William Bruce Swindler
Oct 21, 2026
William Bruce Swindler, lovingly known as Bill, age 65, of Sissonville, West Virginia passed away peacefully on October 21st 2026 at Thomas Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Bill was a hardworking man, devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a man who could fix just about anything. Known for his stubborn nature and strong will, those who knew him best...
John William Thacker
Oct 15, 2026
John W. Thacker, son of the late Charles Speed and Carolyn Sue Thacker, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026 at his farm in Sissonville, WV.
He leaves behind a beloved wife, Sharon Thacker, a brother Ronald (Carol) of Wayne and a Sister Elizabeth of Erb of Masontown, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
John was a graduate of...
Jeffrey Wayne Lilly
Oct 13, 2026
Jeffrey Wayne Lilly of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Jeffrey enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). A carpenter by trade, he spent much of his life working in construction. He loved spending time with his nephews and enjoyed visiting Bob Evans and Cabela’s.
He was preceded...
Katherine Laura Smith
Oct 11, 2026
Katherine (Kathy) Smith passed away on October 11, 2026, at home after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Gibson and Ethel Pearl Gibson; her husband, Garnie D. Smith; her daughter, April Smith; her brothers, Clinton Gibson, Roger Gibson, Buddy Gibson, James Gibson, Nester Gibson, and Glennie Gibson; and her sisters, Thelma Eads, Lessie Andrews, and Emmalee...
Carolyn Garnes Burdette
Oct 11, 2026
Carolyn Garnes Burdette 65, of South Charleston WV passed away on October 11, 2026. Carolyn was born on June 13th, 1961, in South Charleston WV to the late Donald and Phyllis Garnes.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Ronald Burdette, her brother Donald Lee Garnes Jr, and one infant sister.
Those left to cherish her...
Gerald Everette Haynes
Oct 6, 2026
Gerald Everette Haynes, 87, of Sissonville WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Gerald was born on May 22, 1939, to the late Wilbur and Anna Haynes. He was proud to serve his country as a Paratrooper in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years.
Gerald leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years,...
David Owen Kitchen
Oct 6, 2026
David Owen Kitchen, 57, passed away on October 6, 2026, at CAMC Memorial, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dayton, Ohio, David moved to Charleston, WV. He graduated from George Washington High School in the class of 1987 and later earned an autobody degree from Carver Career Center.
David was passionate about collecting coins and loved traveling the world with...
Carolyn Janell Keen
Oct 5, 2026
On October 5, 2026, Carolyn Keen, 81, from Sissonville, WV went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a faithful member of North Charleston Baptist Church for 50 years. She served as their Pianist for many years.
Preceded in death was her father, J.W Brewer, her mother, Edna Brewer, Sisters, Jan Sears, JoAnn Carson...
Kathy Sue Kersey
Sep 25, 2026
Kathy Kersey (formerly Redman), 68, of Sissonville, died Friday, September 25, 2026, at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital from complications from a short illness.
She was born April 27,1958 to the late Howard and Genevieve Redman and raised in Sod, West Virginia. She was a 1976 graduate of Duval High School.
Kathy was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a...
Shirley Ann Thaxton
Sep 25, 2026
Shirley Ann Thaxton, 71, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, September 25th, at her home. She was born on September 27, 1954, to the late Orville and Ida Haynes.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Avil Thaxton Jr.; and her nephews, Avery Haynes and George Lee Thaxton.
Those left to cherish her memory include...