Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

David A. Miller

David A. Miller

Sep 21, 2022

With heavy hearts, family and friends announce a peaceful farewell to David A. Miller Sr., on September 21, 2022.

David was born on the west side of Charleston on June 12, 1947, and lived there attending public schools and ending his education at Stonewall Jackson High School. He continued his college education at West Virginia...

John Allen White

John Allen White

Sep 15, 2022

John Allen"Jack" White, 72, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September15, 2022 at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

He was born on May 25, 1950 in Clarksburg to William Hugh White, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Albertson White.

At the age of ten, Jack's family moved to...

Diane Lynne Cole

Diane Lynne Cole

Sep 15, 2022

Diane Lynne Cole, 63, adoring wife and loving mother of two, entered into God's Kingdom in the early hours of September 15, in Cross Lanes, after a short battle with cancer.

Diane was born August 17, 1959 in Charleston, to Dean and Nellie Byers .

Diane attended Dunbar High school, graduating in...

Pauline Ava Anderson

Pauline Ava Anderson

Sep 15, 2022

Pauline Ava Anderson, known as "Squeaky" to everyone gained her wings on September 15, 2022 at 7:05 a.m. at the Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born to the late Joseph "Sonny Boy" and Betty Rakes Anderson on May 29, 1950.

Squeaky was educated in Kanawha County Schools and graduated from Dunbar High...

Robin Lee Spears

Robin Lee Spears

Sep 14, 2022

I have fought the good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Robin Lee Spears, beloved husband and father was called home to be with the Lord at age 69.

He was born on May 27, 1953...

Lesley Eagle

Lesley Eagle

Sep 13, 2022

Lesley "Les" Eagle, age 75, of Clendenin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2022, at CAMC General after battling a short illness.

He retired from UPS Freight, formerly known as Overnight Transportation, as a commercial truck driver. Les was an ordained minister and shared the word of God for many decades....

Frank Scarberry

Frank Scarberry

Sep 8, 2022

Frank Scarberry Jr., 59 of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, September 8, in Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, after a very long battle of illness.

Frank was born August 6, 1963 in Charleston, to Frank Sr. and Phyllis Scarberry.

He was a 1981 graduate of St. Albans High School, and then graduated...

Martha Jane Alley

Martha Jane Alley

Sep 7, 2022

Martha Jane Alley, 92, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

She was born on September 12, 1929, in McCoy, VA, to the late Herman Owen and Eula Mae Snyder.

Along with her late husband Harry, Martha moved to St. Albans, in 1960 and...

Joseph Edward Joplin

Joseph Edward Joplin

Sep 5, 2022

Joseph Edward Joplin II, 39, of Charleston, lost his battle with addiction on September 5, 2022.

He was raised at Dunbar Mountain Mission Church where he gave his heart to the Lord in 2015. Joey was a 2001 graduate of Herbert Hoover High School. He played many different sports throughout the years, but found his...

Larry Harrison

Larry Harrison

Sep 5, 2022

Larry Harrison, 81, of Sissonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, in CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Larry was retired from Kroger after 35 years as a truck driver. Back in the day, he competed in hill climbing and motor cross. He was a USA first place champion. Larry then went into the horse business and...

Roger Dale Harrison

Roger Dale Harrison

Sep 4, 2022

Roger Dale Harrison, 70, of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, passed away on September 4, 2022.

He was born on December 24, 1951, to Henry and Evelyn Harrison.

Roger graduated from Nitro High School and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in English from Morris Harvey College. He was employed by Appalachian...

James E. Duncan

James E. Duncan

Sep 3, 2022

James E. Duncan, 89, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord September 3, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on September 28, 1932 in South Park to the late Earnest and Maude Duncan.

James was a graduate of Charleston High School in 1950 and life long resident of Loudendale....

Lena Beavers

Lena Beavers

Sep 2, 2022

Lena "Vickie" Beavers, passed away at home on Friday, September 2, 2022.

Vickie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who was well known for her spirit and laughter. Vickie spent many years working for AT&T in downtown Charleston, and devoted her free time to her family and friends. Vickie loved to cook, visit...

Lorenzo Maurice Venson

Lorenzo Maurice Venson

Aug 31, 2022

Lorenzo Maurice "CC" Venson Sr., 53, born in Troy New York, later relocated to Dunbar, WV. Went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022.

Lorenzo was educated in the public school system and briefly served in the United States Army. Lorenzo was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He enjoyed spending time with...

Conard E. Sayre

Conard E. Sayre

Aug 29, 2022

Conard E. Sayre, 89, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on August 1, 1933 in Liberty, to the late Corbett and Leatha Sayre.

Conard was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force...

B. Ilene Casto

B. Ilene Casto

Aug 28, 2022

B. Ilene Casto, 90, of Dunbar, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Valley Center, South Charleston, following a long battle with dementia.

She was born on April 24, 1932 in Rock Castle (Jackson County), daughter of the late Mae M. Stutler-Barnett and Gay Barnett.

Carl Junior Higginbotham

Carl Junior Higginbotham

Aug 27, 2022

Carl Junior Higginbotham, 93, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2022 at Teays Valley Genesis Center in Hurricane.

He was born on November 10, 1928 in Poca, and was the last surviving member of the late Carl M. And Euna Page Higginbotham's family.

Carl moved to Dunbar in the 1940's...

Rodney Kenneth Thaxton

Rodney Kenneth Thaxton

Aug 27, 2022

Rodney Kenneth Thaxton, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at home after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

He was the son of the late Hansel and Roxalee Thaxton.

Rodney was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, but his greatest love was...

Carol Romona Gilmer

Carol Romona Gilmer

Aug 26, 2022

Carol Romona Gilmer, known to her closest family as "Nana", passed away on August 26, 2022 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 19, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia to Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Gladys Thomas. She was educated in Kanawha County school systems. As a child, she was reared in the...

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Aug 26, 2022

Richard "Dick" Carpenter, 75, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Charleston, the son of Hestel "Corky" Carpenter and Elizabeth Carpenter Brewer.

Dick was a United States Army veteran and lifelong employee and retiree from UnionCarbide/RP/Bayer Institute. He...

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