Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Arnelda Joan Bader

Arnelda Joan Bader

Jul 2, 2011

Arnelda Joan Bader, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011, at her home. She was a native of Lansing, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jennings "Jay" Hancock. Surviving are her loving husband, John Bader; son, Ronald Scott Lanham of Louisville, KY; daughter-in-law, Christy Spurlock; daughter, Heather Lanham Morgan and her husband, Gregory of Oak...

Bobby Wayne Massengill

Bobby Wayne Massengill

Jul 1, 2011

The Mountaineers have lost their biggest fan, Bobby Wayne Massengill, Sr., 68, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia. Bob passed away at home on July 1, 2011. He was born on November 10, 1942 in Morristown, Tennessee, to Dallas and Letha Massengill. In 1963, Bob left the surf and sun of Myrtle Beach to follow the love of his life, Patsy,...

Mary Ann Hannan

Mary Ann Hannan

Jul 1, 2011

Mary Ann Hannan, 79, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, July 1, 2011, at her home. She was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star and the Dunbar Womens Club. She was also a volunteer with the Dunbar Beautification League. Surviving are her husband, Charles F. Hannan; children, Elizabeth Ann Martin of Dunbar, Andrew Harrington...

Wanda Irene Spaniol

Wanda Irene Spaniol

Jun 25, 2011

Wanda Irene Spaniol, 66, of Dunbar, died unexpectedly on June 25, 2011. She was a loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother of four grandchildren, and four grandpets. Wanda worked at Thomas Memorial Hospital for 25 years. She started out as a staff nurse and finished her career as head of central supply. In her spare time, her favorite...

Roseann Mcferran

Roseann Mcferran

Jun 24, 2011

RoseAnn McFerran, 53, of Saint Albans, was surrounded by her daughters as she passed away on June 24, 2011, after a long illness. She was employed by Creative Catering and Walmart Deli. RoseAnn enjoyed spending time with her family and her two dogs, Gizmo and Daisy. Those memories will be cherished forever. She was preceded in death by her brother,...

Joanna Pauley

Joanna Pauley

Jun 22, 2011

In loving memory of Joanna Shedd-Pauley, born July 19, 1973, who departed this life June 22, 2011. Joanna was a homemaker, she had a great personality and would do anything for anyone. She was always the first one there when you needed her. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Joanna is preceded in death by her...

James Floyd Atkins

James Floyd Atkins

Jun 21, 2011

James Floyd Atkins, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at CAMC- Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the Charleston Housing Authority and was a member of the Daugherty Street Church of Christ. Mr. Atkins was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Delsie and Palmer Pitzer, Sr. and by his brother, Palmer Pitzer, Jr. Surviving are...

Sandra Kay Mariani

Sandra Kay Mariani

Jun 21, 2011

Sandra Kay Mariani, 59, of Poca, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission. Sandra is survived by her loving family, husband, Garth Anthony Mariani; sons, Christopher and Tony of Nitro; mother, Patricia Mallett of Cross Lanes; brothers, Mike Mallett of Charleston, Dana Mallett of Midway, David Mallett...

Sherry Lynn Stephenson

Sherry Lynn Stephenson

Jun 21, 2011

Sherry Lynn Stephenson, 54, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born January 13, 1957 and was a loving mother and grandmother who left behind her son, David Stephenson of Charleston and her daughter, Tamela Stephenson of Dunbar whom she loved so much, along with their father, Frank Stephenson. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, step-sons,...

Norris Gene Keeling

Norris Gene Keeling

Jun 20, 2011

Norris Gene Keeling, 78, of Dunbar passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He graduated from St. Albans High School and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of Dunbar Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Franklin and Emily Markham Keeling; brothers, Billy Franklin and...

Freda Carmen Trevillian

Freda Carmen Trevillian

Jun 17, 2011

Freda Carmen Thaxton Trevillian, 94, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Greensboro, NC. She was born January 13, 1917, in Charleston, the daughter of the late Katherine Asbury Thaxton and Otis Luddington Thaxton. Freda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dunbar, the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter...

Ronald Lee Foster

Ronald Lee Foster

Jun 16, 2011

Ronald Lee Foster, 79, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was a loving husband of 61 years, a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to many. Ronald was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a member of the Southridge Free Will Baptist Church at...

Brenda L. Breeden

Brenda L. Breeden

Jun 15, 2011

Brenda L. Breeden 47, of Charleston's West Side, passed away June 15, 2011 after a two year battle with cancer. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruby Russe Breeden; sister, Benita Shamblin; nephew, Michael Estep. She is survived by her sister, Linda Estep of Charleston; brother, Harold "Buddy" Breeden of Jensen Beach, Fla; niece, Patty Barker...

Ada Ruth Sayre

Ada Ruth Sayre

Jun 13, 2011

Ada Ruth was born on August 3, 1917, on a family farm originally owned by her great-grandfather, Ephraim Sayre, and located on Cow Run in Jackson County, near Cottageville. Her parents were the late Thomas Edison and Minerva Florence Sayre. Ada Ruth was the oldest of four children, her three brothers being (from oldest to youngest) Robert Quentin Sayre, Sr.,...

David Joseph Mitchell

David Joseph Mitchell

Jun 8, 2011

David Joseph Mitchell, 64, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his home. He was retired from BB&T and was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. David attended the McKinnon Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Josephine Mitchell. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Mitchell; brother, Ronald Mitchell and his wife,...

Donald Eugene Mundy

Donald Eugene Mundy

Jun 1, 2011

Donald Eugene Mundy, 71, of Tyler Mountain, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at his daughter's home. He was born June 25, 1939 and was the son of the late Roy and Clara Mundy of Dunbar. Donald was also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Phyllis and his sister, Mattie Cobb and brother, Jack Mundy. Donald is...

Anna Richardson

Anna Richardson

May 29, 2011

Anna "Kooge" Escue Richardson, 88, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a long time member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church where she was an active member of the United Methodist Women and was an integral part in the planning and preparation of various church dinners. Kooge also loved to participate in...

Melanie Ann Miller

Melanie Ann Miller

May 28, 2011

Melanie Ann Dixon-Miller, 51, died May 28, 2011 in a Suffolk, VA hospital. A native of Charleston, West Virginia, she was a 1978 graduate of Charleston High School. She was employed at Verizon Virginia and was a member of CWA Local 2022. Melanie enjoyed sewing, quilting and her long hair Chihuahuas. Survivors include her parents, Robert Joseph Dixon and Ruth...

Mary Ann Young

Mary Ann Young

May 28, 2011

Mary "Ann" Young, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, May 28, 2011. She is the daughter of Emory and Lessie Young of Dunbar. She is preceded in death by her father, Emory Young; sister, Judy Sue; her loving and caring grandparents, Virgil and Mary Baldwin; aunt, Pearl Baldwin. She is survived by her mother, Lessie...

Jack K. Sergent

Jack K. Sergent

May 28, 2011

Jack K. Sergent lost his long battle with cancer in the early morning of May 28, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley Sergent, his three children, Michael Davis, Vicki Loughry, and Angela Canter. He had nine grandchildren, Laura Davis, Tommy Rannenberg, Kristen Loughry, Kingsley Davis, Megan Loughry, Nick Canter, Seth Canter and Ryan Loughry and...

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