Obituary

James Tyshawn Carwell III, “JT”, 27, departed this earth realm on January 19th, 2026. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on October 4th, 1998, to James Tyshawn Carwell Jr and Shannon Marie Brown.

James began his early education in Youngstown, Ohio, and continued his education in the Kanawha County School system in Charleston, West Virginia, and Geary County Unified School District in Junction City, Kansas.

He loved sports and began his football experience with the Dunbar Bulldogs. He went on to play football during his school tenure and was avid basketball player.

He started his Christian journey at St Paul AME Church as a member of the Young Peoples Department and the Youth Choir.

He was preceded in death by his mother Shannon and, grandfather, James Carwell Sr.

James leaves to mourn his passing, daughter Ashanti Carwell of Junction City, Kansas. Son James Tyshawn Carwell IV of Charleston, WV., Father, James T. Carwell (Sina) of Spring, Texas. Sister, Serenity Brown of Charleston WV, Brother, Tajari Love of California. Grandmothers, Gladys Carwell of Youngstown, Ohio and Rev. Carolyn Andrews Hairston of Charleston, WV. Uncles, Damon Carwell of Ohio and Kevin Ware of Charleston, WV. Aunts, Kathy Perkins (Gerald) and Karen Perkins of Ohio. And a Host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on February 7th, 2026, at St Paul AME Church, 1108 2nd Avenue, Charleston, West Virginia.

Visitation will begin one hour prior at the church.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.

Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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4 responses to James Tyshawn "JT" Carwell III

Pamala Robbin son says:

February 6, 2026

I’m so sorry for your loss. JT was a wonderful young man. He will truly be loved and missed. Peace and comfort to the Family. PamR

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Denise & Gus Sarigianopoulos says:

February 2, 2026

Gus and I are so sad to hear of this tragedy. I’m praying for peace for the entire family. We’re heartbroken that the Carwell family is going through such an extreme loss. Though we know JT is at peace and is experiencing such joy, and that he is now in the loving arms of Jesus, it’s the family that’s left behind that now needs our love and support. Please know we are thinking of all of you and praying for you.

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Nina Smith says:

January 25, 2026

i still can’t believe ur gone u were my first love, my best friend , the father of my child all in one 🥹i miss you so much n i will always love you , Fly high baby boy 🥹❤️🕊️

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Faith Robinson says:

January 24, 2026

I am truly sorry on the loss of James. He was a sweet person. He call me Grandma. The Family has my Deepest Sympathy RIP ANGEL FLY HIGH AND STRONG

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