Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

Geraldine Hill, 94, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Geraldine retired from FMC and was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Denver Hill .

Geraldine is survived by her son, Michael Hill and wife Vickie; and step-granddaughter,...

Dec 7, 2021

Roxalana girl, Betty Joy King Spurlock, left this earthly life on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Kanawha Place in Charleston at the age of 93.

She was a faithful Christian all of her life. She was a member of the Roxalana EUB Church for many years. Betty was also a member of the Hernshaw United...

Dec 6, 2021

Helen F. Smith of Dunbar departed this life peacefully on December 6, 2021, while in Hospice care.

She was born in Sissonville, WV, in 1923 to the late Dr. H.H. Fisher and Ruby H. Fisher. She attended Union District (Dunbar) High School, graduated from West Virginia University, and was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma...

Dec 6, 2021

Garland L. Holley, 66, of Charleston, entered his heavenly home on Monday, December 6, 2021 with his wife by his side.

He was born on August 12, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Milton and Betty Jo Holley .

Garland was employed with Industrial Rubber for 30 plus years, but took...

Dec 6, 2021

Robin Finney, 67, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021.

She was a christian and member of Rebecca Chapel where she enjoyed playing the piano and organ.

Robin was a great cook. She loved her family, shopping, the beach, concerts, movies, butterflies, and daisies. Robin made...

Dec 5, 2021

Kevin D. Peal, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

He was born on October 14, 1972 in Charleston to Donald Sr. and Florence Peal.

Kevin had a witty humor and a caring soft spoken manner that warmed the hearts of family and friends whose...

Dec 2, 2021

Elizabeth "Jane" VanBibber, 73, of Hurricane, passed away on December 2, 2021.

She was born on September 20, 1948 to the late Kenneth and Mary Stone.

Jane graduated from Sissonville High School. She retired as a school cook from Amelia Island, FL.

She was a lifelong member of the...

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...