James “Little” Daugherty, 27, of Charleston, WV, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born October 30, 1994, to Phillip L. Daugherty, Jr., and Jamie T. Bumpus in Charleston, WV. James was a HVAC Specialist. James is preceded in death by his grandparents, James Bumpus, Sr. and Noreen Bumpus and Phillip L. Daugherty, Sr. James is lovingly survived by his daughter, Katallia L. Daugherty, St. Albans, WV, parents, Phillip L. Daugherty, Jr., and Jamie T. Bumpus, grandmother,...

Robert “Bobby” Huston Wilson, 66, of Columbus, OH, was born May 6, 1956, to Phillip and Edna Wilson, now deceased. He passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Bobby was a graduate of South Charleston High School and attended West Virginia State College. He worked for American Electric Power Company and retired in 2018 after 40 years of service. Bobby was a Senior Transmission Construction Representative and was an avid sports fan, enjoying watching as many games as he could in...

Erma Lee “Peachie” Cashwell, 70, of Dunbar, WV, peacefully transitioned into the presence of her heavenly Father Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. She was born February 22, 1952, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Clem Watkins, Sr., and Mary Watkins. Erma graduated from Victory High School in Clarksburg. She later went to work for the Department of Welfare (disabled children’s division) in South Charleston, and also worked for Union...

Alice Genora Herring Barksdale, 93, peacefully departed this earth for Glory on April 16, 2022. She was born in Raleigh County, WV, November 26, 1928. Alice was the middle child of three girls born to John and Elizabeth Herring. The Herring sisters lost their mother at an early age and were raised in Charleston by their Aunt Ruby and Uncle Harry Johnson. Alice was educated in Kanawha County schools. She attended Boyd Junior High School and was a proud 1948 graduate of Garnet High School....

Alphonso Lee Erby, 81, left this life to become our heavenly angel Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Known to family and friends as Fond, he was a patient, kind, loving individual, yet a foundation of strength. Fond was born February 21, 1941, in Powellton, WV, to Edgar and Louise Coleman Erby of Powellton. The family moved from Powellton to Charleston during his youth. Fond was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Charleston. A pioneer for change, with a calm presence and temperament, Fond was...

Pastor Michael Edward “Trombone” Jones, 54, departed this life Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. He was born July 10, 1967, in Augusta, Georgia and was son of the late Johnny E. Jones and Beatrice “Bea” Hart. Pastor Jones gave his life to Christ December 22, 1991, at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Muncie, Indiana, and has been a member of Ferguson Baptist Church, Dunbar, since 1994, where he was associate pastor and served...

James Alexander Claiborne, 58, of Brooklyn, NY, peacefully went home at CAMC Memorial, March 14, 2022. He was born September 28, 1963, to the late Bernard Claiborne and Fannie Mae Gore. Affectionally known by many as Alex, James was a graduate of the Williams H. Taft High School Educational Campus in Bronx, NY, and worked as a cook at West Virginia State College. He also was a janitor at Kanawha Services and Dow Chemical Plant in Institute, WV. James loved spending time with his...

On February 7, 1963, Willene Austin gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Jackie, in Dillon, South Carolina. She passed away March 7, 2022. While at Saint Albans High School, Jackie met her soon-to-be husband, Donald Linthicome. They tied a beautiful knot, March 5, 1985. With Jackie, family always came first, and she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, May 17, 1987. She lovingly named him Dontae. Shortly after, they were granted another blessing with another child, Keon, who was born, June...

Joshua Dane Robinson, 37, of Charleston, WV, departed this earthly plain February 26, 2022. He was born on a warm summer’s day, June 24, 1984. Joshua was extremely exceptional and did not talk at an age when many children begin talking. When asked why he didn’t talk, he proclaimed that he “just did not have anything to say.” Joshua received a certificate in culinary arts, which showcased his creative abilities. Another unique thing about Josh is that at age...

Brittany Jacaia Weldon, 27, of Charleston, WV, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022. She was born March 21, 1994, in Charleston, WV, to Anthony Foye, Sr., and Monique Weldon Lacy.  Brittany is a graduate of Riverside High School and attended Concord University. She later moved to Columbus, OH, where she welcomed four beautiful children. Brittany lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed taking care of her children, cooking, and going out with friends. Brittany also loved taking...