at the age of 101.

She would be the first to say that she was 'blessed', but her secret to a good life was in blessing others.  Many family and friends have received those blessings through a word of encouragement, a card, a plate of...

Dec 12, 2025

Ronald Gerald Harvey, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with Jesus on December 12, 2025.

He was born on May 2, 1941, to Lucille Harvey. He was a lifelong resident of Dunbar.

He worked at Monsanto for 43 years. He attended Buffalo Church of God. Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend....

Dec 12, 2025

Aretta Ann Lanham Bell, of Dunbar, WV, age 82, passed away on December 12, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.

Ann, as she was most commonly known, was born and raised in Charleston, WV, and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, Ann was always a vibrant and sassy individual, working full-time up until a week before...

Dec 11, 2025

Morton Lee Estep passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 11, 2025.

Born on February 22, 1940, to parents Harkless and Lucille Estep, Morton was raised in Ashland Kentucky as the third of six children. After initially attending the University of Kentucky's extension school in Ashland, he graduated from Trevecca...

Dec 11, 2025

Elke Jutta Boyd, 78, of Cross Lanes, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Charleston.

She was born on April 16, 1947, in Furth, Germany, to the late Richard and Frieda Fitzinger.

Elke was a supportive military spouse, a beloved mother, and a good friend to her Pillsbury coworkers and to many others. She was...