Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

David Bruce Lyons, 80, beloved husband, father, and papaw, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2025 at CAMC Memorial from heart complications.

He was absolutely and completely devoted to his family, including his wife and sweetheart of over 53 years, Peggy Lyons (Casdorph); his daughters, Shana Wandling (Scott Wandling) and Anessa Schaffer (De'Luir Schaffer); and his granddaughters,...

Nov 9, 2025

Larry David Canterbury, 66, of Charleston WV passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

He was born in Charleston WV, to the late Frank and Thelma Canterbury, the youngest of 11 children.

Larry was reunited in Heaven with his parents, as well as his grandchildren, Shyann and Isaac, as well as his siblings that have...

Nov 8, 2025

Gail Ann Lathey Warner, 65, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday November 7, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born to her surviving parents Gene and Christine Lathey in Dunbar. Her kind spirit and intellect were evident early in life, as she was voted by her classmates as "Most Likely to Succeed" at...

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda Mae Carter Saddler transitioned on November 4, after a long illness.  She was a woman whose warmth, laughter, and love touched everyone she met.  Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Brenda was the eighth child of fifteen children to the late James S. Carter and Savannah P. (Carter) whom was later known as Mother Edwards by matrimony.

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Nov 3, 2025

Ritha Melvina Hamilton, 85, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025.

She was born on November 21, 1939 to the late Herbert and Nellie Barefield.

Ritha was retired from CAMC General where she worked in patient accounts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Oct 30, 2025

Richard A. Lacy, 74, of Big Tyler Mountain, his pain was taken away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at home with his family.

He was a St. Albans High School graduate of the class of 1969, and was drafted into the Army in 1970 to serve in Vietnam. He worked as a parts sales manager at many...

Oct 30, 2025

Calvin Ray Copning (Mitchell) born in Montgomery, West Virginia on April 21, 1957 to the late Chestner Copning (Allen) and George Mitchell, Jr., passed after battling a long illness on October 30, 2025.

He attended Montgomery Grade School where he later graduated from East Bank High School.  Calvin became the top cook for Waybright Enterprise at the...

Oct 29, 2025

Arthur Adkins, Sr., 94, son of the late Lee R. Adkins, Sr. and Maude Monroe Adkins, peacefully departed this life on October 29, 2025.

Arthur shared a life filled with love and devotion for his cherished wife, the late Anna Lucille Woods Adkins, whom he married on September 1, 1953.  Together, they raised eight children and welcomed...

Oct 28, 2025

Hugh Thomas Jarrett, 85, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 28, 2025.

He was born on October 12, 1940 in South Charleston to the late Burton and Gaye Jarrett.

Hugh was a christian man who was a member of the Browns Creek Church of God. He retired from...

Oct 27, 2025

ShaŃa Monique Hall, 37, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on October 27, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was born on July 13, 1988, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Charles Daniels and Lolisa Hall.

ShaŃa attended Capital High School (Class of 2006) and later graduated from WV Junior College with an associate's degree, and...

Oct 25, 2025

Mary Frances Harvey, 61, of Dunbar, West Virginia, went home with the Lord on October 25, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

She was born on October 17, 1964 to Craig and Wanda Spaniol in South Charleston, West Virginia.  Being the first of three children and the first grandchild, everyone was enamored with her....

Oct 23, 2025

Larry D. Melton, 69, of Dunbar, WV peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in his home, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.

He was a 1977 graduate of Dunbar High School.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, JoAnne McLaughlin Melton and Carroll Melton;  and paternal grandparents, Stanley and...

Oct 22, 2025

Julie Ann Harrington, 63, of South Charleston passed away peacefully at Hubbard House on October 22, 2025.

She was born on April 8, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jack and Janice West. She was the eldest sibling of four.

She faced a  long journey with medical challenges, which became especially difficult following the passing of...

Oct 15, 2025

Mary Jane Hypes, 83, of South Charleston,  passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at CAMC General after a long illness.

She retired from Kroger in South Charleston.  Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Christine Holestine, and her brothers, Charles and Edward Holestine.

Oct 14, 2025

Macel Mae Cavender, 95, of Sissonville, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 after an extended illness.

Our dear and precious mother was a godly woman we highly respected and cherished.  She was the matriarch of our family and led by the example of her everyday life.  She was a caring, kind, and gentle-spirited person...

Oct 13, 2025

Elsie Davie, nee Velcheck, born on March 26, 1925, in Middlesex, NJ, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Hurricane, WV.  Her 100 years of life were full of family, love, laughter, art, education, community service and exploration.

She worked as an Executive Secretary at Bakelite in Bound Brook, NJ for several years where she met her...

Oct 11, 2025

Paul Warren Welch III, 40, unexpectedly passed away on October 11, 2025 surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Charleston, WV on May 26, 1985, to Teresa Burford and Paul Welch Jr.

Paul completed his schooling at Mountaineer Challenge Academy. He very much enjoyed his job at Roy Lyons Heating and Cooling where he worked...

Oct 11, 2025

Charlotte Jean Legg, 86, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Dunbar passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

She was born in Dunbar, October 25, 1938 to the late Delbert and Anna Sovine Kay.

Charlotte was a proud 1957 graduate of Dunbar High School. Charlotte's diverse...

Oct 10, 2025

James Ira Hill Jr. "Jim", 87, of Charleston, WV, passed away on October 10, 2025 at Charleston Area Medical Center, after a long hospital stay.

Jim was born in Parkersburg, WV, on August 31, 1938 to the late James I. Hill Sr. and Virginia S. Hill.

He  graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956, and...

Oct 7, 2025

Tammy Happney Oxley, 58, of South Charleston, West Virginia passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Born on January 20, 1976 in Ripley, WV, she was the beloved daughter of Mark Happney and the late Bernice Tawney Happney.

Tammy graduated Ravenswood High School in 1985 before moving on to WVU Parkersburg.  She...