Obituaries

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...

Apr 2, 2017

Bobby Rothwell, 39, of Dunbar, passed away on April 2, 2017.

Bobby is survived by his parents, Tim and Cookie Rothwell; daughter, Kelsie Rothwell; aunt and uncle, Dottie and Carl Slone; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Bobby will be cremated and there will be no service.

Donations may be made to...

Mar 31, 2017

Edward Arnold Wiles, 51, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was born in Oakland, Maryland on September 24, 1965, to Teddy Theodore Wiles Sr., and the late Clara Louise Wiles.

Ed attended Hissom Church of the Nazarene where he proudly served as a food pantry volunteer. He was...

Mar 29, 2017

Donald L. "Joey" Mullins, 57, of Charleston passed away on March 29, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Mullins.

Joey is survived by his son, Michael Mullins and his wife Dreama; daughter, Michele Mullins; brother, Gary Mullins; sisters, Tammy Westfall and Teresa Hart; grandchildren, Kaden Foster, Nate Mullins, Braedon...

Mar 29, 2017

Anthony Scott Botkins, 35, of Charleston, passed away on March 29, 2017.

Anthony was a very loving person with the kindest heart.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Elvin and Marion Kelly.

Anthony is survived by his mother, Sharon Jordan and step-dad, Gary; father, Michael Botkins, Sr.; children, Hailie, Ashley, Elizabeth,...

Mar 25, 2017

Maggie Fay Caudill, 86, of Dunbar, passed away March 25, 2017 at her home.

She was born April 30, 1930 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Lycander and Ellen Blair. Maggie is the last surviving member of her family. She was the last of eight brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by husband,...

Mar 25, 2017

Larry "Papa Smurf" Harless, 72, of St. Albans departed to be with the Lord on March 25, 2017 after a short illness.

He enjoyed fishing, bowling, racing, and football. He adored his family and his cat, Buffy.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mae Harless.

He is survived by...

Mar 22, 2017

John Lovell McCormick, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on March 22, 2017 at the Dunbar Genesis Center.

Having lived most of his life in Dunbar, John was a graduate of Dunbar High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the basketball team. He attended Morris Harvey College before being called serve in...

Mar 22, 2017

Sherman C. Withrow, 80, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

He was born on March 18, 1937, in Poca, to the late Jessie and Nora Withrow.

Sherman retired from Raleigh Junk in 1991, where he worked as a truck driver and a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and...

Mar 19, 2017

Lewis Allen Lynch, 83, of Titusville, FL, formerly of Dunbar and Cross Lanes, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017.

He was born in Charleston on September 30, 1933 to the late Rome E. and Edna Mae Gillespie Lynch.

He proudly served his country from 1953 to 1955 in the U. S. Army. He was...

Mar 19, 2017

Doris "Dickie" Roy, 84, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Charleston Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Bill Roy .

Dickie is survived by her loving family; son, Dan Roy (Diane); daughter, Janet Burford (Tom); grandsons, Bill Burford (Allison) and Ben Burford; great-grandsons, Brooks and...

Mar 18, 2017

James Wesley Hill, 78, of South Charleston, died suddenly on March 18, 2017.

He was retired from Union Carbide, and was a volunteer for many social services. He was an animal lover, a humanitarian, and he cared deeply for his friends and family. He was a hero to his children and grandchildren. He was a true gentleman...

Mar 15, 2017

Jeannie Bandy, 57, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

She was born on March 25, 1959 in Charleston to the late John Reed and Edna Lowry.

Jeannie was an animal lover and loved going to the skating rink while growing up. The joy of her life was...

Mar 13, 2017

Arden "Art" Ashley, 83, of Pinehurst, N.C., and formerly of Kanawha County, W.V., passed away at the Sandy Ridge Memory Care & Assisted Living in Candor, N.C., Monday, March 13, 2017.

Born in Nitro, W.V., Art was the son of the late Arthur and Thelma Wears Ashely and the brother of the late Albert D. Ashley. He...

Mar 11, 2017

David "Louie" Parsons, 59, of Scott Depot, passed away on March 11, 2017.

David was a graduate of Dunbar High School. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to be in the boat fishing with his dad.

He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Parsons; brother, Michael Parsons; and nephew, Kelly Roach.

Mar 11, 2017

Doyle "Junior" Moore, 56, of Charleston passed away March 11, 2017 at CAMC General Hospital with his loved ones by his side.

Before becoming disabled he was an auto mechanic and loved working on cars for family and friends.

Left to cherish his memories are his mom and stepdad, Betty and Eddie Moore of Charleston;...

Mar 10, 2017

Wanda June Withrow, 74, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017.

She was born on January 28, 1943 to the late Brady and Martha Shamblin.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Withrow and son, Jeffrey Lee Withrow.

She is survived by her sons,...

Mar 8, 2017

Helen M. Hoover, 96, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

She was a member of the Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Gordon Hoover; and one daughter, Emma Lou Carpenter.

Helen is survived by her son, Gordon Hoover and wife, Brenda, of Cross Lanes; daughters,...

Mar 7, 2017

Steven Owen Pauley, 77, of Spring Hill, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2017 after an extended illness.

Steve was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 776 Lima, OH for 40 years. He was a member of God's Tabernacle of Praise and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a devoted son, father,...

Mar 5, 2017

David Wayne Woodall, 58, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 11, 1958 in Charleston to the late John Sr. and Lucille Woodall.

David worked for 25 years at Sears as an auto technician and for 10...