Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

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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James E. Tippie

James E. Tippie

Jan 23, 2017

James E. Tippie, Sr., 80, of Dunbar, peacefully left this Earth January 23, 2017 to be with his heavenly Father.

James was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a loyal 'Mountaineer' Fan.

James was a man of devout faith...

Colleen Sue Taylor

Colleen Sue Taylor

Jan 21, 2017

Colleen Sue Duffy Taylor, 74, of Dunbar, was called to Heaven on January 21, 2017.

She was born on August 25, 1942 to the late James and Susan Duffy of Dunbar.

As the wife of an active duty airman and mother of two, Sue easily adapted to the many places the military moved them. She...

Mary E. Rowley

Mary E. Rowley

Jan 20, 2017

Mary E. Rowley, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on January 20, 2017, after a brief illness.

She was born November 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Denver and Pauline Goff.

Mary was known as the neighborhood mother/grandmother and treated them all as if they were her own. She never met a stranger and...

Sarah C. Talley

Sarah C. Talley

Jan 18, 2017

Sarah C. "Lynn" Talley, of Nitro, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Columbia, S.C. and grew up in Jacksonville, Fla. Sarah was a graduate of North Carolina State University. She was a long-time member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church and was passionate about missions.

Sarah was preceded...

Pennie Lynn Haynes

Pennie Lynn Haynes

Jan 15, 2017

Pennie Lynn Haynes, 60, of Dunbar went to her heavenly home to be in the arms of Jesus and reunited with her family, January 15, 2017.

Pennie always had a sense of humor and tried to make others happy. She also had a giving heart, going out of her way to help anyone who was in need,...

Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith

Jan 15, 2017

Betty Jane Breckenridge Smith, "Betty-Boop", 85, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at CAMC General Division.

Betty was born June 21, 1931 in Sharon. She was educated through Kanawha County School system. Betty retired as a janitor for the Kanawha Investment Company at the Peoples Building with over 35...

Myna Ileta Wolfe

Myna Ileta Wolfe

Jan 14, 2017

Myna Ileta Wolfe, 96, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow N. Wolfe; parents, Joseph and Yula Boswell; and 13 brothers and sisters.

Myna is survived by her son, Joseph L. Wolfe; daughter, Myna A. Tyler; six grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren.

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Pamela A. Reynolds

Pamela A. Reynolds

Jan 14, 2017

Pamela A. Reynolds, 66, of Dunbar, died suddenly, but surely entered into her heavenly home on January 14, 2017. Her lifelong, but temporary, journey through Dunbar lovingly touched many lives along the way and her spirit will live on until we meet again.

Pam had an unmatched personality and charm, everyone knew her as a very caring...

Hubert M. Price

Hubert M. Price

Jan 12, 2017

Hubert M. "Goat" Price Jr., 72, of Cross Lanes passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Hubert was born on May 4, 1944 in Charleston and graduated in 1962 from Nitro High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Hubert retired from Union Carbide after 35 years.

He is preceded in death by...

Dorris Sherman Barker

Dorris Sherman Barker

Jan 11, 2017

Dorris Sherman Barker, 89, of Dunbar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Before he retired he had various careers, most notably as a trucking business owner and manager. Dorris was devoted to his Lord, family and church, serving especially Fairlawn Baptist Church as a deacon, trustee, song leader,...

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