Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Phyllis Marie Higginbotham

Phyllis Marie Higginbotham

Jun 22, 2015

Phyllis Marie Higginbotham, 76, of Black Betsy, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2015 after a short illness. She was at home and had family by her side. She was a Christian and a 30 year member of Upton Creek Community Church. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She devoted her life to...

Herbert Eugene Cline

Herbert Eugene Cline

Jun 20, 2015

Herbert Eugene Cline, 80, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Charles and Mildred Cline. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, James A. and Charles R. Cline; and sister, Carolyn Cline. He was a 9...

James Booth

James Booth

Jun 19, 2015

Heaven gained another angel Friday, June 19, 2015 when Jim, 64, lost his battle with cancer. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Jim will be remembered for managing Roll Arena and then Derrick's Roll Arena Skating Rink for more than 25 years. He mentored and coached kids in hockey and baseball in the surrounding area for more than...

Virginia Hudson

Virginia Hudson

Jun 17, 2015

Virginia "Maxine" Hudson, 76, of St. Albans passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2015, at her home. Born October 21, 1939 in St. Albans, she was the daughter of the late Darrel and Inez McNealy. She was also preceded in death by her son, Randy Jeffers, and daughter, Debbie Hatcher. Maxine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Maxine...

Sandra Fisher

Sandra Fisher

Jun 17, 2015

Sandra Hadauc Fisher, child of God, follower of Christ, departed this earthly life June 17, 2015 to be with family and friends gone before. Born in Charleston to the late John Hadauc and Freda Britton Parker, Sandra was also predeceased by her grandmother, Cora Jane Britton and special "parents", Lloyd and Icie Vance and Tom and Gaynelle Graham. She is...

Pamela Ann Arthur

Pamela Ann Arthur

Jun 14, 2015

Pamela Ann Arthur, 66, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was a wonderful daughter, mother and grandmother. She was very kind and giving. Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Keith Arthur; son, Christopher Lee Arthur; and father, Mayford Gene Starcher. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Lyn Henry of South Charleston; mother,...

Harry Kenney Black

Harry Kenney Black

Jun 13, 2015

Harry Kenney Black Sr., 90, of Institute, passed away June 13, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by love. He was a good man, very proud person with strong character. Harry was retired from West Virginia State University. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth...

Kent J. Rowley

Kent J. Rowley

Jun 10, 2015

Kent J. Rowley, 34, of Dunbar, was set free on June 10, 2015. He was a proud graduate of WVU School of Journalism, he majored in advertising. Kent was a huge fan of WVU football and basketball. He had a lot of friends. Kent played both baseball and basketball as a young man. His proudest moments were following his younger...

Terri Elaine Zimmerman

Terri Elaine Zimmerman

Jun 9, 2015

Terri Elaine Light Zimmerman, 55, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hommen. Terri is survived by her parents, Bob and Marian Light of Dunbar; brother, Mike Light of Hurricane; and her babes, Ebony and Mikey. A visitation will be held from 12 to...

Barbara Jo Fisher

Barbara Jo Fisher

Jun 8, 2015

Barbara Jo Rollins Fisher, 77, of Charleston, formerly of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother and Granny. Barbara was a long time Girl Scout leader with troops at Cross Lanes, Poca and Tyler Elementary. She was involved with the PTA at Tyler Elementary. Barbara was a lifelong seamstress and an...

Nancy Delores Darnell

Nancy Delores Darnell

Jun 5, 2015

Nancy Delores Darnell, 80, of Griffithsville passed away at home on June 5, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1935 to the late Otto and Edna Ramey. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Darnell; sons, David, Jeff, Steve (Joni), Ron (Lynnette); daughter-in-law, Mary Darnell; grandchildren, Kristen (Bruce) Searls, Amy (Justin) Cunningham, Ashley (fiancé,...

Jerry Lee Mallett

Jerry Lee Mallett

Jun 1, 2015

Jerry Lee Mallett, Sr., 81, born November 5, 1933 in Dunbar, passed away June 1, 2015. He was the son of the late Albro and Lucy Smith Mallett of Dunbar. Jerry was a U. S. Army veteran; he served for four years and spent some time in Germany. He worked for C & P Telephone Company in Charleston and retired...

Allen Reed Martin

Allen Reed Martin

May 30, 2015

Allen Reed Martin, 72, of Oak Hill, Ohio, formerly of Charleston passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was born on October 31, 1942 to the late Francis Edward Martin and Esther Louise Reed Martin. Allen graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1961. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving two tours during the Vietnam Conflict and was...

Mildred Ruth Smith

Mildred Ruth Smith

May 30, 2015

Mildred Ruth "Millie" Smith, 79 of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Hospice House West. She was the widow of William R. Smith. They shared 43 years of marriage together. Mildred was born in Bergoo on May 28, 1936. She was the youngest daughter of Benson and Clemence (Kelley) Hamrick, both preceded her in death. She graduated...

John K. Clark

John K. Clark

May 27, 2015

John K. Clark, 60, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. John was a former electrician of E. I. DuPont and was an Eagle Scout. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Kenneth Clark. John leaves behind his daughter, Chrystal McCallister; mother, Barbara Clark; sister, Paula Clark Adkins; and two grandchildren, one niece, and two nephews....

John K. Clark

John K. Clark

May 27, 2015

John K. Clark, 60, of Winfield passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. John was a former employee of E.I. DuPont, was an Eagle Scout, and a member of the 50 Gunner Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Kenneth Clark. John leaves behind his daughter, Chrystal McCallister; mother, Barbara J. Clark; sister, Paula Clark Adkins; two...

Richard D. Johnson

Richard D. Johnson

May 24, 2015

Richard D. Johnson (Dick), 71, of Dunbar and formerly of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Richard was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He served his country in U. S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Richard served as the Head Elder of Freedom Christian Center for 10 years. He was...

Donald L. Wilkinson

Donald L. Wilkinson

May 22, 2015

Donald L. Wilkinson, 84, of Dunbar, son of Hillery Wilkinson and Ina Bailey Wilkinson, passed away at his home May 22, 2015. He graduated from Dunbar High's Class of 49, where he participated in football and basketball. Don was a member of Dunbar's first track team. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for four years. He was a licensed...

John R. Townson

John R. Townson

May 19, 2015

John "Jack" R. Townson, 80, a lifelong resident of Dunbar, passed away at CAMC General Hospital Tuesday, May 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1934 in Elwood, Ind. to the late John and Marcella (Coe) Townson. He married the love of his life, Margaret Rose Taylor on February 11, 1956,...

Jim Mcclure

Jim Mcclure

May 16, 2015

Jim McClure, 80, of Charleston, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at home. He was born March 1, 1935 in Dunbar. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert James McClure and Juanita Johnson McClure; and baby brother, Robert. He served in Air National Guard, was a mason, and a member of Harper Memorial Church. Jim retired after 50 years...

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