Joyce Lynn Sowell
Jan 12, 2016
Joyce Lynn Sowell, 68, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2016. She was born on May 5, 1947 in Charleston, the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Edith Belcher. Joyce is survived by her brothers; Bruce Belcher and his wife, Barbara, of Logan, John Belcher and wife, Angie, of Tenn.; sisters, Carolyn Armstrong...
James Donald Burgess
Jan 10, 2016
James Donald Burgess "PeeWee/Donnie" passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital on January 10, 2016, from a heart attack. He was 64 years old and was born October 27, 1951 in Buffalo. He had been a resident of Golden Living Nursing Home for almost two years preceding his death and was a lifelong resident of Dunbar. He attended Dunbar High School,...
Robert Brown Thomas
Jan 5, 2016
Robert Brown Thomas, 83, of Charleston passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was a welder and owner of Thomas and Kessler Welding, and retired from Douglas Barrels. Robert was a Navy veteran and served during the Korean War on the USS Northampton. He was a 50 year member of the South Charleston Masonic Lodge 168. Robert was preceded...
Virginia M. Evans
Jan 3, 2016
Virginia "Jenny" M. Evans, 82, of Dunbar WV, surrounded by her loving family, was received into the warm embrace of her heavenly Father on January 3, 2016. She was married to the former Lucian (Gene) Evans, Sr. of Drennen, WV. Jenny is survived by daughters, Debra E. Snyder and husband, Gregg Snyder, Stafford, VA and Chris Wade and husband, Rusty...
Elva Ozella Kuhn
Jan 2, 2016
Elva "Elvie" Ozella McClanahan Kuhn, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. She had been a resident of Dunbar since 1945. After raising a family, she worked at McDonalds for 30 years, retiring in 2011. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by...
Shannon D. Cade
Jan 2, 2016
Shannon D. Cade, 20, of Charleston, passed away on January 2, 2016. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Chesapeake, where he was baptized in April 2010. Shannon was a great brother, proud father and cherished son. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Mark Cade. Shannon is survived by his mother, Kimberly Cade; father, P.Jones; sister, Vonnisha...
Patricia Ann Pruden
Jan 1, 2016
Patricia Ann Lyon-Pruden, 70, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2016, at her home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 24, 1945, in Charleston to the late Arthur and Mildred Egnor. She retired as a teacher from New Smyrna High School. She was the director at what was...
J'Shaad Kevon Jones
Dec 31, 2015
J'Shaad KeVon Lylerice Jones, 18, of Charleston, departed this life December 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lisa N. Jones; grandfather, Orville Glen Jones; Aunt Altheda (Porky) March; and uncle, Henry R. Rinehart, Jr. He is survived by his loving grandmother, Helen L. Rinehart; brothers, Lee C. Dyess, Jr. and Cameron Jones; aunts, Patrice (Tre), Michelle,...
Connie Marie Stover
Dec 28, 2015
Connie Marie (Boggess) Stover, 64, of Hurricane, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness on December 28, 2015 with her loving husband and family at her bedside. She was born at Thomas Memorial Hospital to Louise A. Boggess and Clermit S. "Kermit" Boggess of Dunbar on February 10, 1951. Connie was a lifelong Christian and attended Forrest...
William Sampson Sneed
Dec 26, 2015
William "Bill" Sampson Sneed, 50, of Charleston passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Bill was a member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Bill was a loving husband and father who will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nettie...
Betty Louise Withrow
Dec 25, 2015
Betty Louise Withrow, 80, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord, December 25, 2015, at the Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. She was born April 17, 1935 in Plymouth, West Virginia to the late Brady and Martha Shamblin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sons; Carl, Ray, James, and Willard...
Paul Danny Casdorph
Dec 25, 2015
Paul "Danny" Casdorph, 63, of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 25, 2015. Danny was born on September 5, 1952 to the late Emory and Violena Casdorph. Danny was the true definition of a family man. He was an avid hunter who loved spending his time at his family's farm, hunting with his nephews and sister. He also...
Patricia Ann Morrison
Dec 24, 2015
Patricia Ann Morrison, 69, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2015. She was an U.S. Army veteran and attended Northside Church of Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilton Leon Turner and Doris Turner Patricia is survived by her husband of 29 years, James William Morrison; son, John (Amy) Howe of Norfolk,...
Michael Dewayne Mellinger
Dec 24, 2015
Michael Dewayne Mellinger, 54, of St. Albans, passed away at home on December 24, 2015. He was born February 25, 1961 to Orvil "Gail" and Virginia Mellinger of South Charleston. Mike was a loving husband and father. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 35 years, Brenda and their three sons; Michael II, Daniel and...
Margaret Ann Coleman
Dec 22, 2015
Margaret Ann Coleman, 89, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2015, at Hubbard Hospice House. Margaret was born August 27, 1926 in Williamson, daughter of the late Charles and Pearl Buck. She was the loving wife of Newt Colman for 62 years and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family. She was a member of Cross...
Hazel Raines
Dec 20, 2015
Hazel Raines, 93, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Braley Care Homes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lovell and her parents, Thomas and Vienna Rhodes. Hazel is survived by her sons, Donald Raines and wife, Cindy, of Cross Lanes and Lovell Raines Jr. and wife, Ophelia, of Texas; grandchildren, Sara Raines-Wilson...
Kenneth E. Sutherland
Dec 19, 2015
Kenneth E. Sutherland, 62, of Charleston passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Kenneth was a dispatcher and driver for C&H Taxi 15 year. He was fun loving guy and was devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Wright; father, Jim Sutherland; step-father, Norman Wright; and sister-in-law, Effie Sutherland. Kenneth is survived by his...
Michael Ed Chapman
Dec 19, 2015
Ed Chapman, 61, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Ed was an employee at Diamond Electric and was very devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Zachary Allen Chapman; mother, Janet Chapman; and grandmother, Dorothy Green. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Rebecca Chapman; and children, Allyson,...
Loretta Lee Mcclure
Dec 17, 2015
Loretta Lee DeHainaut McClure, born April 9, 1934 passed away December 17, 2015 after a courageous two year battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Kathleen DeHainaut and son, Craig E. McClure. Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Eldridge "Whitey" McClure , daughters, Cynthia (John) Dawson and Cathy McClure;...
Arthur Mcdarnald Priddy
Dec 17, 2015
Arthur McDarnald Priddy, 90 of Dunbar passed away December 17 at home after a short illness. He was born January 21, 1925 to the late Squire and Maggie Smith Priddy. Arthur was a World War II Navy veteran, having served on the destroyer class USS Edward H. Allen, and was a retired auto mechanic for Dale Raines Lincoln Mercury. In...
