Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Jean Carol Fisher, 85, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 26. 2021.

She was born on April 1, 1936, in Dunbar, to the late Ed and Elva Smithson.

Jean loved to quilt and loved making Sunday dinners for all of her family. She was a...

Sep 25, 2021

Kathryn Cruikshank, 83, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center.

Kathryn was an active member and participant of Dunbar United Methodist Church, where she served as the Membership Nurture and Outreach mission coordinator and multiple other positions in the church over the years. As a 1956 graduate of...

Sep 24, 2021

Bobbie Lynn Pratt-Robinson, 70, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2021 surrounded by family.

She was born on May 21, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Robert L and Lena M. Pratt.

She was the eldest of seven children.

Bobbie was a...

Sep 22, 2021

Thelma Ophelia Rose 84, went home to be with the lord on September 22, 2021.

She was born April 09, 1937 to the late Jesse and Pearlene Motley Rose in Logan.

Thelma graduated from Dupont High School in 1955. She worked for the State of West Virginia for 30 years.

Sep 21, 2021

Larry Leighton Jividen, 84, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by his six children.

He was born on November 1, 1936, in Dunbar and was the eldest son of the late Emory and Audra Belle Jividen.

Larry was a devoted husband to Viola, the...

Sep 20, 2021

E. Maxine Thomas Marcinik Marshall, 97, passed away on September 20, 2021. She was the last surviving member of the family of William B and Lula Crawford Thomas.

Maxine was a Rosie the Riveter and also worked at the Baltimore VA Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Michael Marcinik...

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...