Obituaries

Feb 10, 2020

James "Jim" Walker Sr., 84, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Homer and Goldie Walker.

James was a veteran of the Korean War. He was also a life-long mechanic on Spring Hill Mountain...

Feb 9, 2020

Ramona Kidwell Nunley, 87, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Arthur B. Hodges Center.

She was born on December 11, 1932 in Nutterville to the late Jesse Judson and Ditha Nutter Kidwell. In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Gray Nunley; and...

Feb 7, 2020

Sybil H. Robinson, 88, of Nitro, formerly of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020.

Sybil called New Millennium Full Gospel Fellowship her home church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, H. Fred Robinson, Sr.; daughter, Linda Cross; grandson, Ian Robinson; parents, Leonard...

Feb 7, 2020

Rex Edward Jividen, 84, of Dunbar, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 7, 2020 while at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston from complications from Dementia and Alzheimer's.

Those who knew Rex knew he was a very compassionate man who loved doing for others. He graduated from Buffalo High School and...

Feb 2, 2020

Ida Jane Marie McCormick Barnett, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

She was born on October 6, 1940, in Fayetteville, to the late William and Sarah McCormick.

Ida always cared for those who couldn't care of themselves. She was the glue of her...

Jan 29, 2020

Elisabeth L. Slater, 86, of South Charleston passed away January 29, 2020.

She is survived by her beloved sister, Margaret Bailey and her husband Mack; daughters, Bonnie Wendorff and Deb Jacobs; brother, Mike Slater.

A private graveside service took place on January 31, at the Slater Cemetery, Sissonville.

Arrangements...

Jan 26, 2020

Ray Allen Young, 68, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

He was born in Lansing, Michigan on March 3, 1951 to the late Paul and Beatrice Young.

Ray worked for Goldfarb Electric and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He cherished his time with his family. Ray was also a Past...

Jan 23, 2020

Joseph Ray Williams, 82, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was born on February 15, 1937, in Charleston, to the late Cecil and Irene Williams.

Joe retried from the Purity Made Bakery in Charleston. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....

Jan 23, 2020

Elizabeth "Beth" Dawn Lazear, born September 15, 1986 in Charleston, passed away suddenly on January 23, 2020 from a heart attack at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was a graduate of St. Albans High School, class of 2005 after which she attended Shepherd University and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Social Work degree in...

Jan 23, 2020

Imogene "Jean" Davis Turley, 93, of Winfield, went to spend eternity with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2020,

She was the second of five siblings born to Tom and Mamie (Morris) Davis.

Jean had a sweet spirit and was young at heart. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Jan 22, 2020

Cebert "Zeke" Brammer, 87, of Tornado passed away on January 22, 2020.

He was employed by Union Carbide for 35 years, and was a member of the Tornado Apostolic Church for 52 years. Cebert and his wife, Ann, were happily married for 54 years.

He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Jan 22, 2020

Marjory Spaulding Chaney, 89, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born on May 29, 1930, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Albert and Laura DeWees.

Marjory was an avid card player, loved to go camping and looked forward to her family reunions each...

Jan 20, 2020

Orean S. Shamblin Johnson, 92, of Charleston, passed away on January 20, 2020.

She was born on January 31, 1927 in Romance to the late Otmer and Orise Shamblin.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, Terry; granddaughters, Norma and Ashley; and sons-in-law, Bob...

Jan 17, 2020

Wanda B. Legg, 80, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

She was born on May 15, 1939 to the late Harry and Faye Hunt of Clay County.

Wanda graduated from Clay County High School, class of 1957. She worked in sales and managed appliance stores for many years. After retiring, she spent...

Jan 16, 2020

Jason Bryant Coleman, 37 of Charleston passed away Thursday January 16, 2020.

Jason was a special kind of soul, whose presence could reach out and touch your heart and always left you with a smile on your face. He lived his life on his own terms and wasn't afraid to let you know about it....

Jan 12, 2020

Patricia L. "Pat" Miller, 74, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

Born on July 30, 1945 in Quick, Pat was the daughter of Ward and Freda Hutson. She enjoyed her youth with her foster family in the house of Marshall and Reka Gibson.

Jan 9, 2020

Jeffrey Charles Thomas, 58, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 from complications of surgery.

He was born February 23, 1961, son of the late Rev. Carroll and Sylvia Thomas.

Jeff graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1979.  He graduated from Ben Franklin Technical School with a CNA certificate. This training was...

Jan 1, 2020

Jack L. Turner, 83, of Dunbar, passed away on January 1, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare Center of Dunbar.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jack attended Dunbar Mountain Mission Church. He was a Christian and loved singing the old gospel hymns. He enjoyed camping, working in the yard, taking care of his Koi...

Dec 31, 2019

Betty Ann Fisher, age 84, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born April 6, 1935 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Albert McCutcheon and Martha Jenkins McCutcheon.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Opal Harkins, Roy...

Dec 30, 2019

Beverly Ann Munson, 64, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2019.

She was born on February 24, 1955, in Charleston, to the late Leon "Jack" and Carrie Cottrell.

Beverly went to East Bank High School and graduated in 1973. She went on to earn a...