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Local obituaries for the Charleston, WV area

Harold E. Seckman, Jr.

Harold E. Seckman, Jr.

November 17, 2020

Harold Eugene Seckman, Jr., 71, of Charleston, passed away, November 17, 2020.

He was born September 27, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Harold E. Seckman, Sr. and Betty Payne Seckman. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Flinn Griffin Meadows.

Harold was a Viet Nam Veteran of the U.S Army where he received...

Patricia Ann Brown

Patricia Ann Brown

November 8, 2020

Patricia Ann Brown, 71, of Clendenin, WV, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully Sunday morning, November 8, 2020.

Patty is proceeded in death by her parents, Garnet R. Brown and Robert Brown, Sr., brothers, Larry and Greg, sisters, Linda and Nancy.

Patty is survived by her son, Kevin Brown, Sr. and his wife Renee...

Joshua Michael Crane

Joshua Michael Crane

November 2, 2020

Joshua Michael Crane, 29 of Charleston, WV , passed away, November 2,  2020 He was born September 7, 1991 in Charleston, WV to the late Hobart Bill Holstein and Tammy Renay Crane. Joshua was a Capital High School graduate and attended WV State University receiving an associate degree in science. He is survived by his loving family, mother, Tammy Renay Crane and...

Glenda Jo Hunt

Glenda Jo Hunt

October 8, 2020

Glenda Jo Hunt, 60, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, October 8, 2020.

She was born November 28, 1959, in Newark, Ohio, to the late Mack Hunt and Betty Harris.

She was a graduate of Duval High School.

Glenda was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister to those that mourn her passing.

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Elizabeth Ann Niemeyer

Elizabeth Ann Niemeyer

October 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Niemeyer, 18, of Charleston, WV, passed away, October 1, 2020.

She was born January 11, 2002 in Farmington, New Mexico to Nathaniel Niemeyer and Amy May.

She was preceded by grandfather, Leon May, cousin, William Drake, grandmother, Adrian Niemeyer, cousin, Jacob May.

In addition to her mother and father, she is...

Cheryl Ann Cantrell

Cheryl Ann Cantrell

September 28, 2020

Cheryl Ann Cantrell, 65, of Charleston, WV, passed away, September 28, 2020.

She was born February 6, 1955 to the late Cecil Ray Milbee, Sr and Alice Creech, brothers, Robbie Milbee, Jr. Milbee, and Tony Milbee also preceded her in death.

Left to mourn her passing, husband of 42 years, Ricky Cantrell, daughters, Vada Spencer,...

Mary G. Poston Smith

Mary G. Poston Smith

September 1, 2020

On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Mary G. Poston Smith, 87, of Charleston, WV, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness.

She was born on October 28, 1932, in Charleston, WV to the late Delphia B. Anderson. She was a devout member of  Starcher Baptist Church.

In addition to her mother, she...

Leonard Clarence Vance

Leonard Clarence Vance

August 13, 2020

Leonard Clarence Vance, 71 of Charleston, passed away on August 13, 2020, after a long battle with complications from heart and cancer issues.

He was born January 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Charlie and Hazel Holley Vance. A sister, Alphia Meadows, and brothers, Charles “Dink”, Garland “Cork”, Cecil, and Clarence Vance also preceded him in death.

He was an outstanding...

Lena I. Roberts

Lena I. Roberts

August 8, 2020

Lena Roberts of Windom Rd, Pineville, WV passed away in the home of her daughter Patricia (Patty) Roberts August 8,2020. She was 93. Services will be Friday, August 14; 2:00 pm at Cooper Memorial Baptist Church. Many may remember her from working at Goodsons Supermarket for many years. Preceded in death by husband Willie J Roberts in 1955 and daughter Joyce Darlene McKinney in...

James “Roger” Craft

James “Roger” Craft

August 7, 2020

James "Roger" Craft, aged 74, Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and a friend to many passed away peacefully Friday August 7, 2020 at Charleston Memorial Division with his loving family by his side. He was born January 9, 1946 to the late Darrell James and Geneva Craft.

He was a lifelong resident of Charleston, WV,...

Shelby Eugene Moore

Shelby Eugene Moore

August 2, 2020

Shelby Eugene Moore, 60, passed away, August 2, 2020

He was born June 20, 1960, in Charleston, WV, to the late Albert and Patsy Burgess Moore.

Shelby was a gentle and free spirited soul who enjoyed life to the fullest. He was always willing to help someone in need. He cared deeply for his family...

Bobby Ray Simmons

Bobby Ray Simmons

July 30, 2020

Bobby Ray Simmons, 52 of Charleston, passed away, July 30, 2020. Bobby was born September 8, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Bobby Gene and Mary Ellen Bvdnik Simmons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Michelle Jones, brother, Josh Simmons, step-son, Raymond Larry Spears.

He was a former server at 5th Quarter...

Sarah Jean Wade

Sarah Jean Wade

July 15, 2020

Sarah Jean Wade, 43 and son, Xavier Wade, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Sarah was born on August 10, 1976, in Charleston, to Candace Wade and Timmy Green, she graduated from Capital High School, Class of 1994. She worked as a 4-star server at Cracker Barrel where...

Alice Dianne Oldaker

Alice Dianne Oldaker

July 11, 2020

Alice Dianne Downs Oldaker, 80, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020, after a long illness.

she was born November 26, 1939, in Huntington, WV, to the late Oliver and Freida Sparks Downs.  She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School and also preceded in death by her parents, and her sisters,...

David Lee Nearhoof

David Lee Nearhoof

July 11, 2020

David Lee Nearhoof, 69, of Charleston, passed away, July 11, 2020.

He was born February 20, 1951, in Tyrone, Pennsylvania to the late Rodney and Eustatia Stringer Nearhoof.

David was a WVU graduate with computer science degree, and worked for the Governor’s Office of Technology for 32 years, he was a part time teacher for...

Timmy Lee Dunlap

Timmy Lee Dunlap

July 4, 2020

Timmy Lee Dunlap, 53 of Madison, passed away, July 4, 2020.

He was born March 25, 1967, in Madison to the late David and Lynn Able Dunlap and was also preceded in death by a brother, David Dunlap.

Timmy was an avid fisherman and loved canoeing, Dallas Cowboys, and the WVU Mountaineers, or anything involving...

Thomas Michael “Mike” Todd

Thomas Michael “Mike” Todd

June 27, 2020

Thomas Michael “Mike” Todd, 67, of Charleston, passed away June 27, 2020, after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sampson Dewey and Julia Mace Todd, brother, Ernest Mansfield Todd, sisters, Norma Todd, Elinor (Marvin) Keckley, Audrey Mae (Franklin “Buddy”) Levers, Margery Ellen (Denver “Dick”) Mullins.

Mike was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson...

Katherine C. “Katie” Akers

Katherine C. “Katie” Akers

June 24, 2020

Katherine C. “Katie” Akers, 41, of Charleston, WV, passed away, June 24, 2020.

She was born in Miami, Florida, to the late, Thomas L. and Carolyn Helmick Akers. She was a graduate of Capital High School.

Katie is survived by her brother, Michael Akers and his wife, Carly, nephew, Thomas, several aunts and uncles and...

Joseph Franklin Bennett

Joseph Franklin Bennett

June 19, 2020

Joseph F. “Joey” Bennett, 59, of St. Albans, WV, passed away, June 19, 2020.

Get He was born November 9, 1960 to the late William and Jewel Bradley Bennett. He was also preceded by a brother,  Brad and a sister, Cindy.

He was a C & H Taxi Cab driver.

Joey is survived...

Lester Kevin Stepp

Lester Kevin Stepp

June 10, 2020

Kevin Stepp, 65 of Charleston, WV, passed away June 10, 2020 Kevin was born on April 9, 1955 to Darlene Fayette Swartz and William Franklin Conley in New Albany, Indiana. He is preceded in death by both his parents and sister, Barbara. He became a truck driver and loved his job. Later in life he lived with his brother...