Obituaries

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...

Nov 3, 2021

Virginia Ruth Jacobs, 87, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2021 after battling a short illness.

Psalm 71:23 "My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed."

Ruth loved being outdoors and spent most of her time...

Oct 31, 2021

Jean Cortese Huff, 93, of Dunbar, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on October 31, 2021.

She was born in Calumet, Minnesota on December 5, 1927 to the late Bruno and Lily Cortese.

Jean graduated from high school in 1945. She then attended the Minnesota School of Business and went to work for...

Oct 31, 2021

Jan Vance, 56, of Scott Depot, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

She was born on August 30, 1965 in Charleston to the late Harry Carlos, Sr. and Mary Ellen Vance.

For 28 years, Jan was the Operations Manager at Office and Commercial Cleaning. She enjoyed her many travels with the...

Oct 28, 2021

Joan A. Larkins, 76, of Sumerco, was called to Heaven on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, after a long illness.

Joan was a hard worker her whole life. She retired from Volkswagen in 2000. After retiring, she enjoyed her summer camp in Michigan. Joan was also an avid animal lover.

Oct 26, 2021

Robert "Bob" Seymour, 80, of Kenansville, FL, formerly of Dunbar, passed away October 26, 2021 at his home.

Bob was an educator, a teacher of Science, a Science Supervisor for the State of West Virginia, a Science Supervisor of Kanawha County Schools and a Science textbook author. He was Mr. Science to hundreds of students...

Oct 24, 2021

Madalyn Denise Smith, 50, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

She worked as a customer service advocate for CareFirst, but her true calling was nursing. Madalyn was a nurse for 26 years. She treated each patient as if they were family.

Madalyn loved...

Oct 21, 2021

Crystal "Salty" Rogers, 95, of Rand, left his earthly home he shared with his lovely wife Shirley on Thursday, October 21, 2021, and went to be with Jesus. He fought a courageous and brave battle with cancer.

He was born August 5, 1926 in Hinton, to the late Willie Rogers and Vivian Goode Rogers.