Clearel Joyce Echols
Aug 18, 2026
Clearel Joyce Echols, 82, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2026.
She was born on March 11, 1944, in St. Albans, WV, to the late Olther and Clela Womack. Joyce was a graduate of St. Albans High School and worked as a legal secretary for several area attorneys. She spent the final 28 years of her...
Betty (Hensley) Tyson
Aug 17, 2026
Betty (Hensley) Tyson, 87, of Nitro, WV, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family,
Born August 1, 1939 in Charleston, WV, she was daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Fulknier) Hensley. A 1957 graduate of Nitro High School and marrying shortly after; Betty built a beautiful life centered around her family. She was married to...
Alan Russell Young
Aug 14, 2026
Alan Russell Young, 75, of Dunbar, WV, passed peacefully on August 14, 2026, with his loving daughter by his side. He fought a courageous battle of metastatic melanoma cancer.
He was born July 25, 1951, in Charleston, WV, to the late Aubrey H. Young and Electa G. Henson Young.
Alan graduated from Dunbar High School and became the co-owner of the “Goal...
Patricia Elizabeth Saidi
Aug 14, 2026
Patricia Elizabeth Saidi, 69, of Charleston WV, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2026, passing away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Patricia was born on July 20, 1957, in Charleston, the daughter of James W. Coiner and Joyce A. Coiner (Turley). She was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School.
Known to many simply as Patty, she was...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Jones
Aug 12, 2026
Gerald "Jerry" G. Jones, 83, of Dunbar, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Jerry was born in Dunbar to Oral and Clarcie Jones and was a lifelong resident of Dunbar. He was a Christian and attended Dunbar Church of Christ.
Jerry was a man of few words but had a big heart. He always knew how to fix things and always had...
Jean Lenzer
Aug 10, 2026
Jean Lenzer, 88, of Winfield, WV, formerly from Cleveland, OH, passed away on August 10, 2026, at the Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Manford and Madeline Seigler; husband, William (Bill) Lenzer; and her twin sister, Joan Houston.
She is survived by her nieces, Carla Cheryl Crouch (Shawn) and Linda Marie Cottrill (James);...
Charles G. Mace
Aug 5, 2026
Charles G. Mace, 86, of Elkview, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
He was born on August 7, 1939, in Charleston, to the late Solomon Mace and Ruby Rock.
Charles attended Elkview High School and he worked as a self-employed carpenter. He attended Clendenin Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his...
Benjamin Franklin Holley
Aug 3, 2026
Benjamin Franklin Holley, 66, of Charleston, WV, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026, after a sudden and unexpected illness. He was born on June 28, 1960, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Milton and Betty Jo Holley of Ansted, WV.
Benjamin graduated from Dunbar High School and worked for Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 625...
Michael "Mikey" Dwayne Varnado
Aug 3, 2026
Michael “Mikey” Dwayne Varnado, 42, made his earthly transition from this earthly house to his eternal home on Monday afternoon, August 3, 2026.
He was born on March 8, 1984 in Charleston, WV, to his parents Lee Edward Varnado and Ginnie Lee Varnado. He was the second oldest of five children.
He was a member of Rimson Memorial Church of God in...
Garrett Rexford Walker
Jul 26, 2026
Garrett Rexford Walker, 86, of Dunbar, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
He was born on April 30, 1940, in Charleston, WV, to the late Delbert Walker and Reba Walker Robinson.
Gary was a retired Boilermaker of 50 years from the Local 667.
He loved to race dirt track cars, which he did for ten years,...
David Joe Asbury
Jul 23, 2026
David Joe Asbury, 64 of Poca, WV, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026. He died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home.
David was born February 25, 1962, in Charleston, WV, to the late Meredith Eugene Asbury and Mary Jane Withrow Asbury.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Asbury; brothers, Curtis and Junior Asbury;...
Tiara Wyatt
Jul 19, 2026
Tiara Wyatt, affectionately known to all as Nikki went and answered God’s call home on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
She came into this world’s fight with all odds stacked against her. Born on September 11, 1981 in Toledo, Ohio, to Benjamin and Barbara Wyatt. She showed immense strength from day one, proudly passing every milestone she came up against.
As the baby...
Dallas Wayne Pickens
Jul 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dallas Wayne Pickens and with heavy hearts, but grateful for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Dallas Wayne Pickens, who peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord on July 18, 2026.
April 4, 1940, Dallas entered this world in unforgettable fashion. He was the only one of Lena’s 8 children born with a...
Roma Hazel Nichols
Jul 14, 2026
Roma Hazel Nichols, of Dunbar, West Virginia (formerly of Beckley, WV and Roxbury, MA), passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Hospice Hubbard House after a long illness.
Roma was born on September 8, 1949, in Edwight, WV, where she was the third child of six sibling. She is the daughter of the late Harold Douglas and Eliza Lee Nichols...
Robert "Bob" Lee Miller
Jul 13, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Miller, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on July 13, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia.
Born on January 3, 1937, Bob lived a life defined by his Christian faith, and love for his family and others. A lifelong member of North Charleston Baptist Church, Bob faithfully served as a deacon and...
Betty Lou Taylor
Jul 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Lou Taylor, who departed this life on July 12, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on April 11, 1933, in West Virginia, Betty lived a life defined by love, faith, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Linda Sue Jenkins
Jul 12, 2026
Linda Sue Jenkins, 74, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026.
She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Lewis Edward Cobb and Juanita May Samples Cobb on October 9, 1951.
While Linda held many jobs throughout her life, including owning Country Chimes Restaurant in 1994, her favorite and most cherished role was...
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Thomas
Jul 10, 2026
Teresa “Terry” Lynn Thomas, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Terry retired from CASCI in March 2023 after 35 years of service. Since retirement, she has been working at Kroger in Ashton Place.
Terry loved her family and was always there to cheer them on during sporting events and recitals. She loved the holidays...
Edward Lee Cavender
Jul 10, 2026
Edward Lee Cavender, 87, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 10, 2026.
He was born on February 5, 1939, in Charleston, WV to the late Jarrell and Hazel Cavender.
Ed graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1957. One of his greatest joys and accomplishments was that he obtained his private pilot’s license while in high...
Audrey Mae Thomas
Jul 9, 2026
Audrey Mae Thomas, 98, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
She was born on March 2, 1928 in Laing, WV, to the late Elmer and Lillie Williams.
Audrey worked as a nurses aid in several Kanawha Valley hospitals in the 50’s and 60’s. Her favorite job was serving as nanny to the family of...
