Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Dorothy Young

Dorothy Young

Jan 12, 2015

Dorothy "Dot" Young, born November 18, 1926 in Diana, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, January 12, 2015, following a long illness. Dot worked for many years at the Daniel Boone Hotel in the snack bar, and then later worked at CAMC General in the cafeteria before retiring. She was preceded in death by her father...

Vallie A. Mitchell

Vallie A. Mitchell

Jan 4, 2015

Vallie A. Mitchell, affectionately known as "Aunt Bob", 92, of Dunbar passed away quietly at home Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was born March 1, 1922 in Hernshaw then moved to Marmet as a young child. She was the middle daughter of the late Perry and Ada Snodgrass. Vallie was a graduate of East Bank High School and attended Starcher...

Kenneth Delbert Moss

Kenneth Delbert Moss

Jan 1, 2015

Kenneth Delbert Moss, 76, of Sissonville, born on October 1, 1938 passed away on January 1, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Moss Trucking. Kenneth was an avid reader, football lover and had an infectious laugh. He was a member of the Black Sabbath Motorcycle club and was known as "Easy". He was preceded in death by...

Kenneth Delbert Moss

Kenneth Delbert Moss

Jan 1, 2015

Kenneth Delbert Moss, 76, of Sissonville, born on October 1, 1938 passed away on January 1, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Moss Trucking. Kenneth was an avid reader, football lover and had an infectious laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Webb and Maime Moss; sisters, Emma Lee Reed, Delores Comer and Garnet Wright....

Betty Jane Thompson

Betty Jane Thompson

Dec 28, 2014

Betty Jane Thompson, born December 6, 1932, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2014, but had battled dementia for a long time. She worked at Murphy Mart, McDonald's and Wendy's in Dunbar. Betty was an awesome Mama who loved her grandkids and enjoyed baking them a birthday cake for their special celebration. She enjoyed life and was the life of...

Janet Marie Harrison

Janet Marie Harrison

Dec 28, 2014

Janet Marie Harrison, born March 28, 1941, to the late Thelma Carney and Homer Ward, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 28, 2014, at her daughter's home in Dunbar. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for them. Her homemade rolls were a family favorite. Janet was always there to lend a...

Rosaliend E. Reid

Rosaliend E. Reid

Dec 26, 2014

Rosaliend (Rosie) E. Reid, 86, of Dunbar passed away at Genesis Nursing Home, Friday December 26, 2014. She was born on May 8, 1928 to the late Cecil Finney and Grace Parsons. She attended Dunbar Mountain Mission and Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald M. Reid, and daughter Diana "Honey" Lynn Reid. Rosaliend was...

Helen Spencer

Helen Spencer

Dec 25, 2014

Helen Sargent Spencer, 84, of Dunbar passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West on December 25, 2014. She was born on August 23, 1930 to the late Wilmer and Oma Riffee Sargent of Dunbar. Helen was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an active member of Dunbar Church of God where she served as a...

David Ray Hartwell

David Ray Hartwell

Dec 25, 2014

David Ray Hartwell, of St. Albans, went to be with the Lord on a very special day, December 25, 2014. He was born in Charleston on October 29, 1943 to the late Ray and Kathryn Hartwell. David retired in 2012 as the Maintenance Manager for Hickory Mills Apartments, in Hurricane. He loved spending time with family and friends. His children...

James Alan Walther

James Alan Walther

Dec 20, 2014

James Alan "Bo" Walther of Nitro passed away December 20, 2014 of complications after surgery. He was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1970 and a Private Specialist in the United States Army. He was a retired painter. Bo loved to play golf and pool. He was an avid WVU fan. He loved his family and friends....

Wandel Ray Mullins

Wandel Ray Mullins

Dec 19, 2014

Wandel Ray Mullins, 77 of Dunbar, went home to be with Jesus Friday December 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Catherine Mullins, one brother, five sisters, and one son. Wandel worked as a mechanic at Jack Cambell's Colonial Exxon for 45 years. He sang with Magic Valley Quartet for many years. He also sang...

Shawn Brandon Spangler

Shawn Brandon Spangler

Dec 15, 2014

Shawn Brandon Spangler, 33, passed away on December 15, 2014 after a short illness. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1999 and attended West Virginia State University majoring in Business Management. Shawn was employed by United Parcel Service. He loved the Chicago Bulls, WVU Football & Basketball, Nascar and the Philadelphia Eagles. Shawn was preceded in death by his...

Paul Richard Cavender

Paul Richard Cavender

Dec 15, 2014

Paul Richard Cavender, 89, of Kenna, peacefully departed this life Monday, December 15, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and two brothers. Paul was a good man who was loved for the warmth and caring in his heart. He was a wise man who taught by the...

Dennis Belcher

Dennis Belcher

Dec 12, 2014

Dennis Belcher Sr., 88, of Campbells Creek, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Belcher and a great-granddaughter, Ashley. Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis Belcher, Jr. (Darlene); daughters, Patty Kuhn (Tommy) and Judy Reed; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Teddy and Bobby Belcher. A memorial...

Charley M. Nelson

Charley M. Nelson

Dec 10, 2014

Charley "Chuck" M. Nelson III of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014 after a long battle with diabetes. Charley, known as "Chuck" to many, was retired from the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department as Assistant Chief and from the City of South Charleston. He loved playing the guitar, spending time with friends and hunting....

Michael Shaun Mallett

Michael Shaun Mallett

Dec 9, 2014

Michael Shaun Mallett, 37, left this world too soon on December 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his MaMaw Willie and PaPaw Ernie. Shaun graduated from South Charleston High School in 1996 and San Diego Golf Academy in 2006, excelling in designing custom golf clubs. He loved his Bengals, Mountaineers, and Hillside Rams. Shaun is survived by his...

Brenda Kae Burket

Brenda Kae Burket

Dec 8, 2014

Brenda Kae Carrier Wallot Burket, 71, of South Charleston, quietly passed on Monday, December 8th. Brenda was born November 4, 1943 to Sid and Pribble Carrier. Brenda spent 20 plus years in the retail industry and had pursued her college education throughout this time. She always had time for her family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all....

Richard L. Dunlap

Richard L. Dunlap

Dec 8, 2014

Richard L. "Dick" Dunlap, 73, passed away at home on December 8, after a two-year battle with melanoma. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard H. and Thelma Greenlee Dunlap; brother-in-law, Robert Wooten; and sister-in-law, Giny Dunlap. He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1959 where he participated in football and was a member of three state championship track teams....

Annie Marie Reed

Annie Marie Reed

Dec 8, 2014

Annie Marie Prather Barnett Reed, passed away December 8, 2014 peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters, Bonnie A. Taylor and Shelia K. Williams, after a long illness. She was born August 11, 1933 to the late Andrew and Bonnie Myers Prather of Cabin Creek. Annie enjoyed shopping with her best friend, Lillian "Tootsie" Honaker, who passed away prior to Annie....

Madeline L. Anderson

Madeline L. Anderson

Dec 8, 2014

Madeline L. Anderson, 83, of Charleston passed away December 8, 2014, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Minnie Miller; husband, William Sonny Anderson, grandsons, Dustin R. Fields and Cameron J. Ward; sisters, Freda Saunders, Esa Casdorph, Pauline Morris, Mable Hughart, Margaret Tucker; brothers, Henry Miller and Brady Miller. Madeline is survived by...

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