Obituaries

Apr 4, 2021

Patrick Arthur O'Meara, 61, of Elizabeth, went home to rest pain free on April 4, 2021.

He was born on July 2, 1959 to Lorita Robertson O'Meara Campbell Bailey and the late Thomas Edward O'Meara, Sr.

Pat, as most people knew him, went to Dunbar High School. His fun-loving spirit could always...

Apr 4, 2021

Gary G. Goeller, 59, of Charleston, passed away on April 4, 2021.

He was born in Charleston to the late Charles and Nedra Goeller. Gary graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and worked at Taco Bell for more than 15 years.

Gary was a peaceful law abiding person who lived and cared...

Apr 3, 2021

Dana Lee Davis, 67, went to be with our Lord, after a brief illness, on Saturday, April 3, 2021, with his family by his side as he took his last breath.

He was born on September 18, 1952, to the late Paul Lee Davis and Pauline Davis.

Dana lived in North Charleston...

Mar 28, 2021

Deven Lee Lanham, 27, of Florida, formerly of Charleston, passed away peacefully in his sleep March 28, 2021.

He was born to Annette Lanham and Lance Williams on April 1, 1993.

Deven was a former employee of the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. He was very intelligent and referred to himself as...

Mar 28, 2021

Bernard "Buck" Clifton Bays, 83, a lifelong resident of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He was born October 25, 1937 to the late Rome C. and Beatrice L. Bays.

Buck was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1955 and proudly served in the United States...

Mar 26, 2021

Jerry B. Whittington, 93, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 26, 2021.

He was born on February 25, 1928, in South Charleston, to the late Christopher and Minnie Whittington.

Jerry was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission where he taught Sunday school, Bible lessons, and served...

Mar 18, 2021

Mary Egnor, 51, of South Charleston a beloved mother, aunt, friend, and sister; gone way too soon; passed away on March 18, 2021.

Mary was born on February 28, 1970 to the late John and Julia "Judy" Adkins.

In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son, David...

Mar 18, 2021

Mary "Margaret" Westfall, 79, of Kenna, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021.

She was born on March 16, 1942, in Kenna, to the late Robert and Liddie Boggess.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Howard Westfall; sons, Robert...

Mar 17, 2021

Our always and forever, Albert "Bert" Lynn Woodson, 57, of Dunbar, was called home Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

He was born in Columbus, OH, on May 28, 1963. In 1969 the family moved to West Virginia, where he was raised and educated in the Kanawha County school system. Albert received his GED and later an...

Mar 15, 2021

Tyler James Smith, 24, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021.

He was born on February 11, 1997 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Tyler was a fun loving friend to everyone he came in contact with. Besides spending time with his friends and family, he loved...

Mar 14, 2021

Lawrence David Bryan, 76, of Red House, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021.

He was born on December 29, 1944, in Huntington, to the late Rudolph and Emma Bryan.

Larry graduated from Huntington East High School. He was a graduate of WVU and was an avid fan. He was retired from...

Mar 13, 2021

Kenneth W. Scarberry, 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2021.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and served as a Sargent in the U.S. Army Reserves in artillery.

Kenny retired from the Clearon Corporation in 2003. He worked for FMC, Olin and Clearon during his 37 years....

Mar 11, 2021

Phyllis Louise Mullins, 74, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 after a brief illness.

She was born on February 2, 1947 to the late John and Blondena Parshall .

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

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...