Marshall Vernel Strawther, 68, of Saint Albans, passed away on November 14, 2019 at South Charleston Hospice Medical Center. Born on October 22, 1951, in Saint Albans, Marshall is preceded in death by his parents, Golden Vernel Strawther and Blanche Leonard Strawther. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Goldie Ann Strawther Carter and Curtis Leon Strawther. Marshall was a graduate of St. Albans High School. He worked as a Business Entrepreneur and Occupational Health Care Provider...

Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Cunningham, age 58, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away October 29, 2019, after a short illness. Born August 11, 1961, Sandra is daughter of the late Daniel L. and Gertrude J. Cunningham. Sandra was a 1979 graduate of Charleston High School and a member of the women’s track and field team.  She also   attended Marshall University. Sandra worked for the Kanawha County Library, Department of Labor and West Virginia Department of...

Michele Antoinette Brown, affectionately known as "Micky, was born on July 3, 1966, in Charleston, West Virginia to James F. and Carol L. Brown. Michele was a twin and she and her brother, Michael, shared a special bond. Michele had no problem letting him or anyone else know that she was the oldest.. .by two minutes. Michele attended Glenwood Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, and Stonewall Jackson High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in Art and Design from the...

Matthew Emanuel Bradford, 37, of  Saint Albans, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Matthew was born July 14, 1982, in  Charleston, WV, to parents  George Jr. and Belinda Bradford. Matthew graduated from Saint Albans High School. He also attended West Virginia State University. Matthew was preceded in death by his daughter,  Callie Grace Bradford. Matthew is survived by his son, Landon Matthew Bradford. Also left to...

Stephen Lacy Hairston, 68, of Charleston, WV, transitioned to his heavenly home Monday, July 22, 2019. He was the proud son of Lacy James Hairston (deceased) and Pauline Clark Hairston. Stephen graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, Class of 69.  He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery, WV, and West Virginia State College (now University). He retired from Appalachian Power Company’s John Amos Power Plant after 31 years of service. He is...

Joseph Maurice. Smith, 53, of Charleston, WV, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, at CAMC, Memorial Division, Charleston, WV. He was born February 25, 1966, in Philadelphia, PA, to late parent, Rosie Ann Smith. Those left to cherish Joseph's memory are his sons, Quincy Smith and Jovan (Hannah) Smith, daughter, Lakeisha Smith, grandchildren, Jaxon Smith and Jaysa Smith, brothers; Tony Nathaniel Smith, Vincent Smith, Lamont Smith, and Clifford Smith; sister, Mildred...

RUTH ANN MOORE, 57, died July 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis "Bill" and Dosha Moore; sister, Jacqueline Cintron; brother, Max Moore. Ruth Ann graduated from Charleston High School and operated a hair salon for several years. She was a very loving person who held her family close to her heart. Ruth will be sadly missed by sisters; Ashton, Madeleine Moore, and Marlena Terry; brothers, Willis, Jr., and Duce Moore; several nieces, nephews and extended...

LORENE BOOKER CRAIG, formerly of Rand, died Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Lancaster, Texas. She was 88.  She was born in Rand on October 18, 1930, to the late Robert and Rosa Booker. She was one of the couple's 10 children.  She was a 1948 graduate of Garnet High School in Charleston. She married Ralph Craig in 1949 and to that union three children were born, Debbie, Randy and Candy. Lorene and Ralph celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in 2000.  Lorene worked...

This is the story of William “Billy” Frazier Harmon, Jr.  Billy was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished.  Our “Papa”, as he was called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.    Billy, born November 17, 1937, was the third child of Frazier and  Leola Harmon. He was born in Glen White, WV, and moved to Charleston and eventually Rand, where he...

Herman “Buck” D. Straughter, Jr., 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born August 28, 1947, in Charleston, WV, to late parents, Herman and Elle Mae Straughter. Herman was an army veteran in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Department of Highways. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannah Straughter. Those left to cherish Herman’s memory are his wife,...