Obituaries

May 1, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Ray Blankenship, Sr., 69, passed away on May 1, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born on December 2, 1951, in Boone County, to the late, Herbert and Velma Blankenship.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era, 1969-1974,...

Apr 27, 2021

Brenda Robinson Baker took up residence to her new home in Heaven on April 27, 2021.

She was born in Huntington in 1945. Brenda worked for many years as a telecommunications operator at PTL Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brenda felt the healing touch of the Lord many times and wrote about...

Apr 21, 2021

James "Jim" Hudson, 75, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, April 21.

He was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and a graduate of Dunbar High School. He served his country and is a U.S. Army Veteran. Jim worked in the transport industry starting out as a delivery driver for...

Apr 18, 2021

James Maurice Carter Sr., 56, entered the gates of Heaven on April 18th, 2021, way too soon, after a short and unexpected illness.

He was born on June 24, 1964 to Ella and Peter Carter.

Also known as Jim or JC, he was a resident of West Dunbar, also known as "The...

Apr 13, 2021

William D. "Bill" McMullen, 61, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021.

He was born on April 13. 1960 in Johnstown, PA.

Bill graduated college in 1982, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent over twenty years as a gas control engineer for...

Apr 13, 2021

Donna Stype Bailey, 62, of Charleston, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

She was born on April 7, 1959, in Pittsburgh, PA., to the late, Jack and Helen Stype.

Donna had a masters degree from West Virginia State College and was an extremely gifted teacher for 33...

Apr 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Holmes, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021, peacefully in her sleep.

She was born on October 30, 1936, in Charleston, to the late Homer "Bus" and Lulah Ice.

Patsy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and attended Brigham Young...

Apr 9, 2021

Kathy Kaye Aldridge Johnston went home to see Jesus on April 9, 2021 at home, with her family by her side.

She was born in South Charleston on December 24,1949, and was the oldest of nine children.

Kathy and her husband Harry were married in February 1982 and have been foster parents...

Apr 5, 2021

Tracy A. Bailey, 62, of Charleston passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and worked many years as a chemical operator at Union Carbide. His greatest joy in life was his son, Tracy Jr., followed by his love for his dog, Skeeter. Tracy and his mother especially...

Apr 5, 2021

John Paul Carter, 73, of Dunbar, went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He was born on August 19, 1947 in Charleston, to the late Howard and Charlotte Carter.

John graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965. He then went on to attend West Virginia University...

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...