Obituaries

Oct 2, 2025

Xaiden James Holmes-Martin, a two month two day old baby boy, went into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

He was born on July 31, 2025 in South Charleston, WV to Alyssa Brewer and True Martin.

Xaiden had the goofiest, cutest smile, and had the heart of a lion.  He was...

Sep 26, 2025

Anna Deloris "Dee" Long, 90, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Harmony Square, Harmony at Southridge, and is now reunited with predeceased loved ones.

On New Year's Day in 1935, Anna, or "Dee" as she was known to her family and friends, was born in Charleston, West...

Sep 26, 2025

Scott Alexander Strader, 52, of Charleston passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025.

He was born on October 25, 1972 to the late Elmer Allan and Sandra Jean Ferrell Strader.

Scott attended both Capital High School and West Virginia State College, worked at Charleston Area Medical Center Hospital.  He was an avid Star Wars and...

Sep 24, 2025

Betty Preece Stanley, 94, a resident of South Charleston, WV since 1956 died on September 24, 2025.

She was born on March 18, 1931 to parents Troy and Bonnie Browning Preece.

In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband of 66 years, John Stanley. She was also preceded in death...

Sep 24, 2025

Lorraine Mabel Pettit, 97, of Charleston was born on April 5, 1928, and passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Lorraine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  When she wasn't taking care of her family, Lorraine took care of many others during her 50 year career as a nurse.

She leaves behind her...

Sep 23, 2025

Gloria Elaine Hannan, 74, of Dunbar WV passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

She was born on February 13, 1951, in Charleston, WV to the late Harry Donald Simmons and Lois Della Williams.

Gloria was a graduate of George Washington High School. She was a beautiful homemaker, known for her...

Sep 21, 2025

Charles Lyndon Hanshaw, 64, of Sissonville, WV passed at home on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Charles was born in Montgomery, WV to the late Fred and Norma Potter Hanshaw.

He attended East Bank and Sissonville High Schools and then earned his GED in the Army.

Charles was honorable discharged from the Army where...

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...