Obituaries

Sep 21, 2019

Jerry Lee Vickers, 75, of Charleston entered into rest on September 21, 2019.

He was a self-employed and very gifted painter, and was also a former general contractor and painter for Paul White.

Jerry was a very unique character! He will be greatly missed by his family and all his friends at his building, Charleston...

Sep 19, 2019

Joshua Allen Pauley, 37, passed away on September 19, 2019.

He was a former manager at McDonalds. Joshua enjoyed working on bikes, and computers. He was a caring person who would try to help anyone who needed it. Most of all, Joshua loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Billie R....

Sep 15, 2019

Sheryl Lynn Vanoy, 56, of Dunbar met Jesus face to face on Sunday, September 15, 2019, after finally winning her battle with cancer.

Sheryl cherished her grandchildren; loved her Dodge Challengers and Rams and a good long car ride.

She was preceded in death by her father, Curtis Guthrie; grandparents, Herman and Pearl Guthrie and...

Sep 13, 2019

Diana Louise Rogers, widow of Harry Rogers, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019.

She was born on February 12, 1944. She was the youngest of four daughters born to Nellie Lucille Baker and Chester Lewis Clay.

Diana and her husband Harry were active members of their church and their community until his health prevented...

Sep 12, 2019

Joan Laura Chandler Parsons, 82, of Charleston, was taken by angels to her infant son, James Harold "Jamie" Parsons, on September 12, 2019.

Joan cherished the time spent with her many friends. She was a member of The Red Hat Society and was an avid bowler.

In addition to her son, she was preceded in...

Sep 11, 2019

Ruby Smith, 85, died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center.

She was born in Lamar, West Virginia.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Smith; father of her children, Elwood Jones; and her sons, Charles Elwood Jones, Ernest Gilbert Jones, and Golden Jones.

She is survived by her...

Sep 10, 2019

Lewis "Rasie" Granville Woodson Jr, beloved son, brother, husband and father departed this life on September 10, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.

Lewis was born and raised in Charleston. He was the son of the late Lewis Granville Woodson Sr. and Gwendolyn Ramsey.

He was educated in Kanawha County School System and...

Sep 1, 2019

Doris Parkins Thumm, 94, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on September 1, 2019 in Morgantown.

She was a graduate and Valedictorian of Dunbar High School, class of 1943. Doris was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation with 29 years of service. She worked previously at American Viscose Corporation and Abbott Laboratories.

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Aug 28, 2019

Carolyn Sue Tolley Bird, 72, of Scott Depot, passed away August 28 th , 2019 at home surrounded by family after a long illness.

Carolyn was born December 31, 1946 to Ova H. Tolley and Melva J. Stephens Tolley.

She was a member of the Dunbar High School Class of 1964.   She attended Capitol City...

Aug 28, 2019

Clarence Eugene Watt, 90, of Charleston, originally of Meadville, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019, at his residence after a short illness.

He was born on February 6, 1929 in Franklin, PA, to Oliver and Peg Watt.

Clarence was a graduate of Meadville High School. While working at Viscose, he decided to attend Edinboro...

Aug 26, 2019

Shirley E. Underwood, 83, of St. Albans passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.

She attended Charleston High School, and retired from West Virginia Uniforms.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, William and Inez Worden; brothers, Howard, Jack and Billy Worden; sisters, Peggy Raines and Kitty Compton; and step-daughter, Nellie Underwood Clark.

Aug 23, 2019

Sherry Lynn (Hascue) Parsons, 66, of Dunbar, passed away at her home on August 23, 2019.

She was born on July 14, 1953 at McMillion Hospital in Charleston to Gene and Naida Hascue.

Sherry was a graduate of Clay County High School and Charleston Beauty Academy. She enjoyed spending most of her time tending to...

Aug 17, 2019

Catherine Ann Duff, 68, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

She was born on February 12, 1951, in Charleston, to the late John and Cletus Conley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Franklin Duff.

Catherine is survived by her sons, Chris...

Aug 16, 2019

Joan McGrew Siders, 77, went to be with her heavenly father on August 16, 2019, something her heart longed for, for a very long time.  She is now enjoying being reunited with family and friends, who were already in heaven waiting for her to arrive.  While our hearts ache for our loss, we are so happy for the joy...

Aug 14, 2019

Albert Theodore Quigley, Jr., 75, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West following a brief illness.

Albert was born on January 10, 1944, son of the late Albert T. Quigley Sr. and Helen (Sebok) Quigley of Charleston.

He went to Stonewall Jackson High School and then served...

Aug 11, 2019

Loyd Mack Truman, 88, of Charleston, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Charleston, Loyd was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Loyd was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a blimp mechanic. He spent nearly 30 years...

Aug 11, 2019

Patrick Hagen Bonds Jr., 66, affectionately known as LilPat, of Winchester, Ohio departed this life August 11, 2019.

A home going service will be held at 1 p.m. on August 24, at King of Glory International Ministries, 302 Delaware Ave., Charleston, WV 35302.

Friends may visit two hours prior to the service.

Arrangements...

Aug 10, 2019

Tara Suzanne Sisson, 40, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was a 1998 graduate of South Charleston High School. Tara then went to West Virginia State College to earn her Realtor license. She worked at Mountaineer Glass Co. for the past 20 years, where she was accepted and loved just like family.

Aug 8, 2019

Warren G. Beverly Sr., 58, of Charleston, went to his final resting place on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

He was born on July 17, 1961 in Charleston, to the late James Beverly and Muriel Mitchell.

Warren was raised in Orchard Manor, "The Woo". He attended Chandler Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Stonewall...

Aug 7, 2019

William Joe Dawson, 80, of Dunbar, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

He was born on September 15, 1938 in Morgantown to the late Arnol and June Dawson.

William graduated from Hurricane High School and attended West Virginia State University. His financial knowledge and love of math led him to...