Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Christina Dawn Britton

Christina Dawn Britton

Jul 11, 2014

Christina "Tina" Dawn Britton, 30, of Cross Lanes, went to be with her loving Lord and Savior on July 11, 2014. She was an amazing woman of faith and an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Christina is a graduate of Nitro High School class of 2002, graduate of Marshall University class of 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in...

Virginia Davis

Virginia Davis

Jul 7, 2014

Mrs. Virginia Hendel Davis of Nitro went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. Virginia or "Ginny" as she was known to her friends and family was a life-long resident of Nitro. She was born at home on March 31, 1929 to loving parents, Lottie Pearl Smith Hendel...

Violet Harding

Violet Harding

Jul 6, 2014

Violet Harding, 84, of Sissonville passed away on July 6, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. She was born on April 6, 1930 in Jackson County; she was the youngest of 10 children. She met and later married Don L. Harding on July 29, 1946. Violet is survived by her husband, Don; daughter, Lolita Harding of Sissonville;...

Mary Jane Cline

Mary Jane Cline

Jul 6, 2014

Come celebrate the passing of Mary Jane Pauley Cline of Dunbar, who went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2014 after a brief battle with stomach cancer. She was born on August 22, 1954 to the late Elvin and Lucille (King) Pauley of Marmet. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sister...

Robert Zabel

Robert Zabel

Jul 5, 2014

Robert "Bob" Zabel, 77, of Dunbar and Bridgeton, NJ went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2014. Bob was born April 4, 1937 on Zabel Drive, Charleston. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School class of 1955 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He had a unique sense of humor and was always...

Michael D. Coe

Michael D. Coe

Jun 30, 2014

Michael "Meek" D. Coe, 63, of South Charleston went to be with The Lord on June 30, 2014. He loved the outdoors, fishing, and animals. Mike was a loving person and was devoted to his family. He was a very humble person and was always appreciative of what people did for him. He was preceded in death by his father,...

James Merrill Richard

James Merrill Richard

Jun 28, 2014

James Merrill Richard, 57, of South Charleston passed away June 28, 2014, after a short illness. James was preceded in death by his father, Charles "Lindy" Richard. Leaving behind to finish the work he started, his loving and devoted wife, Mary Jane Richard; children, Jamie Mallory and Mike, James Richard II and Debra, Tiffany Richard and Travis Tyler; grandchildren, Michael...

Natalie Ann Barton

Natalie Ann Barton

Jun 28, 2014

Natalie Ann Barton, 82, of South Charleston passed away June 28, 2014, at the Elizabeth Hubbard Hospice House. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Singing was the blessing and love of her life. She had been a soloist at Rock Lake Presbyterian Church and Baptist Temple. One of the greatest highlights of her life was in 1979...

John Robert Fraser

John Robert Fraser

Jun 28, 2014

John Robert Fraser, Jr., "Johnny", 66, of South Charleston passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 24, 1947, a son of the late J.R. "Bob" and Doris James Fraser. He is also preceded in death by his younger brother, Eddie Fraser and Phil Brick, who was like a big brother. He is survived...

Elvera Lewis

Elvera Lewis

Jun 27, 2014

Elvera (Jenny) Lewis of Charleston, beloved daughter of the late James and Elsie Legge Quinn peacefully passed away on June 27, 2014 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. Jenny was born in Wellsburg on September 30, 1929. She retired from C & P Telephone Company as a supervisor with over thirty years of service. After retiring she took up the art...

Eva Jane Casto

Eva Jane Casto

Jun 27, 2014

Eva Jane Casto, born July 19, 1928, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. Eva was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Edward (2008); son, Johnnie (1978); parents, Jim and Letha Davis; and several siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Day; two granddaughters, Shauna (Mike) Allison and Shannon (Tom)...

Irene Elkins

Irene Elkins

Jun 23, 2014

Irene Ward Elkins, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from this life and entered heavenly gates on Monday morning, June 23, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Sandra Newell in Louisa, Virginia. Born May 15, 1915 in Craigsville, she was a daughter of the late Arthur K. and Esta Ward. Also preceding her in death are two daughters, Patricia...

James Delbert Blackwell

James Delbert Blackwell

Jun 23, 2014

James "J.D." Delbert Blackwell, Jr., 70, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2014 at home, after a long illness. He was a member of Teamsters Local #175 and was an avid hunter. J.D. and his wife, Jane were both saved at Brown's Chapel, Dry Ridge. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Marilyn Ann Hodge

Marilyn Ann Hodge

Jun 20, 2014

Marilyn Ann Hodge, 67, of Dunbar passed away on June 20, 2014. Marilyn was born on May 28, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, and two sisters. Marilyn leaves behind her three sisters, Rece Holstein, Kathy Hodge both of Dunbar, and Tammy Hodge of South Charleston; two brothers, Elvin Hodge of Charleston and Jerry Hodge...

Bette M. Hardin

Bette M. Hardin

Jun 19, 2014

Bette M. Hardin, 90, of Dunbar died June 19, 2014, following an extended illness. Bette was born October 26, 1923 in Athens County Ohio, daughter of the late John and Sarah "Ella" Snyder Shepard. She was preceded in death by her husband Lewis F. "Red" Hardin, her parents and six siblings. She is survived by her children, Dr. Kevin (Sandra)...

Alva Edward Riffee

Alva Edward Riffee

Jun 18, 2014

Alva Edward Riffee, 97, of Charleston, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, June 18, at Hubbard House following a brief illness. He was surrounded by close family and loved ones. He is survived by his wife of nearly 74 years, Beulah Casto Riffee. Alva was a kind, generous and selfless man who always treated others as he would have wanted...

Claude Greyson Lanham

Claude Greyson Lanham

Jun 11, 2014

Claude Greyson Lanham, 85, of Dunbar went to be with The Lord on June 11, 2014. He was retired from Union Carbide after 36 years of service. Claude served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. He also enjoyed wood carving and was an avid race fan...

Clarence Durwood Plumley

Clarence Durwood Plumley

Jun 11, 2014

Clarence Durwood "Bud" Plumley, 71, of Charleston passed away on June 11, 2014 at home after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1942 in Glade, WV to the late Goldie Martin Plumley and Jack "Curtis" Plumley. He worked for many years at Capitol Chrysler in their auto body shop and in other shops throughout Charleston. He also worked...

Mavis Helen Asbury

Mavis Helen Asbury

Jun 8, 2014

Mavis Helen Asbury, 77, of Palacios, TX passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Detar Navarro Hospital in Victoria, TX. She was a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church in Cedar Lane, TX. As a wife and mommaw, she devoted her life to her family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Ray and Effie Beard; and her brother, Noel...

Russell Johnny Dunlap

Russell Johnny Dunlap

Jun 3, 2014

Russell "Johnny" Dunlap, Sr., 75, of Charleston passed away on June 3, 2014 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucy Dunlap; four brothers; and one sister. Johnny is survived by his wife, Brenda Dunlap; sons, Russell Dunlap, Jr. and David Dunlap; daughters, Lisa Snodgrass and Deanna Bartram; sisters, Alice Selbe and Phyllis...

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