Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

Roger Clay Lynch, of Dunbar, died on Friday, February 11 th 2022 at Stonerise Transitional Care from complications of Alzheimer's. He was 87.

Roger was born in Charleston, WV, on December 14 th 1934 to Frank M. and Mildred Kathleen Spears Lynch. He was well-known throughout the Charleston area as an outspoken and active member...

Feb 10, 2022

Linda Sue Moran, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

She was born in Welch on July 22, 1943 to the late Walter and Mattie (Richardson) Moran.

Linda was a 1961 graduate of Big Creek High School. She then graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1965 with a...

Feb 7, 2022

James Alex Reed, 86, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Sissonville to the late James and Macie Reed.

James was retired from Kanawha Manufacturing Company after 29 years of service.

He was a wonderful...

Feb 7, 2022

Dr. Richard "Dick" M. Young, 84, of Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on November 15, 1937, the youngest of nine children born to the late Harry and Dolcie Young.

Dick was well educated with degrees from Wichita State University, Ball State and Ohio...

Feb 4, 2022

Carl Lee Bailey, 54, of South Charleston, went to his heavenly home on February 4, 2022.

He was and avid WVU and Cowboys fan. Carl was a loyal and compassionate family man, and a great friend to all. He had a huge heart and saw the best in everyone.

He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2022

Billy G. Bledsoe, 78, of Dunbar went to his Heavenly home on February 4, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 29, 1943 to the late Everett and June Bledsoe.

Bill loved serving his country and did so by spending 20 years in the US Army.

Feb 2, 2022

Jeremy Andrew Elswick, 36, passed away February 2, 2022 at home after a long illness.

He was born on June 25, 1985.

He is survived by his mother, Tina Elswick; sister, Andrea Elswick; and son, Kadin Elswick.

I wish I could see you one more time,

...

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...