Obituaries

Jul 9, 2010

Judy Ann Hypes, 72, of Sissonville, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at her home. She was a former employee of Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Hypes, son, Billy Burdette and daughter, Linda Burdette. Surviving are her son, Lestley Hypes, daughters, Barbara Slater and Diane Burdette, brother, Johnny Mayhue and sister, Mamie...

Jul 8, 2010

Franklin Louis Jividen, 95, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2010. He was born on April 25, 1915, to Averall Emerson Jividen and Mary Elizabeth (Gilbert). He was a graduate of Poca High School. Franklin repaired analytical balances while employed at Union Carbide for over 30 years. He also started his own business in...

Jul 5, 2010

James Carl Keys, 59, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, July 5, 2010, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict and was a safety inspector for Union Carbide. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Ivan Keys and Kathleen Mae Sizemore Hubbard. He is survived by his step-mother,...

Jul 4, 2010

Robert Neal "Bob" Huston, 83, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2010. Bob was born at Charleston on November 1, 1926 to the late Arthur and Emma (Buckner) Huston. Bob worked in many areas as a general contractor, building businesses and churches. His Christian influence was evident in his walk through life. He enjoyed...

Jul 4, 2010

Carl Miller, 86, of Charleston passed away July 4, 2010 after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Emory and Irene Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three of his four brothers; David "Sonny", Robert "Bob" and Harold Miller. Surviving are his son, David Miller and wife Debbie of Charleston;...

Jun 30, 2010

Frances Jeannette Smith Nichols, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 30, 2010, after a long illness. Frances was born in Dunbar, on November 3, 1931, daughter of the late Bert Smith and Garnett Lovejoy Smith Simmons of Dunbar. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1949 and graduated from Capitol City Business...

Jun 29, 2010

At 7:25 p.m. on June 29, 2010, Oma Myrtle Riffee Sargent heard the words of her Lord, "Well done good and faithful servant - enter into the joy of the Lord." Her former address was Dunbar, and is now at the feet of the Lord in HEAVEN. Born May 15, 1909 on Riffee Ridge in Putnam County. She was the...

Jun 29, 2010

Vaun Elizabeth Haas, 97, of Charleston, passed away on June 29, 2010 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Edward H. and Elizabeth J. Board in Smithers, on January 12, 1913. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Brown United Methodist Church and...

Jun 29, 2010

Martha Lorraine Pleasants, 81, of Dunbar, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 after a long illness. She was a former employee of the Household Finance Co. and the Classic Shoe Store. She was also a longtime member of the Dunbar Mountain Mission. Mrs. Pleasants was preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Pleasants. Surviving are...

Jun 27, 2010

Carl Henson Gilbert, 87, of Red House, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Putnam Health Care. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was a former school bus driver in Richmond County, NC. Surviving are his wife, Anna Bell Gilbert; sister, Erma Lawrence of Kentucky; step-children, Jessie Cheeks and her husband, Bronson of Griffithsville, Sandra...

Jun 25, 2010

Opal G. Thompson, 94 years old, of Dunbar, left this earth with her family by her side at her home on the 25th of June, 2010 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Joseph Swanson of Hamlin, and by her husband, E. S. "Bill" Thompson. Opal was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Jun 23, 2010

Virginia Tyo Parcell, born November 30, 1916 in Braxton County, WV, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Emma Tyo and was the last surviving member of her family, having survived four brothers and six sisters. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Corliss Parcell, son, Philip Parcell and her...

Jun 22, 2010

Kathleen Burford, 75, of Charleston went home to be with her Lord Jesus on June 22, 2010 after a short courageous battle with cancer. Born October 7, 1934 in Charleston, Kathleen was the youngest daughter of the late Hurchel and Chessie McCown of Tyler Mountain. A graduate of Dunbar High School and a lifelong resident of Tyler Mountain, Kathleen worked...

Jun 19, 2010

Frank Jarrell, 85, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 19, 2010. Frank served in World War II under Gen. George S. Patton's tank brigade and was wounded in Metz, France, where he was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart and the Liberation of France Medals. He was a member VFW Post 9097, Hurricane,...

Jun 19, 2010

George W Mitchell, 89 of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his home and is now waiting for the rapture. He was born April 10, 1921 and born again March 16, 1950. George served with the US Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945 and retired from Union Carbide Institute in 1983 with 38 years of loyal...

Jun 19, 2010

Emma Lou Carpenter, 62, a lifelong resident of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, after a long illness.

Emma was retired from a longtime career as an executive assistant and legal secretary at companies throughout the Charleston area. She was a loving wife and mother, always doing for others and willing to help anyone in need. She loved...

Jun 18, 2010

Gloria Jean Johnson, 69, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2010 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born on February 27, 1941 to the late Jim and Reva Balch. Gloria was a graduate of Nitro High School and Capitol City Business College. She retired from WV Workers Compensation after 15 years of service....

Jun 14, 2010

Theodore Ray Hudson, 62, of Charleston passed away June 14, 2010, in the Hubbard Hospice House after a 23 month battle with Mesothelioma cancer. He was a 1967 graduate of Dunbar High School, and had 37 years of service with Cyclops Industries of South Charleston. He was preceded in death by father, Verl Peebles Hudson of Dunbar and step-father Harmon...

Jun 13, 2010

Delbert L. Greenlee, 86, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2010 surrounded by his family at home. He was born April 6, 1924 in Leon, WV. Delbert was one of 11 children born to Millard "Poppy" Greenlee and Pearl "Mommy" Little Greenlee. Delbert was the owner of several businesses through the years. His latest venture was co-owner...

Jun 12, 2010

Robert Carl Fauber, 57, of Mt. Nebo, formerly of Mount Olive, passed away June 12, 2010.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Dolores Fauber, brother Homer Fauber and sister Pam Ramsey.

Robert was a graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology. He served his country as a U.S. Marine Combat Engineer who served...