Kai Tennison Nesius, 19, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 18, 2023.  Kai was a recent graduate at George Washington High School and had just finished his first semester at Ohio University in the College of Business.  Kai was a natural leader and the president of his pledge class at Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He truly was a loyal and dedicated…

Hayden Blake Burns, preterm infant son of Alexis Slater and Jacob Burns passed away on December 17, 2023. He is also survived by, sister, Delilah Allagas; maternal grandmother, Amber Slater; paternal grandparents, Steve and Tiffany Burns; maternal great grandparents, Warren and Priscilla Slater; paternal great grandparents, Cameron and Twylla Bays; maternal great aunt and uncle, Ashley “Sissy”…

John J. Lordan, 85, peacefully passed away on December 15, 2023, at the Genesis Nursing Home in Marmet, WV. John was born on March 25, 1938, in Chicago, IL., and lived most of his life in Sterling, IL. John was very proud of his Irish heritage; he loved being among family and friends reminiscing about the good old days. Volkswagen of America, South Charleston, WV, hired John to serve as…

Clara June (Hyer) Milam, 79, of Scott Depot, WV (formerly St. Albans), passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023. She had valiantly battled kidney disease in recent years, but never wavered in her strength and will to live. Unfortunately, her journey here came to an end and Jesus called her home. June married the love of her life, Okey Milam, on May 27, 1961, and they have lived a wonderful…

Charles L. “Chuck” Young, Jr., 56, of Charleston, WV, passed peacefully on December 11, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by family. He was born on May 29, 1967 to Charles and Anita Young. Chuck was a 1986 graduate of George Washington High School. He worked in the medical field for many years. He enjoyed working with animals more than humans. Chuck was last employed by Good Shepherd…

Roy James Grose, 102, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was born on March 10, 1921 in Procious, WV, the son of the late Jesse James and Dessie Samples Grose. He graduated from Clay County High School when he was 16 years old. He proudly served his country in the Pacific as a Naval Sonar Operator during World War II. After the war he was…

Merlene Marie Kirk Brenneman, 93, of Charleston, WV passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born in Ashford, WV to the late Wade and Violet Doss Kirk. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a painter in her early years and always enjoyed taking walks. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Whittington; son, Timothy Whittington,…

Othar Gordon Ballard, 88, of South Charleston, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House. Gordon was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Ballard and grandson, Jeremy Ballard. Left to cherish his memory are his wife and love of his life, Barbara Ballard; daughter, Leslie Ballard; son, Mike Ballard; daughter, Kellie Ballard; son, Brad…

Donald Ray Hundley, 90, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on November 29, 2023. He was a retired CPA. Donald was born on August 18, 1933, to Donald and Lyda Hundley. Donald graduated from South Charleston High School, class of 1951, and is an alumnus of Western Kentucky University. He then served his country in the United States Air Force. In 1960 he married the love of his life, the…

It is with great sadness we share that Annette Tabit Reynolds, 56, of Charleston, passed away on November 28, 2023. Annette was known for her beautiful smile, kind and witty personality, and perfectly shaped eyebrows. She was medical advisor to her family as well as their COVID guru. Whenever you were around her, you left feeling uplifted.  She was a friend to all.  Her warm, caring and…