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...
Lavater Antoinette Gardner
Feb 28, 2015
Lavater Antoinette Garrison Gardner, 89, of Detroit, Michigan, died February 28, 2015. She was born February 18, 1926, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of the late George C. and Gladys O. Garrison. In addition to her parents, Lavater was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gardner and her brother, George C. Garrison, Jr. She was a member of...
Roger Alan Songer
Feb 28, 2015
Roger Alan Songer, 58, of Charleston, went to his eternal home in Heaven February 28, 2015. He was born May 6, 1956 in Charleston to the late Fred and Anne Fields. Roger was a Navy veteran and an upholsterer by trade. He loved to watch Marshall & WVU sports. He found the good in everyone and was soft spoken. In...
William Edward Mace
Feb 27, 2015
William Edward Mace, 87, of Poca, passed away February 27, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. He was retired from Mouldagraph Corporation, where he had worked for many years. William was preceded in death by his wife, Libby Mace; sisters, Nellie Rollyson and Edith Priddy; parents, William and Myrtle Mace. He is survived by his son, Michael Mace and...
William Breeden
Feb 27, 2015
William "Bill" Edward Breeden, 87, of Tyler Mountain passed away Friday, February 27, 2015 at Thomas Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Bill, a marine veteran, was a Christian with a strong sense of family and a strong work ethic. From a very young age, Bill worked many jobs to provide for his loved ones. His favorite job,...
Carol Starcher
Feb 23, 2015
Carol Starcher, 72, of South Charleston passed away on Monday, February 23, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; who cherished her family. Carol is survived by her children, Joe Goodwin, Tim Goodwin, John Starcher, and Jennifer Starcher; grandchildren, Sara Stevens, Emily Goodwin, Mike Starcher, Brooke Starcher, Josh Starcher, and Chelsea Starcher; and great-grandchildren, Jacob Scheline, Jezalin Pontier,...
Minnie Elizabeth Turley
Feb 22, 2015
Minnie Elizabeth Turley, 82, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was born on June 5, 1932 in her home in Dunbar to Homer and Mickie Robinson. Minnie was a hard working wife and mother. She helped raise all 7 of her grandchildren and other children in the neighborhood. Minnie worked at Pierpont Elementary School cafeteria, in...
Freda Williamson
Feb 22, 2015
Freda Williamson, 82, of Dunbar, left this world to be with the Lord on February 22, 2015 after a very long hard battle with cancer. She passed at home with her loving family by her side. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was a faithful member of Marmet Community Church. She was retired from Shoney's. Freda...
Terresa Lee Casto
Feb 17, 2015
Terresa Lee "Terry" Casto , 60, of Ansted, (formerly of Dunbar) went to be in the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2015. Terry spent most of her life in Dunbar and was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. She won multiple Special Olympics medals and could make everyone smile just by entering the room. Terry enjoyed her coloring...
Mary Melissa Fowler
Feb 15, 2015
Mary Melissa Fisher Fowler, 104, of Dunbar, passed away February 15, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West. Mary was the owner of Fowler's Greenhouse in Dunbar. She was also a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evert and Ella Fisher; and husband, Sherman Fowler. Mary is survived by her daughter, Phyllis...
Norma Jean Mcleod
Feb 14, 2015
On the sweetest day of the year, Saturday, February 14, 2015; one of the sweetest women, Norma Jean McLeod, 80, of Dunbar, went to join the angels. Born January 30, 1935, Norma Jean was raised in an orphanage without her own parents, but that only strengthened her desire to build a loving family; which she did. She was truly the...
Joyce Thompson
Feb 14, 2015
On the 14th day February 2015, Joyce Thompson departed this earth to be with her heavenly family after a battle with cancer. Joyce was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunbar and was a former employee of Haddad's of Spring Hill. She was a graduate of Capitol City Beauty School and worked as a hairdresser in St. Albans. Joyce...
Sally Kay Rawlings
Feb 12, 2015
Sally Kay Rawlings, 67, of Dunbar passed away on February 12, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Paul Rawlings, mother, Jessie Juanita Baisden, brothers, Roger, Gary and Bruce; sister, Glenna Jean. Sally is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Gibson and husband, Mark, of Hurricane, and Heather Rawlings of North Carolina; grandchildren,...
Joey E. Allagas
Feb 12, 2015
Joey E. Allagas, 38, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2015. He received his degree from West Virginia State College. Joey was formerly employed by Shire Pharmaceutical Co. He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. Joey always had a smile on his face and could make you smile also....
Steven Wayne Stone
Feb 11, 2015
Steven Wayne Stone, 66, of Charleston, passed away on February 11, 2015, after a long battle of cancer and other illnesses. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Steven was retired from DuPont Chemical Plant. He served his country in the Vietnam War in the United States Army, First Infantry, 28th Battalion (Big...
