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Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area

Linda Joyce McCallister

Linda Joyce McCallister

Aug 23, 2024

Linda Joyce McCallister 67 of Charleston, WV died August 23, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Division after a long illness. Linda was retired from CAMC and spent her retirement enjoying her cats who were her babies. Linda was born in Charleston on August 6, 1957, to the late Lewis Snodgrass and Sylvia Bernick Snodgrass. Linda is survived by her daughter Melinda...

Robert Edward Sheets

Robert Edward Sheets

Jul 9, 2024

Robert Edward Sheets 73 of Charleston, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center General Division. Robert was born on January 5, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia. Robert was a former City of Charleston Council Member serving three consecutive terms from 2007 to 2022. Robert was an LGBTQ+ activist, former manager of the Tap Room,...

William Rex Bostic

William Rex Bostic

Jul 7, 2024

William Rex Bostic went home to the Lord on the morning of July 7th. He was born June 1st, 1940 to the late William Bostic and Ufa Sigmon Bostic. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. 

William worked at Dunbar Wholesale, he was employed at FMC during Vietnam assembling M113 personnel carriers and other machines for the war...

Roy Clayton Canterbury

Roy Clayton Canterbury

Jun 27, 2024

Roy Clayton Canterbury of Marmet, WV

Born July 2, 1974 

Left this world, his family, and his troubles behind to find eternal Peace on June 27, 2024.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents Franklin “Tiny” Canterbury and Sue Vance. What a beautiful reunion that would be!

He is survived by his sister, caretaker, and very best friend, Linda Canterbury of Charleston, WV....

Sandra Lee Richards

Sandra Lee Richards

Jun 26, 2024

Sandra Lee Richards, 79, of Rainelle, passed away on June 26, 2024. Sandra was born on January 26, 1945, in Jacksonville Florida to the late George Adams and Betty Vickers Adams. She is preceded in death by a son Charis Richards. She is survived by her loving husband Robert I. Richards, daughter Jonette Marsh (Todd) of Grassy Valley California, sister...

Clarence Edward Weems

Clarence Edward Weems

Jun 25, 2024

Clarence Edward Weems, 67, of St. Albans, passed away on June 25, 2024. Clarence was born on October 28, 1956, in Montgomery West Virginia to the late John Weems and Minnie Davenport Weems. He was also preceded in death by his son Joshua Crane, sisters Ruby Weems and Johnnie Mae Reid, and brothers James Wesley Weems, Tony Reid, and Mike...

John Roy Lutz Sr.

John Roy Lutz Sr.

May 17, 2024

John Roy Lutz, Sr. 87, of Charleston, passed away May 17,2024 John was born July 4, 1936, in Charleston West Virginia to the late Robert Donald Lutz and Catherine Brightwell Lively. He was also preceded in death by his wife Julia Lucille Lutz and brothers Robert and Richard Lutz.

John was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 1954....

Donald Wayne Clark

Donald Wayne Clark

Mar 17, 2024

Donald Clark, age 67, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 17, 2024. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and was preceded in death by his brother, David K. Clark.

He leaves behind his brother, Rick Clark (Angie), and his sister, Susie Lamb along with 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.Donald will...

Phyllis Jean James

Phyllis Jean James

Mar 12, 2024

Phyllis Jean James (Thomas), beloved wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospice, surrounded by her family.  She was 88 years old.

Jean was born on March 11, 1936, in Charleston, WV, youngest daughter to Virgie H. Blancet Thomas and Frank M. Thomas.  She was the last living sibling.  Preceded...

Wayne Allen Dodson

Wayne Allen Dodson

Mar 4, 2024

Wayne Allen Dodson, age 34 of Charleston, WV. Stepped over to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was the beloved son of Cheryl Fox, Jerry Walls, and Allen Dodson. Cherished brother of Bethany Walls, Cherokee (Michael) Jones, Danielle Walls, Heather (Tony) Hudson, Steven Walls, Bubby (Jessica) Walls, Amber (Dale) Jarrell, Jennifer Porter, Lantz Dodson, and Cody...

William Michael Jones

William Michael Jones

Feb 12, 2024

William "Mike" Jones, age 62, passed away on February 12, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Mike is survived by his devoted son, Michael Wayne Jones, and his wife, Cherokee Jones. His grandchildren, Asa, Ella, and Aspen Jones, brought him immense joy and were the light of his life. He is also survived by his...

William Edward Greenleaf

William Edward Greenleaf

Jan 19, 2024

William Edward (Eddie) Greenleaf 73 of Charleston, WV left his earthly home on January 19, 2024, for a new home where all illnesses are cured. Eddie was born on January 27, 1950, in Charleston to the late Lenn Edward and Anna Louise Ellison Greenleaf. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents. Grandfather Euarth Greenleaf and sister Patty Greenleaf Taylor....

Marsha Ann Bridwell

Marsha Ann Bridwell

Jan 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Marsha A. Bridwell announces her passing and going home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024, with her daughter Michelle by her side. Marsha 67 formally of Dunbar is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Phyliss Ferrell, her brother Michale Ferrell, and her husband Dewayne Bridwell. She leaves behind her...

Frances Virginia Stephens

Frances Virginia Stephens

Dec 17, 2023

Frances Virginia Stephens, 76 of Charleston, WV died December 17, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospice House. Frances was born July 31, 1947, in Charleston to the late Bradie and Maxine Jones Shaffer.

Frances is survived by her daughter Cassie West (Michael Del Giudice), Son Chris Hughart of Charleston. Sisters Connie (Jerry) Riddle of Hurricane, Lillie (Jeff) Sigmon of Charleston, Brothers Paul...

Darrel Douglas Anderson

Darrel Douglas Anderson

Dec 8, 2023

Darrel Douglas Anderson, 65, of Charleston WV, formally from Moundsville WV passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and daughter by his side on December 8, 2023.  He was born December 27, 1957, the son of the late Dare and Rose Marie Anderson. Darrel is survived by his wife Kristina Wright Anderson of Charleston and his daughter Lacey...

David Arthur Bostic

David Arthur Bostic

Nov 30, 2023

David Arthur Bostic was born on 6/8/1978 and passed from this life on 11/30/2023.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cecil Guy, and Mayvern Spencer, and his paternal grandparents Clarence Butch and Naomi Bostic.

He is survived by his children, Ian Matthew Bostic and Alexi Renee Bostic, and their mother, Amber Renee Bostic from Cross Lanes, WV. He is...

Jimmy Richard Halstead

Jimmy Richard Halstead

Oct 30, 2023

Jimmy Richard Halstead 57 of Comfort, West Virginia died Monday, October 30, 2023. Jimmy was born February 16, 1966, in Madison, West Virginia to Ruth Ann Riggs Halstead and the late Richard Halstead.Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, Richard Halstead, sister Lori Ann Halstead, and grandparents Bernard and Cephi Halstead and Fred and Mae Riggs.Jimmy is survived by...

Ted Andrew Sigmon

Ted Andrew Sigmon

Oct 5, 2023

 Ted Andrew Sigmon Sr., 60 of Charleston, WV died October 5, 2023.

Ted was born in Charleston on January 6, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Bautista and Sylvia Slater, brothers Ronald and Arthur Bautista, sisters Kona Sigmon and Sharon Walker.

Ted is survived by his loving wife Tammy, sons Ted Sigmon Jr., and Jason Allen Burdette. Sister...

Larry D Mullins Sr.

Larry D Mullins Sr.

Sep 28, 2023

Larry D. Mullins Sr. 67 of Charleston, WV died September 28, 2023. Larry is preceded in death by his wife Faye Mullins, father and mother Billie and Anci “Sissy” Mullins, and his sister Sheila Mullins. Larry is survived by his sons Larry D. Mullins Jr. (Kim)and Mathew S. Mullins, and his brother Bill Mullins. grandchildren Carter, Randy, and Khloe Mullins....

Austin Jerwayne Jones

Austin Jerwayne Jones

Sep 25, 2023

Austin Jerwayne Jones 25, of Cedar Grove WV unexpectedly passed on September 25, 2023. Austin is preceded in death by his Father John Richard Jones, Mother Crystal Gale Jones, Paternal Great Grandfather Ward O’Dell, Maternal Grandmother Pamela Boggs, Maternal Great Granny Wanda Daniels, and Cousin Matthew Humphreys.

Austin is survived by his Brothers: Jonathan Jones (Seqoia Stevenson) of Cross Lanes WV,...

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