Obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

James Edward Brooks, 86, of St. Albans, WV passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Genesis Valley Center in South Charleston, WV.

He was born in December 20, 1939 to the late Thomas E. Brooks and Josephine Pore.

Brooks attended Garnet High School in Charleston, WV, and retired from CAMC Memorial.  He was an...

Mar 3, 2026

Jerry Wood Carney, 97, went to be with his heavenly Father on March 3, 2026.

He was born in Charleston, WV, on April 8, 1928, to Thaddeus T. Carney and Phyllis Wood Carney.  Growing up on the West Side of Charleston, he attended Tiskelwah Elementary School (he would still sing the school song well into his nineties),...

Mar 2, 2026

Sharon Hartley Johnson Beasley, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was an incredible mother, grandmother, sister, wife, friend, educator and member of her church. Her endless love, wisdom, and kindness have always been the cornerstone of our family. We were blessed to call her mom and her grandchildren to call her...

Feb 28, 2026

Peggy Ann Hall Burk of Charleston, WV, died on Saturday, February 28, 2026, one month shy of her 90th birthday, at CAMC General after a short illness.

She was born on March 28, 1936, in Dunbar, WV to the late Austin and Thelma Smith Hall.  Peggy was a 1954 graduate of Dunbar High School.

Peggy...

Feb 28, 2026

Tommy Joe Kinder went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Tom was born on July 18, 1950, in Marfork, West Virginia to Lowell and Julia Kinder.  He graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1968 where he competed in track, football, and basketball.

On July 18, 1975, he married Lee...

Feb 26, 2026

Mark Douglas Matheny, 74, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend whose humor and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.  He had a natural ability to make people laugh and...

Feb 25, 2026

Everett Lee Marcum passed away surrounded by family on February 25, 2026. Everett was born on December 8, 2023, to Landon Marcum and Kaylen Surface, joining his brothers Oliver and Atlas. Everett was a light in everyone's lives. Despite the challenges he faced from birth, he was a fighter. He was full of joy and happiness and had the...

Feb 25, 2026

Ava Louise Kincaid, 64, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Lucy and Sidney Kincaid, and was a graduate of George Washington High School.  Ava worked as a store manager for GoMart in Institute, WV.  She loved fishing and going for walks.  Ava enjoyed spending time with family...

Feb 23, 2026

Jarrett "Ray" Starkey, 95, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Hospice Hubbard House in Charleston, WV.

He was born on February 28, 1930 in Corley, WV to the late Albert and Mandy Starkey.

Jarrett Ray quit high to join the United States Navy in 1948.  After nearly two years aboard...

Feb 22, 2026

Glenn R. Cain, 74, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

He was born on the afternoon of November 15, 1951, at the home place on Oliver St. to Robert H. and Harriet E. Cain. He was number seven of eight children born to this union. As a young child he loved to sing and...

Feb 20, 2026

Denise Adrienne Conner was born on June 8, 1935 in Charleston West Virginia to the late Paris Conner and Nokomis Giles.  She was the youngest of two daughters born to this union.  She was prodded in death by her beloved older sister, JoAnne, and her only son, DaRhon.

Denise was educated in the public schools of Charleston's...

Feb 19, 2026

Mary Lou Walker, 76, of Dunbar passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

She was born in Clendenin, WV to the late Isaac and Virginia Wright.

Mary was a proud graduate of Herbert Hoover High School.  She dedicated her career as a beloved cook for Kanawha County Schools, nourishing countless young lives.  ...

Feb 19, 2026

Anna Mary Fisher, 100, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Richwood in Nicholas County on December 5, 1925, to the late Roy and Lula Smith.

Anna enjoyed reading, walking outside, and attending Northside...

Feb 14, 2026

Robert Allen Hamilton, 88, of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

He was born on March 19, 1937 to the late Russell and Virginia Hamilton.

Robert was retired from CAMC Memorial.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Feb 13, 2026

Wanda Pickens Arnott, 96, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.  She left this life surrounded by love and the support of her family and friends.

She was born July 19, 1929 to the late Hubert and Mabel Pickens.  Wanda lived most of her life and attended school in Dunbar, WV. After her six children received their...

Feb 13, 2026

Robin Kay Mason-Casdorph, 61, born and raised in Loudendale went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.

She was the fourth born to the late Donald E. Mason, Sr. and Glenna Kay Ballard-Mason on January 18, 1965.

Robin was a graduate of George Washington High School.  She worked at Tudors Biscuit World while...

Feb 9, 2026

Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Alice was born August 16, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.

Alice grew up in Charleston,...

Feb 8, 2026

Frances J. Skeens Humphreys, 91, of Dunbar, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2026, her family by her side after a short illness.

Frances was born in Kentuck, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Harvey and Pearl Kerns Skeens.

She graduated from Sissonville High School in...

Feb 5, 2026

Machele Elizabeth Akers, 66 of South Charleston, WV passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2026.

Machele attended South Charleston High School and worked as a caregiver for many years. She had a deep love for Shabby-chic decor, painting, cooking, sewing, cheering on the Mountaineers, and showed an endless compassion for animals.

Machele...

Feb 3, 2026

Charles Stephen "Steve" Tyson died at home after a long illness on February 3, 2026.

Steve was born at Spencer, on November 29, 1932, and was the son of Hobart and Imogene (Epling) Tyson.

After moving to Nitro in 1943, Steve graduated from Nitro High School in 1952 and was inducted into the Army during...