Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Evelyn Kimble

Evelyn Kimble

Dec 29, 2011

EVELYN RADER (RANDOLPH) KIMBLE, of Charleston, formerly of Morgantown, West Virginia and Hamilton and Oxford, Ohio, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, West Virginia.

She was born on October 31, 1921 in Big Bend, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ralph Curtis Rader and...

Roy B. Knadler

Roy B. Knadler

Dec 26, 2011

Roy B. Knadler, 86, of Cross Lanes, left this earth and went to the Lord's Kingdom on Monday, December 26th, 2011. Roy was born July 9, 1925 in Martinsburg to Carrie M. and Charles E. Knadler. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brothers, George and Charles (Bud) and sister, Doris. He is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Delford Dallas Lewis

Delford Dallas Lewis

Dec 20, 2011

Delford Dallas Lewis, 91, a longtime resident of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. He was born in Kenna, Jackson County, WV, the son of the late Mance and Ona Casto Lewis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena Parsons Lewis after 42 years of marriage. Surviving are his son, Delford Lynn Lewis of Hurricane; sister,...

Sharon C. Miller

Sharon C. Miller

Dec 20, 2011

Sharon C. Miller, 79, of St. Albans, died at her home on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Page Miller and is survived by her son Lee Miller, her brother, Ronald Igo, her sister, Lois Jean Gray and her grandchildren, Jonathan Miller and Ida Miller. She was...

Dolores Rhea Huston

Dolores Rhea Huston

Dec 19, 2011

Dolores Rhea Huston, 82, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on December 19, at Thomas Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Dolores was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Stachie Haynes of Kanawha Two Mile. In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert Neal Huston and her...

John O'Dell

John O'Dell

Dec 19, 2011

John O'Dell, 82, of Dunbar passed away Monday,December 19, 2011. Mr. O'Dell served in the Marine Corp for 3 years and retired from Appalachian Tire. He was a member of the former Humphreys United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Frankie O'Dell and brother Laurence O'Dell. John is survived by his wife Myrtle O'Dell;...

H. Clyde Finney

H. Clyde Finney

Dec 15, 2011

H. Clyde Finney, 88, of Scott Depot, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011, at CAMC – Teays Valley Hospital. He was retired from the WV Department of Transportation and was a US Coast Guard veteran of WW II. Clyde was a member of the Teays Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife, Margaret Jo Finney; son, David M. Finney...

Nancy Ozell Wilson

Nancy Ozell Wilson

Dec 14, 2011

Nancy Ozell Wilson, 92, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Center. She was a native of Damascus, VA and worked as a cook for many years on a coal boat for O. F. Shears. Nancy was the first licensed beautician in the State of WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest...

Benot Franklin Garretson

Benot Franklin Garretson

Dec 14, 2011

Benot Franklin Garretson, Jr., 76, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Moore, South Carolina, passed away December 14, 2011, at home from a long illness. He was born May 5, 1935 in Cedar Grove, a son of Hazel and Frank Garretson. He served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hazel,...

Okey Keith Boggess

Okey Keith Boggess

Dec 13, 2011

Okey Keith Boggess, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at CAMC – General Hospital after a short illness. He was a US Army veteran and owner of Boggess Air Conditioning in Dunbar. Mr. Boggess was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Freddie Boggess, brothers, Knoble, Henry Edsel and William F. Boggess and three infant sisters....

Doris Mildred Shaver

Doris Mildred Shaver

Dec 7, 2011

Doris Mildred "Millie" Shaver, 99, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at the Hubbard Hospice House. She was a former employee of Kanawha Valley Bank and was a native of Glen Jean. Mrs. Shaver was preceded in death by her husband, Bryon Shaver and daughter, Patricia Joann Michels. Surviving are her grandchildren, Tamela Jo Michels Crouch and her...

James Bradley

James Bradley

Dec 2, 2011

James "JB" Bradley, born April 20, 1940 in Harvey, West Virginia, went home to the Lord Friday, December 2, 2011. He was the son of Arthur and Burnell Bradley, who preceded him in death along with his sisters Norma Jean Bradley and Patricia Moreland. He attended public school in Fayette County where he was an outstanding sportsman playing football, basketball,...

Percie Kelly Fowler

Percie Kelly Fowler

Nov 30, 2011

Percie Kelly Fowler, 86, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was retired from the accounting department of General Motors with 30 years of service. Surviving are her daughter, Denise Rose of Scary Creek; granddaughter, Michelle Rose of Phoenix, Arizona; nieces and nephews, Bobby Faber of Gassaway and Fla., Joy Ellison of OH, Ronnie...

Lois Geraldine Jeffrey

Lois Geraldine Jeffrey

Nov 29, 2011

Lois Geraldine "Gerry" Jeffrey, 83, formerly of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at the Candle Light Cottage in St. Albans. She was born June 25, 1928 and was raised in O'Brien, Clay County, WV. Gerry was a bowler and enjoyed many years in the Dunbar leagues. When she went to a party, she was the life and joy...

Genevieve Salisbury

Genevieve Salisbury

Nov 29, 2011

Genevieve M. Salisbury, 89, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Dunbar Health Care Center. She was a private duty licensed practical nurse. Genevieve was preceded in death by her son, Dale McCallister, brothers, Fred, Lonnie and Williams Adkins, sisters, Hilda Arthur, Ruby Graley and Gertrude Young and parents, George V. and Julia Byrd Adkins. Surviving are her...

Henry David Harrison

Henry David Harrison

Nov 28, 2011

Henry David Harrison, of Nitro, passed away on November 28, 2011. Mr. Harrison served in the US Navy and was a retiree of Union Carbide, South Charleston, with 38 years of service. He was a member of the South Charleston Masonic Lodge, #168. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Darlena Harrison, brothers, Dallas and Edgar and...

Gerald Richmond Withrow

Gerald Richmond Withrow

Nov 27, 2011

Gerald Richmond Withrow, 72, of Barnesville, Ohio, formerly of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011, at the Barnesville Health Care Center. He was a career member of the US Navy and in later years owned the Mud Daubers Ceramics Shop in St. Albans. Gerald was an avid fisherman and guitar player, having appeared many times on the former Buddy...

Troy Eugene Bostic

Troy Eugene Bostic

Nov 24, 2011

Troy Eugene Bostic, 65, of Liberty, passed away on November 24, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Troy Allen Bostic and his father and mother, John and Mabel Bostic. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Moanna; brothers, Ronald and James Bostic; sister, Jewel Moss; and several nieces and nephews. At Troy's request, his body...

Thelma Boggess

Thelma Boggess

Nov 22, 2011

Thelma Boggess, 82, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation. Thelma was one of the original residents of the Dunbar Towers. She was a retired receptionist for the late Dr. James Slaughter and was a member of the Dunbar Mountain Mission. She loved music and was a member of the Dunbar Senior Choir. Thelma...

Carla Jean Wright

Carla Jean Wright

Nov 22, 2011

Carla Jean Wright, 62, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at CAMC- Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #131, South Charleston. She was a past Grand Mother Advisor of the National Order of Eastern Star and was a past Matron of the South Charleston Chapter. She was also a Grand Matron...

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