Obituaries

Apr 4, 2018

Mary A. Price, 98, of Fraziers Bottom, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2018, at the home of her loving granddaughter, Kelly and her husband Shawn McCown, where she was well taken care of.

She was a graduate of Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College. She received a Master's...

Apr 4, 2018

Adabell Jane Harvey of Dunbar passed away April 4, 2018.

She was born in Dunbar in 1942. She grew up in a large, close family. They didn't have a lot of money, but they laughed a lot and still do.

Adabell met the love of her life, Ronald Harvey, when she was very young. They...

Apr 2, 2018

Marcella Faye Wells, 75, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born on July 14, 1942 in Charleston to the late Lester McGrew and Marcella Carney.

Faye was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was always known for her smile...

Apr 1, 2018

Dr. Arthur Lee "Bill "Poffenbarger, MD, 84, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, formerly of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lorien Assisted Living in Mount Airy, Maryland.

Bill was born on August 9, 1933 and is the son of the late Leonard Franklin "Curly "Poffenbarger and Virginia Jarrett Poffenbarger....

Mar 31, 2018

Carol Hicks, 83, of Scott Depot passed away March 31, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Ethel Wall Hicks; sisters, Georgie Wilkinson, and Renie Mullens; and brother, Elbert "Buddy" Hicks.

Carol is survived by her sisters and caregivers, Sylvia Weddington (Robert) of Teays Valley and Maxine Duncan of Scott Depot;...

Mar 28, 2018

Janet Lou Webb, 56, of Kenna, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Janet loved caring for her family and other loved ones throughout her life, and was proud to have supported her husband's service in the U.S. Army through various changes in duty stations. After many years raising children in Kansas, she...

Mar 28, 2018

Sally Ann Lewis Henson of South Charleston passed away peacefully in her home and in her favorite bed on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

Born on March 2, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Gilbert Lewis and Roma Mae Phillips Lewis.

A graduate of South Charleston High School, Sally attended Marietta College. Throughout...

Mar 28, 2018

Clayton Delmar Jones, 94, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28 after a short illness.

He was born July 27, 1923 to his late parents Benjamin F. Jones and Ethel Scarberry Jones. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and worked 40 years for the CSX (C&O) Railroads...

Mar 28, 2018

Reverend Delmar C. Young went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2018.

He was ordained a Free Will Baptist minister on March 16, 1957. He pastored the church and served with his wife, Pearl for more than 50 years. He later retired from Moores Lumber Company.

He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 27, 2018

Beverly Jean Pack, 55, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2018.

She was born on July 25, 1962.

Beverly is survived by her father, Herzel Pack and his wife, Kim; mother, Jean McCallister; sisters, Debbie Proctor, Becky Browning, Christy Mosteller, and Misty Robbins; brother, Delmar McCallister, Jr.; children, Tabitha Clapham,...

Mar 27, 2018

Emogene Roberta Tucker, 93, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.

She worked at Fletcher Enamel Company and retired from Gilbert and Bennett.

Emogene was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Tucker and her parents.

She is survived by her two sons, John Tucker of...

Mar 26, 2018

Ruby Frances Lamb, 82, of Winfield, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 26, 2018.

She was born on August 22, 1935, in Nitro to the late Isaac Hansford and Zelma Lorana McCoy.

Ruby formerly lived in Florida where she retired from Florida State Health Department. She was a sweet, kind, caring,...

Mar 23, 2018

Ella Louise Weaver, 91, formerly of South Charleston, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018 at Highbanks Care Center in Worthington, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Lynn; and her husband of 63 years, Joseph Eugene Weaver Jr. of South Charleston.

Louise was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1926, married...

Mar 20, 2018

Joan Collins, 87, of Hurricane passed away March 20, 2018.

A native of Cresaptown, Maryland, Joan was a graduate of Potomac State College and Duquesne University where she earned her teaching degree. She taught at several schools in the area including Christ the King elementary in Dunbar and Nitro Junior High School before retiring. She was a...

Mar 17, 2018

Benny E. Wilkinson, 66, of Tornado, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 17, 2018, after a short illness.

He was born on December 9, 1951, to the late William and Leoma Wilkinson.

In addition in to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Wilkinson.

Benny...

Mar 15, 2018

David B. Jarrett, 75, of St. Albans entered into peace on March 15, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West from Alzheimer's with his family by his side.

He was born December 22, 1942 and was a 1961 graduate of Saint Albans High School. He attended Browns Creek Church of God as well as Nitro Church of God....

Mar 14, 2018

Charles W. Davisson, 97, passed away on March 14, 2018, after a brief hospitalization.

He was born on June 20, 1920, the son of Carl W. Davisson and Dove McDaniel Davisson. He was a life-long resident of Charleston and lived most recently at Edgewood Summit.

Mr. Davisson was a graduate of Charleston High School and...

Mar 10, 2018

Jo Ann Fisher Casto, 82, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on March 10, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was the daughter of the late A.W. "Pete" and Mildred Fisher. She was raised in Dunbar, and graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1953. She...

Mar 7, 2018

Cohela "Billie" Crouch 91 of Dunbar died March 7, 2018 at her home following a stroke.

Mrs. Crouch was born November 21, 1926 in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Allen Mimms Cline and Lucy Fraley Cline and sister to the late Walker Scott Cline.

She was a graduate of Sullins College...

Mar 7, 2018

Oleta C. Oyler, 83, of Dunbar entered Heaven March 7, 2018.

She was born in Centralia on October 27th, 1934.

Oleta was a devout Christian and attended Fairlawn Baptist Church in Dunbar for 50 years. She was the best wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandkids were her life. She was very active with the seniors...