Paul Alan Thomas
Mar 16, 2013
Paul Alan Thomas (PT), 57, of Dunbar passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at his home following a long battle with liver disease and complications of a liver transplant. He was born April 29, 1955 in Dunbar. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of '73. Paul was a Parade Magazine All American Football player in 72-73, a...
Lorrie Elizabeth Fenn
Mar 15, 2013
Lorrie Elizabeth Fenn (Burger) of Floyd, VA, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 30 on March 15, 2013. Lorrie is survived by her loving husband Joshua B. Fenn, parents Donald C. and Nanette Burger of Dunbar, sister Stephanie and brother-in-law Erick Dingess of Sod, WV, best friend Jasmine McClain of Huntington, WV, aunt Colletta Gray...
Albert Ross Lewis
Mar 14, 2013
Albert Ross Lewis, V, 35, of Nitro was born July 8, 1977, and went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2013 at home. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Ross Lewis, III, Romeo Curtis Alford, and Katie Roberts Johnson. Prior to his serious car accident in 2009, he was an IT Manager at Virginia College...
Blanch Louise Elmore
Mar 11, 2013
Blanch Louise Elmore, 73, of Cross Lanes went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2013 after a short illness. She was a very loving and caring person. She loved children and enjoyed taking care of the children in her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles T. and Ollie Mae Elmore; brother, Joe Elmore....
Kimberly Dawn Fore
Mar 10, 2013
Kimberly Dawn Fore, 47, of Charleston was born on May 29, 1965 and passed away on March 10, 2013 after a short illness. She loved animals, and cherished her three dogs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Mildred Fore, and Earl and Hazel Landers. Kimberly is survived by her parents, Robert and Clara Landers Fore; and...
Lillie Buckalew
Mar 8, 2013
Lillie Means Buckalew, 95, of Elgin, SC, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Lexington (SC) Medical Center Extended Care. She was a former resident and business woman in Dunbar, having retired from the Singer Sewing Machine Co. and then later owning the Viking Sewing Center in Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Reginald H....
Betty Walls
Mar 3, 2013
Betty "Tenny" Slater Walls, 54, of Charleston passed away on March 3, 2013 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hansford and Helen Slater; brother, Kenny Slater; and sister, Mary Martin. Tenny is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Ann Walls of Charleston; stepsons, Johnny and Jason Walls of St. Albans; grandchildren, Randall Patton III and...
Lloyd Delano Atkinson
Mar 1, 2013
Lloyd Delano Atkinson, Jr., 76, of Dunbar passed away Friday, March 1, 2013, at Dunbar Center. He was formerly employed by Sears and was a former resident of Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Amie Atkinson, sisters, Pauline Davis, Dessell Derrick and Vera Godbey. Surviving are his daughters, Christine Atkinson of Mink Shoals and Tammy...
Margie A. Casdorph
Feb 27, 2013
Margie A. Casdorph, 84, of Greenville, Ohio, was born February 28, 1928, and departed this life on February 27, 2013, at her home in Greenville, Ohio. She was a member of Faith Christian Church in Mason, Ohio. She was a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother. She was a native of Charleston and moved to Hamilton, Ohio in 1972. Preceding her...
Velma Mae Hollyfield
Feb 27, 2013
Velma Mae Hollyfield, 85, of Dunbar, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 for a reunion with her loved ones who are awaiting her arrival. She was born in Raleigh County, WV, on October 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Fred Moody Canaday and Damie Alice Webb Canaday. Velma was preceded in...
William Allen Johnson
Feb 27, 2013
Bill Allen Johnson, 77, of South Charleston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Bill was born on August 18, 1935, and was the son of Kirk Allen Johnson and Margaret Johnson Jameson. He was raised from infancy by his grandparents, Rollie and Mamie Hudson. He is survived by his brother, Henry (Ramona) Clark of Raceland, KY;...
Alice Elizabeth Knuckles
Feb 26, 2013
Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Knuckles, 85, of South Charleston, departed this life on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on August 31, 1927 in South Charleston and remained a life-long resident. She was a member of Mallory Chapel/Spring Hill Church of Christ for 61 years. She was a daughter, sister, wife,...
Chester R. Marshall
Feb 26, 2013
Chester R ("Chet") Marshall, 65, of Scott Depot, died February 26, 2013 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and leukemia. A great encourager and friend, Chet's life left a significant impact on everyone he met. He will be greatly missed, fondly remembered and treasured for years to come. He is preceded in...
Crystal May Cook
Feb 24, 2013
Crystal May Cook, 34, of Elkview, passed away February 24, 2013, due to a sudden illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Cook Sr.; uncle, James Kuhn; and older brother Wayne Cook. She leaves behind her three children, all of Elkview: Coralee Clark, age 18; Charles "Dylan" Cook Kidd, age 13; and Linda Faith Newcomer, age 9;...
Helen Jean Irvin
Feb 22, 2013
Helen Jean Withers Irvin, 87 years old of Dunbar, died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2013, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, following a severe stroke. She had suffered symptoms of Alzheimers Disease for the past 5 years. She was born May 30, 1925, to Charles Robert Withers and Emma Jean Rowsey Withers in Mason County. She married the...
Albert L. Hager
Feb 22, 2013
Albert "Abie" L. Hager, of Charleston, born July 13, 1920, was called home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 22, 2013. Abie served in the Navy as an Aviation Chief Radioman (Combat Air Crewmen) during WWII, wherein he received a WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and two Campaign Medals. After serving his term during WWII, his...
Richard D. Miller
Feb 19, 2013
Richard D. Miller, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2103 after a long illness. He was retired from the Telephone Company after 42 years, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was the best husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded by his parents, Frank and Naomi Miller; brother, Sherley Miller. Richard is survived by his...
Oretha B. Pleasant
Feb 14, 2013
Oretha B. Pleasant, born March 15, 1937, passed away on February 14, 2013 at Hubbard Hospice House, surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Garnet High School and retired from the Charleston Job Corps Center after 31 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald; daughter, Kimberly; and grandson Lawrence Booker. She is survived by her daughters,...
Diana Sue Tinsley
Feb 14, 2013
Diana Sue Runion Tinsley, our beloved wife, daughter and sister, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at her home. She was a former monitor technician for CAMC – Memorial Hospital with 29 years of service. She was preceded in death by her niece and great nephew, Ashleigh Runion and Weston. Surviving are her loving...
Donald Owen Cooney
Feb 11, 2013
Donald Owen Cooney, 69, of Charleston passed away on February 11, 2013 due to complications from colon cancer. The family would like to advise everyone to have a colonoscopy, so they would be aware of any early signs of cancer. Donald was retired from Kroger after more than 30 years of service, and was a member of Kingdom Hall of...
