Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
William C. Martin
Oct 29, 2014
William C. Martin, 93, of Mt. Lookout, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2014, with his wife and children by his side. He was born March 9, 1921, in Charleston, son of the late Oather and Vertie Martin. William was a manager with the Kroger Company for over 30 years; he left the...
Thomas F. Casto
Oct 26, 2014
Thomas F. "Tom" Casto, 85, of Dunbar, formerly of Poca, died October 26, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Given, on October 15, 1929 to the late Oakie and Wavie Casto. Tom retired from Borden's, formerly Valley Bell, after 24 years of service. He was a member of Teamsters Local 175 and Teamster's retirees club. Tom served...
Kathleen M. Settle
Oct 26, 2014
Kathleen M. Settle, formerly of Cross Lanes, passed away on October 26, 2014 after a long illness. She was born to the late Daniel and Lola Pruden in Dunbar on April 15, 1937. In addition to her parents, Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Settle; and brothers, Harold Pruden and Jack Pruden of Dunbar. She is survived...
David Larry Smith
Oct 25, 2014
David Larry Smith, 59, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Born August 19, 1955, David was a lifelong resident of Dunbar. He served in the Navy after graduating from Dunbar High School in 1973. He was a passionate WVU football fan and loved pier fishing at Fernandina Beach, Florida. He had immense...
Mary Mae Dixon
Oct 23, 2014
Mary "Mae" Dixon was called home to be with our Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 23, 2014. She passed away peacefully at Eastbrook Center. She was born in Staunton, Virginia on September 8, 1915. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Shirley G. Dixon, who died January 31, 1987. Left to cherish her memory is her...
Emogean Amerson
Oct 22, 2014
Emogean Moore Amerson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at her daughter's residence in Los Angeles, California. She was born on January 6, 1928 in Stuart, Virginia to the late Roland and Beatrice Moore. She was married to Raymond Amerson on July 22, 1950; to this union four children were born. Emogean retired from the...
Phyllis Snidow
Oct 21, 2014
Phyllis Nelson Snidow of Charleston passed away on October 21, 2014 at 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Larry; two sons, Larry Albert Snidow II (Danielle) and David Nelson Snidow; sister, Sandra Atkinson (J.W.); one bonus sister, Delores Hodges; one very special grandson, William Albert Snidow (Will); and an extended loving family. Phyllis...
Vesta Amelia Coleman
Oct 18, 2014
Vesta Coleman 98 of Dunbar, WV went to her heavenly home the morning of October 18th, 2014 at Genesis Healthcare in Dunbar. Vesta was the youngest of thirteen children born to Joseph and Martha Mitchell on August 9, 1916. Vesta's parents passed away when she was very young and her along with her youngest brother were raised by their older...
Kenneth E. Schaible
Oct 15, 2014
Kenneth E. Schaible, 74, of Dunbar, went home to be with his mother on October 15, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a long illness. He was born December 25, 1939 to Mary Schaible and Ernest Schaible. Kenneth enjoyed bicycles, playing cards, and spending time with loved ones. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Freddy Ray Sisk
Oct 14, 2014
Freddy Ray Sisk, 60, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. He was retired from John Amos Plant with over 33 years of service. Freddy was an Army veteran and served during the Vietnam Action. He was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission Church. Freddy was...
Isaac Jones
Oct 9, 2014
Isaac "Ike" Jones, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. He was a faithful member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle. Ike was a loving husband, great father and the best PopPaw ever. Ike was a US Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Union Carbide, Institute...
Charles Patrick Boyd
Oct 8, 2014
Charles "Patrick" Boyd, 36, of Dunbar, went to heaven on October 8, 2014. Patrick was a long distance truck driver for Central Transport (Dunbar). He formerly worked for the WV Division of Highways; WV Alloys and Kanawha Scales. Patrick was an avid motorcyclist, and in his spare time he built motorcycles. He also enjoyed fishing, golf, and being outdoors. Patrick...
Hilda Faye Barker
Oct 4, 2014
Hilda Faye Barker, 91, of South Charleston passed away October 4, 2014 after a short illness. She was born January 22, 1923 to the late Frank and Belva Cobbs in South Charleston, WV. She worked as a bus driver for several years for Kanawha County Schools for which she retired. Hilda was also an active member in the Springhill Church...
Carma Lynn Miller
Sep 30, 2014
Carma Lynn Miller, 53, of South Charleston passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She had been an employee at the Ashton Place Kroger for 23 years. Carma was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Delores James. She is survived by her son, Brandon Lane of South Charleston; daughter, Caroline Miller of South Charleston; step-son, Jeremy Miller of Arizona;...
Leonard Jackson Cobb
Sep 26, 2014
Leonard Jackson "Jack" Cobb, Jr. 78, of South Charleston, passed away at home unexpectedly Friday, September 26th, 2014. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Lawrence, of East Bank, father, Leonard Jackson Cobb, Sr, mother, Nellie Ruth Cobb, and two brothers, Charles Cobb and Lionel Cobb. Jack is survived by his three daughters, Vicki (Danny) Wolfe of Pinch, Aimee Cobb...
Jerry Gibson
Sep 24, 2014
Jerry Gibson, 72, of Dunbar, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children, on September 24, 2014 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Fred and Gertie Gibson, brother, Bobby Gibson, and sister, Neysa Estep. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Brenda Greene Gibson, sons, Jerry (Deanie) Gibson Jr....
Deloris J. Lively
Sep 24, 2014
Deloris J. Odell Lively, known to her family and friends as Dee, died peacefully on September 24, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness She was 82 years young and had resided in Dunbar. She was born on July 1, 1932, the oldest daughter of the late Gaynor T. and Sabilla K Odell. Dee was a 1950 graduate...
Imogene Glenn Coon
Sep 12, 2014
Imogene Glenn Coon, previously of Dunbar, passed away at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center on September 12, 2014 in Wilmington, NC after an extended illness. She retired in 1989 from Kanawha County Schools after serving as an elementary school teacher for 25 years. After retirement, Mrs. Coon enjoyed living in Daytona Beach, Florida for 20 years. Mrs. Coon...
Douglas Eugene Ashley
Sep 10, 2014
Douglas Eugene Ashley, 43, of South Charleston passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, after a long illness. He was formerly employed by Blizzard Custom Cycle of South Charleston and Benji's Harley Davidson of Huntington. Douglas is survived by his parents, William (Bill) Gale and Elsa Ashley of South Charleston; sister, Dawn Ashley of South Charleston; and numerous aunts, uncles and...
Susan K. Dunn
Sep 9, 2014
Susan K. Dunn, 53, loving wife, mother and friend, died September 9, 2014. Susie was born October 23, 1960 in Spencer. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School where she was active in the VIP's Show Choir. She spent two years caring for Mildred V. Smith and most recently worked for Dr. Somes Guha at Kanawha Medical Center, assisting with...
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