Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Leonard C. Fields

Leonard C. Fields

Mar 4, 2017

Leonard C. Fields, 60, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2017, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 26, 1956, in Charleston, to the late Glen and Ellen Fields.

He worked as a chef for Buxton's Consultants retiring in 2006. His hobbies included fishing, cooking,...

Marian Elizabeth Light

Marian Elizabeth Light

Mar 2, 2017

Marian Elizabeth Light, 89, of Dunbar, entered Heaven's gate on March 2, 2017.

She was born in Wolf Creek to the late Earl and Roxie Sarver Kessinger.

Marian was married on September 2, 1956 to her husband, Robert Light.

She was a graduate of West Virginia Tech with a degree in Biology. She...

Paul Jack Mobley

Paul Jack Mobley

Feb 27, 2017

Paul Jack Mobley, 55, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017 after a long illness.

He is survived by his brothers, Robert and his wife, Connie, Ronald, Willard and his wife, Kathy, and Ralph; niece, Amy; and nephews, Jonny and Justin.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March...

Beuna Mallory

Beuna Mallory

Feb 23, 2017

Beuna "Faye" Mallory, 93, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home.

Faye was always about her family and being a caregiver to many. She was a founding member of Mt. Heights Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Searl Mallory; sons, Herbert,...

Jack E. Legg

Jack E. Legg

Feb 20, 2017

Jack E. Legg, of South Charleston, went peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on February 20, 2017.

He was born on June 16, 1930 in Sissonville to the late Ola Withrow Legg and Milton Legg.

Jack loved to "sit and talk" with family and friends and was a very loved and...

Mary Eberly

Mary Eberly

Feb 20, 2017

Mary "Peggy" Eberly, 72, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, February 20, 2017, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born in South Charleston on September, 11, 1944, to the late Junior and Margaret McIntosh.

Peggy was a loving mother, grandmother, caregiver and friend to all. She...

Tina Lynn Hill

Tina Lynn Hill

Feb 16, 2017

Tina Lynn Cavender Hill, 60, of Ripley, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017, after a short illness.

She was born in South Charleston on November 17, 1956 to the late Harvey and Nell Cavender.

She was an avid lover of animals and worked for ten years as a vet tech at Animal Care Associates...

Henrietta Dyess

Henrietta Dyess

Feb 13, 2017

Minister Henrietta Dyess, 74, of Charleston, passed away on February 13, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on May 10, 1942 in Litwar. Henrietta was a loving Christian. She accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at Mt. Zion UHC, under the Pastorship of the late Lillian Giles Hunter. Henrietta was...

Freda Mae Auer

Freda Mae Auer

Feb 9, 2017

Freda Mae "Pete" Newhouse Auer, 75, of Huntington died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her home.

She was born August 27, 1941 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Hazel M. Newhouse.

"Pete" was a graduate of Elkview High School and a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dunbar.

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Louisa Maxine Cook

Louisa Maxine Cook

Feb 6, 2017

Louisa Maxine Cook, 94, of Dunbar passed away on February 6, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

Maxine was born February 11, 1922 to James and Corba Combs. She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Peggy Ann Hitt

Peggy Ann Hitt

Feb 4, 2017

Peggy Ann Hitt, 86, of Dunbar, got her wings on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

She was born in Charleston to the late Harry and Iva Stover.

She loved life, but more than anything, she loved her husband, her family and relied on her Christian faith throughout her life. She was a homemaker and taught Sunday...

Irene Esther Profitt

Irene Esther Profitt

Feb 3, 2017

Irene Esther Profitt. 86, of Dunbar, went home to with the Lord February 3, 2017.

In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her husband Herman, sister Narvela, brother Jimmy and two daughter in-laws Pamela and Norema.

Irene is survived by three sons, Roger, Gary and Danny, and two daughter in-laws Dorothy...

Reba O. Cunningham

Reba O. Cunningham

Feb 3, 2017

Reba O. Cunningham, 89, of Dunbar passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a short illness.

Reba was a longtime member of Fairlawn Baptist Church where she sang in the choir.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Cunningham; and son, William A. Cunningham.

Reba is survived by her...

Paul Lee Roush

Paul Lee Roush

Feb 2, 2017

Paul Lee Roush, 58, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2017.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was devoted to his friends and family.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Hettie Roush; brother, Otha Roush; and sister, Ann Roush.

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Jerry B. Kennedy

Jerry B. Kennedy

Jan 30, 2017

Jerry B. "Squeaks" Kennedy, 70, left at 6:00 a.m. January 30, 2017 from University of Kentucky Hospital to join his parents, Charles W. and Dovie Mullins Kennedy and nephew, James "Jimmy" Taylor in Heaven after a short illness.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jerry loved the game of golf, other sports and...

Virginia Mae Jordan

Virginia Mae Jordan

Jan 30, 2017

Virginia Mae Cady Jordan, 78, of Potomac Falls, VA passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2017.

She was born in Newcomerstown, OH to the late Lloyd and Laura Cady. Virginia was a graduate of Morgantown High School, Morgantown Class of 1957. She started her career at C&P Telephone Company, which changed hands to Bell Atlantic and later...

Justina Fowler

Justina Fowler

Jan 30, 2017

Justina Fowler, 70, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at home.

She was born in Charleston, on March 18, 1946, to the late Ervin and Gracie Harrison.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Fowler; and several brothers and sisters.

Justina is survived...

Violet Frances Donohoe

Violet Frances Donohoe

Jan 27, 2017

Violet Frances Donohoe, 83, of Dunbar, formerly of Nitro, passed away on January 27, 2017.

Violet was a homemaker and caregiver. She devoted much of her time to her family and others. She was a member of the Nitro Women's Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Donohoe; son, Randy Donohoe; grandson,...

Albert M. Ashby

Albert M. Ashby

Jan 26, 2017

Reverend Albert M. Ashby, Sr., 69, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

He was born in Charleston on June 15, 1947 to the late Virgil and Mary Ashby.

Albert was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. He had worked at Libbey Owens Ford; then later as a welder at J & W...

Zayola Mae Covert

Zayola Mae Covert

Jan 26, 2017

Zayola Mae Covert, 100, of Dunbar, formerly of Tyler Mountain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Zayola was born on August 16, 1916 to the late Robert and Effie Allison.

In her younger years, Zayola had been a cook at Tyler Elementary. She was a member of Dunbar Church of Christ.

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