Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

James L. Morris

James L. Morris

Aug 10, 2013

James "Jimmy" L. Morris, 72, of South Charleston, formally of Coco Road passed away on August 10, 2013 at the Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. James retired from the USAF and from the State of West Virginia's Office of Emergency Services. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Virgie (Pittman) Morris; infant sister, Betty; brother, Bill; and daughter,...

Randy Eugene Lawing

Randy Eugene Lawing

Aug 7, 2013

Randy Eugene Lawing, 59, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at his home. He was formerly employed by Simplex-Grinnell and was a native of Tennessee. Randy was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Lawing and by his grandparents, John and Dola Lawing and Ross and Vaultie Leach....

Benny R. Hunt

Benny R. Hunt

Aug 5, 2013

Benny R. Hunt, of Dunbar, passed away at home on Monday, August 5, 2013, after a battle with cancer. He was born December 27, 1944 in Kanawha County, son of Roy Hunt and Dollie Waybright Hunt Fauber. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jo Hunt Ellis and step-father, Robert L. Fauber. Ben...

Beulah E. Redman

Beulah E. Redman

Aug 4, 2013

Beulah E. Redman, 81, of Nitro passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Delphia Young; husband, Rev. Ronald Redman; and son, Larry Redman, Sr. Beulah is sadly missed and loved by her son, Harold (Shirley) Redman; grandchildren, Larry (Terri) Redman, Brenda (Greg) Casto, Linda (Sam) Oyler, Sherry...

Genevieve M. Munday

Genevieve M. Munday

Aug 2, 2013

Genevieve M. Munday, 90, of Ravenswood, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Jackson General Hospital, after a long illness. She was born in Paradise, Putnam County on April 5, 1923 and has now returned to the Heavenly Paradise and to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Genevieve was the last surviving child of the late...

Barbara Ellen Pauley

Barbara Ellen Pauley

Aug 1, 2013

Barbara Ellen Pauley, 78, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Camden Clark General Hospital, Parkersburg, after a short illness. She was a member of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Pauley. Barbara was a loving mother, who will forever be in our hearts. She is survived...

Marguerite H. Francisco

Marguerite H. Francisco

Jul 31, 2013

Marguerite Francisco, 86, of Dunbar, passed away July 31, 2013, at Charleston Area Medical Center. Marguerite was born in Boone County, WV; a daughter of the late Paul and Gertrude Sebok. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Francisco; her son-in-law, Dannie G. Conn; her brothers, Harry, Chad, Bill and Junior Sebok; and her sisters, Helen Quigley, Doris...

Dallas Townsend

Dallas Townsend

Jul 30, 2013

Dallas Townsend, Sr., 80, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at UPMC Pittsburg, PA after a sudden illness. He was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. He was a retiree of General Motors, Parma, OH. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethelyn...

Alfred Clayton Vanbibber

Alfred Clayton Vanbibber

Jul 30, 2013

Alfred Clayton VanBibber, 75, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at his home. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital. Mr. VanBibber was responsible for the construction of many homes throughout the valley and was a member of the Painters Union. Surviving are his children, Ronnie VanBibber and his...

Beverly Rose Blaylock

Beverly Rose Blaylock

Jul 25, 2013

Beverly Rose Johnson Blaylock, 69, of Nitro went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. Beverly was retired from Rubin H. Donnelly Corporation Yellow Pages after 28 years of service. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She lived her life according to the golden rule. Beverly was a very courageous...

Dorsey Lane Mallory

Dorsey Lane Mallory

Jul 21, 2013

Dorsey Lane "Dawes" Mallory, 70, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away July 21, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, after a short illness. He was born August 15, 1942 in South Charleston, to the late Elmer and Hester Clark Mallory. Dawes worked for 25 years for McCloud Steel and retired from Shiloh Steel in Michigan. He loved life and lived...

Ned Shaver Crouch

Ned Shaver Crouch

Jul 21, 2013

Ned Shaver Crouch, Sr., 63, of Tornado, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Le Conte Medical Center, Sevierville, TN. He was a former employee of Heiner's Bakery and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Ned was a Christian and a member of the Nitro Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Estelle Lude

Estelle Lude

Jul 18, 2013

Estelle Taylor Lude, 84, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was a homemaker and a member of the Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene. Estelle was a good Christian woman who loved life and spent many years caring for children in day cares and also at her home. She was a...

Helen Imogene Dailey

Helen Imogene Dailey

Jul 17, 2013

Helen Imogene Dailey, 85, of Eleanor, passed away July 17, 2013. She was born June 19th, 1928, daughter of the late Raymond and Eva Bias. She was a long-time member of the Midway EUB Church and of the Order of Eastern Star in Buffalo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Silas Dailey, Jr.,...

Timothy Dale Walker

Timothy Dale Walker

Jul 8, 2013

Timothy "Timmy" Dale Walker, 54, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2013. He owned and operated his own business, Walker Painting. Timmy was full of life and loved to joke and laugh with his friends and family. He enjoyed the outdoors, bird watching, fishing, and most of all his little dogs, Marley, Colby, Bella,...

James Franklin Amos

James Franklin Amos

Jul 7, 2013

James Franklin Amos, 70, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on July 7th, 2013 at home after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Vivian Lee Amos; son, Leroy and Debbie Amos of Charleston; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jaden, and Matthew Amos; the dog, Maggie; the cat, Harley; half-sister, Jane Amos Tackett of Kentucky;...

Eva May Hartwell

Eva May Hartwell

Jul 4, 2013

Eva May Hartwell, 84, of Nitro, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a former employee of Smiley's Motel in St. Albans. Surviving are her sons, Morris Wayne Hartwell of North Carolina and Michael David Hartwell of Red House; daughters, Linda Owsley of Nitro, Marie Cottrell of Poca, Terry Weaver of Hometown and Ellen Clough...

Elizabeth Ashley

Elizabeth Ashley

Jul 3, 2013

Elizabeth Evans Ashley, 92, of South Charleston, passed away on July 3, 2013 after a long illness. She was born October 26, 1920, in Clay County, WV. She was a homemaker and devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ralph R. Ashley who passed away March 6, 1987; and daughter, Barbara Lynn Ashley, who...

Mary Ann Yuen

Mary Ann Yuen

Jul 1, 2013

Mary Ann Sayre Yuen, 71, of Cross Lanes, passed away on July 1, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Macile Sayre; and brother, Richard Sayre. Mary is survived by her husband, Sonny Yuen; son, Stephen Sayre; daughters, Catherine Middleton, Selena Carol, and Teresa Parsons; brother, Dennis Sayre; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service...

Flora E. Reynolds

Flora E. Reynolds

Jun 28, 2013

Flora E. Reynolds, 90, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. She was a native of Virginia and was a former employee of the Daniel Boone Hotel and Angelo's Pizza. Flora was preceded in death by two sons, Mark and John Reynolds and an infant daughter. Surviving are her son, David...

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