Robert Kemp “Bob” Young , 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 12th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Bob attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Frankenberger’s and Kelley’s Men’s Shop. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, WVU sports, and singing. Most of all, Bob loved laughing and time with friends and family. Bob was known by many and loved by all. He was strong in his Christian Faith and was a member of Southeast Church of the Na...

Carl Jones, (92) of Charleston, passed away suddenly April 12, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his sister Edna Cain (Bob) daughters Deborah Pauley (John), Cynthia Moore (Bobby), Grandchildren Angela Tracy, Jonathan Pauley, Jennifer Boyd, 5 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Carl was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Jones, son Brian Jones, sisters Betty Haynes and Alice Dunlap, and parents Smith and Wilma Jones. Carl was born in Roane County, WV an...

William Howard “Bill” Elswick, 91 of Kanawha City left this world on April 12, 2024 at Genesis Hospice Care in Marmet. He was a truck driver, was a member of the Teamsters Local Union in Kanawha City and was a U.S. Army Veteran having served two tours in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by wife: Shirley Ann Angel Elswick, parents: Charles Howard and Dooley Claire Woodrum Elswick and brothers: Chester “Gene” and Carlos Elswick. Surviving are sisters: Carol Sue Brammer of Seth,...

Eugene “Marty” Burke, 79, of Charleston, West Virginia, died April 11, 2024, at home following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Marty was born in Charleston on March 6, 1945, to the late Lawrence and Betty Burke. He graduated from DuPont High School in 1964 and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the coal industry for many loyal and dedicated years, retiring as Vice President of Ford Coal Company. He is resting in the arms of our Savior. M...

David Shedeed Sadd, 94, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. His wife of 67 years, Peggy, and loving family were by his side. David was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1929, in Charleston, to Lebanese immigrants, Marie and John Sadd. He was deeply proud of his heritage and the sacrifices his parents made to come to this country in search of a better life. The eldest of six children, David grew up on the West Side and attended St. Anthony Grade S...

Thomas Edward “Eddie” Marion, 87, died April 10, 2024 at his home in Charleston, WV after a long illness. Eddie was born December 27, 1936 in Charleston, WV to Thomas and Mary Ellen Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Marion, sisters Pauline Marion, Eva Mae Newman, and Virginia McCracken Schatz. He is survived by his loving wife Connie, son Rick, granddaughter Kayla, and brother Bill (wife Shirldine) Marion, of Martinsburg, WV. Eddie was a graduate of Sto...

Alma Jean Vincen 95 of Charleston, WV passed away April 9, 20224 at Meadow Brook Assisted Living, Julian, WV. She was retired from Gilbert Bank and Trust, and a member, elder and deacon of Gilbert Presbyterian Church, and member of Nature on Land and Water. She enjoyed swimming, flowers and singing. She was preceded in death by Roy and Edith Fox, Robert Boren, John Vincen and Donald Boren. She is survived by her daughter; Phyllis Boren Atkins of Charleston, WV, sister; Carol Lynn Rod...

Frances Smith formerly of Ruth, WV passed away April 9. She was preceded in death by her parents , Herbert and Daisy Childress Smith. Frances resided in Cocoa Beach, Florida for 20 years and worked at the Kennedy Space Center. She is survived by Her cousins, Dianna Tomlinson, Margaret Osborne,and Barbara Bowman. A graveside service will be at 2:00pm on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston , WV. Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome...

G. Lee Cox, 93 of Winifrede died April 8, 2024 at home. Lee retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972 after 23 years of service. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was in 22 different countries before retiring as a staff sergeant. During his service he was involved in several secret missions including “Moby Dick High.” He also retired from the WV Division of Workers Compensation after a lengthy second career. He was a member of Chesapeake VFW post 8363 and was a memb...

Mark Alan Port was born on October 14, 1956, in Stayton, Oregon, to parents Arlene and Myron Port, at home on the family ranch near Scio, Oregon, where he joined his big sister, Jeanne. Mark attended school in Scio, Oregon, where he graduated from high school. After high school, he attended the University of Oregon, receiving a degree in business. During this time, he worked as a janitor. Mark was an accomplished pianist and organist and found enjoyment and delight in music throughout h...