Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...