Obituaries

Jan 15, 2026

Tony Edward Paxton, 63, of Saint Albans passed away at home on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on June 30, 1962, to the late Garland and Ellen Paxton.

Tony was a retired truck driver.  He lived life to the fullest.  Tony enjoyed the time he spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids and was...

Jan 14, 2026

Eric Parker, 40, of Charleston, WV peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Born in Charleston, WV on August 4, 1985, Eric loved riding four wheelers, playing basketball, and was a great person.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda McCune; his sister, Ashley McCune; his grandmother, Adena McCune; and his aunt,...

Jan 13, 2026

Donna S. Young,  89, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on January 13, 2026 following a short illness.

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late Nick and Dorthy Nichols of Princeton, and grew up in Mullens. Donna married James E. Young, Sr. on Christmas Day...

Jan 13, 2026

Donald Lee "Bub" Shaffer, Jr., 58, of Sissonville passed away at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Bub was born on March 7, 1967 in Charleston, WV to the late Donald Sr. and Patricia Shaffer.

Bub lived in Sissonville his entire life and lived life to the fullest even through...

Jan 13, 2026

Keith Ronald Hypes, 83, of St. Albans passed away on January 13, 2026.

Born on Veterans Day 1942, to CC and Ethel Hypes joining a sister and brother on Smith Creek, South Charleston WV.

Keith started farm work at twelve. He went on to be a milk boy for Valley Bell, mechanic for Joe Holland,...

Jan 13, 2026

Mrs. Alpha Lee Green Sutters, 82, a lifelong resident of South Charleston, WV went to live with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Alpha was born in South Charleston on November 3, 1943 to the late Simon and Evelyn Green.

She was a graduate of South Charleston High School, and retired from St. Frances...

Jan 11, 2026

Brenda Carol Dunbar, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 1, 1951 in Alum Creek to the late Delores and Clifford Clendenin.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and talking with friends in her spare time.  She was a loving...

Jan 10, 2026

Dorothy Jeannette Cummings, 97, originally of Procious, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in her Charleston home.

Born on April 25, 1928 to the late Jack and Thelma Hanshaw, Dorothy was an Appalachian matriarch and a lifelong homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Cummings;...

Jan 8, 2026

Yvonne Adell Russell, 74, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was born on February 25, 1951 to the late Garold Wilmoth and Lorna Stalnaker.

She worked as a custodian for the Kanawha County School board for over 30 years; primarily working at Andrew Jackson Junior...

Jan 6, 2026

Janet Deloris Slawter, 91, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

She was born on February 24, 1934 in Boone County, to the late Norvel and Betsey Snead.

Janet enjoyed playing the piano and working outside in her flowers. She was a member of the St. Albans United...

Jan 3, 2026

Eunice C. Hennen, a devoted Christian and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went to her heavenly home on January 3, 2026.  Her life was a living testament to her faith, defined by the biblical call to love one's neighbor through tireless service and a compassionate heart.

Born on October 9, 1935, to the late Moses and...

Jan 2, 2026

George "David" Mitchell Jr., 54 of Sissonville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.

David was a loving father and friend whose humor and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He had a natural ability to make people laugh and feel at ease, and his warm spirit could brighten even the hardest days....

Dec 31, 2025

Mrs. Eva Edmonia Thompson, lovingly known as First Lady or Mother Thompson, was born on November 11, 1929, and peacefully entered eternal rest on December 31, 2025, at the age of 96.

A lifelong resident of St. Albans, West Virginia, Mrs. Eva Thompson lived a life marked by unwavering faith, graceful service, and stedfast devotion to God,...

Dec 31, 2025

Linda Louise Rose, 84, of South Charleston, passed away on December 31, 2025.  After a long and difficult journey with Alzheimer's disease, she is finally free from the bonds of her earthly body and has found lasting peace.

A devoted caregiver by nature, Linda spent her life in service to others.  She was a Licensed Practical Nurse...

Dec 27, 2025

Philip Chrystol Henderson, 81, of Dunbar, WV departed this life on December 27, 2025.

He was a life long resident of Dunbar, and a frequent visitor of the Dunbar Library.  Philip was an avid reader, a fan of Science Fiction movies, and loved cats and kittens. Philip's favorite pastime and passion was playing the lottery.  He was...

Dec 26, 2025

James R. "Jim" Wilson,  a Navy Veteran, born February 22, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away December 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House during a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was a gifted artist. He loved riding motorcycles and was passionate about Mountaineer sports.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie M....

Dec 25, 2025

Joyce Madeline Moles, 94, of Dunbar, West Virginia passed away after a bout with pneumonia on December 25, 2025 while in rehab at Genesis of Dunbar.

She was born on October 1, 1931 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Irvin Freeman and Mabel Jane Atkinson Brisedine of Frame, WV.

Joyce was a graduate of...

Dec 25, 2025

Linda O. Ballard, 73, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2025.

She was born on October 28, 1952, in Charleston, where she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the things she loved most.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, David "Hank" and...

Dec 25, 2025

Eric "E-Mac" McIntyre, 46, of Hurricane, WV, tragically passed away on December 25, 2025, following a motorcycle accident.

Born on February 20, 1979, Eric spent his childhood and the majority of his life in Dunbar, West Virginia—a place he was deeply proud to call home.  He cherished the lifelong friends he formed during his adolescence, living by...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our precious dad, Robert "Bob" A. Cantley, Sr., 90, of South Charleston, WV at Hubbard Hospice House on December 22, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1935, Bob was the thirteenth child of the late Emma and Jacob Cantley.

Bob was a 1953 graduate of...