Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Dorsel M. Greenlee

Dorsel M. Greenlee

Jan 10, 2012

Dorsel M. Greenlee, 89, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Dorsel was born February 8, 1922 in Leon, Mason County, WV to Millard A. and Pearl Little Greenlee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edna Marian Burdette Greenlee. He was also preceded in death by three brothers,...

Henry Clay Custer

Henry Clay Custer

Jan 8, 2012

Henry Clay Custer, III, 67, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Richmond, Virginia and worked for many years in the insurance business. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay, Jr. and Helen Morton Custer, one brother, Marshall Custer and sister, Linda Backus. Surviving are his daughters,...

Christopher Todd Walker

Christopher Todd Walker

Jan 6, 2012

Christopher "Todd" Walker, 38, of Charleston, departed this life on January 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Denver Ray Walker; grandparents, Joseph and Donnie Walker Holmes; aunt Kimberly Walker and uncle Eugene Phillips. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Caleb Uriah Walker and his unborn son, Anthony Seth Walker; his companion of 12 years,...

Karen Sue Bailey

Karen Sue Bailey

Jan 5, 2012

Karen Sue Bailey. 56, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her companion of 23 years, David Brown; sons, John Bailey and his wife, Traci and Steven Bailey and his wife, Kelly; mother, Gracie Jenkins, brothers, James Jenkins, Brian Jenkins and Glen Jenkins; sisters, Debbie Jenkins,...

Eleanor Ruth Swartz

Eleanor Ruth Swartz

Jan 3, 2012

Eleanor Ruth Higgins Swartz, 83, formerly of Nitro, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Marmet Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Parkersburg August 11, 1928 to the late Emery and Sadie Reed Higgins. She attended Parkersburg and Dunbar schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1946. She was a lifelong learner, attending Marshall College,...

Jackie King

Jackie King

Jan 1, 2012

Jackie Burdette King, 79, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born, October 9, 1932 to the late Ted R. and Hallie May Samples Burdette. She was a former employee of the WV State Police Dept. and retired from FMC in South Charleston. Jackie was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist...

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...

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