Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Delma M. Kirby

Delma M. Kirby

May 7, 2017

Delma M. Kirby, 83 of Dunbar, passed away on May 7, 2017.

She was a faithful member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, where she was an active member of the choir.   She loved her church and lived a faithful Christian life.

She was the owner of "Delma's Family Hair Care and Tanning Salon" for many years....

Ashley Elizabeth Clark

Ashley Elizabeth Clark

May 4, 2017

Ashley Elizabeth Clark, 22, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday May, 4, 2017.

She was born on September 19, 1994 in Charleston to David and Vickie Clark.

Ashley attended Pierpont Community and Technical College in Fairmont. She was due to graduate on May 12, 2017. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa...

Wayne Edward Fleshman

Wayne Edward Fleshman

May 3, 2017

Wayne Edward Fleshman, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, surrounded by his family.

Wayne was born in Charleston on June 15, 1932. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School class of 1950. Wayne attended Morris Harvey College, where he proudly served as manager of a championship football team. He...

Jo Ann Zirkle

Jo Ann Zirkle

Apr 27, 2017

On April 27, 2017 the world became a little less bright and Heaven a little more crowded due to the passing of Jo Ann Zirkle.

Jo was born on February 4, 1952. She lived the majority of her life in the Dunbar and Cross Lanes area. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1970 where she acquired...

Gregory Dean Garland

Gregory Dean Garland

Apr 27, 2017

Gregory Dean Garland, Sr., 60, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017.

He was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Garland; mother, Laura M. Garland of Dunbar; brothers, Richard and Billy; and...

Tressie Jean Burdette

Tressie Jean Burdette

Apr 21, 2017

Tressie Jean "Jeannie" Burdette, 60, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 21, 1957 in Charleston to the late Otis and Betty Butler.Jeannie was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and a friend to many. She was loved and will be...

Thomas G. Burger

Thomas G. Burger

Apr 20, 2017

Thomas G. Burger, 59, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

He was born on September 26, 1957 the son of the late Charles and Hilda Burger.

Tommy retired from DuPont after many years of service. He loved playing sports, especially volleyball, riding his Harley, and spending time with his daughter and friends....

Ann Rose Eckard

Ann Rose Eckard

Apr 19, 2017

Ann Rose Eckard, 94, formerly of South Charleston, had a gentle passing on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

She was born on December 31, 1922, in Stockport, Ohio, to the late Ward and Pansy Henry.

Her life was her work. She retired from Union Carbide after 36 years, and was involved with the 5th Avenue Church...

Violet Louise Riffle

Violet Louise Riffle

Apr 19, 2017

Violet Louise Riffle, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, took her heavenly flight on April 19, 2017 at the young age of 90 to join her husband, Sam.

She is survived by her daughter, Cora Legg (Leroy); granddaughter, Polly Blaylock (David); grandsons, Randy Legg and TJ Legg (Renitta); 6 great grandchildren, Kat Blaylock Egnor, Tyler Blaylock,...

Mafalda Wheeler

Mafalda Wheeler

Apr 18, 2017

Mafalda Wheeler, 81, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

She was the owner/operator of Cakes by Mafalda for many years.

Mafalda was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Wheeler; parents, Cataldo and Maria; step-mother, Mae; brothers, Frank, Pat, John, Joe, Louis, Henry, and Albert Marino; and sisters, Josephine Giordano, Margaret Santoro,...

Catherine Flowers

Catherine Flowers

Apr 17, 2017

Catherine "Sue" Flowers, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Hubbard House West with family members by her side.

Sue was born on February 7, 1932, the first of seven children of the late Anna Marie (Hart) and Wallace Darrell Harpold. Her early years were spent on "Sugar...

Ramonia Atkinson

Ramonia Atkinson

Apr 16, 2017

Ramonia "Momma June" Atkinson, 80, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

June was born to William and Ethel Atkinson on June 9, 1936 in St. Albans. She was a 1954 graduate of St. Albans High School.

June was...

William Charles Riddle

William Charles Riddle

Apr 16, 2017

William Charles Riddle, 72, of Dunbar passed away on April 16, 2017.

Charlie graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 63 and attended Dunbar United Methodist ChurchHe served in the Army National Guard, Troop B 1 st Recon Squadron 150 th Armored Calvary. Charlie liked to work with his hands and was self-employed doing home repair and...

Delmar Jake Harding

Delmar Jake Harding

Apr 15, 2017

Delmar "Jake" Harding, 90, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at home.

He was born on March 8, 1927, in Charleston, to the late Hayes and Bessie Harding.

Delmar retired from Trojan Steel Company after 34 years where he worked as a welder/fabricator. He was a WWII...

Shella Sue Umhoefer

Shella Sue Umhoefer

Apr 12, 2017

Shella Sue Umhoefer, 74, of Ranger, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

She was born November 19, 1942 in Dunbar, to the late Basil and Lockwourd Hill. She graduated in 1960 as a proud Dunbar High School Bulldog, retired in 1994 from the accounting department of...

Margaret Pearl Bryant

Margaret Pearl Bryant

Apr 10, 2017

Margaret Pearl Brackenrich Bryant, 90, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 10, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.

She was born on June 28, 1926 in Rupert, the daughter of the late Samuel H. and Zelia S. Johnson Brackenrich.

Margaret was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Helen Louise Smith

Helen Louise Smith

Apr 6, 2017

Helen Louise Smith, 70, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 18, 1946 in Charleston, to the late John and Mary Flowers.

Helen was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her family. She will...

Bonnie Porter

Bonnie Porter

Apr 4, 2017

Bonnie Blair Porter, 98, of Hurricane, died on April 4, 2017 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and her son, Michael.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Scott Porter (Bonnie) of Orlando,FL, Leigh Porter Lemoine (Bubba) of Orlando, FL and Michael Porter of Houston, TX; great grandchildren, Alexis...

Jacqueline T. Mcclanahan

Jacqueline T. Mcclanahan

Apr 3, 2017

Jacqueline T. McClanahan, 88, of Hundred, WV and formerly of the Charleston area died Monday, April 3, 2017 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born December 4, 1928 in Dunbar, a daughter of the late Jessie C. Tucker and Ava G. Casto Tucker.

Mrs. McClanahan worked for the Kroger Company for...

Donald P. Krisher

Donald P. Krisher

Apr 2, 2017

Donald P. Krisher, Jr. of Dunbar, WV died April 2, 2017, following a difficult battle with a long illness.

Don was a 1959 graduate of West Virginia University and was a lifelong true and dedicated Mountaineer fan. He was a partner with Krisher and Krisher, CPA Firm in Charleston, WV. He also was a proud Eagle Scout...

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