Brittany Marie Fisher, 32, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after an extended illness. Brittany was born in Charleston and graduated from Nitro High School. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, crafting, and Brittany was adventurous and fun loving. Brittany was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Fisher, Alice and Dallas Smith, and Peggy Kannengieser, and brother, David Alexander Fisher. Brittany is survived by her mother, Jennifer Kannengieser,...

James Napoleon Mitchell, Jr., was born January 31, 1940, to Reverend James Napoleon Mitchell, Sr., and Lillie Mae Gregory Mitchell, in Charleston. Affectionally known to his family as Bubba, he was the eldest of four children and brother to Ida Florene Mitchell, John Willis Mitchell, and Arnold Bennett Mitchell. James received his formal education in Kanawha County schools and attended Garnet High School, where he played basketball and was fondly called Mitch. After graduating high school...

Doretha Harris, 85, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in the comfort of her home after an extended illness. She was born July 27, 1937, in Charleston, WV, to the late Ernest O’Dell Harris and Beatrice Leonard Harris. Doretha attended Boyd Jr. High School and went to Garnet High School. She received her certification from West Virginia State College in Early Childhood Development. Doretha began using her educational skills, teaching...

JoAnn Harris, 86, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born Saturday, February 27, 1937, the daughter of John Campbell and Evangeline Birdo. JoAnn was educated in Kanawha County schools and graduated from Boyd Jr. High School and Garnet High School. She retired from CAMC, Memorial Hospital. JoAnn left a lasting impression and will be missed by many. She was a good friend to her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. JoAnn was...

Scarlet Easley Woody, 61, of Charleston, West Virginia, received her wings at CAMC General, Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born August 23, 1961, in Charleston, WV, to the late Alyce Easley and James Woody. Scarlet was the third child of five children born to Alyce. Scarlet was educated in Kanawha County public schools. She relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for several years only to return to her hometown of Charleston. Scarlet was a lifelong Charleston...

Edith Marie “Edie” Nixon Hall, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born in Laing, WV. The family moved to Dunbar, WV, when she was an infant. Edie eventually ended up with six sisters, one brother, and always some type of family dog. Her parents are the late William “Will” Nixon and Carrie Marie Drake Nixon. Edie’s father was a coal miner, and her mother was a housekeeper.   Edie was raised up in the little “Old...

Mary Eleanor Gray, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, March 7, 2023, after a long illness. Mary graduated from West Virginia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work. She also worked at Stone and Thomas as a sales representative. After leaving Stone & Thomas, Mary worked as a behavioral health technician. She also worked with REM for many years as a home health caregiver. Upon leaving REM, Mary worked at ARC of Three...

James Lewis Jamerson “JL” Johnson, 85, transitioned on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was the son of the late James Wesley Jamerson and Luester Rose Brady Johnson of Caswell, North Carolina. James was a retired sergeant with the Charleston Police Department, with over 30 years of service. He was also a retired supervisor for the WV Human Rights Commission, and received the honor, Board Member Emeritus, for being one of the original board members of WV Health Right, Inc. James...

Calvin De'Shun Trotty, age 25, transitioned on February 26, 2023. Please remember his family, friends and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Matthews Family Mortuary. Pastor Tyron Lester will deliver words of comfort to the family. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Matthews Family Mortuary.

Thomas Larond Tyler, 73, of Atlanta, Georgia, took his last breath on earth and entered the splendor of heaven Friday, February 24, 2023, one day after his 73rd birthday at Harbor Grace Hospice in Atlanta, GA, where he received excellent end-of-life comfort care. Larond was the firstborn child of the late Cleothus Clyde Tyler and Gloria May Valentine Tyler. He was known in his younger years as “Budgie” by many.  Larond graduated from Charleston High School in 1968. He then...