Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.