Obituaries

Dec 10, 2025

Mark Edward Trivison II, 69, of St. Albans, West Virginia passed away on December 10, 2025.

He was born on October 9, 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Mark and Mary D. "Dixie" Trivison.

Mark was a longtime resident of Dunbar, WV before moving to St. Albans.  He retired from work with Walmart...

Dec 9, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Baldwin, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 4, 1956, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Oren Baldwin and Reba Scola, and the grandson of Dolph and Martha James.

Kenny proudly dedicated over 40 years of...

Dec 8, 2025

Nancy Casto, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia, left her earthly home and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2025.

Born and raised in Charleston, Nancy devoted her life to faith and family.

She retired from Sugar Baskets, a business she and her niece, Darlena Smith, proudly built and operated together in South...

Dec 4, 2025

Carolyn L. Myers, 93, of South Charleston, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born on October 10, 1932 to the late Roy T. Leake and Grace Graham Leake.

Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Charleston. She retired from Valley Bell. Upon retirement she enjoyed numerous world cruises and...

Dec 3, 2025

Charles Boyd Hinchey, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born to William Hinchey and Clifton Caldwell Hinchey, Charles was raised with strong family values that guided his life and shaped the gentle, compassionate man he became.

A proud veteran, Charles served in the U.S. Army, where he demonstrated the same...

Nov 26, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Estep, née Moore, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in Charleston, West Virginia, on November 26, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1941 to parents Harry and Christine Moore, Carolyn spent her early years in Kanawha City as the youngest of five children. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Trevecca...

Nov 26, 2025

Catherine Elizabeth Bennett, 88, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on February 28, 1937, in Beckley, to William Welsh and Frances Welsh. Her father passed away when Catherine was just three months old. Her mother later married John Beaver, the man who became the only father Catherine...

Nov 22, 2025

Stephen "Steve" F. Vickers, 73, of Dunbar passed on November 22, 2025 after a long illness.

He was born on December 27, 1951 in Dunbar to the late Fred and Juanita "Sissy" Vickers.

Steve graduated from Dunbar High School class of 1969. He was a life long employee of Conrail Railroad from which he retired.  ...

Nov 20, 2025

Lloyd Victor Monroe, 61, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

He was born on May 2, 1964, in Fostoria, Ohio, the youngest of nine children born to the late Mae and Wilbur Monroe, Sr. of Omar, West Virginia. He was lovingly known by family and friends simply as Victor.

Victor attended Omar Grade School...

Nov 14, 2025

Steven D. Washington, 51, entered his eternal rest on November 14, 2025, reunited with the loved ones who went before him.  He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Washington, whom he longed to hold again; his mother, Elizabeth Washington; brother, Mark Washington; along with his grandparents, Mildred Washington and Russell Cochran.

Steven leaves behind his...

Nov 14, 2025

Lonnie Cemore Hicks, Jr., 80 of Dunbar peacefully passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 after a long illness.

He was born on June 1, 1945 in Charleston to the late Lonnie C. Hicks, Sr. and Helen Whittington Hodge.

Lonnie was employed by Garrett Tire as a Tire Technician/Service Manager for many years.  He was...

Nov 11, 2025

William "Keith" McCormick, 77, of St. Albans, WV went home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 11, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson's.

He was born on September 26, 1948, in Garretts Bend, WV to Pauline E. Tackett-McCormick and Billy Keith McCormick.  He was raised in the Baptist faith and baptized in the Coal...

Nov 11, 2025

Mary Catherine Hermansdorfer, 69, of Dunbar peacefully passed away on November 11, 2025 at Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC).

Mary was born on June 26, 1956, to the late Paul Abraham and Betty Anne Hermansdorfer.  She grew up in Dunbar, WV where she lived most of her life. She was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church....

Nov 10, 2025

David Bruce Lyons, 80, beloved husband, father, and papaw, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025 at CAMC Memorial from heart complications.

He was absolutely and completely devoted to his family, including his wife and sweetheart of over 53 years, Peggy Lyons (Casdorph); his daughters, Shana Wandling (Scott Wandling) and Anessa Schaffer (De'Luir Schaffer); and his granddaughters,...

Nov 9, 2025

Larry David Canterbury, 66, of Charleston WV passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

He was born in Charleston WV, to the late Frank and Thelma Canterbury, the youngest of 11 children.

Larry was reunited in Heaven with his parents, as well as his grandchildren, Shyann and Isaac, as well as his siblings that have...

Nov 8, 2025

Gail Ann Lathey Warner, 65, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday November 7, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born to her surviving parents Gene and Christine Lathey in Dunbar. Her kind spirit and intellect were evident early in life, as she was voted by her classmates as "Most Likely to Succeed" at...

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda Mae Carter Saddler transitioned on November 4, after a long illness.  She was a woman whose warmth, laughter, and love touched everyone she met.  Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Brenda was the eighth child of fifteen children to the late James S. Carter and Savannah P. (Carter) whom was later known as Mother Edwards by matrimony.

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Nov 3, 2025

Ritha Melvina Hamilton, 85, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.

She was born on November 21, 1939 to the late Herbert and Nellie Barefield.

Ritha was retired from CAMC General where she worked in patient accounts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 30, 2025

Richard A. Lacy, 74, of Big Tyler Mountain, his pain was taken away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home with his family.

He was a St. Albans High School graduate of the class of 1969, and was drafted into the Army in 1970 to serve in Vietnam. He worked as a parts sales manager at many...

Oct 30, 2025

Calvin Ray Copning (Mitchell) born in Montgomery, West Virginia on April 21, 1957 to the late Chestner Copning (Allen) and George Mitchell, Jr., passed after battling a long illness on October 30, 2025.

He attended Montgomery Grade School where he later graduated from East Bank High School.  Calvin became the top cook for Waybright Enterprise at the...