Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

Trilby Vae Stewart, a devoted mother and beloved friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

Trilby was the daughter of Archie and Alfred Green.  She was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia from 1938-2025.  Trilby embodied the strength, warmth, and kindness of her Appalachian roots....

Aug 5, 2025

Donna Sue Pauley, 77, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on August 5, 2025, after a long illness.

She was the youngest of ten children born in South Charleston to the late Elish and Mary (Tucker) Johnson.

A graduate of South Charleston High School, Donna spent her life caring for others.  She was a dedicated...

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Eleanor "Whozie" Fleshman, 86, of Charleston, WV died on July 29, 2025 at home from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

She was born on April 27, 1939 in Charleston, WV to the late Charles A. and Gladys (Dawson) Marshall.

Whozie was a 1957 graduate of Charleston High School and went onto Charleston Business School in...

Jul 29, 2025

Caroline S. Clendenin Gardner, 81, of Dunbar went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

She was born on December 13, 1943, in Charleston, WV to the late Edward and Rachel Clendenin.

Caroline was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and was employed at Kroger for a short period of time....

Jul 28, 2025

Linda L. Moore "LMo", 76, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

She was born on October 27, 1948 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Edgle Grant Bush and Laura Ellen (Dulaney) Bush.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of South Charleston High School, and was a member of Mountain Heights Church in Spring...

Jul 25, 2025

Maxine Glee Hall Smith, 87, of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully at Thomas Hubbard Hospice House West on July 25, 2025.

She was born on February 11, 1938 in Virginia to the late George H. Hall and Cleova Finch Hall.

Maxine graduated with honors in 1957 from Dunbar High School.  She then went on to...

Jul 24, 2025

Julian Donald "Bucket" Burchett, 84, of St. Albans, passed away July 24, 2025.

He was born in Charleston on July 30, 1940. He was a long-time resident of St. Albans but grew up on Tyler Mountain. Julian was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend, who enjoyed spending time with his family and keeping in touch with...

Jul 23, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Wiggins, 91, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away after battling a long illness. She was born to the late Jack and Luvenia Hankins of Charleston, WV.

Frances was a devoted wife to her husband, William E. Wiggins of 55 years and a loving mother to her seven children, who meant the world to her. Her...

Jul 19, 2025

Anna Marie Sutherland, 64, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in South Charleston, WV to Shirley Spangler (Schultz) and James Schultz of South Charleston, WV, and had three brothers and two sisters.

Anna enjoyed being...

Jul 13, 2025

Ronnie Steven VanBibber, know affectionately as Ron—or "Crusoe" to his fellow hiking friends—passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 62.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 3, 1962; Ron graduated from Stonewall Jackson High in 1980, and lived a life marked by adventure, kindness, and a deep love for the people and places...

Jul 13, 2025

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit have requested the presence of Sister Lucille White, 88, of Charleston, WV to attend her Heavenly celebration for her many years of faithful service.  She peacefully accepted her invitation on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and said goodbye to all those she loved.

Lucille was a lifelong resident...

Jul 13, 2025

Frederick Ralph Lyon III, lovingly known as Fred or Freddie, passed away peacefully at home in St. Albans, West Virginia, on July 13, 2025, at the age of 51. He had recently returned home following a lengthy hospital stay of nearly three months and had faced ongoing health challenges, including heart disease, diabetes, and cellulitis.

Fred was...

Jul 12, 2025

Amie Manetta Smith, lovingly known as "Nanny," passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 98.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 9, 1927, Amie lived a life defined by unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and the people whose lives she quietly helped shape every day.

A longtime resident...

Jul 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Allen Catlett, Sr., a devoted Christian, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend.  He passed peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025, due to a severe fall.

David was born on March 8, 1939, at home in Morgantown, West Virginia, to proud parents Allen and Lois...

Jul 11, 2025

Wanda Fay (Shirkey) Wilson, 83, of Charleston, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025.

She was born on July 18, 1941 to the late Winfred and Anna Shirkey of Kanawha County.

Wanda retired as head cook of the Corner Restaurant in Charleston. Her joy, however, was the "work" she did...

Jul 7, 2025

Roberta Marie Burdette, 88, of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 7, 2025.

She was born in Jackson County, WV on January 27, 1937 to the late Donald and Cuma Casto.

Roberta was a remarkable woman whose love and compassion touched the lives of all that knew her.  She was a...

Jul 7, 2025

Elberta Ann Jackson, 88, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Reverend Tom and Parsie Goff.

Elberta was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and was retired from Allstate Insurance Company.  She liked  to sew...

Jul 2, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Walker, nee Stalnaker passed away on July 2, 2025, in Dunbar, WV.

She was born in Parkersburg, WV to Elbert and Jessie, nee McConaha.

Becky was a graduate of West Virginia University, and taught for many years at Point Harmony Elementary School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David....

Jun 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Helen Elaine Gates, who departed this life on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 84. She passed away peacefully in Valley Center Nursing Home in South Charleston.

Helen was born on November 9, 1940, in Charleston, WV, to Russell P. Gates, Sr. and Helen...

Jun 29, 2025

Ray Moore, 77, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Jackie was born on September 10, 1947, to Benjamin "Frank" and Felsia (Phelps) Moore with special mention of his beloved grandmother who raised him, Mary Elizabeth Gallamore.

Jackie worked as a mechanic for Tag Galyean Chevrolet in Charleston and retired from...