Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

Richard Allen Shafer, 69, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 due to complications from pneumonia while a patient of Sanctuary of The Ohio Valley, Ironton, OH.

He was born to Paul and Georgia Shafer on September 30, 1955.

Rick was a member of the 50th graduating class of Dunbar High graduating...

Apr 22, 2025

Lisa Harper, 59, of South Charleston sadly passed away on April 22, 2025 due to multiple health issues at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was a friend to everyone, and would do anything for anyone.  Lisa especially loved her family, cats, and gardening.  She was a great cook and loved the outdoors.

Lisa was...

Apr 17, 2025

Mary Casto Carter, 78, of Cross Lanes and Sun City Arizona passed away April 17, 2025 after a short illness.

Mary was a Christian and a long-time member of King's Way Christian Church in Nitro.  She worked with Attorney Robin L. Godfrey, and retired after 30 years.  Mary was a member of Thomas Hospital Auxiliary, and volunteered...

Apr 14, 2025

Michael Ray Hickman, 72, of Dunbar, West Virginia passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at home.

He was born August 25, 1952 to the late Elben and Ruth Kerwood Hickman.

Mike was a 1970 graduate of Dunbar High School. He attended Glenville State College where he was a member of the 1976 five-member bowling team...

Apr 13, 2025

Corporal William "Weary" A. Harrison, 95, got his wings on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

He was born on November 20, 1929 in Raymond City, to the late Samuel Harrison and Edith Wright.

Weary was a quiet, kind hearted and loving man who never raised his voice. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army serving...

Apr 7, 2025

Anna Louise Campbell, 102, of Dunbar, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House West.

Louise was born on August 23, 1922, in Black Betsy, WV and was the last surviving child of Pete and Maggie Lloyd. A resident of Dunbar for almost 77 years, she was...

Apr 7, 2025

With broken hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Vaughn Anthony Jarrett, who left us far too soon at the age of 57 at his home in Dunbar on April 7, 2025.

Though our hearts are heavy, we remember a life full of laughter, love, and light—and a man who never failed to bring joy to everyone...

Apr 5, 2025

Patsy Lynn Tenpenny, 74, of Scott Depot, West Virginia passed away peacefully and comfortably at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia, on April 5, 2025, at 11:35 a.m., after a long battle with dementia.

Born on March 7, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, Patsy graduated from West Virginia State University and spent around 20 years...

Apr 2, 2025

Carol Elaine Greenhowe Lawrence 59, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born in Charleston WV, to the late Edna Johnson Greenhowe and Howard Greenhowe Sr.

Carol graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1984, she was a cheerleader and a member of the track...

Mar 31, 2025

Roger Lee Profitt, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025.

He was born on March 22, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Herman and Irene Profitt.

Roger graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1964 and then joined the U.S. Air Force. Immediately after the Air Force...

Mar 31, 2025

Lura "Tunny" Evelyn Samples Edwards Kelly, 96, passed away in California on March 31, 2025.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and thought of Dunbar as her home.

Lura enjoyed her life as a fashion consultant traveling extensively for her work.

She is survived by two children, five grandchildren, and thirteen...

Mar 29, 2025

Fiauna Marie Brown Cardwell departed this life on March 29, 2025.

Fiauna was born on July 24, 1942 to the late Gladys Brown Foster and Charles Brown.

She was educated in Kanawha County Schools and attended West Virginia  State College.  Fiauna worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Housing Management Specialist...

Mar 27, 2025

Jill Esther Petry, 63, of Marmet, WV, left this earth peacefully on March 27, 2025, at her home in Winfield, WV.

Born on May 22, 1961, Jill's life was marked by the deep connection she forged with those of whom she surrounded herself.  Her dedication to her faith and to her family was fierce, and the amount...

Mar 26, 2025

Robert Lee Samms, Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 26, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on January 1, 1950, Robert will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Samms.

Robert is survived...

Mar 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Taylor Mundy, 83, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born on April 22, 1941, in Charleston, to the late Herschel and Mimie Taylor.

Barbara attended Dunbar Junior High. She loved flowers, gardening, shopping, couponing and canning. She loved her family and will be...

Mar 22, 2025

John Mark Richardson Jr., 77, of Charleston, was called home on March 22, 2025.

He was born on November 3, 1947, in Charleston, to the late John and Beatrice Richardson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Jean Dugan.

He is survived by his devoted wife...

Mar 21, 2025

Charles Ray "Charlie" Lacy 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

He was born at home on June 23, 1933, on 17th Street in Dunbar, to the late Paul O'Grady Lacy and Beulah Louise Cline Lacy.

He attended Stonewall High School then later joined the Army....

Mar 14, 2025

Patsy Jean Stewart, 74, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at  home after a brief illness. Her light was extinguished just two days shy of her 75th birthday.

She was born March 16, 1950, in St. Louis, MO to Donald McBenge and Mary (Arban) McBenge of St. Louis, Mo. After leaving the Midwest,...

Mar 11, 2025

Frances Lee Sloan, 90, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on March 11, 2025, after a short illness.

Frances was born on August 7, 1934 to Lorraine and Talmadge Speck in Charleston, West Virginia and grew up in Dunbar, West Virginia.

Frances started...

Mar 10, 2025

Dorethea "Rita" Elaine Williams, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend transitioned on March 10, 2025, to our Heavenly Father.

She was born on December 31, 1960 in France to the late Henry and Amanda Cameron.

Dorethea was a proud graduate of Charleston High School, and studied nursing at Alston Community College in Texas.  ...