Josie Louise Cobb
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...
Johnnie Earl Messer
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...
Richard Badger Cyrus
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.
Doris Thumm Shank
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...
Vickie Lee Green
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....
Nancy Ann Perks
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...
Lorna Cay Vaughan
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...
Andrea Lynn Gerber
Jan 10, 2022
Andrea Lynn Gerber, 40, of Tornado, passed away on January 10, 2022.
Andrea is survived by her dad, Robert Higginbotham; mom, Brenda Dawson; husband, Juan Gerber; children, Breanna Summers (Cole) and Kyra Gerber; granddaughters, Raeanna and Emiliana Genotti; siblings, Hope and Ashley Higginbotham; and a multitude of extended family and friends that will miss and...
Juanita Carrie Haynes
Jan 8, 2022
Juanita Carrie Shaffer Haynes, 57, of Charleston, passed away on January 8 , 2022 as a result of Covid.
She was a wonderful strong woman. She would put a smile on your face every time you saw her. She loved spending time with her beloved husband, kids, family and friends! She will be missed so...
Linda Sue Meadows
Jan 8, 2022
Linda Sue Meadows, 81, of Belle, passed from this life into the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Linda is survived by her husband, Paul D. Meadows; sister-in-law, Dream Turley of Cross Lanes; niece, Bonita Adkins of Oak Hill; and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins in...
Brenda Sue Ronk
Jan 7, 2022
Brenda Sue Ronk, 69, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2022.
She was born on February 23, 1952 in South Charleston, to the late Thomas and Gladys Metten.
Brenda loved bird watching, planting flowers, listening to Elvis, and watching Charles Stanley. She loved her...
Christopher James Bennett
Jan 7, 2022
Christopher James Bennett, lifelong resident of St. Albans, passed away on January 7, 2022, from injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle.
Chris' life was very difficult as a result of issues and trouble at a very young age. The effects of this continued though his entire life.
I pray...
Charles Neal Cunningham
Jan 7, 2022
Charles Neal Cunningham, 86, of Liberty, passed away on January 7, 2022 at home.
He was born August 31, 1935 in Crichton, WV to the late Jewel G. Cunningham and Lula Presley Cunningham.
Charles was a 56 year resident of Putnam County and served in the United States Marine Corps. After retiring...
Pennie Louise Anderson
Jan 5, 2022
Pennie Louise Anderson, 59, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on January 5, 2022 with her family by her side.
Pennie loved soaking up the sun, especially when camping and at the beach. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Pennie held a special place in her heart...
Patricia Lee Moore
Jan 5, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Lee Moore, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
She was born on April 26, 1931, in Pageton, to the late James and Emma Lee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Moore;...
Vivian Corinthia Williams
Dec 30, 2021
Vivian Corinthia Williams, 78 of Charleston, graciously transitioned from her earthly tabernacle to her heavenly home on December 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 19, 1943 to the late Rubin Thomas Desper and Edna Burton Desper in Charleston.
Vivian was employed by CAMC as a heart...
Murray Eugene Holt
Dec 27, 2021
Murray Eugene Holt went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2021.
He was born on June 9, 1947 to the late Murray Evan Holt and Helen Pearl Haynes Holt.
Eugene was raised in Charleston, graduated from South Charleston High School in 1965 and married his high school sweetheart Rose...
Rosella Ann Adams
Dec 27, 2021
Rosella Ann Adams, 80, of Charleston, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 27, 2021.
She was born on November 27, 1941 to the late Moses M. Adams and Clara M. Bell Adams.
Rosella was a very ambitious woman who loved life. She attended Garnet High School in Charleston. Rosella's...
Anita Cantrell
Dec 27, 2021
Anita Townsend Richardson Cantrell, 59, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021.
She was born May 10, 1962 to the late William and Jo Ann Richardson.
Anita graduated from George Washington High School. She was a HUC and dedicated her life working for CAMC Memorial Hospital for 43...
George William Finney
Dec 26, 2021
George William Finney of Dunbar, born January 30, 1927, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 26, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, just one month before his 95th birthday.
He retired from Local 80's Insulators. George attended Rebecca Chapel Church where he sang in the choir until his health began to decline and he...
