Nancy Casto, 81, of Charleston, West Virginia, left her earthly home and ran into the arms of Jesus on December 8, 2025. Born and raised in Charleston, Nancy devoted her life to faith and family. She retired from Sugar Baskets, a business she and her niece, Darlena Smith, proudly built and operated together in South Charleston. Nancy loved the Lord deeply. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and her family was her greatest treasure. She lived with unmatched bravery and streng...

Zula Jane Ashman, affectionately known as Maw Maw or Maw Maw ZuZu, departed this world on December 7, 2025, following an arduous struggle with breast cancer. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, in 1928, she reached the age of 97. Zula was preceded in death by her two husbands, John Parcell and Frances Ashman, and three children: Nancy Wilkerson (Parcell), Isaac Rose (her brother whom she raised as her son), and an infant child. She is survived by three grandchildren, eight great-grandchi...

Amy Rena' Birchfield, age 51, of Beckley, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 surrounded by her family after a long illness. Amy was born June 07, 1974 in Charleston, West Virginia, a daughter of Paula I. Long and Alan K. Birchfield. Amy was a kind and loving soul, who loved her family dearly. She especially loved spending time with them during the holidays. Amy will always be remembered by her beautiful eyes and smile. Amy was free spirited and loved all types of music....

Ella Marie Faye Hayes 8, of Brandywine, WV, formerly of Scott Depot, WV passed away on December 5, 2025 at home. Ella was born to Kaitlyn Bird and CJ Hayes on April 6, 2017 in Charleston, WV. She loved to be “a farm girl” and spend time with her horse, as well as having cheered for Winfield Midget League and playing softball. Ella formerly attended Eastbrook Elementary School and was currently attending Brandywine Elementary School in Pendleton County, WV. Ella is survived by her mot...

Glen Howard Miller, 81, of St. Albans, WV passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Clyde Garland Miller and Mary Maxine Keener Miller. Glen retired from West Virginia Spring and Radiator and Miller’s Accounting Services. He was a member of the St. Albans and Nitro Moose Lodge. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 59 years, Geraldine M. Bunner Miller; daughter, Amy Miller; grandson...

Phyllis Ann (Starkey) Ballard, 92, of Loudendale, WV went to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2025 at Charleston Healthcare Center following a long illness. She was born September 30, 1933 to the late, Harvey Otis and Edith Leota (Huffman) Starkey of Charleston, WV. Also preceding her in death are her loving husband of over 60 years, Joe L. Ballard whom she married December 5, 1953; brothers, Charles, Edward, Bobby and Danny. Ann graduated from South Charleston High School i...

Mr. Patrick Ross Beaver, 59 of Chester passed away December 5, 2025. Mr. Beaver was born on November 4, 1966 in Breckinridge County, KY and is an Army Veteran. At this time there will be no services.

Allen Dale Conley, 75, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Allen was born on April 20, 1950, to Howard Conley and Josephine Withrow. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, he carried the grit, humor, and work ethic he learned there into the rest of his life. On May 31, 1985, Allen married Christine, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and family over 40 happy years of marriage. He ...

Carolyn L. Myers, 93, of South Charleston, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was born on October 10, 1932 to the late Roy T. Leake and Grace Graham Leake. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Charleston. She retired from Valley Bell. Upon retirement she enjoyed numerous world cruises and volunteered at Thomas Memorial Hospital and CAMC Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents she was proceeded in death by her husband, Clyde L. Myers of Charleston. ...

Mr. William Henry “Poon Dogg” Hall, Jr., 68, of Charleston, passed away December 4, 2025, at home. Poon Dogg grew up in St. Albans and attended St. Albans High School. He enjoyed playing baseball and spending time in Little Creek Park, where many of his fondest memories were made. He worked for the City of South Charleston and was well known as a comedian at heart—always ready with a joke and always able to bring a smile to those around him. He never hesitated to lend a helping hand an...