Virginia Wise
Jul 26, 2015
Virginia "Peg" Sawyer Wise, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was born in Summersville on November 25, 1923 to the late Calvin and Frances Sawyer She worked as a bookkeeper for Imperial Ice Cream in Huntington, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Charleston. Virginia always saw the good side of things and her favorite remarks...
Charles R. Withrow
Jul 26, 2015
Charles "Bud" Withrow, Jr.60, formerly of Dunbar, and currently from St. Albans, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2015. As everyone who knew him would say, Bud always lived his life his way and made no compromises when it came to what he thought was right. In his own words, he lived a "charmed" life having had the best...
Charlotte Ginestra
Jul 22, 2015
Charlotte Taylor Ginestra, 95, of Charleston, formerly of Dunbar, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was the daughter of the late Marshal I. and Blanche A. Taylor. Charlotte's education included a B.S. in Education from West Virginia State University, a M.A. in Education from Marshall University and additional study at Ohio University and the University...
Emma Price
Jul 19, 2015
Emma Price, 88, of Spring Hill, departed July 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Ray Price, her parents, three brothers and one sister. Emma is survived by her siblings, Jo Holt of Ronceverte, Rose Davis of Marmet, Darrel Morris of Bentree, Nola Schoolcraft of Crawley, Elaine Pritt of Fayetteville and Freeman Morris of South Amhurst,...
Dan Anthony Conner
Jul 19, 2015
Dan Anthony Conner, 70, of St. Albans passed away at home on July 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Mae Conner and son-in-law, Michael Wade Adams. Dan is survived by his sons, Anthony Eads and his wife, Banita of Tornado, Greg Eads and his wife, Lois, of St. Albans, Richie Eads of St. Albans and...
Janelee G. Mccarty
Jul 18, 2015
Janelee G. McCarty, 89, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a brief illness. She was a former employee in the payroll department of Dunbar Glass Co. Janie was also a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church, The Dunbar Wednesday Bridge Club, The Sleepy Hollow Golf Club and The Kanawha Country Club. She...
Phyllis Nadine Hicks
Jul 17, 2015
Phyllis Nadine Hicks, 83, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at her residence on the 17th day of July 2015. She was born September 26, 1931 to Harry and Anna Hicks. She was a nursing assistant at CAMC General for 10 years before retiring in 1988. She is survived by her four children, Linda Winters (Chris) of Cross Lanes, Paul...
John William Criner
Jul 15, 2015
John William Criner, 84, of Dunbar, born on June 11, 1931, died on July 15, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Poca High School in 1950 and served in the U S Army during the Korean Conflict. John retired in 1987 after 27 years of service from Borg Warner Chemical, now GE Plastics, in Washington, WV. He lived...
Donald Lee Dolin
Jul 14, 2015
Donald Lee Dolin, 68, of Davis Creek, passed away suddenly at his work on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was the proud owner and operator of Unlimited Project INC and was a retired MSGT of the U.S. Army. Donald was a wonderful father and he cherished his family. He was a devoted hardworking man with a generous soul to all...
Sam Zifilippo
Jul 13, 2015
Sam Zifilippo, 83, of Saint Albans, died peacefully in his family's home surrounded by loved ones on July 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Zifilippo, daughter, Wanda Wright and son, Larry Romeo. Sam is survived by his brother, Jimmy Zifilippo of South Charleston; sister, Betty Tallarico of Texas; daughters, Suzann Wheeler of Poca, Linda...
Arlene Jane Robertson
Jul 11, 2015
A glorious family reunion was held in Heaven on Saturday, July 11, as Arlene Jane Ross Caplinger Robertson, age 84, of Charleston, met with those who had departed before her, her granddaughter, Kelli Lyn Maxwell, her parents, Theodore and Glenna Ross, her siblings, Eloise Myers, Thelma Graury, Neil Ross, Sue Brown, Carol Hall, Donna Ross, Karen Wolf, Michael Ross, and...
James Donald Kennedy
Jul 11, 2015
James Donald Kennedy, 91, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, formerly a long time resident of Dunbar, passed away on July 11, 2015 after a long illness. He was born October 8, 1923 in Fairmont, West Virginia. While Don lived in Minnesota for the past eight years, he always considered himself a West Virginian. He was a diehard Mountaineer fan and passed that...
Darrell Ray Skeens
Jul 4, 2015
Darrell Ray Skeens, 68, of Spencer went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Darrell was a retired school bus driver for Roane County Schools. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene May Skeens; and baby sister, Janet May Skeens. Darrell is survived by his sister, Jeanetta Sue Cart (Ernie) of Teays Valley; daughter, Tora...
Harley Arnold Blankenship
Jul 4, 2015
Harley "Harvey" Arnold Blankenship, 83, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Harvey worked most of his life in the construction field. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Sargent Blankenship; parents, Leonard and Elsie Blankenship; brother, Leslie Blankenship; and sisters, Necile Stutler and Minnie Mynes. Harvey is survived by his sons, Harley Edward Blankenship...
Thomas Edison Metten
Jul 2, 2015
Thomas Edison Metten, II, 58, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015. He was born on June 23, 1957 to the late Thomas Edison and Gladys Metten. Thomas was a painter and owner of American Pride Painting. The past few years he could be seen in his wheelchair walking his dog, Bella, around the City of Dunbar. He...
Bobbie Jane Beasley
Jun 29, 2015
Bobbie Jane Beasley, 68, of Charleston passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She was born on July 19, 1946 to the late Bob and Edna Harper. Bobbie retired from Kanawha County Schools as a Kindergarten Aide at Dunbar Primary Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mack...
Lucille Sullivan
Jun 26, 2015
Lucille Grant Sullivan, 91, of Charleston passed away peacefully on June 26, 2015. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Winfield. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sullivan; granddaughter, Jan Smiley. She was a member and faithful servant of McKinnon Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and volunteered at Saint Francis Hospital for over 20 years....
Michael E. Stamper
Jun 25, 2015
Michael E. Stamper, 48, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 25, 2015. He was born on December 4, 1966 to Sandra Stamper- Stevens. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1986. Michael worked as a security guard for Women's and Childrens Hospital for 20 years. He made everyone smile. He was known as Mr....
Barbara Elaine Comer
Jun 25, 2015
Barbara Elaine Bothwell Nichols Comer, 72, of Dunbar, formerly of Short Creek, Boone County, fell asleep in death on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a member of Dunbar Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She retired from CAMC General Division where she was employed as a Medical Records Clerk and was a member of the 1961...
Cynthia Adams
Jun 24, 2015
Cynthia Shultz Adams, 49, of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. She loved her children and her granddaughter, Zaeha, was the light of her life. Cynthia was dearly loved by everyone and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara June Shultz; and brother, Clyde Shultz, Jr. Cynthia is survived by her...
