Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Kay Harper, 74, of Dunbar, passed away on September 19, 2021 after a long illness.

Pat was a mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from the Charleston Gazette after 34 years of employment. Pat attended church at Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl...

Sep 18, 2021

Sheryl Dee Tate, 56, of Charleston, passed away on September 18, 2021 after a sudden illness.

She was born on October 30, 1964, in Charleston, to David and Mary Payne.

After Sheryl graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1982, she went on to become a travel agent and legal secretary. In...

Sep 17, 2021

Michael "Mike" Ferrell, 61, of Charleston departed this life on September 17, 2021 after a short illness.

He retired from WV-American Water Company after 35 years of service. Mike was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church and loved anything outdoors.

Mike was a loving husband, father, and papaw.

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Sep 17, 2021

Amyer Richard "Richie" Worley, 71, of Dunbar passed away suddenly on September 17, 2021.

Richie loved music and dancing, long rides on the interstate, and going on walks. He also enjoyed watching his favorite cartoons.

Richie was a very special, special needs child. He was a true joy.

He...

Sep 16, 2021

Joseph Richard Oden, Jr., 54, left this life to become our heavenly angel on September 16, 2021.

Joey was born in Wheeling, WV on September 8, 1967 to Mr. Joseph R. Oden, Sr and Dr. Barbara J. Oden of Institute, WV.

Known to family and friends as "Joey," he embodied the best...

Sep 13, 2021

Neil Ronald Gingerich, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was born at home on November 1, 1931 in St. Agatha, Ontario, Canada to the late Edmund G. and Anna G. Roth Gingerich.

Neil was the loving husband for 66 years to his wife, Edith and together they...

Sep 12, 2021

Carole Crowder Beals, 63, of St. Albans, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Also known as Mimi, she lived for the love and laughter of her seven grand babies. Whether it were trips to Disney World, reading books, blowing bubbles, or just...

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....