Francis R. Beane
Apr 5, 2015
Francis R. "Randy" Beane, 66, of Dunbar, born November 14, 1948 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at home after a long illness. He was a Vietnam veteran and a retired mechanic. Randy loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes were working in the garden or fishing, especially on the Greenbrier River. He...
Ruth Ann Justice
Apr 5, 2015
Ruth Ann Lett Justice, 76, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2015. She retired from Drs. Adams, Topp & Sokolosky's office after 25 years of service. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, and parents, Gladys and Eric Lett of Poca. She is survived by her daughter, Sherri Hughes and husband, James,...
Braden Gregory Stevens
Apr 5, 2015
Braden Gregory Stevens of Nitro passed away at his home on April 5, 2015. He was born on October 19, 1988 in Parkersburg to his parents Tom and Debbie Stevens. Braden loved life, loved his family and his girlfriend Cassie Bird. He was a precious son, grandson and brother and was known for his kind, gentle spirit and handsome smile....
Lillian Kitts
Apr 4, 2015
Lillian Patton-Smith Kitts, 85, of South Charleston, went to be with the lord on April 4, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1930. Lillian was preceded in death by her children; W.P. Smith IV and Pamela Smith; Husbands; W.P. Smith and C.E. Kitts. She was a member of Eastern Star...
Evelyn Neal
Apr 4, 2015
Evelyn Balser Neal, 62, of Dunbar passed away on April 4, 2015 from medical complications. She was previously employed for United Bank and for Dunbar City Hall. Evelyn enjoyed working in her flower gardens. She was preceded in death by her father, Blaine Balser. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert Neal; mother, Joan Balser; brother, Jeff Balser and his...
James L. Davis
Mar 26, 2015
James "Jim" L. Davis, Sr., 75, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015. He retired from Monsanto after 25 years. After retirement he opened his own business, Jim's Property Maintenance which he operated for the past 20 years. He was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by...
Audrey Bowen
Mar 22, 2015
Audrey Fuller Bowen, 94, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015. She was a wonderful, loving grandmother and a good cook; Audrey enjoyed going to Hawks Nest State Park and loved her dogs. She was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, John Franklin...
Dale Thomas Hutchinson
Mar 22, 2015
Dale Thomas Hutchinson, 61, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015 after a long illness. He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Dorothy Hutchinson; and brother, Greg Hutchinson. He is survived by his longtime companion, Connie Francisco; sons,...
Betty Carnes
Mar 22, 2015
Betty Bell Carnes, 87, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015, at her daughter's home in N.C., surrounded by family. She was born on December 28, 1927 to the late Fannie Bell (Gillespie) and Howard Osmer Woodall, she was the 3rd of 4 girls. She married "Corky" Carnes on May 31, 1947. Betty attended Mt. Mission Church....
Stephen W. Reed
Mar 21, 2015
Stephen W. Reed, 70, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was a U. S. Army veteran and worked as a millwright. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents Bud and Norma Reed. He is survived by his son, Chad Reed; daughter, Heather Reed; grandchildren, Dustin and Jesse Reed; brother, Jerry Reed; sisters, Nancy Pennington, Linda...
Henry H. Evers
Mar 21, 2015
Henry H. "Hank" Evers, 93, of Teays Valley passed away on March 21, 2015 after a short stay at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Born to William Evers and Jennie DeVriese Evers on October 10, 1921 on a farm located on the outskirts of Chicago, Ill. Hank was the oldest of eight children. After working his way through school, he graduated...
Helen Harmon
Mar 20, 2015
Helen Harmon, 89, of Dunbar died on Friday, March 20, 2015, at home after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Otis and Golda Coffman and was born in Dunbar on January 1, 1926. She was a life-long resident of Dunbar where she made a home for her family. She was a Christian, a member of Dunbar...
Eulah Peggy Pridemore
Mar 20, 2015
Eulah Peggy Pridemore. 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2015. She was born June 26, 1927, in Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of the late Herman Miller and Martha King. In addition to her parents, Eulah was also preceded in death by her husband, Alva Pridemore; her daughter, Sharon Y. Swim; her son, Paul...
Okey R. Pickrell
Mar 18, 2015
Okey R. Pickrell, 81, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He was born on Sept 12, 1933 in Leroy, Jackson County to the late C. W. Pickrell & Ilia M. O'Dell Pickrell. Okey moved to Dunbar in 1939 and graduated from Dunbar High in 1952. He started working for C & P Telephone Co...
Charles Ernest Melton
Mar 18, 2015
Charles Ernest Melton, 87, of Dunbar passed away on March 18, 2015. He was born on October 17, 1927 to the late Arnie and Clara Melton. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran and was retired from American Viscose. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with the Rev. Paul Baldwin officiating....
Michael Joseph Duttine
Mar 17, 2015
Michael Joseph Duttine, 68, of Charleston, passed away March 17, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lina Duttine; a brother, Carl Duttine; and an infant sister. Mike is survived by his wife, Joyce; one brother, Ralph of Hurricane; several nieces, nephews and friends. According to his...
James A. Russell
Mar 9, 2015
Dr. James A. Russell, Jr., former college President, passed on Monday, March 9, 2015. He served as Professor of Industrial Technology and Chair of the Division of Professional Studies at West Virginia State University in Institute. Under his leadership the Electronics Engineering Technology program received professional accreditation by ABET. He was appointed Interim President for the years 1986-1987. Following retirement,...
Clarence Henry King
Mar 6, 2015
Clarence Henry King, 62, of Charleston, passed away March 6, 2015. He was born in Simmons Creek to the late Earl Henry and Elsie H. (Campbell) King. Clarence worked at Magic Dry Cleaners, Carol's Cleaners, and for several tree cutting companies, including Knolls & Sons Tree Service of Chicago. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Anna Louise Lutz
Mar 4, 2015
Anna Louise "Anne" Lutz, 88, originally of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015, while hospitalized at St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, OH. Born Nov. 30, 1926, she was one of four children of the late Jessie & Hattie Hedrick of Charleston. She had resided in Westerville since May 2004. Anna worked as a telephone operator after she left high...
Randy Allen Taylor
Mar 3, 2015
Randy Allen Taylor, born May 28, 1955, went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2015 after suffering a heart attack. He was the son of Dewey Ray Taylor, who preceded him in death, and Betty Taylor In addition to his mother, Randy leaves to mourn his memory his caring wife of 35 years, Donna Taylor; daughters, Brandy...
