Obituaries

Mar 19, 2022

George "Mel" Gibson, 64, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2022.

He was employed by Charleston Job Corp. George truly loved his job and the people that he worked with. He was a member of Holley Memorial Baptist Church in Spring Hill.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 18, 2022

Linda Lou Clark, 79, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022.

She was born on July 17, 1942, in Alum Creek, to the late Leston and Garnet Elkins.

Linda was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church in Dunbar. She loved her church family and...

Mar 14, 2022

Luke M. Carter, 82, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2022 at CAMC General Hospital.

He was born on April 21, 1939 in Louisa, VA. to the late Thomas and Rosa Carter.

Luke worked at and retired from the City of Charleston.

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Mar 13, 2022

Kayla Lee Thaxton, 26, of Charleston, gained her wings on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

She was born on June 22, 1995 in Charleston, to Sterling Thaxton and Patty Wilson.

The family would like Kayla to know that they love her very much and they appreciate all the time and moments they have...

Mar 12, 2022

Samuel Edward Williams, 80, of Dunbar, passed from this earthly realm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Stonerise, in Charleston, after an extended illness.

He was born in St. Albans (Amandaville) on November 16, 1941, to James Edward and Rhoda (Allen) Williams, the eldest son of four siblings.

Sam attended and graduated...

Mar 10, 2022

Walter "Pete" Marlen Shirkey, 77, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

He was born on September 27, 1944 in Kanawha County, to the late Winifred and Anna Mae Shirkey.

Pete was a good hearted person who was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be greatly missed...

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....