Obituaries

Sep 20, 2025

Donald Hager, 88, of Dunbar, WV, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in the Hubbard Hospice House after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on November 1, 1936 in Williamson, WV to his parents, Frank Hager and Dorothy Stinson Hager.  At 17 years of age, he was hired in the sports...

Sep 19, 2025

Dale Eugene Redman, 76, of Cross Lanes, died on September 19, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

He was born on January 3, 1949 to Fred and Ruby Redman of Tyler Mountain.

Dale was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a proud Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War,...

Sep 17, 2025

Nasser Taghavi Larijani, 64, of Kanawha City, passed away on September 17th, 2025 in Charleston.

Nasser was born on September 30,1960 in Tehran, Iran to the late Mansour Taghavi Larijani and Shokooh Lakghom.

He was a graduate of West Liberty University in Wheeling. He worked in the laboratoryat CAMC Women and Children's Hospital for 40...

Sep 17, 2025

Charles Donathorne "Don" Santrock Jr., 78, of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Don was born on January 3, 1947 in Charleston, WV to Charles and Katherine Santrock Sr.

Don graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965.  He was a barber in Dunbar and retired...

Sep 12, 2025

Stephanie Dawn Walker, passed away after a long illness on September 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Celebrating the life of Stephanie, 53 years young, born May 14, 1972 to the late Alice Kaye and Raymond Harold Huffman.

"My faith in God gives me strength, He is my Rock. I love my...

Sep 8, 2025

Virginia Jane Mynes Newhouse "Janie",70, passed away on September 8, 2025. Now at peace, she will forever be remembered.

Janie was born September 2, 1955 to the late Herman and Byrel Mynes.  She grew up in South Charleston and graduated from South Charleston High School in 1973. She resided in Dunbar and retired from Kroger after 44...

Sep 5, 2025

"Kenny" Sargent, 92, of Dunbar passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia after experiencing a rapid decline in his health after the passing of his lovely wife, Mary "Witchie" Harper Sargent of 63 years.

Kenneth gave his heart to the Lord after one of his hunting buddies, Ron...

Sep 5, 2025

Rodney Dale Meador, 66, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born on February 16, 1959 in New Albany, Indiana to Knarl Gene Meador and Roberta Minner Ratliff.

Rodney graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School.  He then went on to work at General Truck Sales &...

Sep 4, 2025

Kenneth B. Bennett Jr., 77, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

He was born on July 28, 1948 in Madison, to Kenneth and Maria Bennett of Tornado.

Kenny proudly served our country in Vietnam.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Maria Bennett; his son, Charles...

Sep 3, 2025

Ronnie Angela McKeever, affectionally known as Angie, departed this life after fighting a long and courageous battle on September 3, 2025.

She was born to the late Estella Nappier on July 5, 1957, in Charleston, WV.

Angela was educated within the Kanawha County School System, and graduated from Dupont High School in 1976.

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Sep 3, 2025

Shirley Jean Brasseur, 89, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

She was born on May 25, 1936 in Charleston, to the late Robert and Nellie Shock.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Joseph (Mike) Brasseur, and her husband and friend Joseph D. Brasseur.

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Sep 3, 2025

Quailynn Roshay Bass, 36, of Ronceverte, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

She was born on January 24, 1989 in Parkersburg, WV to Yonna R. (Pauley) Bass and Gregory Thomas Bass. Quailynn grew up in the Belpre, OH/ Parkersburg, WV area. She moved to Melbourne, FL with her family her senior year of high school....

Sep 1, 2025

Robert L. Patterson, lovingly known as "Bobby" went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia, surrounded by his devoted family.  He was 81 years old.

Born in 1944, Bobby lived a life marked by faith, family, and dedication.  He proudly served in the United States Marine...

Aug 27, 2025

Louis Franklin "Frank" Jones, 77, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family.  Up until the end, Frank was sharing his life stories, maintaining his kindness and demonstrating his love for his family.

He was born on August 19, 1948, in Charleston,...

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Lee Roton, 61, of South Charleston WV, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, at his home that he shared with his wife.

Richard was born on July 21, 1964, in Charleston WV to his parents, Jesse Roton and Pearl Armstead. He enjoyed listening to music, painting, and spending time with his family.

He...

Aug 23, 2025

A'Mirracle Nachea Johnson Rush "Mir Mir", age 13, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025, leaving her family and friends with cherished memories of her beautiful spirit.

She was born on September 13, 2011, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her birth mother, Kadeisha Nachea Johnson.   A'Mirracle later made her way home to Charleston West Virginia...

Aug 22, 2025

Rodney Franklin Waugh, 70, of Cross Lanes, WV went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025, after putting up a brave fight against a long illness.

He retired from John Amos Power Plant where he was an operator for 38 years.  Outside of family and work, Rodney was an avid astronomy lover.  He was...

Aug 16, 2025

Bobby Damron, 64, of Nitro, WV passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 after a short illness.

He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Bob and Nancy Damron.

Bobby was a graduate of East Bank High School, and then went on to study at West Virginia Tech.  He was a hard worker, and...

Aug 15, 2025

Norman George "Jack" Moles, almost 97, of Dunbar, WV passed away on August 15, 2025 at Hospice Hubbard House in Charleston.

He was born on November 9, 1928 in Dutch Hollow in a log house next to the Wine Cellars in Dunbar, WV to the late Ernest L. and Sadie Mae Moles.

In his childhood...

Aug 15, 2025

Alma Louise "Tooie" Perkins (Hartman) of Point Pleasant, WV passed away unexpectedly in her home on August 15, 2025, just shy of what would have been her 67th birthday on August 30.

Born in Dallas, TX to the late Ruth P. Patterson and Ivan O. Hartman, Tooie later settled in the Ceredo-Kenova area, where she spent her...