Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Dorothy Virginia Hager

Dorothy Virginia Hager

Feb 9, 2010

Dorothy Virginia Hager, born on September 4, 1917 in Mingo County, passed away on February 9, 2010, at her home. She was a graduate of Williamson High School in 1936 and married Frank Hager the same year. Frank Hager worked for Union Carbide Linde Air Products Division and they lived in Philadelphia and Charlottesville, Va. before being transferred back to...

Vaiden Campbell

Vaiden Campbell

Feb 8, 2010

Vaiden "Vicky" Campbell, 89, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, February 8, 2010, at her home. She was a homemaker, a long time member of St. Marks United Methodist Church and attended the Community Church in Hurricane. Mrs. Campbell was a native of Randolph County, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Campbell, son, W. Raymond Campbell,...

James Burton Barnett

James Burton Barnett

Feb 5, 2010

James Burton "JB" Barnett, 40, of Dunbar, died Friday, February 5, 2010 at home. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #625. He was also a student of the Journeyman School. JB was the son of John and Margaret Barnett and Sue and Steve Johnson. In addition to his parents,...

Jane Degler

Jane Degler

Feb 4, 2010

Jane Degler, 59, of St. Albans, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at her home. Jane was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Keith Degler; daughter, Jeanetta Keithann Degler; sisters, Audrey Stone, Kay Humphreys; mother-in-law, Gloria Degler; sister-in-law, Penny Pavlicka. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, at Keller Funeral...

Leonard Daniel Schoonover

Leonard Daniel Schoonover

Feb 3, 2010

Leonard Daniel Schoonover, 86, of Cross Lanes and Marion, SC, passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. He was a US Air Force veteran of World War II. Mr. Schoonover is survived by his wife of 67 years, Helen Douglas Schoonover; son, Kevin Schoonover; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ed Spencer, Kay and...

Delmer Vanburen Smith

Delmer Vanburen Smith

Jan 31, 2010

Delmer Vanburen Smith, 98, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a great son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and, most of all, a good Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Dodson, mother, Louise King, father, Fred Smith, great granddaughter, Lucy Erin...

William D. Peters

William D. Peters

Jan 30, 2010

William D. "Bill" Peters, 79, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010, at CAMC - Memorial. Bill retired from WV Surplus Properties. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He attended Dunbar Church of Christ. Mr. Peters is survived by his wife of 10 years, Martha M. Peters; son, William G. "Buck" Peters of...

Edward A. Mobley

Edward A. Mobley

Jan 30, 2010

Edward A. Mobley, Sr., 70, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. He was born on June 21, 1939 in Acme, WV and was the son of the late Levi and Martha Mobley of Cabin Creek. Edward was retired from Evans Lumber Company and was a former member...

Oleeta Ruth Buckner

Oleeta Ruth Buckner

Jan 29, 2010

Oleeta Ruth Ferrell Buckner, 89, of Dunbar passed away quietly in her home on Friday, January 29th. With her family present, she peacefully passed to her Heavenly Father and husband's waiting arms. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Spencer Ferrell and Chloe Marie Crites Ferrell, husband, Sylvester Mason Buckner and brother, Herbert Joseph Ferrell. She is survived...

Deborah Kay Ringwald

Deborah Kay Ringwald

Jan 28, 2010

Deborah Kay Gardner Ringwald, 60, of Charleston, went to be with her Angels on January 28, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Jack and Ruby E. Gardner and by her sister, Scheryl A. Foster. She is survived by her husband of almost eleven years, George Ringwald; her brother, John Gardner of Dunbar; nieces, Anita Smith of...

James Kenneth Leachman

James Kenneth Leachman

Jan 27, 2010

James Kenneth "Jim" Leachman, 81, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at CAMC – General Hospital after a long illness. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, worked for Union Boiler and also was a self-employed mason. Mr. Leachman was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Leachman. Surviving are his wife, Sharon Leachman;...

Janice Marie Cook

Janice Marie Cook

Jan 27, 2010

Janice Marie Cook, 72, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness. She had been employed as an executive claims specialist for Accordia and retired from Renaissance with the City of St. Albans. She was a native of Burnwell, WV. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Albert Cook...

Mary J. Buford

Mary J. Buford

Jan 26, 2010

Mary J. Buford, 53, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was a homemaker and a native of California. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Syble L. Anderson

Syble L. Anderson

Jan 22, 2010

Syble L. Anderson, 85, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010, at Hubbard House, after a long illness. Syble was a 35 year employee of the Kanawha County Board of Education, as a school bus driver and as a supervisor. She was a seven year member of the South Hills Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death...

Sharlotte Beverly

Sharlotte Beverly

Jan 21, 2010

Sharlotte Beverly, 80, of South Charleston, WV, passed away, Thursday, January 21, 2010, surrounded by her family, following a long battle with lung disease. Sharlotte was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a lifelong resident of South Charleston. She was the best of mothers, a good friend and an avid golfer. She worked for many years as an RN...

Betty Jo Holley

Betty Jo Holley

Jan 21, 2010

Betty Jo Holley entered into eternal peace to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 21, 2010 after a long illness. She had spent the last 2 months at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. Prior to that she lived at her home with the care of her family, primarily her son, Benny. Betty was born March...

Albert Haller Baldwin

Albert Haller Baldwin

Jan 21, 2010

Albert Haller Baldwin, 80, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010, at CAMC – General Hospital. He was a retired District Manager for Aramark and was a US Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Dolores Baldwin; son, Kevin Ross; granddaughters, Alexis Friel and Sherri Fields; grandson, Tyler and Shawn Ross; step-daughters, Sheeri Fields, Robin Greathouse and Angela Hale and...

Robert L. Burdette

Robert L. Burdette

Jan 20, 2010

Robert L. "Bobby" Burdette, 65, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2010. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was employed by the Big Sandy Superstore. He attended the Faith Freewill Baptist Church in St. Albans. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Wilma Burdette of Dunbar. He...

Olin E. Riffle

Olin E. Riffle

Jan 17, 2010

Olin E. "Sam" Riffle, 94, of St. Albans and South Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010, at his home, after a long illness. Sam retired from Union Carbide, and was a member of Buffalo Masonic Lodge. Mr. Riffle is survived by his wife, Violet L. Riffle; stepdaughter, Cora Legg of Nitro; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Private services will...

Alan Franklin Todd

Alan Franklin Todd

Jan 17, 2010

Alan Franklin Todd, devoted father of Taylor and loving husband of Pam, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Alan formerly of Charleston, WV, was born in Wheeling, WV, August 14, 1954. Alan is preceded in death by parents Philip L. Todd and Mary Lou Todd of West Liberty, WV....

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