Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Julius A. Gardner

Julius A. Gardner

Jan 15, 2023

Julius A. Gardner, Jr., 54, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He died unexpectedly.

Jr., as he was known to everyone, graduated from Dunbar High School. He was a former employee of Walmart, but was currently working for GoMart. He had served in the Naval Reserves from 1989...

Brenda Joyce Edwards

Brenda Joyce Edwards

Jan 14, 2023

Brenda Joyce Scarberry Edwards, 79, a long-time resident of Plainfield, IN, passed on January 14, 2023 in Charleston WV, after several months of a lengthy illness.

She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Scarberry of Spring Hill, WV, and the loving wife of the late Herbert "Herbie" Edwards. Brenda was the baby...

Daniel M. Pruden

Daniel M. Pruden

Jan 14, 2023

Daniel M. "Pru" Pruden, 67, passed away on January 14, 2023 , at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Daniel graduated proudly from Dunbar High School in 1974. He then attended Glenville State University, where he played basketball. He went on to work for many years at the Dunbar Children's Shelter, where he met...

Donald Walls

Donald Walls

Jan 12, 2023

Donald Walls Jr., 83 of Winfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness.

Donnie graduated from Elkview High School after which he went to work at West Virginia American Water Company where he worked for over forty years. Donnie had a passion for working in his yard....

Peter James Carter

Peter James Carter

Jan 11, 2023

Peter James Carter, 77, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He was born on October 7, 1945, in Fayette County, to the late Maryland Carter Mosley.

Peter was a high-pressure welder and mechanic at John Amos Power Plant for 35 years. He enjoyed...

Anna Bowles

Anna Bowles

Jan 11, 2023

Anna Bowles, 84, of Dunbar passed away on January 11, 2023.

She worked as a nurse at McMillion and CAMC Hospital for 38 years and was a member of Dunbar Church of the Nazarene. She loved her Lord and her family with all her heart.

She was preceded in death by her...

Ardith Maxine Williams

Ardith Maxine Williams

Jan 10, 2023

Ardith Maxine McCown Tackett Williams of Tyler Mountain was born June 18, 1930 in a four room house beside L M McCown and Son on Tyler Mountain.

She entered her eternal home on January 10, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer where her body and mind were made whole again and she saw her...

Kevin Eugene Morris

Kevin Eugene Morris

Jan 9, 2023

Kevin Eugene Morris, 42 of St. Albans, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2023, surrounded by friends and family.

He was born in Charleston on February 5, 1980, the son of Karen and Tenny Morris.

Kevin was graduate of St. Albans High School.

Kevin was diagnosed with static fibrosis...

Javan Ari Sanders

Javan Ari Sanders

Jan 8, 2023

Javan Ari Sanders, 36, of Charleston died suddenly on January, 8, 2023.

Though his light will never be completely extinguished, Javan continues to shine through his babies, the lights of his life, Lariyah (12), Nyaira (9), Caelan (7), Audrielle, (5) and Elona (4).

Because Javan defined family as so much more than...

Charlotte Ann Suck

Charlotte Ann Suck

Jan 7, 2023

Charlotte Ann Allen-Suck, of Dunbar, passed away on January 7, 2023.

She was born on March 29, 1941 to the late Lawerence and Dora Allen.

Charlotte was a retired LPN from CAMC at General division.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronnie...

Michael S. Meadows

Michael S. Meadows

Jan 7, 2023

Michael S. "Bullie" Meadows, 45 of Charleston, departed peacefully on January 7, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital.

He fought hard through this pain everyday for the past 12 years, and his body was just simply tired from his dialysis and multiple heart and health issues.

Mike graduated from Capital High School where...

Patricia Skeens

Patricia Skeens

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Mace Skeens (AKA John), went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2023.

The sky will be a little bluer, the sun will shine more brightly and Heaven is rejoicing with her presence.

She was born August 15, 1968 to the late Thomas Redo Mace and Betty Lou Mace...

Shirley Armstead

Shirley Armstead

Jan 4, 2023

Shirley Armstead, 66, died on January 4, 2022 in Charleston.

She was born June 3, 1956 in Mullens, to Thelma Brown Cook and raised by Alma Fralin.

Shirley graduated from Beckley Community College and retired as a clerk with the State of West Virginia Workers Compensation Division.

She was...

Robert Keith Morris

Robert Keith Morris

Jan 2, 2023

Robert Keith Morris of Dunbar, passed away on January 2, 2023.

Rob was born in Paintsville, Kentucky and although he loved West Virginia he remained very proud of his home state. Rob worked for Prestera as the medical records keeper until retiring and becoming Kroger's most beloved and best employee ever in the history of...

Juan Arnet Calloway

Juan Arnet Calloway

Jan 2, 2023

The world lost an angel and God-Fearing Man on January 2, 2023, as heaven gained one. Juan Arnet Calloway, affectionately known as "Gator", 62, of Charleston, WV went to be with the Lord peacefully at home. He was previously employed by the city of Charleston and Shawnee Hills. He graduated from Charleston High School and attended WV Career...

Rhonda Lynn Briscoe

Rhonda Lynn Briscoe

Jan 1, 2023

It is with deep sorrow we suffer in the loss of Rhonda Lynn Craddock Briscoe, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away January 1, 2023.

She was born on October 21, 1958 to the late Rodney Craddock and Patty Winfree.

Rhonda was warm, friendly, open and had a wonderful sense of...

Robert Donald Jenkins

Robert Donald Jenkins

Dec 31, 2022

Robert Donald 'Bob" Jenkins, 86, of Sissonsville, went home to be with his Lord on December 31, 2022.

Bob was a hard-working, loving husband and father who retired from Kanawha Manufacturing. He had been a faithful Christian for 62 years, serving God through music. Bob and Emogene sang together with friends and family for 44...

Velma Lea Mcmillion

Velma Lea Mcmillion

Dec 28, 2022

Velma Lea McMillion, 83, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022.

She was born on May 30, 1939, at home to the late Oscar McMillion and Hallie Kiser McMillion.

Velma was a woman who could be defined by her love, kindness, and faith. She worked for...

Barry Eugene Swiney

Barry Eugene Swiney

Dec 27, 2022

Barry Eugene Swiney, of Charleston, passed away on December 27, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 2, 1949, he was 73 years young at the time of his death.

Barry was a retired heavy equipment operator, and a lifetime member of his local Teamsters Union. He enjoyed...

David Leland Mcmasters

David Leland Mcmasters

Dec 21, 2022

David Leland McMasters, 60, of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

He was born on November 20, 1962, in Glen Dale, to the late Francis Leland and Frances Lucille McMasters.

David worked at Wal-Mart in Nitro for 18 years and afterwards at Ollie's in Dunbar. He was loved and...

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