Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Lorena Mae King Clemans, beloved mother of four children, passed away at the age of 97.

She was born on July 5, 1924, in Nellis, to the late Issac "Ike" and Julia Bradshaw King; the eldest of 7 siblings.

On August 19, 1948, Lorena married the late...

Jul 20, 2021

Rosemary "Granny Rose" Shank, 83, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

She was born on January 22, 1938 in Meigs County, OH, to the late William and Mildred Stevens.

Rosemary retired from CAMC Teays Valley after 25 years of service. She was a...

Jul 19, 2021

Sharon Elizabeth Rose Coleman Bowman, 78, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 13, 1943 in Charleston, the daughter of Thelma Canterbury and step-daughter of Frank Canterbury.

Sharon was "Maw Maw Bowmie" to every child that knew her....

Jul 17, 2021

Mrs. Mary Helen Gibson, 79, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Mary was a waitress for Shoney's, the Ramada Inn and the Quarrier Diner, but later became a caregiver. She was also a member of Holley Memorial Baptist Church...

Jul 17, 2021

Agnes "Nancy" Priddy Dunlap, 83, of Dunbar, passed away on July 17, 2021.

She was a 1956 graduate from Dunbar High School and a long-time member of McKinnon Memorial Presbyterian Church. Nancy worked for the National Institute of Health and Montgomery Ward. She was an active volunteer for many causes, such as The Red Cross,...

Jul 13, 2021

Genevieve Mae Igo, 86, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

She was born July 29, 1934, in Mason County, to the late Thomas and Mary Elliot.

Genevieve was a homemaker and a beloved mother of four children, whom she loved very much. She enjoyed...

Jul 12, 2021

Shirley Jean Escue, 72, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 12. 2021 after a short illness.

She was born on July 23, 1948, in Charleston, to the late Clarence and Hettie Hanshaw.

Shirley enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She dearly loved her one...

Jul 10, 2021

Alicia Michelle Kiser, 36, of Nitro, departed this life on July 10, 2020, due to complications of Spina Bifida.

"Wheels", as she was known by many, never backed down from a challenge. She took pride in being a "Spina Bifida" and never let it hold her back and she was an inspiration to others with...

Jul 8, 2021

Charles Earl Thomas, 90, of Loudendale, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

He was born on November 15, 1930 in Lick Branch, to the late Rayburn and Nona Thomas.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Patrick Thomas.

Jul 6, 2021

Richard "Rick" Earl Messer, 61, passed into the arms of the angles to be reunited with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 6, 2021.

"CALL ME THE BREEZE"

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended one year at Marshall University.

Rick brought joy, light,...

Jul 6, 2021

Margaret Ann Childs, 59, of Charleston, made her spiritual transition to be with the Lord on July 6, 2021, at 5:28 a.m. She passed away at Hubbard Hospice House, with her family by her side after courageously fighting cancer for the second time.

She was born and raised in Charleston, and was later a resident...

Jul 3, 2021

Linda Christine Stover, 74, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

She was born on October 4, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Charles and Sylvia Heater.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Brandon Stover; and her brother,...

Jul 2, 2021

Roger Dale Droddy, 73, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2021, at CAMC General Hospital.

He graduated from South Charleston High School and West Virginia State College (now University). Roger was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Marine Corp and retired from Clearon Corporation. He enjoyed competition and trap shooting.

Jul 1, 2021

Robert C. Cline, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on July 1, 2021 after a long illness.

Bob served as a Senior Master Sargent with the West Virginia Air National Guard for over 30 years. He retired from West Virginia American Water with 20 years of service as a Senior Meter Repairman.

He...

Jun 30, 2021

Phoebe Louise Moore, 63, of Charleston, passed away on June 30, 2021.

She was born on March 16, 1958 in Montgomery.

Phoebe was a one of a kind person with a heart of gold. She was her daughter's best friend and the best NeNe ever.

She was preceded in...

Jun 29, 2021

Linda Kay Harper, 71, of Poca, passed away on June 29, 2021.

She was born in Nitro to the late Milroy and Betty Ann Lovejoy.

Linda was a very giving and loving person who seemed to easily make friends everywhere she went. She enjoyed sewing quilts and reading suspense novels.

Jun 26, 2021

Paul Allen Baria, 74, of Charleston, passed away on June 26, 2021 from an unexpected heart attack.

He was born on January 16, 1947, in Charleston, to the late, George A. and Clenna Baria.

Paul was a proud US Army Veteran, who served in the Vietnam War. He lived an interesting life...

Jun 21, 2021

John Ray Casto, 60, of Charleston, passed away on June 21, 2021.

He was born on February 8, 1961 to the late Jackie Casto Sr. and Elsie Cox Casto.

John was a great man. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. John will be loved and missed by all of his...

Jun 18, 2021

Alfonzo Dalton, III, fondly known by his family as A3, was released to Jesus, A3's personal Savior, on June 18, 2021 at 5:21 p.m. at Hospice House at CAMC. He was surrounded, at his bedside, by his parents, brothers, and sisters. A3 is with Jesus as a result of neurological complications he suffered following a very unexpected massive...

Jun 17, 2021

Robert "Bob" Allen Lamb, Jr., 90, of Dunbar passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1950 -1952 and retired from Union Carbide.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary Lamb; parents, Robert and Ethel Lamb; sisters, Catherine Simmons, Phyllis Berry, and Virginia...