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
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...
Edward Ray Boggess
Dec 30, 2013
Edward "Ray" Boggess, 78, of Nitro passed away on December 30, 2013 after a short illness. He retired from Bayer after 30 years of service. Ray was a kind and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Othur and Almeda Boggess; and sisters, Reba Harrison and Rosalie Raines. Ray is survived by his wife...
Roger Lynn Young
Dec 30, 2013
Roger Lynn Young, 77, of Cross Lanes, went to his heavenly home December 30, 2013, after a long illness. Born March 5, 1936, he was the son of Starr Rudie and Clara Jones Young. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He served in the United States Marine Reserves and the United States Army. Roger was employed for...
Arcella Mullins
Dec 25, 2013
Arcella Mullins, 86, of Dunbar passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center. Arcella had worked for many years at the family grocery store and retired from Heck's with twenty years of service. She loved to travel, to play bingo and enjoyed bowling with her bowling team. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Hysel Lee Gibson
Dec 22, 2013
Hysel Lee Gibson, 38, was taken home to be with our God in heaven on December 22, 2013. He was born in Charleston on July 11, 1975. The father of three, he loved his children dearly and would have made the world stand still for them if he could. He was a great son and brother and to anyone who...
Charlotte Cox
Dec 19, 2013
Charlotte Hudson Cox, 90, passed away after a long illness on December 19, 2013. Charlotte was born on March 5, 1923 in Cannelton and was a resident of Charleston for most of her life. She retired from the Charleston Newspapers and the State of WV, Secretary of State's Office; she was a member of Northside Nazarene Church in Charleston. Charlotte...
C. A. Martin
Dec 19, 2013
C.A. "Chuck" Martin, 89, of Dunbar died December 19, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Lake City, Tenn. on November 7, 1924, son of Joe and Paralee (Henegar) Martin. C.A. served in the United States Coast Guard from 1942-1946. He was a life member of Communication Workers of America Local Union 2001 and...
Hildreth E. Deck
Dec 18, 2013
Hildreth E. Corron Deck, 85, of South Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Rose Terrace in Culloden. She was a homemaker and a very active member of the Spring Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Winford Deck, brothers, Frank and Randall Corron and sister, Barbara Wilder....
Charlotte Bowers
Dec 13, 2013
Charlotte Taylor Bowers, 94, of Dunbar, passed away surrounded by her family at home Friday, December 13, 2013, after an extended illness. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed. She was a member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Charleston and was retired from Rish Equipment where she worked as an executive secretary. She...
Gary G. Bean
Dec 12, 2013
Gary G. Bean, 67, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013, at CAMC- General Hospital. He was a US Navy veteran and was a retired truck driver for Quick Delivery Service. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth "B.J." Bean. The family plans a memorial service which will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in the...
Joyce C. Bardwil
Dec 11, 2013
Joyce C. Bardwil, 57, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Surviving are her partner, Mike Harrison; daughter, Lisa Jones; step-daughter, Christina Carpenter; sisters, Delores Walker, Candis Nunley, Patty Smithers, Sherry Bradley and Kay McCoy; brothers, Timmy, Greg and Kenny Walker; grandchildren, Rachel Price, Kimora Lewis and Bailey Carpenter. Joyce requested that there be no...
Florence Marie Haston
Dec 11, 2013
Florence Marie Cox Haston, 102, of Institute passed away on December 11, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1911 in Norton, VA. She is survived by her daughters, Betty J. Bowman, Alberta M. Haston, and Melzenia Fluellen; sister, Ruby C. Hill; one granddaughter, Alice J. Wilson; four grandsons, Melvin Fluellen, Anthony Fluellen, John Bowman, and...
Larry A. Jones
Dec 8, 2013
Larry A. Jones, 66, of South Charleston passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at the Hubbard Hopsice House West, located in South Charleston after a long illness with a brain tumor. Larry was visited often by family members and dear friends. Born November 24, 1947, in Charleston, he was the son of the late Katheren Jones Taylor of Charleston and...
Carroll B. Thurston
Dec 7, 2013
Carroll Thurston of Dunbar passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013. He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Tolley of Dunbar; two nephew, who he loved dearly, Ed Tolley of St. Albans and Ron Tolley of South Carolina. There will be no visitation. A private service will be held at Thurston Family Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral Home,...
Joseph Dewey Brasseur
Dec 7, 2013
Joseph Dewey Brasseur, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Respectfully, Joe served our country in the United States Navy on board the USS Hornet and the USS Randolph, with the WVP 44 Patrol Squadron and at the Naval Air Station Almeda, California and 26th Engineers Marine Reserve. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...
Leo J. Barrett
Dec 7, 2013
Leo J. Barrett, 96, lifelong resident of Dunbar, died December 7, 2013 after a short illness. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the Army Air Corp, Pacific Theater, in New Guinea. He was retired from Appalachian Power. He was born July 2, 1917 to the late William and Viola Barrett. He was preceded in death by his sisters,...
Samantha Tegan Beane
Dec 6, 2013
Samantha Tegan Beane, 34, of Dunbar passed away on December 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Beane. Samantha is survived by her son, Preston Oxley; mother, Donna Beane of Dunbar; father, Richard Beane and wife Karen of Mooresville, NC; brother, Patrick Beane; step-brother, Brent Vickers; step-sisters, Bridgett Shamblin and Carrie Halstead Ross. A memorial service...
Betty L. Lynch
Dec 2, 2013
Betty L. Sayre Lynch, of Dunbar, died on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the Dunbar Rehabilitation Center from complications of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. She was 70. Betty was born in Leon, on August 11, 1943 to Perry V. and Hazel Bennett Sayre. The youngest of eight children, she was known by many to be a feisty and loving woman...
Ruth Goldsberry
Dec 1, 2013
Ruth Goldsberry, 87, of Charleston passed away to her heavenly home surrounded by the thoughts and prayers of her family and friends on December 1, 2013. She was born June 1, 1926 in Charleston. She was a member of Northside Church of Nazarene, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Goldsberry and great grandson, Mason. She is...
