Obituaries

Feb 2, 2026

James Allen Copen, 93, of Cross Lanes, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026. He passed peacefully at home.

Jim was born August 24, 1932 to Fred and Basil Copen in Elkview, WV.

Jim graduated from Elkview High School in 1951 and proudly served in the Air Force during the...

Feb 2, 2026

Diana Julia Strock Wallace, 87, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1956 and graduated in the LPN program at Garnet Career Center in 1977. Diana worked as a nurse for many years at Charleston General Hospital, Shawnee Hills Mental Health Center, and as a medication nurse at...

Feb 1, 2026

Terry "Teddy" Vaughan, 82, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

He was born on September 11, 1943, in Ivydale, to the late Ray and Glada Vaughan.

Terry graduated from Clay County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Bragg as...

Jan 31, 2026

RONALD CHESTER LUCAS, 86, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 31, 2026, after a long and wonderful life.  He was born at home on February 6, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Lewis Lucas and Mabel Orilla (Hill) Lucas, his sister Nancy Guthrie, ex-wives Carol Lucas and...

Jan 30, 2026

Frank Ray Hall Jr., of Sissonville, WV, entered into his eternal home in Heaven on January 30, 2026.

He was born in Mullens,WV, on September 9, 1958. He was the son of the late Frank Ray Hall and Irene Faye Cruey Hall.

Frank was a 1976 graduate of Mullens High School and of Charleston School...

Jan 30, 2026

Angela Jill Morriston, 48, of Charleston, WV passed away in her home on January 30, 2026 after battling a chronic illness.

She was born on February 5, 1977 to Judy and Duke Foster.

She is survived by her mother, Judy Kinder; her father, Duke Foster; her sister, Melissa Atkinson; her niece, Kelsey Beard.

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Jan 29, 2026

Tina Diania Jones, 58, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 29, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Tina grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School.  She was employed by various businesses, most recently T&M Meats.  Tina was known for her love of helping care for children, including...

Jan 28, 2026

Marshall Jordan, 81, of Dunbar, formally of Staunton/ Richmond VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2026.

He was born on July 28, 1944, in Staunton, VA, as the only child of Marshall Price Jordan (a Staunton Volunteer Fireman) and Lillie Horne Jordan (of Rural Retreat, VA).

He was a...

Jan 27, 2026

Kellar Ray Patton, 86, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026.

He was born on September 10, 1939, to the late George and Eria (Abbott) Patton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Kimberly; son, Gary; brothers, Robin, Louie, and...

Jan 24, 2026

Sylvia Pauline Starkey, 94, of Dunbar peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV.

She was born December 24, 1931 to the late Stanton Lewis and Esther Gladys Campbell.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Jean Ann...

Jan 23, 2026

John P. Fulks Sr., 90, died January 23, 2026, at Sweetbriar Assisted Living after a long illness.

He was born October 29, 1935, in Belle, WV.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edith Beane Fulks Comer and Ira Fulks; his sister Betty Fulks Comer; and brothers, Hubert Ellis Fulks and Ira James Fulks....

Jan 23, 2026

Cheri Lou Damron, 73, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on July 28, 1952 in Logan, WV to the late Nellie and Charles G. Ware.

Cheri was a graduate of South Charleston High School, and worked in the Kanawha County School system...

Jan 23, 2026

Michael Ray King, 67, of Dunbar, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Michael was born on December 13, 1958, in Dunbar, WV, to the late Robert Lee King and Helen Drake.

He graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree in Business. Michael worked many years at Kroger and Honey Baked Hame...

Jan 22, 2026

Wilbur "Keith" Whitten, 85, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026.  He went to sleep that morning and woke up with his Savior a moment later.

He was born on August 5, 1940, to the late Wilbur Ikle and Gladys Curry Whitten.

Keith was a proud Navy Veteran serving for 8 years. He was retired from...

Jan 22, 2026

Pastor Anna Faye Schultz Tucker of Dunbar passed away on January 21, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cora Shultz; husband, Clyde Tucker; and her brothers and sisters.

Anna is survived by her son, Clyde Junior Tucker; many nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Dorletta Hairston.

A...

Jan 18, 2026

Bill Scarberry, 93, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after a long illness.

He was born in South Charleston, on October 27, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Lucy Scarberry.

After graduating from South Charleston High School, Bill went on to work for the WV Department of Highways.  He enjoyed raising...

Jan 17, 2026

On January 17, 2026, our beloved mother (Mami) and grandmother (Abuela) Margarita Inocenta Dans died peacefully in her sleep having just turned 95 years of age on December 28. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nestor Lazaro Dans, her younger sister, Gisela Camacho, her mother, Ofelia Gonzalez-Camacho, her youngest sister, Ofelia Napoles, and her father, Manuel Camacho....

Jan 17, 2026

Charles "Fred" Frederick Turley, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

He was born on January 26, 1958 to the late Charles and Patricia Turley.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his siblings, Darrin and Diane Turley.

Left to remember Charles are his children, Freddy Castle, Michelle...

Jan 17, 2026

George Daniel Workman II, 78,  of Dunbar passed away at home on January 17, 2026.

He was born on August 10, 1947 to the late George Workman and Millie Fisher.

George worked for and retired from the City of Dunbar.  He was a diehard WVU sports fan.

He leaves behind his son, George...

Jan 16, 2026

Mark Henry Barker of Dunbar went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026 following a short illness.

Mark was born September 28, 1957 to Vernon Barker and Nina Henry Barker Robinson in Sharples, WV. He was a 1976 graduate of Dunbar High School.  He was a long-time employee of United Dairy who devoted...