Obituaries

May 17, 2020

Billy R. "Bill" McLaughlin, 92, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed from this life on May 17, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

He was born August 1, 1927 to the late Leslie H. and Virgie B. McLaughlin.

Bill graduated from Dunbar High School in 1945 and was an Army Air...

May 15, 2020

Jerry Norman Young,81, passed away May 15, 2020.

He is survived by his daughter, Terry Cobb and husband Jackie; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar to assist the family.

Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral...

May 14, 2020

Nancy Meredith (Hill) Johnson, 79, of Dunbar, crossed over Jordan Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Born Sept. 27, 1940 in, she was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and the former Humphrey's United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member for over 50 years.

Nancy...

May 13, 2020

Richard D. Tyree, 85, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

He was born May 20, 1934 in Charleston to the late George and Biddie Tyree.

Richard was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission and a Veteran of the United States Army.

May 7, 2020

Elvin Alex "Gene" Pauley, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

He was born on August 9, 1943 in Charleston, to the late Hubert and Virginia Pauley.

Gene was a United States Air Force veteran and served his country in the Vietnam War.

May 4, 2020

Virginia Slate, 76, of Red House, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.

She was known as a hard worker and a very giving person. Virginia was a loving grandmother and cherished her time with them. She was a former employee at Classic Shoe Store in Dunbar, Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans, and Graziano's Pizza...

May 3, 2020

Caroline "Cudda" Jones Yago, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

She was born in Charleston and graduated from Charleston High School in 1940.

Caroline worked as a secretary for C&P Telephone, Fletcher Enamel, and Furnace Engineering Company in Dunbar. She was also a volunteer for the Red Cross and...

May 1, 2020

Blake A. Brooks, 28, of Charleston passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.

He was known for his big beautiful smile and his big teddy bear hugs . Blake was a man of passion and strength.

Blake was a key figure on so many football teams around this state including South Charleston...

May 1, 2020

Kevin Brent Horton, 62, of Nitro, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, after a long illness.

Kevin was born August 16, 1957, and was a graduate of Nitro High School.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Deborah Dailey Horton.

Kevin is survived by his son, Matthew...

Apr 30, 2020

Betty L. Moore, of Charleston, slipped peacefully away into the arms of her Lord and Savior with her loved ones by her side on Thursday April 30, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Betty was a loving and caring person, she was everyone's go to person when they needed help with anything. She...

Apr 30, 2020

It is a sad day with both heavy , happy hearts full of loss, love and celebration for those of us waiting between the already and the not yet, until that glorious day when those of us who share faith in Christ will be reunited with our loved ones in Glory! During this unique time of separation and...

Apr 25, 2020

Ralph Pruden, 78, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was born on July 30, 1941 at home in Dunbar, to the late Daniel and Lola Pruden.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Harold, and Jack;...

Apr 22, 2020

Yolanda Alma Moore Settle VonCannon, 58, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2020 at home of multiple illness' that she has battled for many years.

Mom was admired by all that met her, particularly children, she loved to smile and laugh, but never forgot family and friends giving even down to her...

Apr 22, 2020

Greta Loraine Mallory, 86, of South Charleston, passed away on April 22, 2020.

She was born on December 22, 1933 in South Charleston, to the late Edward and Gladys Mallory and was a lifelong resident.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Junior Mallory;...

Apr 21, 2020

Ray "Floyd" Pritt Jr., 76, of Sissonville, passed away April 21, 2020 after a long illness.

He was born on September 13, 1943 to the late Ray Pritt Sr. and Charlotte E. Haynes Pritt.

Floyd retired from Union Carbide at the Institute plant with 31 years of service. He was an avid...

Apr 19, 2020

Calvin Lee Bailey, 77, of Cross Lanes, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 19, 2020, having accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

He was born on April 8, 1943 in Spencer, WV. to the late James and Virginia Bailey.

He was a Russian decryption linguist for the US Navy,...

Apr 19, 2020

Tammy Jewel Hodge, 60, of Beaver went to be with The Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Tammy loved spending time with her family and going to church. She also enjoyed singing, dancing and going out to eat.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lula Hodge of Cabin...

Apr 18, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Julie Lynn Eads announces her passing.

Julie is survived by her mother, Vivian Knight and daughter Hannah Eads, both of Cross Lanes. She is also survived by aunts, Patsy, Jean, Rebecca, Penny and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Apr 13, 2020

Sankey Eugene Parsons, 85, of Charleston, left his earthly bounds on April 13, 2020.

Sankey was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1955-1959. He was retired from a 35 year service with the Federal Aviation Administration.

Sankey enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and outdoor activities.

He was...

Apr 12, 2020

JEFFERSON DAVIS "JEFF" GRAY III, age 73, of Dunbar, WV, passed peacefully on April 12th, 2020, at his home with his loving wife, Fran Gray, by his side.

He was born on November 20th, 1946 in Charleston, WV, to the late Jefferson Davis Gray II and Ruth Allen Gray.

Jeff graduated from...