Obituary Listings
Dr. Ethel Caffie-Austin
ETHEL CAFFIE-AUSTIN OBITUARY West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music Born in Bluefield, West Virginia Ethel had the opportunity to learn her Afro-American Heritage from her parents Dave C.…
Lawrence R. Lowmiller
Lawrence R. Lowmiller, 76, of Sissonville, WV, passed away on December 7, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital. Larry was born in Shelby, OH, on June 18, 1948. His family moved to Charleston when he was…
Maysel J. Osborne
Maysel J. Osborne, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston. She was born August 26, 1932, in East Rainelle, WV. Maysel was a graduate of both…
Darrell Vivian McGraw, Jr.
Darrell Vivian McGraw, Jr. died on December 7, 2024. He left an indelible mark on West Virginia, using the rule of law to forge a better life for citizens of his beloved state. He was born in…
Elma Zapanta Bernardo
Elma Zapanta Bernardo, MD, 88, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on December 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with a rare aggressive cancer. The daughter of…
Jon Howard Beck
Jon Howard Beck, 61, of Saint Albans, WV, passed away on November 27, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He lived with ALS for eight years, embracing each moment and appreciating every day…
Gladys Arnetta Hall
Gladys Arnetta Hall, 87, of Tornado, WV, formerly of South Charleston, WV, passed away on November 30, 2024, at home with her family. Gladys was a Christian woman who touched so many people with her…
Reginald “Reggie” Smith
Reginald “Reggie” Smith, 77, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, with his beloved wife of 50 years, Sarah (Sally Fish), by his side. He is survived by his two sons, Paul (Carrie) and Matthew…
Bessie Roberta Hamilton Anderson
Bessie Roberta Hamilton Anderson, of Dunbar, West Virginia, went to be with our Lord, peacefully, on November 19, 2024 Hubbard Hospice House. Bessie was born to Otie Hamilton and Sadie Agee Hamilton…
Ken Kennedy
Ken Kennedy was born on March 9, 1943. He died quite suddenly on November 19, 2024, at home. Between those dates, he went to school, attended church, played football, and played varsity college…









