Obituaries

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...

Feb 7, 2021

Marion E. Talley, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, in Charleston, WV.

Born in North Tarrytown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Elizabeth Talley.

Marion was a graduate of North Tarrytown High School and worked for Peabody Energy for many years. She enjoyed spending time with...

Feb 6, 2021

Stella E. Canterbury, 82., of South Charleston passed away on February 6, 2021.

She was born on June 2, 1938 to the late Glenna Mae Williams and Charles Owen Scarberry. Stella was a member of Church of God and she loved going to church and serving the lord.

In addition to her...

Feb 5, 2021

Nina Marie Pauley Davis Brown, 55, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 5, 2021.

She was born on May 29, 1965, in Virginia Beach, VA, to the late Bill and Mae Oma Pauley.

Nina was a very well loved woman by many. She loved her grandchildren...

Feb 4, 2021

Kathy Yvonne Hodge, 71, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2021.

She was born in Cabin Creek to the late, Charles and Lula Hodge.

Kathy loved spending time with her family. She had several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kathy enjoyed family gatherings, activities with friends,...

Jan 30, 2021

Hans Dieter Klein O'Brien, 77, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

He was born December 17, 1943 in Konnigshutte, Germany and was raised by his mother, Hildegard Klein O'Brien and stepfather, John M. O'Brien.

Hans graduated from Cardinal Newman High School in 1961 and from Catholic...

Jan 28, 2021

Reba Ann Hayes was homesick for a country to which she had never been before.

Even though at 91 she leaves behind her son, Melvin Clyde Hayes (Cris); daughters, Diana Jividen and Lee Ann Kinder (Tom); grandchildren, Niccole Caban, Jeremy Nelson, Brea Blake, Madyson Jenkins, Kasey Corbet, Corey Kinder, Andrew Hayes, and Shannon Smith; 13...

Jan 28, 2021

Beecher Harvey, Jr. passed away on January 28, 2021 at his home. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Beecher attended Spring Hill Baptist Church, but was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

He was a veteran and served proudly in the United States Army from 1962 to 1965....

Jan 27, 2021

Rev. Homer H. Davis passed peacefully at his home on the morning of January 27, 2021.

He was a native West Virginian, born on June 26, 1923 to Robert Houston Davis and Margaret Blanche Woods Davis.

Homer was educated in Kanawha County Public Schools, graduating from Garnett High School.  He was a...

Jan 27, 2021

Houston Delbert Thornton, 69, of Dunbar, left this earth and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

He was born on January 22, 1952 into the family of the late, Delbert and Julia Thornton.

Houston was a graduate of Winfield High School and attended Liberty University, where he...

Jan 19, 2021

Deon W. Bailey, 55, of Sissonville, went to be with our Savior on Tuesday morning, January 19, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospice in Charleston.

He was born in Cuneo Hospital in Chicago, Illinois on March 23, 1966 to his proud mother, Annalee Trent Shivley and his father, Thomas J. Bailey.

Deon was...

Jan 17, 2021

Kenneth E. Shultz, 59, of Charleston, went to Heaven to be with his loved ones on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

He was born on April 12, 1961, in South Charleston, to the late Clyde and Barbara Shultz.

Kenny was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed by everyone...

Jan 16, 2021

Cecil "Mac" McCutchen Jr., 89, of Nitro, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

He was born on February 5, 1931, in South Charleston, to the late Cecil and Goldie McCutchen.

Mac retired from the U.S. Post Office after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the...

Jan 14, 2021

Carmen Smith,74, of Charleston, passed away on January 14, 2021.

She was born on November 28, 1946 to the late Roy and Gladys Meadows, Carmen was employed by Tudor's Biscuit World for 20 years.

In addition to her parents, Carmen is preceded in death by her son, Dennis Smith.

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