Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Spencer Brooks Flood

Spencer Brooks Flood

Jun 24, 2016

Spencer Brooks Flood, 23, of St. Albans, went home to be with his beloved mother on June 24, 2016 in St. Albans. He was born November 9, 1992, to Pete and Donna Sue Flood, in Charleston. In addition to his most loving mother; Donne Sue Payne Nutter Flood, he was preceded in death by great-grandparents, William "Beve" and Rozella Justice...

Garnet Ruth Moore

Garnet Ruth Moore

Jun 22, 2016

Garnet Ruth Moore, 65, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 22, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born August 19, 1950, to the late Posy and Mildred Cox in Dunbar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, a brother and grandson, Jeffrey Moore. Garnet is survived by...

Ella Ann Wilson

Ella Ann Wilson

Jun 21, 2016

Ella Ann Wilson, 63, of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. She was born March 24, 1953 to the late Leonard Duncan and Charlotte Burford in Charleston. Ella was a loving mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband...

Charlotte Coley

Charlotte Coley

Jun 13, 2016

Charlotte Russell Coley, 70, daughter of the late Dr. James A. Russell, Jr. and the late Lottye W. Russell, died peacefully June 13, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She suffered from a long illness and is now with God and her parents. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As a lover of music, she sang...

Marilyn Joyce Farris

Marilyn Joyce Farris

Jun 11, 2016

Marilyn Joyce Ellis Farris, died peacefully at her home in Charleston, on June 11, 2016 at the age of 79. Joyce was born on October 19, 1936 in Charleston. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1954. She worked for the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles until her retirement in 2002. She was an avid reader and animal...

Henry E. Unrue

Henry E. Unrue

Jun 10, 2016

Henry E. Unrue, 91, of Dunbar, passed away on June 10, 2016 at Oakridge Center. He was called to duty his senior year of high school and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946. Henry retired from Union Carbide in 1984 with 38 years of service. Above all, he was a loving husband, caretaker, father, grandfather and...

Carl Hubert Hinzman

Carl Hubert Hinzman

Jun 9, 2016

Carl Hubert Hinzman, Sr., 83, of South Charleston passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. He was born on October 30, 1932 in Jackson County. Carl retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital where he worked in the maintenance division. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur and Virgie Mildred Hinzman; wife, Minerva; sons, John and George; and brothers,...

Donald Scott Bannister

Donald Scott Bannister

Jun 8, 2016

Donald Scott Bannister II, 35, of St. Albans, went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 625. Scott was in a drug rehab program; he had been battling drugs for several years, but the drugs finally overcame him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather,...

Arnold D. France

Arnold D. France

Jun 5, 2016

Arnold D. France, 53, of Sissonville, passed suddenly on June 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, Hershel France, and half-brother, Johnny France. Arnold is survived by mother, Madeline Haynes; companion, Lisa Buzzard and their son, Eric France; ex-wife, Lynn Jones Ashby and their son, Luke France; brothers, Earl Jefferies, Bill, Roy and Larry France, all of...

William Robert Richardson

William Robert Richardson

Jun 4, 2016

William Robert Richardson, of Nitro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2016 in Roanoke, Va., following a tragic kayaking accident. Bob's favorite pastime was kayaking on the Greenbrier River. He loved the outdoors. Bob was a volunteer at the Nitro Senior Center and enjoyed playing pool with his many friends. Other pastimes included playing pinochle, hunting,...

Chadwick Ryan Fore

Chadwick Ryan Fore

Jun 2, 2016

Chadwick Ryan Fore, 40, of Charleston, was taken to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016. He was born in Charleston on February 27, 1976 to Ruth Ann Fore and the late Muriel Wayne Fore. Chad formerly attended Rebecca Chapel Church. He was full of life and loved to fish and be in the...

Charlotte Mae Ramsey

Charlotte Mae Ramsey

May 30, 2016

Charlotte Mae Ramsey, of Dunbar, was born on May 30, 1927 and went home to be with the Lord 89 years later on May 30, 2016. Some of her favorite things in life were gardening and cooking. She was very devoted to her family and cherished the time she had with them. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Robert E. Dipietro

Robert E. Dipietro

May 28, 2016

Robert E. DiPietro, Jr., of Dunbar, died May 28, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 12, 1958, in Trenton, N.J., and was the son of Helen M. DiPietro and the late Robert E. DiPietro, Sr. Robert had an avid interest in trains, construction and trucks. Robert overcame many obstacles to fulfill his dream of being...

Fredrick Marshall Bowen

Fredrick Marshall Bowen

May 27, 2016

Fredrick Marshall Bowen, 82, of Nitro, was escorted by angels into the presence of his Heavenly Father where his mind and body are once again whole on Friday, May 27, 2016. He is walking on streets of gold and loving on family and friends that made it there before him. He was born March 12, 1934, in Dunbar, the son...

Susan Belle Wiseman

Susan Belle Wiseman

May 26, 2016

Susan Belle (Hartman) Wiseman, 73, of Winfield, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Bellaire of Devonshire. Born March 3, 1943 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Don and Lillian (Kiser) Hartman. Susan was nurse for 10 years at Dr. Bergman's office on Stockton Street in Charleston before she had children and then became the best homemaker...

John O. Eagle

John O. Eagle

May 26, 2016

John O Eagle, 88, of South Charleston went home to be with his Lord on May 26, 2016. The Eagle Family has lost its beloved and respected patriarch whose unconditional love touched the lives of many. He was ever ready to reach out when a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on was needed whether it be with love...

Nancy C. Keyser

Nancy C. Keyser

May 26, 2016

Nancy C. Keyser, 71, of Cross Lanes, went to be with the Lord at home on May 26, 2016. She was born on April 21, 1945 in Charleston, WV to the late Toddy and Hattie Crowder. Nancy graduated from Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) with a degree in nursing. She worked for over 45 years at various hospitals...

Pauline Covert

Pauline Covert

May 23, 2016

Pauline Covert, 90, of St. Albans, went to be with her husband, Jim, and her Heavenly Father on May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Covert; and two sons, Frank and Paul Covert. Pauline is survived by her daughters, Anna Williams (David) of St. Albans, Tammy Covert of Spring Hill and Rebecca Underwood (Arthur) of...

Peter Edgar Rowley

Peter Edgar Rowley

May 21, 2016

Peter Edgar Rowley, 78, of South Charleston departed on May 21, 2016 after a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24 at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Howard O. Cottrell

Howard O. Cottrell

May 19, 2016

Howard O. Cottrell, 83, of Poca, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2016 peacefully after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1933 in Rock Branch, the son of O.B. and Cecil Cottrell. For most of his early years Howard was raised in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School where he played football. His...

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