Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Bonnie Lou (Coe) Holmes

Bonnie Lou (Coe) Holmes

Apr 14, 2024

Bonnie Lou (Coe) Holmes passed away on April 14, 2024 in Charleston, WV.

She was born on October 7, 1950 to the late Mildred and William Coe.

Bonnie attended Wheeling High School, and furthered  her education at West Virginia University.  She was a beloved pharmacist for over 40 years, dedicating her life to helping others.  ...

Gail Cardwell Black

Gail Cardwell Black

Apr 13, 2024

Gail Cardwell Black, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 59.

She was born on April 17, 1964, to Fiauna Brown Cardwell and the late Mark Cardwell, Jr.

Gail was a precious member of her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and...

Delores Jean Atkins

Delores Jean Atkins

Apr 13, 2024

Delores Jean Atkins, 88, of Athens, Alabama was born May 16, 1935, and passed away on April 13, 2024, at home following a long struggle with Alzheimer's and a recent fall.

She was previously a long-time resident of West Virginia for 83 years and always considered West Virginia as home. She retired from Charleston Dept. Store and...

Timothy Lynn "Red" Cobb

Timothy Lynn "Red" Cobb

Apr 10, 2024

Timothy Lynn "Red" Cobb, 58, of Charleston was called home to the Lord on April 10, 2024.

Timothy was born December 4, 1965 in Gassaway to the late Lewis and Juanita Cobb.

He enjoyed woodworking, fixing bikes, and playing with his fur baby, Harley. He will be dearly missed by so many.

Timothy...

Glen E. Wisnewski

Glen E. Wisnewski

Apr 8, 2024

Glen E. Wisnewski, 83, passed away on April 8, 2024, at Hospice Hubbard House in Charleston. WV.  Glen had suffered with Parkinson's/Lewy body for several years.

Glen was born on March 29, 1941, to parents, Alexander Edward and Marguerite Agness (Carnefix) Wisnewski.

He grew up on Charleston's west side and was a graduate of Stonewall...

Shannon Leslie Fankhouser

Shannon Leslie Fankhouser

Apr 7, 2024

Shannon Leslie Fankhouser, age 74, of Teays Valley, WV passed away on April 7, 2024.

He was born in South Charleston, WV on May 2, 1949.  Shannon resided in Dunbar, WV during most of his school years where he graduated from Dunbar High School and attended the local college.  He served four years (1970-1974) in the Air...

Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

Apr 7, 2024

Ernestine Williams departed this life at 86 years of age on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

She was born in Putnam County, Raymond City, West Virginia. Ernestine received her education at Garnet High School in Charleston, West Virginia.  She began her career as a secretary working at a medical office in Queens, New York where she lived for...

Anthony Lezel Morrison

Anthony Lezel Morrison

Apr 6, 2024

Anthony Lezel Morrison (Tony), 65, of Charleston, made a peaceful transition of life from Charleston Area Medical Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

A native West Virginian, he was born on July 1, 1958, in Charleston, to the late William C. and Louise Morrison also known as "Cotton and Peaches".  Tony graduated...

Theresa Gay Branham

Theresa Gay Branham

Apr 5, 2024

Theresa Gay Branham, 67, of Charleston passed away April 5, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in Harlan, Kentucky to parents James Branham and Carol Urey who have since passed.

Theresa previously live in Montana, North Carolina, and Ohio, before settling in West Virginia. She was married to Roger Hanna, who passed away in December...

Bill Sayles

Bill Sayles

Mar 31, 2024

Bill "Billy", "Slim", "69" Sayles, 64, of Charleston, WV passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

He attended Stonewall High School and Salem College.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William II and Gloria; and his sister, Cassandra Sayles.

He is survived by his sisters, Rena Sayles, Tracy Johnson, and Carla...

Jack Parsons

Jack Parsons

Mar 31, 2024

Jack Parsons of South Charleston, departed this earth on Resurrection Day, March 31, 2024 to be with Jesus his Savior and his loving wife of almost seventy years, Laura Parsons. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was a son of the late Sankey and Reverend Dorothy Parsons. He was born on November 19, 1936. In...

Joseph "Joe" Mark Lanham

Joseph "Joe" Mark Lanham

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph Mark "Joe" Lanham, 68, a life long resident of Dunbar, WV, sadly left us on Saturday, March 30, 2024 to be with his late wife of 37 years, that he dearly loved, Tamma Kay Lanham.

He was born in Charleston, WV on December 11, 1955 to the late Elvan and Georgia Lanham.

Joe, a...

Shirley Wingo Sergent

Shirley Wingo Sergent

Mar 29, 2024

Shirley Wingo Sergent, 88, of Dunbar, WV went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Albert & Lillie Wingo and married to the late Ted Sergent, all of Dunbar. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Dunbar High School and retired from with C&P Telephone, Bell...

Justin Daniel Henshaw

Justin Daniel Henshaw

Mar 26, 2024

Justin Daniel Henshaw, 43, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

He was born on July 16, 1980, in Charleston, to Randy and Melannie Henshaw.

Justin was a great son and father. He was a hard worker and liked the simple thing of life. Justin served 16...

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Jones

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Jones

Mar 23, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Jones, 65, died at home on Big Tyler Road, Charleston on March 23, 2024 of natural causes.

Jerry was born in Charleston, WV on February 26, 1959 to the late Ivan Jones and late Joyce Meridith.

Jerry graduated Dunbar Senior High School and was a member of the class of 1977.  He...

Melinda Susan Pierson

Melinda Susan Pierson

Mar 21, 2024

Melinda Susan Pierson, 68, of Dunbar, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 21, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 8, 1956, in Charleston, to the late William Whittaker and Lorena Simmons.

Susan enjoyed going to her camp and riding on the boat with...

Georgia Hess

Georgia Hess

Mar 19, 2024

Georgia Hess, 84, died peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a recent illness.

She was born on May 21, 1940, a long time resident of South Charleston. She had many friends and family in the area. She held several jobs over the years, including as a mail carrier and at a flower shop before working for the...

Mary Virginia Glancy

Mary Virginia Glancy

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Virginia Glancy, 82, of Prospect KY formerly of South Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with her loving husband, and eldest son by her side.

The second of three girls born to the late Albert and Margaret Greenlee, Mary was born on August 1, 1941.

Mary...

Carmen Ann Gore

Carmen Ann Gore

Mar 17, 2024

Carmen Ann Gore passed away on March 17, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Born to Mildred and Leroy Bowles on March 24, 1952, Carmen's life was full of love for her family and community.

As a loving mother, she dedicated her life to raising her children, Justin and Amber Gore.  Carmen treasured her children and...

Drema Mosby

Drema Mosby

Mar 16, 2024

Drema Mosby, 81, of Institute, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House.

Born on December 25, 1942, in Fayetteville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. Mosby and Helen Gore Mosby.

She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in English from West...

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