Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Bernice E. Endres

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

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

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

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...

John E. Mays

John E. Mays

Jan 31, 2014

John E. "Sonny" Mays, 82, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. John was an operating engineer and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers #132, a member of the American Legion, a US Navy veteran serving during the Korean Conflict, and a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Elbert...

Margaret Jane Coen

Margaret Jane Coen

Jan 31, 2014

Margaret Jane "Janie" Coen, 68, of Charleston passed away on January 31, 2014 after a long illness. She grew up in North Charleston, was a former cook for Kanawha County Schools, and a former employee of Drug Emporium. She was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Irene White; and son, Chris Reed. Margaret is survived by sons,...

Thelma M. Pickrell

Thelma M. Pickrell

Jan 27, 2014

Thelma M Quick Pickrell, of Cross Lanes, was born on December 5, 1935 and went home to be with her Lord on January 27, 2014. Thelma graduated from Stonewall high school in 1954 and married Okey R. Pickrell on April 2, 1955. She worked for the Bank of Dunbar and Cross Lanes Library. Thelma was a member of Cross Lanes...

Genelea Pauley

Genelea Pauley

Jan 18, 2014

Genelea Heater Pauley, 73, of Dunbar passed away very suddenly on January 18, 2014 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1940 to the late Orval and Georgia Heater. She spent her early years in Dunbar and attended Dunbar High School. She spent her last year of high school at Stonewall Jackson High School, but she always...

Velma Mae Hall

Velma Mae Hall

Jan 17, 2014

Velma Mae Hall, of Charleston went to be with The Lord on January 17, 2014. She was a loving mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Taylor; loving husband, Charles Hall; and oldest son, Kenneth L. Hall. Velma is survived by her son, Danny Hall; daughter-in-law, Peggy Hall; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A visitation...

Lewis Richard Taylor

Lewis Richard Taylor

Jan 15, 2014

Lewis Richard Taylor, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West. He was a retired diesel mechanic for Rish Equipment Company and was a native of Walton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, son, Kevin and parents, Bruce E. and Anna Ruth Taylor. Surviving are his daughter, Kimberly Taylor of Dunbar;...

Jackie Lee Goff

Jackie Lee Goff

Jan 15, 2014

Jackie Lee Goff, 71, of Dunbar passed away at the Golden Living Center-Riverside on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Jackie was retired from the Dunbar Fire Department and was a Navy veteran having served his duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Goff and Affreeda Goff...

Janice Louise Amburgey

Janice Louise Amburgey

Jan 12, 2014

Janice Louise Parcell Amburgey passed away peacefully from kidney and vascular disease on January 12, 2014 surrounded by her family and close friends. Those who knew Janice describe her as a wonderful friend, great woman who was caring, loving, strong and passionate about her family. She absolutely loved fresh tomatoes, preferably those picked from her son's garden (they always tasted...

Bess Lois Robertson

Bess Lois Robertson

Jan 11, 2014

Bess Lois Robertson, 101, of South Charleston, went peacefully to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Bess was born on August 13, 1912 to the late Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Okey Godbey in Marmet. She married LeeRoy Robertson on October 29, 1929. Bess was a seamstress at Stone & Thomas and was a...

Donald Ray Saxton

Donald Ray Saxton

Jan 8, 2014

Donald Ray Saxton, 88, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at his home. He was a retired instructor with the WV Rehabilitation Center and was a US Navy veteran of WW II. Surviving are his son, Donald R. Saxton, Jr. of Sioux Falls, SD; step-sons, Richard Weaver of South Charleston and Russell Weaver of Hurricane; sister, Carolyn...

Michael Anthony Barnes

Michael Anthony Barnes

Jan 7, 2014

Michael Anthony Barnes, 29, of Charleston, left peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 7th, 2014. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 17, 1984, Michael spent most of his formative years in Virginia, where he discovered his love of performing arts. He spent many years hosting and performing in various events in and around the Charleston area. Some of these...

Hardy Eads

Hardy Eads

Jan 3, 2014

H. H. "Hardy" Eads, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014 after a short illness at CAMC Teays Valley. He was our baby. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlen and Juanita Eads; sister, Mary Haas. Hardy loved to camp, play ball and bingo. He was well loved and will be missed by all...

Janene Louise Martin

Janene Louise Martin

Jan 3, 2014

Mrs. Janene "Jan" Louise Martin went to be with the Lord, peacefully in her sleep, on January 3, 2014, at home. Jan was an active member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church for many years. Her passion was going to church and being with her family. She had traveled the world at a young age with her family. She was a...

Derrel W. Bailey

Derrel W. Bailey

Jan 2, 2014

Derrel W. Bailey, 74, of Ripley passed away on January 2, 2014 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. He was born on July 29, 1939 in Riverside to Frank and Mable Bailey. Derrel served four tours with the US Army 82nd Airborne stationed at Fort Bragg, NC and served with Air America. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge....

James A. Ward

James A. Ward

Dec 31, 2013

James 'Jim' A. Ward, 55, of Dunbar, passed away as a result of a pedestrian traffic accident on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Jim was a graduate of Dunbar High School and attended WV Institute of Technology and Marshall University. Jim worked for many years in the Building and Construction Trades Industry with Union Boiler Company as his primary employer. He...

Kathleen V. Bowen

Kathleen V. Bowen

Dec 31, 2013

On December 31, 2013 Kathleen Schoonover Bowen was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her savior, Jesus Christ. She was reunited with her husband, J.L. "Sam" Bowen, her parents, Winston and Ruth Schoonover, and eleven siblings. She is survived by her three daughters, Joan Pennington (Ernie), Joyce Schuda (Ted), and Connie Gibson (Robert/Luigi); seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Born...

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