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Obituaries

Death Notices: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Remembering Kanawha Valley neighbors we've recently lost.

By KVU Staff

April 9, 2026 | 3:00 am ET

Editor's Note: Obituaries are provided courtesy of local funeral homes. Clicking an individual's name will take you to the obituary on the respective funeral home's website.

Verda Faye Canterbury

Age 86 | of Ashford, formerly of Clendenin | April 4, 2026

Alice Kay Holstein

Age 79 | Ashford | April 7, 2026

Donald Lee “Donny” Johnson

Age 58 | South Charleston | April 8, 2026

James Marvin "Curly" Layton

Age 87 | Witcher Creek | April 7, 2026

Gary Brent Rouse

Age 2 days | Kanawha Valley | April 1, 2026

Larry Allen Sigmon, Jr.

Age 53 | Alum Creek | April 5, 2026

John “Shorty” “Johnny” Underwood

Age 75 | Tyler Mountain | April 2, 2026

Belva Kathleen “Sis” Weese

Age 80 | Clendenin | April 6, 2026

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