Obituaries

Mar 6, 2021

Kenneth G Daniels III, affectionately known as "Scooter", passed away on March 6, 2021.

He was born on October 29, 1991 in Long Beach, California, but was raised in Charleston.

Scooter had a joyful spirit that brought joy and laughter to all that came into his life. He was an all-star basketball...

Mar 5, 2021

Evelyn Kay Grose, 61, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2021. She is now at home in Heaven and safe in the arms of her Heavenly Father.

She was born to the late Rose Ann and Daniel Grose. Kay was a special needs child who's mind was that of a six year old. However, she...

Feb 28, 2021

Howard Calvin Burchett, 78, of South Charleston, passed away on February 28, 2021.

He was born on November 20, 1942 to the late Brady and Lola Burchett.

Calvin was a graduate of Dunbar High School, class of 1961. He was a retired Navy veteran and owned a refrigeration and air conditioning business...

Feb 25, 2021

Delmer E. Young, 91, passed away on February 25, 2021.

He was b orn on May 29, 1929, in Charleston, to the late Leonard and Carrie Young.

Delmer was an Army veteran. He was retired from JCPenney as a stockroom manager after 36 years and the Big Chimney Dairy Queen as the...

Feb 25, 2021

Dorcas Evelyn Meeks, passed peacefully and entered her eternal home on February 25, 2021.

She was born on February 28, 1922 to the late, John and Lottie Spence of Dunbar, and was the sole survivor of her eight brothers and sisters.

Dorcas lived her entire life as a devoted Christian and faithfully...

Feb 24, 2021

Carmelita N. Bautista, MD., 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Cross Lanes on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Carmelita was a loving spouse, mother, and sister. She was also an enthusiastic watcher of game shows and nature documentaries.

She was a physician at Thomas...

Feb 23, 2021

Adeline Ramona Chandler, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2021, after a long illness.

She was born August 21, 1936, in Plymouth WV, the daughter of Jonathan and Virginia Brown.

Adeline was united in marriage to Richard Eugene Chandler, Sr. on October 15, 1955. He...

Feb 21, 2021

William H. "Bill" Garten, Jr., of South Charleston, passed to his reward on February 21, 2021 at Hospice House at CAMC, as a result of a stroke.

He was born in Charleston on April 12, 1930 to the late William H. and Anna Pauline Garten.

Bill graduated from Charleston Catholic High School...

Feb 20, 2021

Gloria Jean Gillette Gardner, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Swansboro, NC. She passed peacefully at home with her daughters by her side.

She was born January 7, 1935 in Fort Gay to Rutherford Washington Gillette and Oma Hazel (Lovely) Gillette.

Gloria graduated from Wayne...

Feb 19, 2021

James Allen "Jim" Harris went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021.

Jim was a Christian and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. He was born in Charleston but grew up in New Jersey.

Jim graduated from Cliffside Park High School, NJ. He received his Registered Nursing Degree...

Feb 19, 2021

Andre Sherrod, 54, of South Point, Ohio, formerly of Logan and Charleston, gained his heavenly reward on Friday, February 19, 2021 at King's Daughters Medical Center, after a sudden illness.

He was born on September 12, 1966 in Mount Gay to Annie Sherrod and the late, great George Sherrod.

Andre was a member of the...

Feb 19, 2021

Richard "Sonny" Bailey, 75, born February 6, 1946, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 19, 2021.

He retired from DuPont Chemical Plant after 30 plus years of service. Sonny was an avid WVU Mountaineer football fan, a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Sonny is survived by his wife,...

Feb 19, 2021

Jeffrey Andre Meadows, 53, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully Friday, February 19, 2021 at Hospice at CAMC Memorial.

He was born January 28, 1968 in South Charleston and graduated from Dunbar High School. Jeff attended WVSU and worked as a CNA in various hospitals and nursing homes in the valley.

Jeffrey...

Feb 19, 2021

John Sterling Mosley, 71, of Dunbar, departed this life on February 19, 2021.

He was the first-born child to the late John J. And Elizabeth (Liggins) Mosley on February 12, 1950.

John was educated in Dupont and graduated from WV State College, now University, with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance....

Feb 16, 2021

Jesse Owen Akers, 61, of South Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

He was born on February 18, 1959 in South Charleston, to the late Albert "Pete" and Agnes (Smith) Akers.

Jesse was an avid football fan and he loved to cheer on the Cleveland Browns. He loved to garden,...

Feb 12, 2021

Frederick Beecher Chiles Jr., musician and educator, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, at his home in Dunbar.

Affectionately known as "Beecher", he was born and raised in Montgomery, WV, the eldest child of the late Frederick Beecher Chiles Sr. and Vanory Jackson Chiles. There was always music in the Chiles home, ranging from...

Feb 12, 2021

Ruth Anne Schoolcraft left her earthly home to be reunited with her husband, Paul, on Friday, February 12, 2021.

She was born on January 15, 1927 to the late Zella Oscar and Claire Roberta Parks.

Raised in Spencer, Ruth Anne met her boyfriend, Paul, from Walton. During their 60 plus years of...

Feb 9, 2021

Crystal Lei (Goble) Jordan, born August 16, 1961, of Sissonville, gained her angel wings on February 9, 2021 after a short illness.

Her final days were spent at home with her two sons and loved ones from near and far. She gave her usual courage, hope, and love, as she reminded us that God is...

Feb 9, 2021

Della Bell White Diamond, 82, of St. Albans, went to be with her Lord on February 9, 2021.

She was born in Basham, OH, on February 11, 1938, to the late Elbert Lee White and Bernice Mundy White Perry.

Della was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She attended church...

Feb 9, 2021

Eleanor R. Lewis, 98, of Marysville, Ohio, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Marysville, Ohio.

She was born March 7, 1922 in Letart, to the late Alonzo and Cora Stewart Roush.

Eleanor was a 1939 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and a longtime...