Obituaries

Sep 10, 2021

David Wayne Harris, 60, was born on June 23, 1961, in Charleston, to the late Nora Mae Harris and Leroy Woods .

On September 10th, 2021, at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, the Lord called David home.

David graduated from Charleston High School and then joined the military. He enjoyed working as...

Sep 8, 2021

Dewayne Alfred Means, 58, of St. Albans, was called home after a short bout with COVID-19. He gained his wings on September 8, 2021.

He was known by those close to him as a "genius" for his ability to rebuild and fix things. He spent his spare time in his garage tinkering, fixing, or just...

Sep 8, 2021

Sharon June Tucker Chambers passed away on September 8, 2021 after a short illness.

Sharon was born on September 12, 1942 in the coal mining town of Hugheston, WV. She was the middle child born to Ruby McKnight and Woodrow Willson (Mutt) Tucker. Her siblings were; Dan Wilson Patricia Ann Hubert Nathan, Billy Wayne, Betsy...

Sep 8, 2021

Craig Allen Davis, 45, of St. Albans, departed for his final journey on the morning of September 8, 2021.

He was born on March 16, 1976 in Charleston to Jackson Davis, Jr. and Freda Means-Rucker.

Craig was known and loved by so many. He loved to make people happy and he was...

Sep 8, 2021

Barbara Ann Arthur "Bobbie" Brown, 91, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Brown , and her daughter Diane Anderson, and her four sisters Betty Arthur Burdette, Patty Arthur Carman, Janet Arthur Elkins, and Linda Arthur Bush.

She...

Sep 7, 2021

Kathleen Hundley Milbee, 71 of Sissonville passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 7, 2021.

She was a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her two sons, William "Billy" and Jerry Milbee; Jerry's fiancé April Thaxton; and her two daughters Lindsey Milbee and Shannon Smith. She...

Sep 4, 2021

Carolyn L. Cochran, 79, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2021.

Born on May 7, 1942 in Mount Hope, she was the eldest of seven children to the late William L. and Margaret R. Jackson.

Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Charleston High School and was united...

Sep 4, 2021

April F. Williams-Early, 64 of Cross Lanes was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 4.

April was a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Marshall University. She retired from AT&T and was a member of Allen Chapel AME.

She was a very sweet person, funny, with a...

Sep 4, 2021

Sefus Ellis, 63, departed this life Saturday , September 4, 2021.

He was born May 8, 1958 to Percy and Cora Mae Ellis, in Rockford, Illinois.

Sefus received his education in the Rockford public school system. After graduating high school, he attended West Virginia State University, where he received a BS degree...

Sep 4, 2021

Yvonne "Evie" Shannon Whitlock, loving wife of Wayne Whitlock, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 57.

Without failing, she believed in the power of Christ, and was ready when He called her home after battling cancer for more than 13 years.

Evie was...

Aug 29, 2021

Teddy "Stonez" Wolfe, Jr., 47, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

He was born on October 12, 1973 in Charleston, to Ted Wolfe Sr., and Linda Wolfe.

Teddy was a retired member of the Alliance MC where he served as Sgt. at Arms and later Vice President. He leaves...

Aug 28, 2021

Keith Christopher "KC" Ransbottom, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, departed this life on August 28, 2021 at age 35.

He was born on May 28, 1986 in South Charleston.

KC enjoyed being with his baby, Kilo, along with his friends and family.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 25, 2021

Helen Marie Williams, 86, of Sod, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:05 p.m.

She was born on December 29, 1934 to Gladys Roberts Belcher and Aquilla C. Belcher.

Helen was a loving mom, gran, nana, wife and sister to those around her. She will be deeply missed by all....

Aug 25, 2021

Betty Louise Thomas, 84, of Charleston, passed on to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 25, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was born in Quinwood on August 19, 1937 to the late Frank and Mabel Neil.

Betty was raised in Nicholas County, but lived most of her life in the...

Aug 24, 2021

Frank Cornelius Newsome Jr., 47, of Charleston, passed away on August 24, 2021.

He was born on January 5, 1974 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Edrema Newsome of Dunbar and Frank Newsome, Sr. of St. Louis, MO.

Frank graduated from South Charleston High School in 1992 and then attended West Virginia State...

Aug 23, 2021

Kenneth P. Cowan, 87, of Winfield, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021.

He was born on July 16, 1934 in Petroleum, to the late Raymond and Lucille Cowan.

Ken grew up on the West Side of Charleston and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High...

Aug 23, 2021

Connie Loring Maxwell, 68, of Charleston, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 23, 2021.

She was born on September 13, 1952 in South Charleston to the late John and Dorothy Loring.

Connie was a Christian that loved the Lord and liked to share him with others. She...

Aug 20, 2021

Emogene Eloise Richard, 89, of South Charleston, passed away at home with her son, Charles Richard on August 20, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.

Eloise was a member of the Church of Christ in Spring Hill for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, church family and her long-time neighbors....

Aug 20, 2021

Gary Meral "Coube" Carrier III, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on August 20, 2021 in a car accident.

He was born on January 20, 1978. He graduated from South Charleston High School and worked for the City of South Charleston Public Works.

Gary loved to play video games. He was loving...

Aug 19, 2021

Marjorie Ann Miller, 73 of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was born in Charleston to the late Bill and Dorma Tanner on February 11, 1948.

In addition to her parents Margie was preceded in death by her sister...