Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Joyce Carol Cobb

Joyce Carol Cobb

Sep 8, 2008

Joyce Carol Cobb, 62, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2008, after a long illness. She was born January 31, 1946 A special "Thank You" goes to Joyce's companion, Jim Walker's children, for all of their love and support. A special "Thank You" to HospiceCare for all of their loving care and support....

Janet Hanlon

Janet Hanlon

Sep 8, 2008

Janet Taylor Hanlon passed into the arms of the Lord on September 8, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Kanawha County. Her parents, Homer and Martha Taylor, recently preceded her in death. Janet was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, attended West Virginia State College and graduated from Morris Harvey College. She...

Hobert L. Clower

Hobert L. Clower

Sep 7, 2008

Hobert L. Clower, 88, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, at the Hubbard Hospice House. He was born in Linside, Monroe County, to the late David Bird and Elizabeth Miller Clower. Mr. Clower enlisted in the US Army at a young age and was part of the Army Air Corps, which later became the US Air Force. He...

Madeline Edgington

Madeline Edgington

Sep 7, 2008

Madeline Edgington, 77, of Dunbar, passed away September 7, 2008. She was a loving mother, sister and daughter. She retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Surviving are her daughter, Cathy; sister, Sean Morgan; brother, Jim Edwards and father, Ezra Edwards. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 11, at...

Thelma L. Yates

Thelma L. Yates

Sep 5, 2008

Thelma L. Yates, 78, of Dunbar passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard L. Yates, Sr., her mother, Edith D. Bossie, father, George W. Bossie, sister, Phyllis J. Feldhaus, and brother, George U. Bossie. Left to cherish her memory...

Johnie Wesley Mason

Johnie Wesley Mason

Sep 3, 2008

Johnie Wesley Mason, 75, of Dunbar passed away on September 3, 2008, at CAMC General Hospital due to complications after surgery. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Born on April 1, 1933, in Clay County, at home, he was a son of the late William Wesley Mason Sr. and Martha Reed Mason Suntimer. He was...

Oretta Sue Ashley

Oretta Sue Ashley

Sep 3, 2008

Oretta Sue Ashley, 58, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 She was a former employee of Union Carbide and Bayer Corporation and was a native of Oak Hill, WV. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Goldie Ashley. She leaves behind her only daughter, Christina L. Ashley of Dunbar;...

Ira Gerald Smith

Ira Gerald Smith

Aug 30, 2008

Ira Gerald "Argil" Smith, 84, of Winfield, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was born December 22, 1923, son of the late Pratt and Mae Bennett Smith of Webster Springs. He was a US Navy veteran, having served in WW II. Argil was a member of the American Legion Post 73 and VFW Post 6418...

George Bernard Shawver

George Bernard Shawver

Aug 29, 2008

George Bernard Shawver, 83, of Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 29, 2008 after a short illness. He had a great love for his family first and enjoyed God's outdoor creations and celebrating life. He was born in Nallen, WV on March 21, 1925 to the late Blanche and Clarence E. Shawver....

Bernice M. Talbert

Bernice M. Talbert

Aug 27, 2008

Bernice M. Talbert, 86, of Charleston, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was a devoted wife and mother, was a retired banker with One Valley Bank and attended the Northside Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Clifford Ramsey and Thomas...

Hazel Mae Slater

Hazel Mae Slater

Aug 26, 2008

Mrs. Hazel Mae Slater, 86, of Quarryville, Pa., passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She was born in Pennsboro, Ritchie County, on January 25, 1922, daughter of the late Logan Harrison and Florence Belle Maxwell Dilly. Mrs. Slater enjoyed decorating her home, knitting, crocheting and baking for her neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Slater....

James Belmont Booher

James Belmont Booher

Aug 24, 2008

Mr. James B. Booher of South Charleston, left this earthly realm on Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was age 73. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Durward B. and Mildred Cobbs Booher, and infant granddaughter Angela Dawn Holstein. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Loretta (Perdue), two...

Joseph Edward College

Joseph Edward College

Aug 24, 2008

Joseph Edward College, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2008, at the age of 83, after a short illness. Our time on Earth is very short compared to eternity with God. This is a place to get ready to live forever. "Trust in the Lord with...

Carol Seaton

Carol Seaton

Aug 20, 2008

Carol Gillenwater Seaton, 63, of Cross Lanes, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at her home. She was a member of the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church and was retired from Old Colony Co. Mrs. Seaton was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Cross Lanes Junior Women's Club. She was also a former member of...

Effie Elizabeth Hicks

Effie Elizabeth Hicks

Aug 19, 2008

Effie Elizabeth Hicks, 93, of Nitro, went to her heavenly home on August 19, 2008, at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was born July 20, 1915 in Roseland, Va., the daughter of the late Napoleon Dewey and Rose Ella Coffey Fitzgerald. On April 30, 1932, she married Clyde Hicks in Nelson County, Va., and that marriage lasted for...

Cynthia Lynn Williams

Cynthia Lynn Williams

Aug 18, 2008

Cynthia Lynn Barnett "Cindy" Williams, 35, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2008 after a short illness. She was a Respite provider for Rescare and Braley & Thompson of Dunbar. Cindy was the daughter Ida J. Barnett of Dunbar and the late Andy L. Barnett. She is also survived by her beloved husband of 7...

Ruth Mildred Mollohan

Ruth Mildred Mollohan

Aug 14, 2008

Ruth Mildred Jarvis Mollohan, 91, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2008. Ruth was one of nine children born on April 18, 1917 at Camden - on - Gauley to Rev. Curtis C. Jarvis and Mary Susan Shawver Jarvis. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hampton Mollohan to whom she was happily married for 56...

Helen Holdren

Helen Holdren

Aug 13, 2008

Helen Sarno Holdren, 86, of South Charleston passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at her home following a long illness. Born August 22, 1921 at Creek Mine near Henryetta, OK, she lived through the dustbowl days of the Great Depression before making her journey to Boomer, WV at age 16, and graduating from Montgomery High School two years later....

Raymond Lee Endricks

Raymond Lee Endricks

Aug 13, 2008

Raymond Lee "Buddy" Endricks, 78, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at his home after a long illness. He was born in Elwood, Indiana on May 3, 1930, son of the late Cecil May and Fred Endricks. He was a Pro Bass Fisherman and was a retired Captain with the Dunbar Fire Department. Buddy also served as a...

Robert A. Carroll

Robert A. Carroll

Aug 13, 2008

Robert A. Carroll, 51, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008 after a brief illness. Although originally from Charleston, he had spent most of his adult life in Florida, having returned home five years ago to be closer to his family. Surviving members of his immediate family include his mother, Drema Conaway of Dunbar and his brother, William Carroll...

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