Feb 3, 2026

JOHN WILSON HARRISON, 89, died on February 3, 2026, after several days in the hospital.

He was born February 23, 1936, to the late Milford D. and Effie Mae (Hill) Harrison.  John spent his early childhood in Jackson County, before moving with his family to the Sissonville area.

John graduated from Sissonville High School in...

Jan 24, 2026

Herbert Harold Beckett, 81, of Sissonville passed unexpectedly January 24th, 2026 at his home. He was born October 5th 1944, to the late Hugh Beckett and Rebecca Love.

Herbert was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Herbert worked many years as a clerk for the WV Library Commission.

He is survived by his loving...

Jan 23, 2026

Fred Wayne Myers, 81, of Sissonville passed away January 23rd at his home. He was born February 18th 1944 to the late Carl and Pearl Parsons.

Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was very kind to everyone he met. He was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for over 40 years in the mining industry....

Jan 21, 2026

Camie "Carla" Shirkey, age 64, passed away on January 20, 2026. She was born on January 3, 1962, to the late Laura Christy and Clifford Craft.

Carla was a proud retiree of Local 1353, but above all else, she cherished her family and the time she spent with those she loved.

She is survived by...

Jan 16, 2026

Robert (Bob) Wilson 77, of Sissonville WV, passed away on January 16th, 2026, at home with his loving wife Christie by his side. Bob was born on October 13th, 1948, to the late Mason and Virginia Wilson. Bob was an Air Force Veteran and served for many years.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Jan 14, 2026

Our dear mother, Ruby Walker, 88, of Kanawha Two Mile passed away peacefully on the morning of January 14th, 2026, at her son's home. Ruby accepted Jesus into her heart, and we are confident she is with the Lord. Ruby was born on January 17th, 1937 to the late Brad and Ethel Fields.

In addition to her...

Jan 13, 2026

Michael James Cobb 65, of Sissonville W.V. passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 13, 2026. He was born October 20, 1960 in Charleston W.V. to James and Ruth Cobb.

Mike was a loving father, brother, uncle and son. He attended sissonville jr. high and faith christian. In his younger years he enjoyed riding his horse,...

Jan 9, 2026

John Franklin Godbey, age 91, of Sissonville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, following a short illness. Born on June 20, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia, John made his home in Sissonville for the past 58 years—a community he deeply loved and faithfully served.

John was widely known and affectionately remembered as "Mr. Godbey,"...

Jan 8, 2026

Anna Mae (Atkisson) Hissom, 85, of Sissonville, went to be with her Lord and savior to her heavenly home on January 8, 2026. She was born October 4, 1940, to the late Alfred Lee Atkisson and Mary Atkisson.

Anna worked for Kanawha County Schools as a teacher's aide with developmentally delayed students. She was a pastor's wife...

Jan 5, 2026

William F. Whiting, Jr Bill, "Junior" passed away Monday January 5, 2026, at his home at the age of 91. Bill was loved by all who knew him, at 91 he still loved working with his Enterprise Car Rental Family.  He was a retired truck driver and school bus driver.

Bill was born in Sissonville March 1,...