Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Kathryn Mae Biagi

Kathryn Mae Biagi

Mar 17, 2011

Kathryn Mae Biagi, born January 8, 1922 to the late Peter John Paul Biagi, Sr. and Myrtle Kathryn Wright in Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. Kathryn, better known as "Kakkie", to little children, was an active member in her church all of her Christian life. She was a Sunday school teacher for...

Ruth Rosalie Queen

Ruth Rosalie Queen

Mar 13, 2011

Ruth Rosalie Laake Queen, 89, of Nixa, MO, died at 3:30 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Christian Health Care in Nixa, MO. Ruth was a resident of Dunbar for many years, but spent the last few years of her life with her son, Larry Queen and daughter-in-law, JoAnn Queen in Nixa, MO. She was born July 13, 1921,...

Rachel Mae Chapman

Rachel Mae Chapman

Mar 13, 2011

Rachel Mae Chapman, 87, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle L. Chapman. Mrs. Chapman is survived by her children, James and Mary Ann Chapman of Alum Creek, John Chapman of St. Albans, Tina and Earl Williams of South Charleston, William and Tammy Chapman of Charlottesville, VA; brother...

Dannie Gene Conn

Dannie Gene Conn

Mar 13, 2011

Dannie Gene Conn, 66, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at CAMC Memorial, in the presence of his loving family. Dannie was a 1963 graduate of Sissonville High School and bravely served our country in the Army during Vietnam. He retired as a supervisor from the WV Department of Transportation, and following his retirement, worked in the...

Juanita E. Stout

Juanita E. Stout

Mar 10, 2011

Juanita E. Stout, 78, beloved wife of Arthur "John" Stout, died at Thomas Memorial Hospital the morning of March 10, 2011. She was born June 14, 1932 in the town of Nallen. After her marriage to John they moved to New York and returned to Dunbar in 1994. Juanita was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church. She is...

Michael Jerome Grady

Michael Jerome Grady

Mar 9, 2011

Michael Jerome Grady, Sr., 48, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at CAMC General Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Allen. Surviving are his wife, Karen Grady; children, Jerome, Kariael and Jeorgia Grady at home, Michael J. Grady, Jr. and Mischia S. Grady of Cleveland,...

Sue Sergent

Sue Sergent

Mar 7, 2011

Sue Sergent of Charleston passed away after a short illness on Monday, March 7, 2011. Friends may attend services at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 10, at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Rey of Hope Fellowship House; 1429 Lee Street, East; Charleston, WV 25301. Sue was born on August 1, 1932...

Nelson Alexander Sorah

Nelson Alexander Sorah

Mar 6, 2011

Nelson Alexander Sorah, 64, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Cleveland Clinic. He was the Deputy State Treasurer for the State of West Virginia. He was a native of Welch, and attended the Spring Hill Baptist Church. Nelson was an avid fly fisherman and was a devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by...

Phyllis Jean Wood

Phyllis Jean Wood

Mar 5, 2011

Phyllis Jean Wood, 72, died March 5, 2011, with her family by her side at Southern Regional Hospital, Riverdale, Georgia after a long illness. The Family will be celebrating her life Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 12 at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar. Phyllis was born June 2, 1939, in Dunbar to Thomas and Georgia Trent. She...

Williavene L. Hintz

Williavene L. Hintz

Mar 4, 2011

Williavene L. "Willie" Hintz, 77, of Dunbar. Willie was born October 31, 1933 and left this world to her eternal home on Friday, March 4, 2011 surrounded by her family. Willie retired from C&P Telephone Company after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Alma Lovejoy, and brothers, Robert "Bob" and Ambros Lovejoy....

Mark Arnold Barefield

Mark Arnold Barefield

Mar 4, 2011

Mark Arnold Barefield, 46, was carried away by Angels into eternity on Friday, March 4, 2011. He was preceded in death by his dad, Arnold Ray Barefield. He is survived by his wife, Rachel; sons, Mark "Andy" of St. Albans, Spenser, Cooper and their mother, Barbara Kirk of Denton, TX; three stepchildren, Leslie, Drew and Zach. He is also survived...

William Salmon

William Salmon

Mar 4, 2011

William "Bill" Salmon left for heaven on March 4, 2011. Bill was born on April 27, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Talbert and Helen Duncan Wilkins Salmon and a brother-in-law, Harry Schroeder, Esquire. Bill was a disabled veteran, having served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bill was a graduate...

Francis Erdely

Francis Erdely

Mar 3, 2011

Francis "Frank" Erdely, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011. Frank was born August 20, 1920 to the late Steve and Suzzanna Erdely. Mr. Erdely served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of First Church of God, Dunbar, and retired from Union Carbide with 34 years of service. In addition to...

Caroline Y. Landis

Caroline Y. Landis

Mar 2, 2011

Caroline Y. "Tuddy" Barnett Landis, 66, of Cross Lanes, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at her home. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and retired from the WV Department of Motor Vehicles. She was preceded in death by her son, George Canfield, Jr. and parents, Guy L. and Genevieve Casto Barnett. Surviving are her daughter, Tereza Marks...

Leslie Ann Morris

Leslie Ann Morris

Feb 28, 2011

Leslie Ann Morris, 40, of St. Albans, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, at her home. She was a homemaker and a native of Orange County, Florida. Surviving are her husband, James T. "Cat" Morris; daughter, Briana Hope Morris of St. Albans; sisters, Beverly Long and Deborah Meehan of Maryland. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, March...

Jeanne Pauline King

Jeanne Pauline King

Feb 25, 2011

Jeanne Pauline King, 84, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away February 25, 2011. She was a former resident of Kanawha County. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with John Poindexter officiating. Burial of her cremains will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Arrangements are in the care of...

Roberta Fay Jenkins

Roberta Fay Jenkins

Feb 22, 2011

Roberta Fay Jenkins, 61, of Culloden, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at her home. She was a homemaker and a native of Lincoln County. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Maxine O'Dell Lightner. Surviving are her husband, Douglas Jenkins of Culloden; sons, Roger Jenkins and his wife, Tammy of Culloden and David Jenkins and his...

Frances V. Finney

Frances V. Finney

Feb 21, 2011

France V. Finney of Dunbar, born March 9, 1928, passed into the arms of Jesus on February 21, 2011, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her husband and family. She was a faithful member of Rebecca Chapel Church, where she sang in the choir until her health prevented her from doing this. She remained a faithful attendee until a month...

Delores L. Barnette

Delores L. Barnette

Feb 19, 2011

Delores L. Asbury Barnette, 87, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2011 after a long illness. Delores was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was retired from Ripley General Hospital. She leaves behind her son, Eugene Asbury of Apple Grove; daughters, Diana Asbury of Hurricane, Ann Jenkins of Harrisburg, NC; sister, Marie Butts of Charleston; eight...

Bonnie J. Biagi

Bonnie J. Biagi

Feb 18, 2011

Bonnie J. Biagi, of Charleston, joined her daughter, Penny, in heaven on Friday, February 18, 2011. Bonnie was born to Basil and Emma Crouch on May 19, 1918. Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years, Pete Biagi, Jr; son and daughter-in-law, Pete, III and Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Bill Young; son-in-law, Larry Shaffer, Sr.; grandchildren,...

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