Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

E velyn Marie Conkle Harper, 81, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was at peace; home and under the blessed care of hospice.

By his grace, God's Christmas gift for Evelyn this year was for her to rejoin her much missed and beloved husband...

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Katherine McClanahan, 79, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend to all those who knew her. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

Mary was a stay at home wife and mother...

Dec 23, 2021

Legina Hensley Hardwick passed away peacefully at her home on December 23, 2021.

She was born on November 6, 1958 and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a mom to many more that walked through her door. Legina had an open heart and there was always a cup of coffee and advice...

Dec 23, 2021

Cody Maxwell Belote, 29, of St. Albans passed away on December 23, 2021 at home. Our lives are forever changed.

He was born on April 7, 1992 to Lori and Bryan Belote.

Cody graduated from St. Albans High School in 2010. He loved art and music and was gifted at both. Cody...

Dec 21, 2021

Ewuell Jerome "Jerry" Tawney, 91, of Cross Lanes, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

Jerry retired from Union Carbide after more than 35 years of employment. He severed his country in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Jerry was a member of Community Chapel...

Dec 19, 2021

Faith Armstrong, 89, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born October 13, 1932, in Liberty, to the late W.H. and Georgia Boggess.

Faith was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church where she worshipped with many of her close friends.

She...

Dec 19, 2021

Freda Mae Mallory, 94, of South Charleston, departed this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1927 in Beckley to the late Adolph and Edith Dinkler.

Freda loved to quilt, making numerous ones for family and friends. She also enjoyed jigsaw...

Dec 18, 2021

Our precious little angel, Remington Lechelle Wooten, beloved infant daughter of Jennifer and James Wooten, of St. Albans, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2021. Remington was a fighter from day one.

She joins so many many loved ones in Heaven; her cousin, Emilie Brooke Whited; her Papaw, James Wooten, Jr.;...

Dec 17, 2021

Vesta Mae Feazelle, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on December 17, 2021.

She was born in Walton on August 31, 1931 to the late Matt and Elema Schoolcraft.

Vesta retired from Humphries Pine Room after 35 years and was a member of the Eagles Club.

In addition to her...

Dec 17, 2021

Ellen Sue Kitts Westmoreland. 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021.

She was born on May 25, 1939 in Braxton County, to the late Carmen and Elizabeth Kitts.

Ellen had worked early on at Thomas Memorial Hospital in various positions. She also worked at Kiddie College Day Care and...

Dec 16, 2021

Cleo Doris Cobb, 91, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

She was born on April 22, 1930 to the late Dempsie and Mary Bowyen Boggess.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Lawrence "Larry" E. Cobb, Sr.; son, Lawrence "Skip" E. Cobb, Jr.; and brothers, Jim,...

Dec 16, 2021

Roger Lee Clark Sr., 73, of Spring Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

He was born on December 9, 1948 in South Charleston, to the late Ray and Ruby Clark.

Roger retired after 30 years as a construction laborer. He will be greatly missed by...

Dec 15, 2021

Solomon Athlic Mullins, 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

He was born on March 26, 1926, in Charleston, to the late Lewis Mullins and Myrtle Harless. He was a Christian and was baptized in the Kanawha River when he was 13.

Solomon graduated from North Carolina State University in 1977...

Dec 15, 2021

Pastor Harry David Chrest, Sr., 72 of Charleston, passed away on December 15, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Rev. Philip Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.

Friends may visit one hour prior...

Dec 14, 2021

Suzanne Cessou, 98, of Eleanor, formerly of Tyler Mountain, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

She was born in Brest, France on April 1, 1923.

As a little girl she, along with her sister and family, moved to Normandy and were there during the D-Day Allied invasion of 1944....

Dec 14, 2021

David Marshall Ginestra, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

He was born on March 26, 1950 in Charleston, to the late Joseph and Charlotte Ginestra.

David graduated from Dunbar High School in 1968 and then from West Virginia State College in 1973 with a BS in accounting. He...

Dec 12, 2021

William Lonzoe Nixon "Nick" or "Buddy" was called home to the Lord on December 12, 2021.

William, who was affectionately known by family as "Buddy", or by friends as "Nick" was born on April 24, 1949 in Charleston to the late Will and Carrie Nixon.

He graduated from Dunbar High School in...

Dec 11, 2021

Duane Allen Fredrick, affectionately known as Fred or "G", 64, of Charleston, gained his wings on Saturday, December 11, 2021 as a result of complications with sickle cell and Covid-19.

He was born on March 13, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio, to the late Charles and Vieva Fredrick.

Fred was a graduate of...

Dec 11, 2021

Sadie Mae Haynes Roush passed away on Saturday morning, December 11, 2021.

She was the daughter of W. Henry and Vasie Jane Haynes. Sadie was born February 20, 1926 and was one of thirteen children.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Brady (Sadie's twin brother),...

Dec 11, 2021

Lillian Nora Doran, 74, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Cabell Huntington Hospital ICU Burn Unit.

She was born on May 12, 1947 in Charleston.

Lillian worked in a Plastics Factory in Chicago, IL. for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her...