Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Delores June Shockley

Delores June Shockley

Jun 27, 2025

Delores June Shockley of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Born as Delores June Sansom in Three Forks, WV on September 16, 1944, she lived most of her life in West Virginia. Her parents were Clyde Junior Sansom and Freda Gibson. Her siblings Zettie, Randal and Madeline, called her "Kitten" while later in...

Debra Kay Harrison Wolfe

Debra Kay Harrison Wolfe

Jun 25, 2025

Debra Kay Harrison Wolfe, 64, of Spring Hill, passed away on June 25, 2025 at CAMC Memorial from complications of pancreatic cancer.

She was born on September 22, 1960 in Spring Hill to her parents Otmer and Reba Harrison.

She went to South Charleston High School, and later she earned an associates degree as a...

Joetta Louise Crowder High

Joetta Louise Crowder High

Jun 25, 2025

Joetta Louise Crowder High, 71, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025.

She was born on August 31, 1953 in South Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Archie and Wanda Crowder.

Joetta graduated from Charleston Catholic High School.  She attended Marshall University where she obtained her associate's degree.  Joetta worked various jobs...

Michael Ray Stout Sr.

Michael Ray Stout Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

Michael Ray Stout Sr., 79, of Saint Albans, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025 with his loved ones by his side.

Michael graduated Dunbar High School in 1966.  After he graduated high school, he went directly to the US Air Force to serve his country.  Michael enjoyed hunting fishing, and the outdoors.

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Anna Ruth Keys

Anna Ruth Keys

Jun 23, 2025

Anna Ruth Keys, 96, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025.

She was born in Tornado, WV on February 18, 1929 to the late Harry Dow Brammer and Mary Elizabeth McComas Brammer.

Fun-natured with an infectious smile, Anna had a way of making everyone...

Mary Elizabeth Muilenburg Page

Mary Elizabeth Muilenburg Page

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Muilenburg Page, 54, passed away peacefully at her home in South Charleston, WV, on June 22, 2025.

Born on May 7, 1971, in Charleston, WV, she was the eldest of four children of Ted and Yvonne Muilenburg.

After graduating from South Charleston High School, Mary attended West Virginia State University, where she earned...

Regina Powell-Richardson

Regina Powell-Richardson

Jun 21, 2025

Regina Powell - Richardson September 8, 1951 – June 21, 2025

Regina Powell-Richardson was born on September 8, 1951, to Audra Smoot-Dillard and Curtis Davis. Regina's life was richly shaped by the love, faith, and steady presence of her "daddy", Thomas J. Dillard. His quiet strength and devotion left a lasting impression on her heart and planted...

Sandra Kay Morris

Sandra Kay Morris

Jun 20, 2025

Sandra Kay Morris, 78, of Charleston, WV passed away in her home on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 9, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Patrick and Delia Elizabeth (Huggins) Morris.

Sandra worked for the WV Department of Motor Vehicles for over 25 years.  After her retirement,...

Myrna L. Davis

Myrna L. Davis

Jun 16, 2025

Myrna L. Davis, 88, of South Charleston, was welcomed into Heaven the early morning of June 16, 2025.

She was born on December 30, 1936, in Kanawha County to Oscar and Annis Moore.

Myrna spent her final days as she wished, surrounded by her loving family and friends in the comfort of her home. She...

James Alvin Russell Iii

James Alvin Russell Iii

Jun 15, 2025

James Alvin Russell III, 75, of Charleston, WV, died on June 15,  2025.

He was born on July 8,1949, in Lawrenceville, VA to James Alvin Russell, Jr. and Lottye W. Russell.

His K-12 education was received in the Hampton Public Schools, and his college education was completed at Hampton Institute (now Hampton University) located in...

Dolores French Blackwell

Dolores French Blackwell

Jun 12, 2025

Dolores French Blackwell, 94, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

As Dolores Thompson, she was well known by many as the first-ever Miss Kanawha County Majorette and was Miss Black Eagle from South Charleston High School. She enjoyed swing and square dancing for many years. She enjoyed her careers in Real estate, at...

Edward Earl "Tyler" Tolbert

Edward Earl "Tyler" Tolbert

Jun 11, 2025

Edward Earl "Tyler" Tolbert went home to be with the LORD on June 11, 2025.

He was born to Emma Francis Sanson Tolbert and Cleo Wilber Tolbert on March 17, 1952 in St. Albans, West Virginia.

Edward loved the LORD JESUS and shared his faith and love of the LORD with many.  He loved "old...

Marie Jo Mcghee

Marie Jo Mcghee

Jun 9, 2025

Marie Jo McGhee, 90, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on March 16, 1935 in Hinton, WV to the late Nathaniel and Dassel P. Wilson.

Marie Jo was a graduate of Hinton High School, and grew up with a love for God,...

Erica L. Hill

Erica L. Hill

Jun 8, 2025

Erica L. Hill, 39, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

She was preceded in death her father, Earl L. Hill.

Erica is survived by her son, Thomas Tucker of Sissonville; mother, Susan Martin of Red House; sisters, Annie Forrey (Shawn) of New Hampshire, Kristen O'Brien (David) of Winfield; brothers, Earl R....

Dallas Lee Harvey

Dallas Lee Harvey

Jun 8, 2025

Dallas Lee Harvey, 84, of Dunbar, WV went home to be with Jesus on June 8, 2025, just two days shy of his 85th birthday.

Born on June 10, 1940 to Lucille Harvey, he was a lifelong resident of Dunbar, WV.

Dallas started working at Kanawha Glass in Dunbar for 10 years, then moved onto...

Faye Young

Faye Young

Jun 8, 2025

Faye Young, 96, of Dunbar passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 8, 2025.

Faye grew up on Grapevine in Sissonville, and raised her children on Little Sandy Road in Elkview.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Young and her son, Mike Young.

Left to carry...

Patrick Nathaniel Whitestone

Patrick Nathaniel Whitestone

Jun 4, 2025

Patrick Nathaniel Whitestone, 54, of Rand, West Virginia, gained his wings and went home to be with the Lord and his beloved mother on June 4, 2025, due to complications after a brain biopsy.

Patrick was born the youngest of four boys on May 27, 1971, in Orrville, Ohio to Frank Whitestone and the late Barbara Jean...

Reginald "Reggie" Daniels

Reginald "Reggie" Daniels

Jun 3, 2025

Reginald "Reggie" Daniels, 83, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Division.

Reggie was born in Wevaco, WV, the third child of the late Levi and Catherine Daniels.

Reggie was a graduate of East Bank High School where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football.  He was also a member of the...

Wilma Lea Pile

Wilma Lea Pile

Jun 1, 2025

It is with the heaviest hearts that we say goodbye to a remarkable woman whose love, laughter, and unwavering strength touched all who knew her.  Born on March 23, 1953, Wilma "Memaw" Lea Pile passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Wilma was a woman of grace and resilience…a true beacon of light to whom her...

Caleb Edward Gingerich

Caleb Edward Gingerich

Jun 1, 2025

Caleb Edward Gingerich spent his final hours with his loving parents, Madison and Malcolm on Sunday, June 1st at Cleveland Clinic.

Caleb's presence, smile, and glow will be missed more than his parents have the words to express.

Caleb arrived on Friday, May 30.  After two hours of labor, he came into the world with...

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