Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

William Douglas Steele

William Douglas Steele

Sep 10, 2010

William "Bill" Douglas Steele, 58, of Charleston, departed this earth on Friday, September 10, 2010. Bill was born in South Charleston, on June 6, 1952 to Denver and Phyllis Strobel Steele. In addition to his mother, Phyllis of Dunbar, he is survived by his wife, Sharon of Charleston; step daughter, Billie Holcomb of Charleston; his precious little angel great niece,...

Thelbert Edward Adams

Thelbert Edward Adams

Sep 10, 2010

Thelbert Edward "Bucky" Adams, 62, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010, at his home. He was a truck driver and was a native of Montgomery. He was a former resident of Georgia for 27 years. Surviving are his son, Matthew Turner; brothers and sisters, Diane Crockett, Michael Adams, Ronald Adams, Kathy Adams and Eric Adams. Also surviving...

Virginia Phillips

Virginia Phillips

Sep 10, 2010

Virginia Phillips, 81 of Hurricane, formerly of South Charleston died September 10, 2010 following a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Faye Grimm Hoffman. She was a 1947 graduate of South Charleston High School and the Kanawha Valley Hospital School of Nursing. A homemaker most of her life, she was also employed as a nurse...

Patty Taylor

Patty Taylor

Sep 6, 2010

Patty Taylor, 57 of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010.

She was born on January 15, 1953 and was the daughter of Anne Marie and James E. "Bud" Case.

Patty was a 1970 graduate of South Charleston High School and attended Marshall University. During her working life, she was employed...

Jearlyn Louise Collier

Jearlyn Louise Collier

Sep 4, 2010

Jearlyn Louise Rhodes Collier, 34, of Hurricane, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010. She was a homemaker and an artist, having placed in the WV Statewide Artist Contest. She also loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her son, Kristopher Paul Rhodes, and mother, Barbara Jean Fields, grandparents, Eva Lee and Elmer Madison Rhodes and Dink and...

Mattie Ellen Hutsenpiller

Mattie Ellen Hutsenpiller

Sep 4, 2010

Mattie Ellen Witt Hutsenpiller, of Dunbar, WV, transitioned to life with the Lord, September 4, 2010. She was 91 years old. She was born March 15, 1919 in Dawson, WV, daughter of the late Robert and Ruhamie Witt. Mattie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Hutsenpiller, a daughter, Susan Marie, six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include...

Udom Pongsugree

Udom Pongsugree

Sep 3, 2010

Udom Pongsugree, passed away on the evening of Friday, September 3, 2010, at the age of 72 years old. After a hard fought battle with Parkinson's, his body is now at rest. He retired from the Royal Thai Army, and moved to America with his family in December 1979. Settling into a quiet life in Big Chimney, WV, he worked...

Edna Mae Parsons

Edna Mae Parsons

Sep 1, 2010

Edna Mae Parsons, 87, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Mae was born April 4, 1923, in Roane County, WV, to the late William H. and Mollie E. Payne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Holley E. Parsons; sons, Ernest A. Parsons...

Blondena C. Parshall

Blondena C. Parshall

Aug 30, 2010

Blondena C. (Hickman) Parshall, 89 of Charleston, formerly of Grantsville, went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband of 46 years on August 30, 2010. She was surrounded by her loving family & friends. She was born February 13, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jonathan N. (John) Parshall Sr.; daughter, Devolda (Parshall) Coleman;...

Jackson Norvel Goad

Jackson Norvel Goad

Aug 29, 2010

Jackson Norvel Goad, Jr., 80, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a retired driver for Smith Transfer Co. and was a member and two-time Past Master of the Dunbar Masonic Lodge #159. Mr. Goad was 33rd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by...

Treasa Lou Herndon

Treasa Lou Herndon

Aug 29, 2010

Treasa Lou Herndon, age 58, entered heaven on August 29, 2010. Treasa is the daughter of Ray and Bess Herndon previously of Dunbar. Her sister Anna and brothers, Steve, Randy and Gary continue to thank God for the blessing of a wonderful and loving sister. Blind from birth, Treasa suffered a fall in December of 2004 that left her paralyzed....

Jewell Wray

Jewell Wray

Aug 26, 2010

Jewell Vernett Wray, 80, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a retired bookkeeper with Tug Walker Excavating and was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church. Surviving are her children, Roger Lee Wray and his wife, Susan of Kenna, Linda Carol Rowley and her husband, Ron of Dunbar and Lana Sue...

Donald Franklin Bryant

Donald Franklin Bryant

Aug 24, 2010

Donald Franklin Bryant, 72, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. He was retired from Laborers Local #1353 where he had been a member for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Inez Massey, grandparents, John and Bertha Lovejoy and his cousin, Frances Nichols. Donald is survived by his wife,...

Mary Margaret Lanham

Mary Margaret Lanham

Aug 24, 2010

Mary Margaret "Punkin" Lanham, 77, of Leon, WV, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a member of the Creston Community Church and retired as a bookkeeper with Old Colony Realty after 30 years of service. But most importantly she was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family....

Lorene Marie Sampson

Lorene Marie Sampson

Aug 20, 2010

Lorene Marie Sampson, 86, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010, at Angel Avenue, Hurricane. She was retired from Appalachian Power Company. Preceding her in death were her husband, Grover Sampson, son, Curtis Sampson, sister, Opal Sampson and brothers, Warren and Stubby Casto. Surviving are her son, Philip Sampson and his wife, Cheryl of Hurricane; half-sister, Ellen; grandchildren, Kristy...

Faye H. Glenn

Faye H. Glenn

Aug 20, 2010

Faye H. Glenn, 84, of Poca, formerly of Charleston, passed away Friday, August 20, 2010, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She attended the North Hills Baptist Church. Faye was preceded in death by eleven sisters and five brothers. Surviving are her son, Ernest W. Glenn and his wife, Patsy, of McDonough, Ga; daughters, Betty Tope Flowers and her husband, Bob of...

Frederick R. Parsons

Frederick R. Parsons

Aug 20, 2010

Frederick R. Parsons, 80, of Bunker Hill, formerly of St. Albans, died Friday, August 20, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Parsons as well as his parents, Charles and Elsie Parsons, daughter, Marsha Kay, son, Frederick Parsons, Jr., sisters, Connie Doursh and Jewel Weakly, brother, Wendall Parsons, step-sons, Jackie and Eddie Harris. Surviving are his...

Howard William Hicks

Howard William Hicks

Aug 18, 2010

Howard William Hicks, 75, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a heavy equipment operator and also was a truck driver for Surplus Property in Dunbar for 21 years. Mr. Hicks was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Estella Hicks, brother,...

Demerias Ann Cowley

Demerias Ann Cowley

Aug 18, 2010

Demerias Ann Dolan Cowley, 67, of Charleston, went to be with her family and friends in Heaven on August 18, 2010. She was a long time Christian and a member of Starcher Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Angela and her children, Alex and Julianna; son, Greg and his wife, Denice and their children, Chelsie and Nicholas; and...

Linda Ann Coberly

Linda Ann Coberly

Aug 16, 2010

Linda Ann Bowers Coberly, 65, of Dunbar passed away, surrounded by her family, Monday, August 16, 2010 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was loved by all who knew her well and will be sorely missed. She was a homemaker. She was talented in arts, crafts, scrap booking and interior design. She worked a few years in...

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