Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Martha Lynne Pfundheller

Martha Lynne Pfundheller

May 6, 2016

Martha Lynne Pfundheller, 73, of Cross Lanes passed away May 6, 2016. She was born June 3, 1942 in Charleston to the late Clyde D. and Hazel Marie Hill. Martha graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1960, where she was the head majorette. She graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia Graduate College with a Master of Arts degree...

Ilene Lou Kidd

Ilene Lou Kidd

Apr 30, 2016

Ilene Lou Kidd, 73, walked through the gates of Heaven to greet her Lord and say hi to her great grandbabies Caleb and Haley on April 30,2016 at Charleston. Ilene leaves behind daughters Terry Cobb and husband Jackie of St. Albans, and Cindy Cook of St. Albans, grandchildren, Michael, Kristy, Joshua; The loves of her life, great grandchildren, Tommy, Dustin,...

Joseph Edwin Anderson

Joseph Edwin Anderson

Apr 28, 2016

Joseph Edwin Anderson, 87, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 28, 2016 surrounded by his daughters. Joe was born on August 21, 1928 to the late Howard and Irene Anderson. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1947. Joe was a faithful member of the Cross Lanes United Methodist along...

Mildred Maxine Lanham

Mildred Maxine Lanham

Apr 26, 2016

Mildred Maxine Lanham entered heaven to meet her Lord on April 26, 2016. She was born on February 4, 1932 to the late Eldridge and Martha Means. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arland E. Lanham, Sr., and brothers Michael Means, C. Herman Means, and James Means. Maxine was a member of the St. Albans Church of...

Charles E. Fish

Charles E. Fish

Apr 26, 2016

Charles E. Fish, 91, of Cross Lanes, was released from his earthly bonds on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, after battling a series of physical illnesses. Born in Albany, Ohio to Stephen L. & Elizabeth L. Fish on January 14, 1925, he and his family later moved to Dunbar where he was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church, and played...

Burl A. Mallory

Burl A. Mallory

Apr 24, 2016

Burl A. Mallory, 86, of St Albans, formerly of South Charleston and Luling, La., born July 14, 1929, went home to Jesus on April 24, 2016 after a long illness. He was employed by Union Carbide, both in South Charleston and Taft, La., for 39 years. He retired as maintenance supervisor of the Carbide Star Plant in 1992. Burl gave...

Adola Danesi

Adola Danesi

Apr 24, 2016

Adola Bartoli Danesi, 94, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016. Adola was born in the Tuscan village of Momigno, Italy. At the age of 9, she emigrated with her parents and brothers to the United States and settled in Turtle Creek, PA. Adola graduated from Turtle Creek High School in 1940. In 1948, she married Nello Danesi...

Hilda Burger

Hilda Burger

Apr 19, 2016

Hilda Burger, 92, of Dunbar, passed away on April 19, 2016. She was a happy go lucky person always laughing, never met a stranger and people were always welcomed into her home. Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie & Price Fleenor; husband, Charles G. Burger; brothers, Ray and Paul Fleenor; sister, Margaret Howell; and granddaughter, Lorrie Burger...

Lillie Ann Truman

Lillie Ann Truman

Apr 19, 2016

Lillie Ann Truman, 80, of Sissonville, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston. She was born December 29, 1935 in Sissonville, the daughter of the late Owen and Eula Young. Lillie graduated from Sissonville High School. She worked at Acme Sales, Tag Galyean Chevrolet, Dept. of Natural Resources and retired from the Dept. of Forestry. In...

Helen Louise Mitchell

Helen Louise Mitchell

Apr 19, 2016

Helen Louise Mitchell, 90, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her home and is now waiting for the rapture. She was born November 30, 1925 and born again March 15, 1950. Helen often spoke of cherished childhood memories growing up in Barboursville with her wonderful parents, Charles and Florence Stephens and 8 siblings. She married the...

Dorcas K. Burdette

Dorcas K. Burdette

Apr 18, 2016

Dorcas K. Burdette, 81, of Big Chimney, went to sleep in the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016, at home after a short illness. She fought a good fight, she kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give her at that day: and not to her...

Marium Jane Blagg

Marium Jane Blagg

Apr 14, 2016

Marium Jane Stone Blagg, 38, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, after a fifteen year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born March 16, 1978 to Ruth Ann and the late Steven Stone in Charleston. Marium always smiled and was happy throughout her life and struggles. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Courtenay Allen Johnson

Courtenay Allen Johnson

Apr 12, 2016

Courtenay Allen Johnson "Jeff", 47, of Dunbar, formerly of Nitro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. He was born in Kanawha County on April 15, 1968. Courtenay was a graduate of Nitro High School and Marshall University. He earned his degree and worked in several hospitals as a registered nurse in the...

Darrell M. Winter

Darrell M. Winter

Apr 12, 2016

Darrell M. Winter, 73, of Sissonville, passed away on April 12, 2016. He was retired from Union Carbide and a member of Legg Fork Community Church. Darrell was preceded in death by his mother, Ollie Grace Winter; father, Curtis L. Winter; step-mothers, Bernice "Jeffrey" Winter and Maxine Gay "Ord" Winter; brother, George "Rick" Winter; and grandson, Tony Walls. He is...

Milton Clark Back

Milton Clark Back

Apr 10, 2016

Milton Clark Back II, 52, of Charleston, passed away Sunday night April 10, 2016. He was born November 17, 1963 in Hampton, VA to Milton Sr. and Atlas Ray Back. Clark was a loving husband, father, and son. He is survived by his wife, April; brother, Jon of Baldwin, GA; son, Sgt. Spencer Back USMC and wife Marie of Jacksonville,...

Elton Louis Holt

Elton Louis Holt

Apr 7, 2016

Elton Louis Holt, 58, of Dunbar and formerly of Memphis, TN passed away on April 7, 2016. Elton was a graduate of Northside High School, Memphis TN, served his country in the United States Army, and has been a carpenter for forty years. Elton was a long time member of the gospel group, Memphis Harmonizers. He confessed his life to...

Charles L. Tinsley

Charles L. Tinsley

Apr 6, 2016

Charles L. Tinsley, 80, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2016. He was born September 28, 1935 in Nitro, son of the late Burton A. Tinsley and Gillian A. Tinsley. Charles devoted his life to his family; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing. He played sports as a young man and later coached for...

Anthony Michael Scipio

Anthony Michael Scipio

Apr 4, 2016

Anthony "Tony" Michael Scipio, 40, of Dunbar, departed this world on Monday, April 4, 2016. He was the beloved son of Otto Michael Scipio & Carolyn Sue Pauley Scipio. Tony was the proud father of his son, Gavin Michael Scipio, and daughter, Amelia Grace Scipio. Tony was a tenured employee of CSX Railroad where he was a respected foreman by...

Jerry Warren Caplinger

Jerry Warren Caplinger

Apr 4, 2016

Jerry Warren Caplinger, 61, of St. Albans, passed away Monday April 4, 2016. He was born December 14, 1954 to the late Omer Caplinger and Arlene Robertson. Jerry is survived by his wife, Crystal Caplinger; daughters, Jamie Caplinger, Jerri Ashley Caplinger and Kristina Ellis; son, Jeffery Caplinger; sisters, Donna Tate, Sharon Boggs, Cathy Casebolt and Linda Maxwell; and 11 grandchildren....

Calvin Eugene Harrison

Calvin Eugene Harrison

Apr 3, 2016

Calvin Eugene Harrison, Sr., 88, of Hurricane, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was a member of West Dunbar Gospel Tabernacle and had worked as a building manager for Westwood in Cross Lanes. Calvin was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Sue Harrison. He is survived by his loving wife, Freda Mae Vance Harrison, son, Calvin E....

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