Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Eugene D. Stewart

Eugene D. Stewart

Aug 10, 2014

Eugene D. Stewart "Blue", 82, of South Charleston was taken by the angels to be with our Lord on August 10, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. Eugene was born to Maude Ida McCallister Stewart and Leonard Luther Stewart in Smithers on October 18, 1931. He married Lucy Ellen Miller on October 23, 1952. There were three...

Anthony E. Wazelle

Anthony E. Wazelle

Aug 7, 2014

Anthony E. Wazelle, Jr., 70, passed away August 7, 2014 after a short illness. He retired from the South Charleston Police Department after 29 years of service, and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Tony loved boating, biking, and spending time with his family and friends. He was instrumental in starting "Tony's Kids Christmas in July," which...

Gary Vannoy

Gary Vannoy

Aug 6, 2014

Gary Vannoy, 73, of St Albans entered into rest on August 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clova and Virginia Vannoy. Gary is survived by his wife, Gail; sons, Jimmy, Michael and Jesse; stepchildren, Jeannie Foster and Jay Foster; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Brown; brother-in-law, Richard Brown; several nieces and nephews. He...

Ricky A. Garretson

Ricky A. Garretson

Aug 3, 2014

Ricky A. Garretson, 52, of Dunbar passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was an eight year volunteer for the Charleston Blvd. Rod and Run and Doo Wop, was an avid fisherman, and loved John Wayne westerns. Ricky was employed by the West Virginia Department of Highways, North Charleston Division. He was...

Elizabeth Beach

Elizabeth Beach

Aug 2, 2014

Elizabeth "Sis" Beach, 85, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2014. She was a lifetime member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene. Sis retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital after 35 years of service in the Dietary Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Beach; parents, Garland and Sallie...

Brenda K. Adkins

Brenda K. Adkins

Aug 1, 2014

Brenda K. Adkins, 58, of Tyler Mountain went to heaven on August 1, 2014. She was always a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and she will be missed deeply. She was preceded in death by parents, William and Ollie Johnson; and sister, Maggie Honaker. Brenda is survived by her children, April Bradshaw, Scott Bogg, and Dewayne Winell and their...

James E. Williams

James E. Williams

Jul 27, 2014

James "Jimmy" E. Williams, Jr., 64, of Dunbar passed on July 27, 2014 after a short illness. He retired from Union Carbide after 35 years of service. Jimmy was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Thelma Williams. Jimmy is survived by his sister, Vickie McCallister and...

Jerry Lee Phillips

Jerry Lee Phillips

Jul 27, 2014

Jerry Lee Phillips, 72, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. He worked a total of 43 years for FMC Chemical Corporation. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Phillips; mother, Phoebe Phillips; brother, Willie Phillips; sister, Linda Phillips. He is survived by...

Wanda Rutledge

Wanda Rutledge

Jul 27, 2014

Wanda Rutledge, 86, passed away Sunday July 27, 2014 at home after a long illness. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Kanawha Valley Holiday Ramblers Trailer Club. Wanda is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bruce E. Rutledge; son, Bruce M. Rutledge (Betsy);...

Robert A. Miller

Robert A. Miller

Jul 25, 2014

Robert A. Miller Sr., 95, of Chelyan went home to be with the Lord on July 25th, 2014 after a short illness. He was an operator for Appalachian Electric Power for 36 years, retired in April of 1979 and has been enjoying retirement with his family for the past 35 years. He is remembered for his humor and sharing intriguing...

Philip R. Wagner

Philip R. Wagner

Jul 24, 2014

After a long illness, Philip R. Wagner, 56, was relieved of his suffering and placed in God's hand to join his beloved parents, M.E. "Bill" and Dorothy Wagner. He is survived by his devoted wife and caretaker of 35 years, Janet; daughters, Stacy Mills (Josh) of Springfield, Va. and Jessica Burgess (Shawon) of Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.; grandchildren, Jace Mills and...

William G. Adkins

William G. Adkins

Jul 21, 2014

William G. "Billy" Adkins, 78 of South Charleston, formerly of Alum Creek passed away July 21, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West. Billy retired from Royal Oldsmobile after 31 years of service. He was a charter member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek, a church he helped build and also served as a Trustee and a Sunday...

Marshall Dennis Abshire

Marshall Dennis Abshire

Jul 21, 2014

Marshall Dennis Abshire, 70, of Dunbar passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014. He was born in Ashford on November 23, 1943 to the late Cecil E. Abshire and Helena Hughes. In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by his wife, Kelly Bailey Abshire; and his brother, Billy Ray Abshire. He is survived by his daughter, Sara...

Ernest R. Barger

Ernest R. Barger

Jul 18, 2014

Ernest R. Barger Sr., 88, of Ansted, formerly of South Charleston, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley surrounded by his family. He was born in Mammoth and was the last surviving child of the late Frederick and Sarah Barger. Ernest was a combat veteran of WW II and...

Frederick W. Rucker

Frederick W. Rucker

Jul 17, 2014

Frederick W. Rucker, 86, of Cedar Grove, went to be with The Lord on July 17, 2014, while in the care of the Golden Living Center, Glasgow. He was born June 19, 1928 in Ward. He was preceded in death by his parents; James W. and Betty (Hapney);, his 1st wife Carol Fernatt; 2nd wife June Craigo; son Archie; sisters...

Annie B. Tilley

Annie B. Tilley

Jul 16, 2014

Annie Brady Tilley, 99, passed away on July 16, 2014 in Charleston, WV. She was born on August 2, 1914 in Lamar, WV to the late Ambrose Everett and Belzora Webb Cook. Annie was married to the late Edward Lee Sigmon of Roanoke, VA, they had five children before he passed away in 1943. She later married James Tilley of...

Deborah Ann Petry

Deborah Ann Petry

Jul 16, 2014

Deborah Ann Petry, 62, of Scott Depot, entered into God's glory where she will forever praise and worship her King, after a mercifully brief illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Kenneth and Louise Steele. Deborah is survived by her siblings, Kenneth and Della Steele of Hope Mills, N.C., Keith and Judy Steele of Sevierville, Tenn., Dot...

Camilla J. Hively

Camilla J. Hively

Jul 14, 2014

Camilla J. Hively, 58, of Dunbar passed away on July 14, 2014. She was retired from Verizon with over 30 years of service. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert L. and Mary T. Hively. Camilla is survived by her brother, Herbert L. (Carol) Hively II; sisters,...

Frances Sue Spurlock

Frances Sue Spurlock

Jul 13, 2014

Frances Sue "Susie" McNeely Spurlock, 76, of Madison, went to her heavenly home Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Valley Center in South Charleston. Susie was born May 31, 1938 in Madison at the Glover Clinic. She was the daughter of the late Athol and Dora Ritchie McNeely of Madison. She was a life time resident of Madison. Susie was a...

Jack Dempsey Barnett

Jack Dempsey Barnett

Jul 11, 2014

Jack Dempsey Barnett, 82, longtime resident of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Jack enjoyed working on cars and was a diehard Ford man. He loved watching and attended NASCAR and stock car racing. He was a former driver for Henson Brother and mail delivery. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

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