John W. Britton, Jr.
May 30, 2026
John W. Britton, Jr., 81, of Charleston, WV died on Saturday, May 30 after a short illness.
John was born on August 26, 1944, son of the late Aileen and John Britton, Sr. of Charleston, WV
He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Charleston, and a Master of Business Administration from...
Emet W. "E.W." Spencer
May 27, 2026
Emet W. “E.W.” Spencer, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
He was born on May 5, 1940, to the late Emet and Belva Wines Spencer.
Emet worked as a warehouse supervisor at Cape Canaveral on the Apollo Moon Launch. On his down time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old cars, playing cards, and building hobby crafts.
In addition to his parents,...
Melanie Kay "Mel" Harris
May 25, 2026
On May 25, 2026 at the age of 53, Melanie received her Heavenly wings following a sudden health decline, leaving a legacy of joy and resilience.
Melanie Kay “Mel” Harris entered this world on May 28, 1972, in the community of Williamson, WV, born to George Artis, Sr. and Pastor Debra Booker.
Melanie attended and graduated from Capital High School and WVSU...
Wilda Faye Sargent Young
May 24, 2026
Wilda Faye Sargent Young, 88, of Anderson, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Born in Dunbar, WV to Wilmer and Oma Sargent, Wilda grew up to graduate from Dunbar High School in 1955. She then went on to become an airline stewardess for Braniff Airlines in Wichita, Kansas and there met the love of...
Lisa Darlene Young
May 22, 2026
Lisa Darlene Young, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026.
She was born to Joseph and Carol Burgess on May 24, 1970.
She worked in home health/caregiving for the last decade. Lisa loved her pets and often took in cats and dogs. She enjoyed interior design, cake decorating, music and singing.
Lisa is preceded in death by her father, Joe Burgess;...
Deanna Lynn Arnott
May 22, 2026
Deanna Lynn Arnott, 70 of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2026 after a year long battle with cancer.
Deanna was from Dunbar and lived most of her life in Dunbar. She is a 1973 graduate of Dunbar High School where she was a member of the band and a majorette for 5 years. She was a...
Amy Evans
May 17, 2026
Amy Evans, born July 18, 1979, spent her entire life on the mountain she loved so dearly. Tyler Mountain was home in every sense of the word, and Amy treasured the lifelong friendships and memories made there. She loved the mountain fiercely, and her presence will forever be woven into the hearts of those who knew her.
At a young age,...
Paul D. "Danny" Harper
May 17, 2026
Paul D. “Danny” Harper, 84, of Nitro, WV passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at Thomas Hospital.
Danny was born on December 1, 1941, in Charleston, WV. He was the first of four children born to the late Lucille Reed and George W. Harper.
He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Susie Legg in 1960. Together they...
Bryan Ross Nelson
May 16, 2026
Bryan Ross Nelson, 38, of Woolwine passed away on May 16, 2026, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Allen Nelson; grandparents, Raymond and Emogene Scarberry; and nephew, Steven Wooten.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Patricia Akers; mother, Debra Nelson; biological father and step-mother, Faron Scarberry and Tracy; sons, Alex Akers and Michael Venth (who was...
Claude "Ray" Tate
May 13, 2026
Claude Ray Tate, 81, of Charleston, WV, died peacefully at home in his sleep on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by family.
Ray was born on April 5, 1945, to Andrew Tate and Arleen Phillips Tate in Charleston, WV.
Ray was a lifelong resident of Charleston, a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and served in the Army Reserves. A great source...
Darlena Sue Smith
May 12, 2026
Darlena Sue Smith, 74, of Tyler Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, after a long battle with heart disease.
Born on October 3, 1951, in Sissonville, West Virginia, Darlena was the daughter of the late Ira and Ardith Haynes. She was a proud 1969 graduate of Sissonville High School, where she enjoyed being a...
Bryan Howard Bellamy
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Bryan Howard Bellamy, 40, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, transitioned from this world surrounded by the love and memories of those who cherished him dearly.
Bryan was born in Port Chester, New York, to the late Ulysses Bellamy and Tamel House.
He dedicated 13 years and 7 months of hard work and service to AVI Food Services. He...
Nadine Bailey
May 11, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and beloved wife, Nadine Bailey, 82, of Dunbar, West Virginia, who peacefully passed after a long illness at WVU Thomas Hospital on May 11, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Larry; her children, Lynette Sasser, Lance Bailey, and Leslie Southern; along...
James "Jimmy" I. Whitney
May 10, 2026
James “Jimmy” I. Whitney, 87, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
He was born on January 10, 1939 in Charleston, to the late James and Leona Whitney.
Jimmy was a proud retired Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Anna Mae Whitney.
A funeral service...
Michael Wayne Adkins, Sr.
May 4, 2026
Michael Wayne Adkins, Sr., of Charleston, passed away on May 4, 2026 , at Hubbard House.
He was born to the late Arthur Adkins Sr. and Anna Lucille Adkins on May 17, 1959, in Charleston.
Michael was a graduate of Charleston High School and spent several years working at CAMC Memorial. He later moved to Atlanta, where he lived with his oldest...
Melinda Jean McGinnis
Apr 30, 2026
Melinda Jean McGinnis, 57, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on April 30, 2026.
She was born in Charleston to Robert and Shirley Newhouse.
She was a graduate of Sissonville High School. She worked as a nurse for many years, where her compassion and dedication made a lasting difference in the lives of her patients. She loved...
Robert Casdorph
Apr 29, 2026
Robert “Porkey” Casdorph, 73, of Sissonville passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
He was born on April 24, 1953 to the late Robert H. “Hershey” Casdorph and Edna Sargent Casdorph.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his half sister, Beverly Workman.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Luna; his grandchildren, Lauren Carrara Lambdin, JC Casdorph-Carranza, and...
Devin Percell Staples
Apr 28, 2026
Devin Percell Staples, 45, of South Charleston, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
He was born in Charleston, WV and was a 1999 graduate of South Charleston High School.
Devin worked as a landscaper for many years. He loved watching sports and spending time with his family and friends.
Devin was a devoted family member, loyal friend, and a hardworking individual...
Paulette Reed
Apr 27, 2026
In loving memory of a truly remarkable woman, Paulette Reed, who graced this world with her presence on October 20, 1945, in the charming town of Madison, West Virginia. Paulette peacefully departed this life on April 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by her beloved family. Her passing marks the end of a beautiful chapter, but her legacy of love and...
Janet Sue Liberty
Apr 26, 2026
Janet Sue Liberty, 78, of St. Albans, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
She was born in Charleston, WV on December 26, 1947 to the late Thomas Welker and Helen Brown.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her son, Kevin...
