Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Stefan Hopta
May 16, 2015
Stefan "Steve" Hopta, 93, of Charleston, died Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Hubbard Hospice West after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church of Charleston on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow in the church garden. Steve was born July 25, 1921, to Julia and Mike Hopta of Leetsdale,...
Imogene Faye Bragg
May 15, 2015
Imogene Faye Bragg 75 of Sod WV went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2015 after a long illness. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace as she recited the 23 Psalm with her family at her side. She was preceded in death...
Cuba L. Lynch
May 13, 2015
Cuba L. Lynch, born on April 8, 1921, was called home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2015. Cuba was a very caring person who enjoyed life. She was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She said don't grieve for me I've had a good long life. Don't be sad; just remember...
Craig Bronson Giffin
May 12, 2015
Craig Bronson Giffin, age 41, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Craig was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Carl and Cordelia Figgatt of Charleston and by paternal grandparents Earl and Verona Giffin of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Uncle Wailand C. Figgatt. Survivors include parents, Jay and Hilda Giffin, twin...
Joy Ann Hayes
May 12, 2015
Joy Ann Hoke Hayes, 89, of Lewisburg, formerly a 50-year resident of Dunbar, passed away May 12, 2015, at Peyton Hospice House in Lewisburg after a brief illness. Joy was born in Winona on November 30, 1925, to Harry Franklin Hoke and Eliza Small Hoke. She was a graduate of Nuttall High School in 1944, and for a short time...
Karen Lynn Pauley
May 11, 2015
Karen Lynn Jones Pauley, 67, of South Charleston, lost her courageous battle with breast and bone cancer on May 11, 2015. She was a member of the Church of Christ, attending Mallory Chapel Church of Christ and Rand Church of Christ. Karen was the daughter of Clayton D. Jones and the late Virginia Mae White Jones. In addition to her...
Rita Irene Mccutcheon
May 5, 2015
Rita Irene McCutcheon, 92, of Dunbar passed away on May 5, 2015. She was the daughter of the late William and Gwendolyn Kelly. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Bill Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy McCutcheon; son, Van Clayton McCutcheon; daughter, Janene Martin; and grandson,...
Julie Pamela Ferguson
May 4, 2015
Julie Pamela Ferguson, age 61, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2015 after a long illness. Julie was born on November 19, 1953 in Hazard, Kentucky to Bill Julius Ferguson, who has preceded her in death, and Learlene Harvey Ferguson. At the age of 5 they relocated to Dunbar, where she would spend the...
Olley Franklin Good
May 4, 2015
Olley Franklin Good, 75, of Dunbar passed away on Monday May 4, 2015. He was the youngest of seven children born to the late Douglas and Opal Good. In addition to his parents, Olley was preceded in death by his daughter, Jami Ann LaDow. He is survived by his son, Marvin Good and his wife, Kimberly of Sissonville; grandson, Aaron...
Howard Spencer Hogan
May 3, 2015
Howard Spencer "Neil" Hogan, 65 of Charleston, passed away peacefully on May 3rd, 2015 from health complications. Neil was preceded in death by his father, Troy Kennedy of CA, brother, Arterius Kennedy of CA and sisters Marion Burkes of WV and Yelva Kennedy of CA. He is survived by his mother Lillian "Starlee" Hogan, brothers, Earl Jordan of WV, Tristan...
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