Alma Frances Godbey
Feb 18, 2014
Alma Frances Godbey, 92, of South Charleston, died February 18, 2014, at Golden Living Center-Riverside. She was born in Hinton to the late Elba Wilson Lane and Hazel Ona Lane. She was a member of Cross Lanes Bible Church and a former pre-K Sunday School teacher. She was retired from the Macke Company. She was preceded in death by her...
Hazo William Carter
Feb 18, 2014
Dr. Hazo William Carter, Jr., 67, of Charleston passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. At the time of his death, Dr. Carter was serving as President Emeritus of West Virginia State University, following a 25-year tenure as President of the institution. Dr. Carter was born April 22, 1946, in Nashville, Tenn. He received a Bachelor of Science in English from...
Stephen W. Humphries
Feb 18, 2014
Stephen "Stevie" W. Humphries, 22, of St. Albans joined his grandmother in heaven on February 18, 2014. Stevie was a loving son, father, and brother who loved his family unconditionally. The warmth and love that he possessed in his heart will live on long after his passing. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Humphries; grandfather, Lewis Hammonds;...
Ollie Trent
Feb 16, 2014
Ollie "Granny" Trent, 96, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, February 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Missoura and Vergil Dehart, her brother Winston and sister Jane. She was born on September 29, 1917 in Indian Valley. In her early years she enjoyed playing bid wiz. She loved...
Marjorie Lucile Elmore
Feb 16, 2014
Marjorie Lucille (Burns) Elmore, born August 19, 1925, departed this earth and went to be with her heavenly father on February 16, 2014. She is now out of pain and smiling after battling a long illness. She is one of God's angels in his garden of flowers. Marjorie and her husband, John D. Elmore, had sixteen children; eleven sons and...
Caryl W. Ostrander
Feb 15, 2014
Caryl W Ostrander, 88, of Hurricane, WV went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Hubbard House West in South Charleston, after a short illness. He was a graduate of Breckenridge High School, in Breckenridge, Minnesota. He continued his education at Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Ok from 1949-1950, The University of Alaska, College, Alaska...
Anna Belle French
Feb 14, 2014
Anna Belle French, 88, of Dunbar passed away Friday, February 14, 2014, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert French; parents, John and Clara Tinnel of Dille, Clay County; brother, Melvin Tinnel; and sister, Marie Show. She is survived by sisters, Nora Loomis of Ravenna, Ohio, and Sarah King of Mechanic Falls,...
Linda Utt
Feb 12, 2014
Linda Utt, 77, of Hurricane, formerly of Dunbar was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell Utt; her parents, Wade and Audrey Saxton. She is survived by her children, Dianna Davis (Earl) of Hurricane, Melissa Utt of St. Albans, Joseph Utt (Nicki) and Darrell Ryan Utt of...
Wilford H. Bailey
Feb 12, 2014
Wilford H. "Sonny" Bailey, Jr., 76, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, February, 12, 2014 at his residence.
Wilford was the son of the late Wilford H. Bailey and Bernice Bailey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Edward and Alfred Bailey. Sonny was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended Marshall University.
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Helen Totten
Feb 9, 2014
Helen Totten, 93, of St. Albans passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014.
She was a member of St. Albans Pentecostal Church for 60 years. She was employed for Owen Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorley Totten; and son, David Totten.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Faith Buckner;...
Ruby G. Gibson
Feb 9, 2014
Ruby G. Gibson, of Dunbar, finished her work on earth and joined her husband and other family members for their eternal journey together on Sunday, February 9, 2014. She died peacefully at home under the loving watch and care of close family and hospice after a long illness. Ruby, a lifelong resident of Dunbar, was preceded in death by her...
Waitman Burdette
Feb 8, 2014
Waitman "Steve" Burdette of Sissonville, passed away February 8, 2014 with his son by his side at CAMC – Memorial Hospital. Steve was the son of the late Edgar and Leatha Burdette. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Dora "Jeanne" Burdette and his son, Travis Wayne Burdette. He was a member of the Local...
William Arthur Dunn
Feb 8, 2014
William Arthur Dunn, Jr., 92, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born in Charleston, WV in 1921. William retired after 35 years of service at C&O Railroad. He was a volunteer in the physical therapy department at St. Francis Hospital after his retirement. William served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII....
Cora Sue Davis
Feb 7, 2014
Cora Sue Ralston Davis, 67, of Taylor, Michigan, formerly of Dunbar, passed away Friday, February 7 at Oakwood Heritage Hospital.
Sue was born July 1, 1946 in Charleston, WV and was the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Ralston.
Sue is survived by her son, Raymond "Randy" Davis (Sherry) of Dunbar; daughter, Denise Sutton...
Tonya June Atkinson
Feb 7, 2014
Tonya June Payne Atkinson, 35, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. Tonya is survived by her parents, Gary and Jane Payne of South Charleston; sons, Chad Ray Payne of South Charleston and Brandon Michael Payne of Lincoln County; daughters, Tabitha Dawn Atkinson and Samantha Lee Atkinson of...
W. D. Williamson
Feb 7, 2014
W. D. "Dean" Williamson (Peewee) of Dunbar, died Friday, February 7, 2014 at Valley Center following a long illness. He was 53. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Williamson. He is survived by his companion, Mary Reynolds of Dunbar; his sisters, Patricia Raines of Charleston and Barbara Simpson of Nitro; nephews, Larry Raines and Dwaine...
Bernice E. Endres
Feb 4, 2014
Bernice E. Endres, 93 of Charleston/Goldtown, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. Bernice was born in Moberly, MO on September 30, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert A. Endres, grandsons, Charles (Chip) Endres and Joshua Endres. Bernice is survived by her thirteen children; eight sons, Joseph of Menlo GA, Anthony (Jeane)...
Margaret Mills
Feb 3, 2014
Margaret "Peggy" Mills, 95, formerly of South Charleston, passed away February 3, 2014 at Good Living Assisted Living in Malden. A registered nurse, she graduated from St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette, Indiana and was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army Air Corps as a flight nurse...
James C. Light
Feb 3, 2014
James C. Light, 42, of Dunbar, passed into the arms of the Lord during the early morning hours of February 3, 2014, after a sudden illness. James was born January 12, 1972 in Charleston, and was a lifelong area resident. He was a 1991 graduate of South Charleston High School and worked as a kitchen specialist and supervisor for St....
James E. Maxwell
Feb 2, 2014
James E. "Moose" Maxwell, 81, of Dunbar died at home peacefully on February 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hilda (Mick) and Charles "Boone" Maxwell, stepmother Jacqueline (Hunt) Maxwell; brother, Robert Maxwell and sister-in-law, Dianna (White) Maxwell. Jim was born in Gilmer County on July 10, 1932 and moved to Dunbar when he was...
