Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Edsel V. Hill

Edsel V. Hill

Sep 22, 2008

Edsel V. "Pete" Hill, 86, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, September 22, 2008. He was a retired accountant with Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. and was a charter member of the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. Mr. Hill was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 153 and the Masonic Lodge #170. He was also a US Army...

Elinor Young

Elinor Young

Sep 21, 2008

Elinor Hyer Young, 86, of Hurricane and formerly of Dunbar, went from her earthly life to eternal peace surrounded by her loving family just before sunrise on Sunday, September 21, 2008. She was born April 9, 1922 in Big Otter, Clay County, a daughter of the late Ernest and Dora Hyer. She was also preceded in death by her brother,...

Gary Wayne Carr

Gary Wayne Carr

Sep 20, 2008

Gary Wayne Carr, 57, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Wayne retired from Union Carbide Tech Center after 25 years of service, and was recently employed by WV Department of Highways. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He served his country in the US Navy. Mr. Carr is survived...

Helen Hope Wilson

Helen Hope Wilson

Sep 20, 2008

Helen "Hope" Sauerwein Wilson, 82, formerly of Arlington, VA and currently residing in Charleston, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Hope was born November 14, 1925 in Morgantown, WV. In 1947 she was the first female civil engineering graduate from WVU, and was part of the design team for the Star City Bridge. She traveled the world for the...

William M. Hannan

William M. Hannan

Sep 18, 2008

William M. "Bill" Hannan, 82, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2008 at his home. He was retired from the Pipefitters Union Local #625 and also worked as a butcher. Mr. Hannan was a member of the Smith Creek Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kay Hannan and parents, Garland and Sally...

Helen Custer

Helen Custer

Sep 10, 2008

Helen Morton Custer, 90, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was a homemaker and a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Custer, Jr. and by her son, Marshall and her daughter, Linda. Surviving are her sons, Henry C. Custer,...

Dolly Miller

Dolly Miller

Sep 10, 2008

Dolly Miller, 82, of Charleston, passed into the arms of Jesus September 10, 2008, at the Hubbard Hospice House, having been a Christian many years. She was a long time resident of Carroll Terrace Apartments and most recently of Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center. She was born March 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Mayford and Ethel Smith Hicks. In...

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...

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