Gloria May Collias Gloria May Collias, 90, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Mildred Morsberger; her sister, LaVerne Thompson; infant son, George Ronald Collias; and ex-husband Manuel Collias. She is survived by her children, Diane Robbins, Linda (Scott) Sparks, and Gary (Shari) Collias; grandchildren, Justin Robbins, Peyton Collias, and Blake Collias; step grandchildren, Taylor Sparks, a...

Michael Philip Mills, 50, of Seth, WV went on to be with his Lord on April 15th 2024, whom he so often sang about. He was born on August 18th, 1973, to Philip (Rick) and Wanda Mills. Michael was an avid lover of music of all kinds. While loving it, he could also play just about any instrument you put into his hands. Michael recorded many albums over the years, spanning from gospel and rock solo albums to Christian rock albums with his well-known band “Ten:Nine”. While writing and record...

Connie Lou Mobley, 75, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1948, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to the late Ronald Brooks and Mary Lou Trout. Connie is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Robert Mobley of Charleston. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar. www.kellerfuneralhome.net To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Connie ...

Robert Allen (Bob) Jones, 67, of Charleston, WV passed away on April 15 at WVU Thomas Hospital. Bob was a 1974 graduate of Dunbar High school and attended WV State College and retired from the Belle Dupont Plant. Bob was a very active member of Bible Center Church where he served his Lord by singing in the Worship Choir and several quartets through the years. He loved studying God’s Word and participated in many Bible study groups. Bobs many hobbies and activities included traveling,...

Jessica Fay Smith, 43 of Belle, went home to be with the Lord Monday April 15, 2024. Jessica was born in Charleston on November 14, 1980 to the late Larry and Lou Jarrell Kemp. She was a 1999 graduate of Riverside High School; a member of New First Missionary Baptist Church of Kanawha City and City of Refuge-House of Israel, Chesapeake. Jessica was a Day Care Teacher at Children’s Palace in Belle. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Candice Smith. Jessica i...

Harold H. White, 83, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly on Monday, April, 15, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Harold was born August 5, 1940. He was raised in the High Coal Camp in Sylvester, WV, and graduated from Sherman High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He also played and coached American Legion Baseball and was the Golden Gloves Champion in 1956. He attended Morris Harvey College, managed several Kroger stores, sold cars and owned a convenience stor...

Sheila Ann Alkire Kerns, passed away April 15, 2024 after a short illness. Sheila loved her family above all else, she always saw the good in people. She loved her horse, dogs and the beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Pauline Alkire and daughter Christina Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Richard Kerns; children Mike and Lori Sigmon of Florida, John and Misti Sigmon of St. Albans and Richard "Rick" Kerns; grandchildren, Timothy,...

Michael Brooks Flanary, 72 of Charles Town passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in the Berkeley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born November 4, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, he was the son of the late Odell Arnold Flanary and Gloria Ann Kinder. Michael was of Baptist faith, he served in the U S Army. He worked in construction, loved to fish and gardening. He is survived by his wife, Cora Rebecca Hardy Flanary, son, Brandon Michael Flanary of Charles Town, daughter, Rachael Amand...

Jeanette Kelley Cunningham, 88, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on April 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Russellville, AR, on January 25, 1936, Jeanette graduated from South Charleston High School, class of 1953, and became an administrative assistant and accounting clerk for United Farm Tools in South Charleston, and later for the Terramite Corporation in Cross Lanes. She was a good cook, known for her Saturday spaghetti. She enjoyed playing Dominos and cards, qui...

Vivian Mae (Burdette) Forbes, 89, of Charleston departed this life Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was born March 2, 1935 in Charleston, WV. A daughter of the late, Nel (Holly) Burdette. Also preceding her in death are her loving husband, Howard T. Forbes, Jr; five siblings, Joe Holly, Jack Burdette, John Burdette, Margie Smith and Betty (Burdette) Shelton. Vivian was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Charleston. She worked for years as a retail sa...