The Obituary Section

John Edward Shamblin

, West Virginia

October 6, 2026

John Edward Shamblin, 73, of Elkview, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026. He was born on July 8, 1953 in Charleston, WV to James Donald and Willadeen Shamblin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers; Donnie Shamblin, Jimmy Shamblin, and sister-in-law Loretta Shamblin. John was a dedicated and loving son, husband, father, “Pop”, and coach. He was a member of Carpenters Local 1207, now formally known as the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 439, for 40 years. John was a 1971 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School where he was a member of the Huskies football team.  John spent many years in the 1990s and early 2000s coaching Elk District and District 3 softball and baseball. He helped coach teams to several state championships and two teams to the Big League World Series in Kalamazoo, MI that included his two daughters, one on…

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Elisabeth Dolly Mathews Wallace Hartman

, West Virginia

October 8, 2026

Elisabeth Mathews Wallace Hartman died peacefully at home in Charleston West Virginia on Friday October 9 2026 with her four children beside her. When she was a baby her grandmother thought she looked like a Kewpie doll ever after she was known as Dolly. She was born in Binghamton New York where her father Harry and mother Elisabeth Libbo lived while her father worked for United Fuel Gas Company. Libbo and Harry moved back to their hometown Charleston in 1938 with Dolly and younger brother Wally eventually buying a farm property on the edge of town now Hampton Road. Brother Bill Wallace joined the family in 1942. Dolly attended Fernbank Elementary School Thomas Jefferson Junior High and Charleston High School. She graduated from Sweet Briar College Dolly had a varied career. At twelve she raised chickens at her familys home. She went on todraw cartoons for civic and school publications…

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Gavin Young

, West Virginia

April 8, 2002 — October 3, 2026

Gavin Robert Young, age 24, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, surrounded by his family & friends.After a lifetime of a courageous & hard-fought battle with multiple cancers throughout his life, Gavin is now at peace. Gavin never had an unkind thing to say about anyone. He was a boy of few words, but you never had to hear many words from him to know exactly the kind of person he was. Gavin fought through every obstacle without ever complaining.Gavin was born on April 9, 2002, in Charleston, WV. Gavin was born 2 months prematurely and spent 5 weeks in the NICU. Gavin was a graduate of Nitro High School in 2022. Gavin had a huge passion for NASCAR racing, Alan Jackson songs, Traxxas remote control trucks, and his faithful companion, Hailie, his German Shepard. You could find Gavin playing on his Xbox, watching a…

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Timothy Robert Young

, West Virginia

January 28, 1975 — October 5, 2026

Timothy Robert Young, 51, of Cross Lanes, WV died unexpectedly on October 6, 2026, at his home.Tim was born on January 29, 1975, in Charleston, WV to Charles and Delores Young. He graduated from Nitro High School in 1993. He was a trumpet player in both his junior and high school marching bands.Tim spent the majority of his career working in the family laundry and dry-cleaning business. He was known for his quick wit, his ability to fix anything, and his love for his sons. He enjoyed family camping trips, cooking on the grill, vacations at the beach, and working on trucks with his sons.He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kimberly Kitchen Young, his son’s Mason (Serenity Hamrick), and Callen Young. His sister Rhoda (Mark) Reed, his brother Blaine (Donna) Young and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles…

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Mark W. Peyton

, West Virginia

Mark W. Peyton transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on October 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.Mark is survived by his wife and best friend Peggy, sister Phyllis Frederick (Rodger), brothers Thomas Peyton, Rik Flor (Kris). Special sister-in-law and brother-in -law, Martha and Tom Presutti, several nieces and nephews, as well as special friends Jeff and Cindy Richardson, Ashley Bennet and EC Brown.Mark was predeceased by his parents, Charles W. Peyton and Teresa Flor.Mark was a very caring and loving man who never really met a stranger. He had an infectious laugh and charming smile. If you truly knew Mark, you saw this. Through all his health issues, never once did he complain or ask, “why me”, he just powered through each time and worked at getting healthy again.Special thanks to Roshannah Peters, who was not only his caregiver but became a very good friend to…

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Jack Eugene Robertson

, West Virginia

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jack E. Robertson Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dear friend to many. Jack was born...

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