Obituaries

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...

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....