Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

David Eugene Dean

David Eugene Dean

Nov 26, 2015

David Eugene Dean, Sr., 79, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1936 to the late John S. and Mae Dean of Loudendale. While growing up, David attended the Loudendale Church of the Nazarene. He attended Charleston High School before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served proudly aboard the U.S.S....

Brandon Lei Scarberry

Brandon Lei Scarberry

Nov 24, 2015

Brandon Lei Scarberry, 34, of South Charleston, was suddenly called Home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2015. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Brandon was a lifelong resident of South Charleston and was an employee of Kroger in Ashton Place. Brandon was preceded in death by his both of his loving grandfathers and his...

Vicki Ann Ripley

Vicki Ann Ripley

Nov 21, 2015

Vicki Ann Ripley, 58, of Spencer, formerly of Parkersburg, passed away November 21, 2015 after a short illness. She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Charles and Cletia Meador. She was 1975 graduate of Dunbar High School. Vicki is survived by her daughters; Michelle Lhtoka, Jennifer Canales and Jessica Moore, two sisters; Marilyn Cox and Rita Coffey, one...

Harold Lee Martin

Harold Lee Martin

Nov 21, 2015

Harold Lee (Pitt) Martin, 85, of Culloden, went to be with his beautiful wife of 57 years on Saturday, November 21, 2015 with his children beside him. He attended Dunbar High School before joining the Marines where he served from 1949 to 1951 during the Korean War. Harold retired from Continental Can Company after 27 years. He was a wonderful,...

Ronald Stuart Sapp

Ronald Stuart Sapp

Nov 20, 2015

Ronald Stuart Sapp, 69, of South Charleston died on November 20, 2015 of emphysema and he was a non-smoker. With him when he passed was his loving wife and primary caregiver Virginia "Gini" Lee Bier Sapp. He was the only child of Ollie and Helen Maxine Shuman Sapp. He was born June 28, 1946 in New Martinsville. Beside his parents...

Jane Ellen Osborne

Jane Ellen Osborne

Nov 19, 2015

Jane Ellen Osborne, 61, of Cross Lanes went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 19, 2015. She retired from the State of West Virginia. Jane Ellen was a long time member of Spring Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and faithfully served in AWANA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Denzil Spencer and...

Mae Oma Pauley

Mae Oma Pauley

Nov 14, 2015

Mae Oma Pauley "Omie", age 80, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday November 14, 2015, at home. Mae was born December 16, 1934, to Edward and Gladys Irene Gillispie. She was a very strong woman who put everyone before herself. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Billie Pauley Sr. and her son Billie...

Berman Earl Wilkinson

Berman Earl Wilkinson

Nov 14, 2015

Berman Earl Wilkinson, known as "Wilkie" to his Carbide buddies and "Uncle B" to his numerous nephews and nieces, passed away at the Teays Valley Genesis Nursing Home on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was 85. He was unashamed in his love for his Lord and his family. Berman was married to Wanda Wilkinson for over 61 years, until she...

Emogene Jenkins

Emogene Jenkins

Nov 13, 2015

Emogene Baldwin Jenkins, 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday November 13, 2015 after a long illness. She was born in Logan on April 13, 1932 to the late Ellie and Goldie Baldwin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Emogene had been a born again Christian since 1961. She was faithful to God and loved...

Eva Breeden

Eva Breeden

Nov 10, 2015

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come with me". Eva "Imogene" Breeden, 85, of Tyler Mountain was at home with family by her side when she passed away November 10, 2015. She was born April 1, 1930, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Grace...

Maynard D. Mcdonnell

Maynard D. Mcdonnell

Nov 9, 2015

Maynard D. McDonnell, 86, of St. Albans passed away on November 9, 2015 after a long illness. He retired December 1989 from West Virginia Public Service Commission. Maynard was a longtime member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick D. and Lona McDonnell; loving wife of 62 years, Joyce McDonnell; and brother, Dewight...

Janet Bea Jones

Janet Bea Jones

Nov 8, 2015

Janet Bea Jones, 81, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord and her loving husband, Ike, and daughter, Becky, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. She was a long time member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle and worked for Dr. Robert Gibson in South Charleston. Janet was a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her...

Joseph D. Fleck

Joseph D. Fleck

Nov 8, 2015

Joseph D Fleck, of Charleston, died November 8, 2015 at home after a long illness. He was born on December 23, 1931 to the late Pete and Anna Fleck of Marmet. Joseph served honorably in the US Army from 1952 to 1960. He retired from KRT in 1993 after 21 years of service and from Keller Funeral Home in 2005....

Phoebe Good

Phoebe Good

Nov 8, 2015

Phoebe Good, 100, of Sissonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. Born October 23, 1915 on Dudden Fork, Jackson County. She was the daughter of the late Robert Fisher and Cora Spencer Fisher. Phoebe was a member of Fisher Chapel United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her church and her church...

Gregory Glen Sayre

Gregory Glen Sayre

Nov 5, 2015

Gregory Glen Sayre, 58 of Charleston, passed away on November 5, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born on July 2, 1957 in Charleston to Boyd Edison Sayre and Lola May Sayre. Greg received his PhD in Political Science from West Virginia University. He worked as a lobbyist for the West Virginia Hauler's Association, West...

Curtis Creed Sampson

Curtis Creed Sampson

Nov 5, 2015

Curtis Cread Sampson II, 45, of Scott Depot, passed away at Charleston General Hospital on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Curtis was born in South Charleston on January 16, 1970 to Curtis Cread and Beverley Dee Sampson. He worked as a Boilermaker for Local 667 for 27 years. Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Cread Sampson; grandmother, Lorene...

Dolly F. Pruden

Dolly F. Pruden

Nov 3, 2015

Dolly F. Pruden, 86, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker and caregiver. Dolly was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission for 73 years. She was an avid Cincinnati Red's Fan and she enjoyed quilting. Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Pruden;...

Joan C. Whittaker

Joan C. Whittaker

Nov 1, 2015

Joan C. Mitchell Whittaker, 79, of Dunbar passed away at her home on November 1, 2015. She was a retired administrative secretary for the WV State Division of Rehabilitation. She was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and the Pilots Club of St. Albans. She was a native of Duhring, WV and a long-time resident of Dunbar. She was...

Billy Lee Brewer

Billy Lee Brewer

Oct 31, 2015

Billy Lee Brewer, of Nitro, died October 31, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was born on October 14, 1933 in Poca to the late Wilmer and Raima Brewer. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He was survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Juanita; sister, Imogene Meeks...

Douglas Howard Keaton

Douglas Howard Keaton

Oct 26, 2015

Douglas Howard Keaton, of Spring Hill, Tenn., passed away peacefully on October 26, 2015. Doug was born in St. Albans and was employed by Sherwin Williams. He loved woodworking, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and stamp collecting. He was preceded in death by his father Cecil "Bud" Keaton. Doug is survived by his wife of 37 years, Susan Keaton; daughters, Sarah...

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