Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Sarah J. Browning

Sarah J. Browning

Mar 7, 2007

Sarah J. Browning, 65, of South Charleston, died at Marliere Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Fla. on March 7, 2007. Born in Washington, DC, she moved to WV in 1962. She was a retired Hospice Nurse, having worked at Kanawha Hospice Care for many years. Sarah was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, South Charleston. She is...

Deborah K. Harper

Deborah K. Harper

Mar 5, 2007

Deborah K. Harper 42 of St. Albans died Monday March 5, 2007 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. She was the daughter of Maxine and Calvin Hudson and the late Virgil Hatcher. She is survived by her husband, Henry Harper; sons, Timothy A. White and Jeremy L. White both of St. Albans.;brothers Rick Hatcher and Randy Jeffers both...

Thurmond Poynter

Thurmond Poynter

Mar 4, 2007

Thurmond Poynter, 88 years of age, of Middleport, Ohio and formerly of Charleston, passed away at home on March 4, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He worked for Harris Construction and retired from K-Mart Corporation. He was a veteran of WWII and served under General Patton of the 3rd Armored Division. He received a purple heart and 3 bronze stars....

Joseph O. Mullins

Joseph O. Mullins

Mar 2, 2007

Joseph O. Mullins, 70, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 2, at St. Francis Hospital. He was a retired truck driver, formerly employed by Quick Delivery Service and was a member of the Teamster's Union. Mr. Mullins was a member of the Red Oak Community Church in Nitro. He was preceded in death by...

Irene Krise

Irene Krise

Mar 2, 2007

Irene Thornton Krise, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Angels on Friday, March 2, 2007. She died of a long illness and was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Irene was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Krise. Irene is survived by her daughter, Carla Thomas-Tucker of...

Nadine L. Biggs

Nadine L. Biggs

Mar 2, 2007

Nadine L. Biggs, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, March 2, at her home after an extended illness. She was a retired pharmacist clerk with St. Francis Hospital and was a native of Charleston. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Crawford. Surviving are her grandchildren, Samantha Dye, Michelle Thomas and Matthew Crawford all of Dunbar and 8...

Edna M. Beller

Edna M. Beller

Feb 28, 2007

Edna M. Beller of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007. She "fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith." She was a member of Rebecca Chapel Church of Dunbar, the Dunbar Women's Club and was a member of the Mt. Lodge of WV. Preceding her in death were her husband,...

John F. Flowers

John F. Flowers

Feb 26, 2007

John F. "Big John" Flowers, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord Monday, February 26, 2007, surrounded by his family after an extended illness. John was born March 6, 1928 in Beckley, WV. He worked at the Good Rich Gulf Rubber Plant, FMC, and retired from the Valley Bell Dairy. After retirement, he worked at the Parkway Supermarket...

Keith Hunter Hutcheson

Keith Hunter Hutcheson

Feb 26, 2007

Keith Hunter Hutcheson, 55, of Charleston, joined his beloved dog "Spoo" beachcombing the next existence on Feb. 26, 2007. Keith was a bar manager most of his working life. He created the menu for the popular Snowshoe restaurant, Aunti Pastas and was its first manager. He was gratified to hear Aunti's was reopened due to popular demand. He was preceded...

Norma Maxine Mcquain

Norma Maxine Mcquain

Feb 25, 2007

Norma Maxine McQuain, 74, daughter of the late Tom and Franie Brown, loving wife, mother, sister and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 25, 2007 at home. Her pain and suffering has passed and she is now at peace. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brothers, Verl, Paul "Burr", Dencil "T-Bo"...

Kelly Sue Abshire

Kelly Sue Abshire

Feb 24, 2007

Kelly Sue Bailey Abshire, 40, of Dunbar, departed this life on Saturday, February 24, 2007, after a two year fight with cancer. Kelly was born on December 2, 1966 in Dunbar. She was a 1985 graduate of Dunbar High School. She worked for Wiseman Construction Company for 21 years. Kelly was a life-long member of the Dunbar Church of Christ....

William D. Sizemore

William D. Sizemore

Feb 23, 2007

William D. Sizemore, 86, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2007, in Oakridge Center, after a short illness of Lymphoma cancer. Bill retired from Elk Refining, Inc. He served as pastor for over 40 years at a variety of churches in the area. He was preceded in death by Lucy Sizemore, Wayne Sizemore, and...

Thelma Clearsey Green

Thelma Clearsey Green

Feb 23, 2007

Thelma Clearsey "Tootie" Green, 68, of St. Albans, passed away Friday, February 23, 2007 with her loving family around her. She was a native of Cabin Creek. Tootie loved to laugh with her family and enjoyed playing cards with her friends at Kanawha Terrace Apartments. Tootie is survived by her sisters, Alice Harper of Dawes, Frances Buzzard of Ohley; brother,...

George M. Robinson

George M. Robinson

Feb 22, 2007

George M. "Jack" Robinson, Jr., 85, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007 at Hubbard Hospice House. He was a retired employee of Union Carbide with over 41 years of service. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Beni Kedem Shrine and Humphreys Memorial United Methodist Church, Dunbar. Preceding him in death were his sisters, Sara Roberts,...

Edward M. Owens

Edward M. Owens

Feb 16, 2007

Edward Martin "Eddie" Owens, Jr., 45, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, at CAMC – General Division. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was a truck driver for Lyons Trucking Company. Eddie was also a veteran of the US Navy. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Ann Owens; sons, Michael Scott Owens of Teays Valley and Edward...

Doris Kathleen Fraser

Doris Kathleen Fraser

Feb 15, 2007

Doris Kathleen Fraser, 83 years young, went home to be with the Lord after a series of illnesses on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Doris was a former employee of the Diamond Dept. Store in Charleston and Garrett's Dept. Store in South Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. R. "Bob" Fraser and her youngest son, David "Eddie"...

Buster Jack Beach

Buster Jack Beach

Feb 14, 2007

Buster Jack Beach, Sr., 72, of Williston, Fla., passed away suddenly on Feb. 14, 2007 at the Nature Coast Regional Hospital in Williston. He had been a resident of Williston since 1990, having resided prior to that time in Ft. Lauderdale. He attended the Otter Creek Baptist Church and worked as a salesman for the Frito Lay Company. His hobbies...

Mary E. Catlette

Mary E. Catlette

Feb 13, 2007

Mary E. Catlette, 83, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, at Valley Center after an extended illness. She was formerly employed by C&P Telephone Co., and later worked for the Kanawha County Board of Education as a clerk at Montrose Elementary School. Mary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in South Charleston. She was preceded...

Mildred Virginia Booher

Mildred Virginia Booher

Feb 12, 2007

Mildred Virginia Booher, 94, of Spring Hill, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation for Dunbar. Mrs. Booher was the great great great granddaughter of Fleming Cobbs, the first settler of the Kanawha Valley. She was well known for her wonderful cooking and her home was the meeting place for all of her family, friends and...

Loma M. Young

Loma M. Young

Feb 10, 2007

Loma M. Young, 84, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, after a short illness. Loma was born in Servia, the daughter of the late Aubrey E. and Effie Mitchell. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, Uriah J. Young; sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Deborah Young of North Carolina, Lee R. and Carolyn...

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