Kathy Lynn Pell, 70, of Montgomery departed this life Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was born July 12, 1955 in Charleston, WV. A daughter of the late, Robert Jr., and Edith June (Lively) Pell. Kathy was a Christian and an Avon sales rep. Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Robert Pell (Razia); sister, Debbie Pell as well as a host of other family and friends. Kathy will be laid to rest privately in Montgomery Memorial P...

Shirley Louise Cole Lahman-Myers 88 of Charles Town passed away Wednesday, December 31,2025 in the Jefferson Medical Center. Born January 8,1937 in Rockwood, Pennsylvania she was the daughter of the late Robert Henry Cole and Mary Virginia Dixon. Shirley was survived by son, Harry Leo Lahman, Jr. and wife Ginny of Harpers Ferry, daughter, Mary Shenton and husband Lucky of the Eastern Shore, son in-law Fontaine Lee, grandchildren, Jeremy Lahman and wife Eileen, Kasondra Rauer, Leo Lahman, I...

Violet Mildred “Peggy” (Rader) Clevinger, 88, of St. Albans, WV departed this life Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born September 27, 1937 in Dunbar, WV. A daughter of the late, Roy A. and Mildred (Canfield) Rader. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Benjamin Franklin Clevinger, Sr; son, Dana Clevinger; granddaughter, Natalie Ball. Peggy was a homemaker. Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, B...

Betty Jo Moore, 85, formerly of Matewan and Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Georgetown, Kentucky, surrounded by loved ones. She was married to the love of her life, Dan R. Moore for 64 years. She is survived by her husband Dan and their children, Angel R. Moore (Martin Riggs) of Charleston, West Virginia and Daniel Ray Moore, Jr. (Kathy Moore) of Forest Hills, Kentucky. She is survived by three grandchildren, Morgan Rae Mick, Lexington, Kentuc...

Linda Marlene Greathouse, 70, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Charleston, West Virginia after a long-term illness. She was born on July 19, 1955, in Charleston. Linda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her presence brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life. Linda cherished the summer months most of all. She found great happiness in spending time outdoors with her family-whether camping under the stars or casting a line while fis...

Reaford Jack Walker, II, 75, was born on October 1, 1950 and died peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Valley Center, after a long illness. He was a 1968 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. He was an accomplished artist and masterful sign painter, who used his talents as owner of Reaford Signs for forty years. His sign shop served the community of Kanawha County and beyond, doing work as far as Pennsylvania and Virginia. His art can be ad...

Alton Raymond “Al” Garten, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, FL, with his devoted wife Leann by his side. He was 88 years old. Al was born and raised in Charleston, WV and was the eldest son of Thomas and Thelma Garten. He graduated from Dupont High School and played independent baseball. Al enlisted in the WV Army National Guard and was assigned to Hq Troop, 1st Recon Sq, 150th Armored Calvary. He completed his 6-year enlistmen...

Cynthia Rebecca Ward, 76, of Charles Town, WV passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 at her residence. Cynthia was born July 25, 1949 in Cheverly, MD. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Watts Worley and Elizabeth Ann Smith Worley. She was a Realtor with Twin H, in Leesburg, VA, employed with Health Education and Welfare. Also, she was a fulltime mother and care provider for her son, Gary. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Charles Town, WV. She went to Prince Geor...

Anna Marie Russell, lovingly known as "Poe," passed away on December 28, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the warmth that she so generously shared with others throughout her life. Born on December 31, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia, Anna painted her world with kindness and compassion, becoming the bedrock of her family and friends. To many, Anna was more than just a sister; she was a sister that some never had. Her loving and caring nature allowed her to connect deeply with those aroun...

James R. “Jim" Wilson, a Navy Veteran, born February 22, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away December 26, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House during a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was a gifted artist. He loved riding motorcycles and was passionate about Mountaineer sports. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mamie M. and Charles L. Wilson; wife, Peggy A. Boylen Wilson; son, Brian A. Wilson; and sister, Jeanette Wilson Adams. Jim is survived by his son, Garrett Wilso...