Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

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,...

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...

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