John Shank August 2, 1930 – November 29, 2025 John Maurice Shank passed away quietly at his residence November 29, 2025. John lived 95 full years bringing color to all he touched. He was born in Salem Virginia where he attended the Academy and Broad Street schools and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1948. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and followed this with graduate study at the Institute of International St...

Earl Lee Foster, 81, of South Charleston departed this life Friday, November 28, 2025 at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was born June 6, 1944 in South Charleston, WV. Son of the late, Martha Annabelle Foster. Also preceding him in death are three brothers, Jimmy, Edward and Noble Foster; one sister, Connie Boyd. Earl was an assistant manager with the South Charleston Sanitary Board where he retired. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Kanawha City and ...

Deloris Lee Mantine, 94 of Campbells Creek, passed away Thursday November 27, 2025, at Charleston Healthcare Center. Aunt Dee, as she was referred to by her family, was born in Charleston on June 20, 1931, to the late Ira and Mabel Carpenter Ross. She retired from Meistergram with over 30 years of service and was a member of the Lick Run Hunting Club. She was a loving Aunt to all her nieces and nephews, and they will always cherish the fond memories they had growing up with her as their aunt...

Pauline Naylor Caldwell, 60 of Lizemore, WV entered into rest at CAMC Memorial on November 27,2025 after a long and hard fight with COPD induced lung disease. She is preceded in death by her daughter: Alicia Dean Naylor; parents: Roy Thomas and Flora Naylor; brothers: Adam Leon Naylor, Steven Naylor, Jamie Naylor, and Roy Thomas Naylor; and sister: Marchelle Lippart. She is survived by her children: son, Marvin William Muck II of Magnolia, KY and daughter: Evelyn Flortashia Petr...

Mr. Timothy Howard “Timmy” Fields, 66, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025. Timmy was a man whose life was filled with music, friendship, and an unshakable determination. He loved listening to and playing music, and he took great joy in refurbishing musical equipment, bringing new life to pieces that mattered to him and others. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and talking on CB radios, always connecting with people wherever he went. Timmy could bui...

Harry Mann Hill, 82, of Cross Lanes, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025. Harry was born in Charleston (South Park), WV, to Delmer and Virgie Hill on June 24, 1943. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1962 and obtained Auto Diesel certification in 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1965 he worked at Owens-Illinois Glass Company in Charleston and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After an honorable discharge in 1967, he worked at the Hercules Powder Company...

Bonnie Odean Person, 81, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born in Charleston to the late John and Eloise Scott Risk. She was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Sue Risk. Bonnie was a homemaker and a former employee of J.C. Penny, and Dollar Tree. She formerly attended Southeast Nazarene Church and was a member of the Coffee Bowling League. Bonnie dearly loved her family and doing all she could for them...

Minerva Erma Wolfe, 88, of St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Leonard and Margie Edens. Minerva is survived by her daughters, Kathy Lawrie (Roland) of St. Albans and Sherry Terry (David) of Elkview; brother, Donny Edens of St. Albans; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. You may visit Minerva’s tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolen...

Donna Sue Thomas Humphreys, 80, of Ravenswood, WV went to be with the Lord after a long illness on November 22, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1945 in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Rev. Edgar Thomas and Christina Beaver Thomas. Donna Sue spent the majority of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and canning vegetables. She will be greatly missed by many. Proceeded in death by her husband Hubert Humphreys, Jr. of Charleston, WV. And Grandson, Cameron ...

Sharon Lee Blackwell, 82 of Centerville, MD formerly of Huntington, WV passed away, Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was born June 10, 1943 in Charleston, WV the daughter of the late John and Eva Strickland, Blackwell. She was a member of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church. Arrangements are incomplete at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary and Cremation Services 1592 E. Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV near Barboursville is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the fami...