William Franklin Pleasants
Jan 22, 2015
William Franklin "Frank" Pleasants, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on January 22, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was born on March 7, 1933, the son of the late George & Gladys Pleasants. Frank graduated from Dunbar High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict; he retired from Union Carbide/Rhone Poulenc in Institute....
Goldie Marie Starcher
Jan 22, 2015
Goldie Marie Starcher, 92, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015. She was an active member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church for many years. Born July 5, 1922 in Belleview, WV. She was the daughter of the late James Monroe Whited and Myrtle Oshel Casto Whited. In addition to her parents, she...
Florence Iris Welling
Jan 22, 2015
Florence Iris Welling, 99, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Monroe Welling; son, Robert Monroe Welling and his wife, Doris. Florence is survived by her grandson, David Robert Welling of Charleston; granddaughter, Robin Bonita Welling (companion, Rachel Curry) of Dunbar; very close friends, Wanda...
Lenley Frank Booth
Jan 19, 2015
Lenley Frank Booth, 86, of Cross Lanes born on July 17, 1928 died on January 19, 2015, at Thomas Memorial Hospital of a brain aneurism. Frank had worked as a manager for the Wright Bachman Lumber Company before going to work for Norandex Reynolds Building Materials. While there, he was the district supervisor with 13 branches in 7 states and...
Ruth J. Ellison
Jan 18, 2015
Ruth J. Ellison, of Charleston passed at home on January 18, 2015. She was born October 30, 1934 in Harmony, WV but resided in Charleston for the last 40 years. She was the youngest daughter of the late Otho and Bessie West. Ruth was a graduate of Walton High School and a lifelong member of Harmony Baptist Church. She most...
Larry Edward Gore
Jan 17, 2015
Larry Edward Gore, 61, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. We lost an angel today but heaven gained one. L, is for Larry being loveable and always having a smile. A, is for him being adorable and everyone loving him. R, is for him being respectful of the young and old. R, is for him remembering everyone with...
Elbert Cecil Smith
Jan 17, 2015
Elbert Cecil "EB" Smith, 72, of Sissonville, passed away on January 17, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey D. and Virdeen Jackson Smith; brothers, Jacki and Mark Smith. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy Patton of St. Albans and Becky Disciullo and her husband James of Ravenswood; grandchildren, Nicalos and...
Tula Winifred Harrison
Jan 14, 2015
Tula Winifred "Winnie" Harrison, 92, of Dunbar went home to be with her Lord January 14, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born in Goldtown, June 1, 1922, to parents Ethel Miller and Sanford L. Clendinen. In 1943 she married her childhood sweetheart, Ronsford "Ted" Harrison, and they had two sons. After high school, Winnie went to work at...
Mary Katherine Cook
Jan 14, 2015
Mary Katherine Cook, 59, passed away January 14, 2015 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long battle with cancer. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse whose career spanned 40 years. She retired from Saint Francis Hospital after 30 years of service and culminated her career at ResCare providing care to the mentally and physically disabled. Mary was preceded in death...
Harry Kenney Black
Jan 14, 2015
Harry Kenney Black Jr., 65, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 14, 2015 at his home in Charleston, following a long illness. Harry was born in Charleston on November 30, 1949 to Harry and Annie Black. He was retired from the City of Charleston. He is survived by his parents, Annie and...
Russell R. Martin
Jan 13, 2015
Russell R. Martin, 78, of Dunbar, peacefully passed at home surrounded by his family after a long illness, on January, 13, 2015. He was a Veteran who proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Canberra. He was retired from the WV Dept. of Highways. Russell was known as a gentle spirit by all that knew him. He greatly...
David Eugene Flowers
Jan 13, 2015
David Eugene Flowers, 61, of Fraziers Bottom passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He retired from the Kroger Company after 13 years and was a member of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, where he was president of Local Chapter 254. David was very active with The American Cancer Society and Relay for Life Events. He was preceded...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
