Frederick W. Holland
May 12, 2008
Mr. Frederick W. Holland, 86, of Dunbar, died on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston after a long illness. He was born March 17, 1922 in Linden, WV and was the son of the late James Noah and Artie Ferrell Holland. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Maxwell of St. Albans and Leland...
Darrold E. Jones
May 12, 2008
Darrold E. Jones, 60, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2008, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV, class of 1967. He worked several years for DOW BADISCHE/BASF Chemical Company, Williamsburg, VA. He retired as a Warehouse Manager from Clark...
Kenneth Lee Hall
May 11, 2008
Kenneth Lee Hall, 58, of Sissonville, passed away on May 11, 2008 after a long illness. He served during the Vietnam War in the Army. He worked for the City of Charleston. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hall of Sissonville, daughter, Kara Armstrong of South Charleston, son, Charlie Hall of Sissonville and daughter, Krystal Hall of Sissonville, mother,...
Bess Marie Kessler
May 11, 2008
Bess Marie Kelly Kessler, age 84, of Charleston passed away on May 11, 2008 after a short illness. She worked for the Quartermaster General in WWII and at Mathews Printing in Charleston for 20 years before retiring. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joe Dennis Kessler, sister Polly Cross of Bushnell, FL, brother Smith Kelly of Looneyville,...
Tony Russell Cozort
May 10, 2008
Tony Russell Cozort, 48, of Marmet passed away at home after a long illness. As a believer in Christ, he is now home in heaven. He loved God's outdoors - fishing and camping. He liked to draw, liked history, and liked being around people. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beatrice and Mike Hill. He was the loving...
David W. Adkins
May 6, 2008
David W. Adkins, 44, of Nitro, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a former truck driver for Zerkle Trucking. Surviving are his grandmother, Ruth Hall of St. Albans and brother, Alan Osborne of Charleston. It was David's request that he be cremated and there will be no service. Arrangements are in the care of...
James V. Stewart
May 5, 2008
Dr. James V. Stewart, 90, longtime Dunbar optometrist, was born September 6, 1917 and passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008 at CAMC-Memorial. He began practice in 1949 and welcomed his son-in-law, Dr. Steven W. Odekirk and daughter, Dr. Nancy S. Odekirk into practice with him in 1988. Up until his death, Dr. Stewart still came to the office, Dunbar...
Mary E. Conley
May 4, 2008
Mary E. Conley, of Dunbar, passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston and went to Heaven on May 4, 2008 at the age of 86, after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer. She was a wonderful loving Mother, Ma-Ma, Ma-Maw Mary and Moo-Butter to her family. She always put God and family first place in her...
Louella Farley
May 4, 2008
Louella Farley, 77, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Select Specialty Hospital, Charleston. She was a retired Claims Adjuster for CAMC and was a 50 year resident of South Charleston. Surviving are her husband, Cletis A. Farley; sons, James Farley and his wife, Cynthia of Scott Depot, Joseph Farley and his wife, Donna of Hurricane, Jeffery...
Denver Starling Fisher
May 4, 2008
Denver Starling Fisher, 80, of Dunbar, was called home on Sunday, May 4, 2008, after a long illness. His son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Pamela Fisher and his granddaughter, Stacy, survive Mr. Fisher. His loving wife, Verna, preceded in him death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with the...
Ora Lee Grass
Apr 26, 2008
Ora Lee Grass, 89, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at her home. She was a retired secretary for Awn Window Manufacturing Co. and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Lodge #133, the White Shrine and Amarath. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Grass in 1977. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Kathryn...
Ray Stinson
Apr 23, 2008
Ray Stinson, 49, of Charleston, peacefully went to be with the Lord when he passed away on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008. He had a courageous battle with cancer and was blessed with only a few days of suffering. He worked alongside his wife, Lisa as a consultant. She operates Brass Pineapple B&B on Virginia St. He was committed to helping...
Helen Frances Smith
Apr 22, 2008
Helen Frances "Toncie" Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the age of 89 while living at Edgewood Summit in Charleston. She was the beloved wife of the late P. Leighton Smith of Dunbar for 61 years and was the daughter of Frank and Maude Ellis of Dunbar. She is survived by a son, F. L. Smith and...
James Thomas Kirby
Apr 20, 2008
James Thomas "Tom" Kirby, 49, of Hurricane, WV, passed away April 20, 2008 after a long illness. Tom was born in Beckley, WV, on September 15, 1958 to Harold and Delma Kirby and was raised in Dunbar, WV. He enjoyed many hobbies, especially hunting and fishing with his son, Joshua. He was a Buckskinner with the West Augusta Volunteers Re-enactment...
Albert S. Beaver
Apr 20, 2008
Albert S. "Bill" Beaver, of Tyler Mtn., went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2008, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 15, 1927, in Arbuckle, WV, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie Beaver. He was retired from Hoylman and...
Lorraine Sullivan
Apr 18, 2008
Lorraine Hayes Sullivan, 84, of Beaver, Pennsylvania, formerly of Dunbar died Friday, April 18, 2008. Born April 24, 1923 the daughter of the late Howard and Leara Hayes, she was a graduate of Union District High School. Lorraine married Charles Warren Sullivan in 1948 and after living for more than 20 years in Dunbar they moved to Florida, Louisiana, Texas,...
Darcus Elizabeth Casto
Apr 16, 2008
Darcus Elizabeth Casto, born November 22, 1920, loving mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, free at last to finally be with her lord and saviour. She was a born again Christian and a homemaker, having resided in Dunbar for 65 years. Mrs. Casto was predeceased by her...
Carl Ray Francisco
Apr 15, 2008
Carl Ray "C. R." Francisco, Jr., 49, of Tyler Mountain, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from an accident brought on by a massive heart attack. C. R. was born June 12, 1958 and was the eldest son of Carl and Helen Francisco. A 1976 graduate of Dunbar High School, he was employed by Baber Construction. He served his country...
Melissa Ann Maker
Apr 14, 2008
Melissa Ann Cunningham Maker, 56, of Dunbar, passed quietly on the morning of Monday, April 14th, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sanford O. Cunningham and Charlotte L. Cunningham and her daughter, Teresa M. Maker and sister, Beth M. Petro Owens. She is survived in life by her children M. Lindsay Maker of Summerville, SC and S....
Esther L. Kerns
Apr 12, 2008
Esther L. Kerns, 85, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was born in Blue Creek, WV on January 13, 1923 to the late Anderson and Rosa Phillips. Mrs. Kerns was a retired LPN with CAMC and attended the First Church of the Nazarene in South Charleston. In addition to...
