Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Roger Dale Morris, 75, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2021.

Roger was retired from the City of South Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Morris; mother, Minnie Morris; son, Matthew Morris; sisters, Anna Mae Wines, Helen Moss; and brother, Tommy Morris.

Dec 1, 2021

Dolores E. Bowers, of South Charleston, quietly passed away on December 1, 2021.

She enjoyed beach vacations, cruises, gospel music conventions, her grandchildren and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Malinda Davidson and Donald Stockton; and her husband of 69 years, Robert W. Bowers.

Dec 1, 2021

Mia Denise Crookshanks, 56, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Ray Vance II; paternal grandparents, Noah and Carrie Vance; and maternal grandparents, Olther and Clela Womack.

Mia is survived by her son, Noah Crookshanks of Dunbar; parents, Dennis and Bonnie...

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara Ann Minor, 82, passed away peacefully at home, on November 30, 2021.

She was born on March 4, 1939, to the late Charles Henry and Mildred Sally Minor and was a lifelong resident of Charleston, WV.

Barbara graduated from Charleston High School and went on to work at the C&O Station....

Nov 29, 2021

Maraine E. Jones, 92, of South Charleston, moved to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, November, 29, 2021.

She was born in Green Valley, in Nicholas County, on February 10, 1929, daughter to the late Herbert and Mamie George.

In her life, she was a homemaker, a clerk for Kanawha...

Nov 29, 2021

Stanley Thompson, 67, of St. Albans, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. His loving daughter and niece were by his side. His only daughter felt his heartbeat for the last time.

He was a proud veteran that had an artistic ability that was absolutely without measure. His art work,...

Nov 29, 2021

Linwood "Butch" Sturgis, 75, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021.

He was born on April 18, 1946, in Norfolk, VA, to the late Linwood James Sturgis and Maxine Violet Bledsoe.

Butch was a retired disabled veteran who served his country for 22 years in...

Nov 28, 2021

Charles Mark Shaheen, 38, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Charles enjoyed working on cars, flying his drones, camping and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Shaheen.

Charles is survived by his wife, Cearra Shaheen; mother, Sharon Edwards; and his sister, Kimmie...

Nov 27, 2021

Joseph Marion Stephens, 67, of Dunbar, passed from this life on November 27, 2021 after a long illness.

He was born on August 8, 1954 in South Charleston.

Joseph lived in Dunbar most of his life. He graduated from Dunbar High School and received a bachelors degree from West Virginia State College....

Nov 22, 2021

Myrland Lee Thomas, 79, of Sissonville passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2021.

He was born on November 1, 1942 to the late Ami Thomas and Phala Louise Fugate McClure.

He retired from Union Carbide after 30 years. Myrland also retired from The Clay Center and Edgewood Summit. He loved his children,...

Nov 18, 2021

Carolyn Louise Madden, born on November 11, 1943, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was 78 years and 7 days old.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Thomas Mattox; mother, Carrie Katherine Jones Mattox; her infant son, Charles Jasper Mash; and granddaughter, Amanda Price.

Carolyn is survived...

Nov 15, 2021

Barry Lee Lamp. 73, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.

He was born on February 25, 1948, in Charleston, to the late Glenn and Helen Harless Lamp and was raised in St. Albans as well as Richmond, VA.

Barry served honorably in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971. He...

Nov 13, 2021

Allen Michael Lewis, 30, of Saint Albans, passed on November 13, 2021 after a short illness.

Allen Michael, as he was affectionately called, was born on August 28, 1991 in Charleston to his mother, Shannon Erin Eads-Lewis and father, Michael Allen Lewis.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Jean...

Nov 12, 2021

Noriene Elizabeth Sisson Cox, 94, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, after a short illness.

She was born in Sissonville on February 21, 1927 to the late Samuel Preston Sisson and Pauline Carney Sisson.

Having grown up in Sissonville during the Great Depression, Noriene...

Nov 12, 2021

Austin Tyler Shawver spread his wings and departed this life on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was 18 years old.

He was born to parents Roy and Jennifer Shawver Jr. on March 27, 2003 in Knoxville Tennessee. There he spent most of his life lounging on beautiful Norris Lake, riding four wheelers and dirt bikes,...

Nov 12, 2021

Debra "Debbie" Kay McCormick, 68, of St. Albans, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

She was born on March 22, 1953 in Charleston, to the late Joseph Ramella and Eloise Ramella Hawkins.

Debbie will be sadly missed by her daughter and grandson, who have lost their best friend.

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Nov 7, 2021

Joyce Virginia Knadler, 92, of Cross Lanes, passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 7, 2021 at Bellaire of Devonshire, in Scott Depot, after a long illness.

She was a devout Christian and attended Cross Lanes Bible Church for over 40 years. Sunday dinner and seafood feasts were the...

Nov 6, 2021

William "Bill" Henry Roach, 60, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

He was born on May 26, 1961 in Charleston WV.

Bill was a loving, caring and humble man, who had a passion for cars and professional wrestling. He worked at the Doughnut...

Nov 5, 2021

C. Ann Krisher, of Dunbar, passed away on November 5, 2021.

She was a Registered Nurse practicing her profession for 29 years in local facilities, CAMC Memorial and General Hospitals, University Health Associates, St. Frances Hospital and Thomas Memorial Hospital as well as hospitals and surgery centers in Florida.

Ann earned an...

Nov 4, 2021

Morina "Midge" E. Eads, 84, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

She was born on September 28, 1937, in Sissonville, to the late John and Hassel Munday.

Midge was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew...