Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Arleen Ruth Lawhorn

Arleen Ruth Lawhorn

Jan 11, 2013

Arleen Ruth Lawhorn was born on May 19, 1946 and entered the Gates of Heaven from home on January 11, 2013, after suffering from a long illness. She was always an angel on earth, and is truly one now in heaven. Arleen had many homes, she lived in Elkhart, IN, in Charleston, and Jane Lew, and her final home was...

Frank Epperly

Frank Epperly

Jan 9, 2013

Frank Epperly, Jr., born March 25, 1925, passed away January 9, 2013, at the Hubbard Hospice House with his children by his side. He was the son of the late Walter F. and Ella Adkins Epperly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty of 65 years. His sisters, Virginia Phalen, Christa Belle Young, and Betty Miller. Half brothers...

Myrtle Mae Saunders

Myrtle Mae Saunders

Jan 7, 2013

Myrtle Mae Saunders, 76, of Charleston, went to be with The Lord on January 7, 2013. She was a loving mother and a wonderful grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ross Saunders; and her parents Franklin and Cleo Tate. She is survived by her sons, Thomas L. Saunders and Greg Saunders both of Charleston; daughter, Kimberly Murphy...

Judith A. Taylor

Judith A. Taylor

Jan 6, 2013

Judith A. Taylor, 73, of St. Albans, passed away on January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Taylor; and her parents, Ari and Velma Fernatt. She is survived by her sons, Samuel Taylor and wife Anita, and Matthew Taylor and wife Leslie; sister, Sherry Hann; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be...

Alice Jo Bays

Alice Jo Bays

Jan 3, 2013

Alice Jo Bays, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on January 3, 2013 at CAMC Memorial Division Hospital after a long illness.

Alice retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 28 years of service. She was a lifelong resident of South Charleston, a graduate of Charleston High School and attended Charleston School...

Pauline Barnette

Pauline Barnette

Jan 3, 2013

Pauline Sayre Barnette, 95, of Melbourne, Fla., passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 in Melbourne. Pauline was a former resident of Dunbar and was a member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church in Dunbar. After moving to Florida, her membership was transferred to the United Methodist Church in Melbourne and was later transferred back to the Dunbar United Methodist...

Gary L. Light

Gary L. Light

Jan 2, 2013

Gary L. Light, 57, of South Charleston, joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven at Hubbard Hospice House West on January 2, 2013, after a long illness. He was born on October 9, 1955 and attended South Charleston High School. Gary most notably worked for the State of West Virginia Division of Homeland Security, General Ambulance Service, Valley Ambulance Service,...

Rebekah Elizabeth Hickman

Rebekah Elizabeth Hickman

Dec 31, 2012

Our dear Mom/Grandmama Rebekah Elizabeth 'Becky' Hickman, 94, originally of Dunbar, passed away in her sleep on December 31st 2012 at Shippensburg, PA Healthcare Center. She would have been 95 years old on January 19th. Her genuine interest in people and engaging smile were constants in her life, inspiring, supporting, encouraging and healing everyone she met. She was preceded in...

Mary Lee Smarr

Mary Lee Smarr

Dec 30, 2012

Mary Lee Smarr, 83, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church and was a native of Montgomery, Alabama. Surviving are her son, Russell Smarr, Jr. of Charleston; daughter, Linda L. Wolfe of Dunbar; sister, Mildred Defnall of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Teddy Wolfe, Krystal Messer and Davi Smarr;...

Anne Farmer

Anne Farmer

Dec 30, 2012

Anne Godfrey Farmer, 69, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at the Hubbard House at Thomas Memorial Hospital with her family at her side. Born and raised in Oxford, England, Anne was the youngest daughter of the late Percy and Anne Eleanor Godfrey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Charles Robert Arnold

Charles Robert Arnold

Dec 29, 2012

Charles "Buddy" Robert Arnold, of Sod, Born November 21st 1950 - Died December 29th 2012 of a short illness. Buddy was survived by his loving wife, Debbie Arnold 58; and his 4 children, Lisa Allen 39, Mark Arnold 37, Chuck Arnold 36, and Jessica Arnold 28. He also was survived by 10 grandkids, Kody White, Shawn Hughes, Faith Allen, Reagan...

Mattie Mae Saxton

Mattie Mae Saxton

Dec 28, 2012

Mattie Mae Weaver Saxton, 85, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a former surgical technician for Southern Hills Hospital and later for Pick Memorial Hospital. Mattie was a longtime member of the Southwest Church of God. She was a native of Fayette County. She was preceded in death by her first...

Anthony Ray Barton

Anthony Ray Barton

Dec 26, 2012

Sergeant First Class Anthony Ray Barton, 32, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on December 26, 2012. Anthony was born in Bluefield, WV on April 25, 1980. He graduated from Big Creek High School in War, where he excelled in football and wrestling and was co-valedictorian of the class of 1998 and continued on to receive an Organizational Leadership degree...

Elizabeth Julia Postle

Elizabeth Julia Postle

Dec 26, 2012

Elizabeth Julia Postle, 91, of Dunbar, passed away on December 26, 2012. She was a member of Christ The King Church in Dunbar. She had loving heart and was very devoted to her family, children, granddaughter, and great granddaughters. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, family dinners on Friday evenings, and bowling. She will be greatly missed by her loving family, friends,...

Lucille Gatewood

Lucille Gatewood

Dec 25, 2012

Lucille M. Gatewood was called home by her Lord and Savior on December 25, 2012. At the age of 76, she left behind four adult children and their spouses: Rozanna and James Bailey of Scott Depot; Joretta and Steve Comer of Scott Depot; Donald and Becky Gatewood of Charleston, Carol Gatewood and Scott Stephan of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lucille also leaves...

Charles Burton Clendenin

Charles Burton Clendenin

Dec 19, 2012

Charles Burton Clendenin, II, 77, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West. He attended the Community Chapel in Cross Lanes and was formerly employed as a car salesman in Winston-Salem, NC. Charles was a member of the Enterprise Masonic Lodge # 162 in Winston-Salem and was a US Marine veteran of the Korean...

Barbara Dianne Spencer

Barbara Dianne Spencer

Dec 17, 2012

Barbara Dianne Spencer, 55, of Elkview, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 17, 2012. Barbara was working in the dietary division of Charleston Gardens for the past five years. She was a member of the Leatherwood Primitive Advent Christian Church of Elkview. Barbara enjoyed sewing, loved people, and always had a smile on her face. She was...

Sally Louise Dangott

Sally Louise Dangott

Dec 11, 2012

Sally Louise Dangott, 68, of Nitro, passed away on December 11, 2012 after a long illness. She was a sales person for Discount Office Center, West Virginia Office Supply and Syscan Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack W. Pierce, Sr., and Thelma B. Pierce and her husband, Joseph Dangott. Survivors include her daughter, Katherine Riggall of...

Rita Sandra Williams

Rita Sandra Williams

Dec 11, 2012

Rita Sandra Williams, 64, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at the home of her daughter, Barbara. She was retired from the Holiday Inn Express in Charleston and was originally from Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershel and Ruby Parsons and her brother, Bunky Parsons and sister, Brenda Westfall. Surviving are her son,...

Wayne Lee Casto

Wayne Lee Casto

Dec 11, 2012

Wayne Lee Casto, 81 of Dunbar, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at home following a long illness with his family at his bedside. He was retired from West Virginia Steel, a very active member of Dunbar United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Bodies in Charleston. Wayne was a man filled...

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