Robert D. “Rob” Adkins, 59, of Sissonville, formerly of Palm Bay,FL and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away, April 21, 2022. Rob was born February 8, 1963, in Quantico, VA, to Douglas Adkins and Karen Mitchell Adkins.  He was employed by Bostic Concrete Services and loved fishing and singing songs. Rob is survived by his loving family, mother and dad, Lewis and Karen Smith, sisters, Renee, Colleen, Sandra, Dusty, Alice, aunts, Linda & Monte Tate and Jody...

Gary L. “Pops” Craft, 65, of Mill Creek, passed away, April 19, 2022, at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his family. Gary was born June 24, 1956, in Charleston to the late James Hayden Craft, Jr. and Elsie Mae Kinser Craft. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Edward Craft and a nephew, Casey Craft. Gary’s favorite scripture was John 3:16 He loved riding horses and motorcycles, fishing and swimming, camping out and bonfires, Fireworks, with report,...

Norma J. Pierson, 94, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 23, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Division, after a short illness. Norma was born January12, 1928, to the late John and Martha Willey. She was a Stonewall Jackson High School graduate and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She retired from CAMC. Norma was a charter member of Elk River Church of the Nazarene. Left to cherish her memory are her children, sons, Gene (Bev) Pierson of Charleston, WV,...

Hazel Joyce Lewis  79, of Charleston, WV, passed away, March 11, 2022. John 3:16, Joyce knew Jesus and accepted Jesus and goes to join her Lord and Savior. Joyce gave charity and love to all she knew, this beloved trait was most known by her friends, family and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary W. Lewis of Charleston, and an infant daughter, son, Gary W. Lewis, II,  father, Lewis Edward Affolter, mother, Edna Lee of Charleston, brothers,...

Lori Ann Deeds Walls  59, of Belle, WV, passed away, March 4, 2022. She was born December 4, 1962, in Charleston, to the late Tony Deeds and Yvonne Thornton Deeds. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Joseph Deeds and a son, Ronald Walls, Jr., step-mother, Gail Deeds. Lori was a 25 year employee of Municipal Government. She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Angela Walls, grandchildren, Kierra Slater and Josh Slater, former husband, Ronald Walls, Sr.,...

David J (Pops) Mazzocchi   David died at home on March 4th after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 71. David was born on Long Island, N.Y.. He attended SUNY Oneonta and Union College. He served in the US NAVY during the Vietnam Era as a code analyst. After a career in business, he settled in Charleston, WV. Until he became ill ,he worked at Wellingtons’ Café as an assistant manager.  Known for his creative woodworking skills, his sense of humor, sharp wit, love of...

Uneva D. Bostic 72 of North Grapevine Road, Sissonville WV passed away March 1, 2022.   She graduated from Sissonville High School and had been employed by B&B Market in Sissonville for several years.  She loved reading, spending time with family, and watching western shows.   Her father Clarence "Butch" Bostic, mother Naomi Wolfe Bostic, brother Wayne Bostic, and furbaby Biscuit preceded her in death.   Left to cherish her memory...

Barbara Jean Parker  70, of Charleston, passed away, February 19, 2022. She was born March 1, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to the late William Roy Bennett and Rose Elizabeth Dagostino Bennett. Barbara was also preceded in death by a son, Curtis Parker.  Barbara was a veteran of the U.S. Army during Viet Nam War. She was also a bus aide for Special Needs Transport. She is survived by her loving son, Kevin Parker and 2 and 4 grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors was...

Teresa Lynn Capehart, 65, of Coopers Creek, passed away, February 13, 2022. She was born March 22, 1956, to the late Bud Darby,Jr. and Geraldine Westfall Darby Burgess. Teresa was also preceded in death by brother, Gregory Darby, grandparents, Judge and Mildred Westfall. She was a Class of 1972, graduate of Herbert Hoover High  School, retired from State of WV Workers Comp Division and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Coopers Creek. Teresa is survived by her loving family,...

James Lee “Jim” Ramsey was born on May 27, 1927, in Charleston, WV.  He left this world to be with The Lord on January 14, 2022 at the age of 94. He graduated from South Charleston High School.  He and his twin brother, Joe were drafted into the military; Jim into the Navy and Joe into the Army.  Their Dad wrote a letter to President Truman, requesting that, since they were twins, would it be possible to station them together?  The...