Shelva "Gene" Funk, 89, of Sissonville, WV passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care after a short illness. He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Funk, his parents John and Flora Funk, his stepson Rodney Rhodes, and his sister Paulette Moss. Shelva retired from McJunkin Corp in 1996 after 26 years of service. In his younger days he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and stock car races and many memories are held dear of those good times. A beloved father, grandfat...

Mrs. Barbara Leonard Bryant, 86, of South Charleston, passed of natural causes peacefully to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. A beloved member of the community, she was active in several organizations during her life. As a member of First Baptist Church of South Charleston, her dedication included Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher and Children’s Choir Director. She also headed up Vacation Bible School and sang in the choir. As Chairman of ticket sales fo...

Samuel (Sammy) Allen Frame, 82, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Quick, West Virginia, on September 16, 1941. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel S. and Virgie B. Frame, his brother Paul Edward Frame, and son Clinton Allen Frame. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of nearly 62 years Nancy; daughters, Sandra Keener of Belle and Be...

James Michael Thayer, 62, loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Carol Josephine Emerick Thayer and the late Robert Stanley Thayer. He was also preceded in death by his faithful Jack Russell Terrier “Buster”. James was a long time, beloved employee of Kanawha Hospice of Charleston. He retired in 2021 after 19 years as the maintenance supe...

Edith Marie Scherrer Ward, 96, of Charles Town, WV passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her residence under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. She was born February 26, 1928 in Amberg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Herman Scherrer and Anna Winkler. She retired from Peoples Drug Store in Charles Town, WV as a clerk. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Charles Town, WV. She was loved by all, she was a very giving person, compassionate, caring and an anim...

Timothy Daniel Slater, 38, of Sissonville WV, passed away on April 2, 2024. He was born in Charleston on April 30, 1985. During his 38 years of life, he brought great joy to all who knew him. He was a loving brother, a fun uncle, and a wonderful friend. He was at a chef at Backwoods Bar and Grill and loved his job. He Is preceded in death by his mother and step-father: Helen and Cecil “Bob” Lawrence. Surviving are his brothers, Jamison (Joy) Slater of Knoxville TN and Christo...

Brian Christopher Parsons, 41, of St. Albans, WV, passed on Monday, April 1, 2024. Christopher was the son of Leroy and C.J. Parsons. Christopher graduated from South Charleston High School and was a contractor for the Pipe Line Services for many years. Brian Christopher is survived by his father, Leroy Parsons (Marie) of Summersville, WV; his mother, C.J. Parsons of St. Albans; brother, Brandon Parsons (Bradley), and nieces, Journey and Jayda Parsons of Mooresville, NC; brother, Pat...

Orval Richard “Rick/Barney” Barnhart, 73, of Lumberport, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024 following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 2, 1951, in Clarksburg, the son of the late Orval Max and Mary Lucille Caynor Barnhart. Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gerry Dorsey Barnhart, whom he married on May 29, 1982. In addition to his parents, Rick is also survived by his three children, Jeff and wife Karson of West Milford, Michelle Watkins and husband Brian of Mooresvi...

Deborah K. Hartman, 67, of Inwood, WV went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 31, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born November 9, 1956 in Ranson, WV, she was the daughter of Mary Shipe and Garfield Shipe. Deborah was a Licensed Practical Nurse for several years and in 1992 graduated Shepherd College with Associate Degree in Nursing and then became a Registered Nurse. She worked for many years at Jefferson County Hospital ...

Bill “Billy”, “Slim”, “69” Sayles, 64, of Charleston, WV passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024. He attended Stonewall High School and Salem College. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William II and Gloria; and his sister, Cassandra Sayles. He is survived by his sisters, Rena Sayles, Tracy Johnson, and Carla Daniels; brothers, Derrick Sayles , Bryant Johnson, Shannon Johnson, James Webb, and Thomas Leigh; his children, Antonio Sayles, Asia Sayles, Doug Seldon, Paul Woods, Sh...