Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
Ralph Duttine
Aug 8, 2015
Ralph Duttine, 88, of Dunbar joined his wife, Eloise, in Heaven on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Ralph was born May 6, 1927, and was a life-long resident of Dunbar. However, due to health issues he spent the last five years as a resident of Braley Care Home in Hurricane. Ralph and Eloise were married for 49 ½ years before Eloise...
Margie Cole
Aug 7, 2015
Margie Cole, 92, of Charleston, passed away August 7, 2015 at Eastbrook Center after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Cole and seven of her brothers and sisters. Margie is survived by her sister, Mary Woods; brother, Jim Shrader; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Saturday, August...
Clyde Sams
Aug 6, 2015
Clyde "CE", a man with many names given by friends and family was relieved of all pain and suffering on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was the oldest child of Clyde Sams, Sr. and Locelle Sams, who preceded him in death along with all of his younger siblings, brothers, John, Jennings "Bobby", Hugh "Tootsie" and sister, Marjorie "Louise" Francisco. Also...
Rodney Sloan
Aug 3, 2015
Rodney Sloan, 59, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015. He was a chief investigator for the WV Medical Examiner's Office. Rodney was preceded in death by his father, Frederick J. Sloan and his brother, Robert Wayne Sloan. He is survived by his son, Rodney Eden and his wife, Chandra; grandchildren, Josh, Trevor, Cody, Lauren, John, Kaylee...
Belva Ann Powers
Aug 2, 2015
Belva Ann Powers, 92, born December 22, 1922 to Silas and Hannah Raney, died August 2, 2015. She was a loving mother and wife. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses she enjoyed spending many hours teaching the Bible to people of all walks of life, helping them to better their lives. She enjoyed a wonderful relationship with her Creator and looked...
Elizabeth Quinet
Aug 2, 2015
Elizabeth "Libby" Quinet changed her address from Earth to Heaven on August 2, 2015 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on January 3, 1917 in Charleston to the late Grant and Nora Edens. In addition to her parents Libby was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Quinet, her companion, William "Bill" Graham, four...
Robert Gray Kegley
Jul 29, 2015
Robert Gray Kegley , 66, of Dunbar, passed away in his home after a long illness on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was born in Charleston on January 21, 1949 to the late John R. and Mary Jane Kegley. Robert served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a locksmith and owner of Kegley Lock and Safe....
Margaret A. Davis
Jul 28, 2015
Margaret "Missy" A. Davis, 54 of Charleston passed away on July 28, 2015 from an extended illness. She was a former employee of BrickStreet. Missy was preceded in death by her parents Edward Davis, Jr. and Peggy Davis. She is survived by brother, Bill Davis and his wife Glenda; former spouse and best friend, Greg Koontz; special friends Lisa Mitchell,...
Bennett Kirk
Jul 27, 2015
Bennett Kirk, 55, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born on December 3, 1959 in Charleston to Fred and Marilyn Kirk. The only thing stronger than the love for his family was his love for pizza. Bennett was preceded in death by his father Fred Kirk and brother, Kenneth Kirk. He is survived by his...
Eliza Lee Nichols
Jul 26, 2015
Eliza Lee Nichols, 90, of Institute, and formerly of Beckley, departed this life on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Mama's Place Assisted Living Facility after a long illness. She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, other family members and friends. She was born April 1, 1925 in Chipley, Florida, but later moved to West Virginia after getting married. Eliza was...
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...
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