Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Lester McClure Hawes, 95, of Dunbar, WV passed away December 20, 2025.

He was born on May 11, 1930, in Charleston, WV and moved to St. Albans, WV at a very young age.

Lester was the son of the late Charles Huling Hawes and Alma Mae Jarrett Hawes.

A St Albans High School...

Dec 20, 2025

William Mark Maxwell, 59, known to most as Mark or Max, of Dunbar, WV, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2025, from an acute episode of his chronic Crohn's disease.

Born in Charleston, WV, he was the son of Charles "Bill" Maxwell and the late Dianna Maxwell.

Mark was a lifelong...

Dec 19, 2025

Paul Edward Jackson, 81, of St. Albans, WV passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025.

He was born on July 28, 1944 to the late Sterling and Blanche Long.

After graduating from South Charleston High School, Paul went on to be a proud Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He...

Dec 18, 2025

Born on August 22, 2024, Lilith Kaye Mickles went to be the angels on December 18, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandpa, James W. Clark, Jr, and her aunt, Dianna Page Guite.

Lilith was the precious daughter of Desmond Black and Dustin Mickles; beautiful granddaughter of Amanda Black and Donna and James...

Dec 18, 2025

Janice Gail (Casto) Whited entered into the presence of the Lord on  December 18, 2025 and received comfort and peace after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was the daughter of Granville and Reva Casto, born on September 14, 1943.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and former employee of The Bank...

Dec 17, 2025

Elizabeth "Liz" Cierra Cantley, age 28, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, passed away on December 17, 2025. Her passing was unexpected, and she will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.

Elizabeth was born on July 18, 1997, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Tara Kendall and Roger Cantley. She attended Nitro High School...

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Sandra Kay Farris 80, of Charleston, WV went home to be with our Lord after an extended illness.

Sandy was born December 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Warren and Kathleen  Binion

Sandy retired from Sears optical after many years of service working...

Dec 14, 2025

Fay Marie Jack, born March 15, 1924, died on December 14, 2025 at the age of 101.

She would be the first to say that she was 'blessed', but her secret to a good life was in blessing others.  Many family and friends have received those blessings through a word of encouragement, a card, a plate of...

Dec 12, 2025

Ronald Gerald Harvey, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with Jesus on December 12, 2025.

He was born on May 2, 1941, to Lucille Harvey. He was a lifelong resident of Dunbar.

He worked at Monsanto for 43 years. He attended Buffalo Church of God. Ronald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend....

Dec 12, 2025

Aretta Ann Lanham Bell, of Dunbar, WV, age 82, passed away on December 12, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV.

Ann, as she was most commonly known, was born and raised in Charleston, WV, and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, Ann was always a vibrant and sassy individual, working full-time up until a week before...

Dec 11, 2025

Morton Lee Estep passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 11, 2025.

Born on February 22, 1940, to parents Harkless and Lucille Estep, Morton was raised in Ashland Kentucky as the third of six children. After initially attending the University of Kentucky's extension school in Ashland, he graduated from Trevecca...

Dec 11, 2025

Elke Jutta Boyd, 78, of Cross Lanes, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Charleston.

She was born on April 16, 1947, in Furth, Germany, to the late Richard and Frieda Fitzinger.

Elke was a supportive military spouse, a beloved mother, and a good friend to her Pillsbury coworkers and to many others. She was...

Dec 10, 2025

Mark Edward Trivison II, 69, of St. Albans, West Virginia passed away on December 10, 2025.

He was born on October 9, 1956 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Mark and Mary D. "Dixie" Trivison.

Mark was a longtime resident of Dunbar, WV before moving to St. Albans.  He retired from work with Walmart...

Dec 9, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Baldwin, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 4, 1956, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Oren Baldwin and Reba Scola, and the grandson of Dolph and Martha James.

Kenny proudly dedicated over 40 years of...

Dec 8, 2025

Nancy Casto, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia, left her earthly home and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2025.

Born and raised in Charleston, Nancy devoted her life to faith and family.

She retired from Sugar Baskets, a business she and her niece, Darlena Smith, proudly built and operated together in South...

Dec 4, 2025

Carolyn L. Myers, 93, of South Charleston, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born on October 10, 1932 to the late Roy T. Leake and Grace Graham Leake.

Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Charleston. She retired from Valley Bell. Upon retirement she enjoyed numerous world cruises and...

Dec 3, 2025

Charles Boyd Hinchey, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born to William Hinchey and Clifton Caldwell Hinchey, Charles was raised with strong family values that guided his life and shaped the gentle, compassionate man he became.

A proud veteran, Charles served in the U.S. Army, where he demonstrated the same...

Nov 26, 2025

Carolyn Joyce Estep, née Moore, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in Charleston, West Virginia, on November 26, 2025.

Born on October 10, 1941 to parents Harry and Christine Moore, Carolyn spent her early years in Kanawha City as the youngest of five children. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Trevecca...

Nov 26, 2025

Catherine Elizabeth Bennett, 88, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on February 28, 1937, in Beckley, to William Welsh and Frances Welsh. Her father passed away when Catherine was just three months old. Her mother later married John Beaver, the man who became the only father Catherine...

Nov 22, 2025

Stephen "Steve" F. Vickers, 73, of Dunbar passed on November 22, 2025 after a long illness.

He was born on December 27, 1951 in Dunbar to the late Fred and Juanita "Sissy" Vickers.

Steve graduated from Dunbar High School class of 1969. He was a life long employee of Conrail Railroad from which he retired.  ...