Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Diana Lynn White

Diana Lynn White

Nov 18, 2022

Diana Lynn White, 64, of Lugoff, SC, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2022.

She was born on December 18, 1957 in South Charleston, to the late Delbert and Helen Workman.

Lynn was a graduate of St. Albans High School. She was a long-time...

Dolores Cross

Dolores Cross

Nov 18, 2022

Dolores Groves Cross, 87, of Scott Depot, peacefully departed her earthly home on November 18, 2022.

She was a Braxton County native and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Wilsie Groves.

One afternoon in downtown Gassaway, Dolly noticed Bronson Farrell Cross, the town's most eligible bachelor and the most handsome...

Larry L. Cottrill

Larry L. Cottrill

Nov 14, 2022

Larry L. Cottrill, 78, of Culloden, WV passed away on November 14, 2022 from congestive heart failure and renal failure.

Larry graduated in 62-63 from Dunbar High School. After graduation he joined the U.S Air Guard, where he served 13 years. Larry worked in all aspects of IT departments for the State Tax Department, State...

Joshua Andrew Westfall

Joshua Andrew Westfall

Nov 14, 2022

Joshua Andrew Westfall, 27, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord and his mother Tammy on November 14, 2022.

Josh was born to Jeff and Tammy Westfall of Charleston.

Josh was always the light in the room and had a contagious laugh. He was a very proud brother to Kris...

Thomas Edward Baxter

Thomas Edward Baxter

Nov 13, 2022

Thomas "Tommie" Edward Baxter, Jr., 50 of Dunbar, WV fought his last earthly battle on November 13, 2022 at home with his family.

Tommie was born October 20, 1972 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Sr. and Jaqueline Baxter; who also precede him in death. Tommie loved his wife and children very much. He was a...

Jerry Marvin Lawrence

Jerry Marvin Lawrence

Nov 11, 2022

Jerry Marvin "Mark" Lawrence II , 62, of Charleston passed away November 11, 2022 of a short illness. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Charleston to Jerry M. Lawrence and Patricia Lawrence.

Mark was was very skilled and in his younger years he was employed by Copen Heating and Air, as well as...

Susanne Taylor

Susanne Taylor

Nov 8, 2022

Susanne Taylor, 72, of Dunbar passed away on November 8, 2022.

She worked as a rehab counselor in the Kanawha valley for many years. She was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

Susanne enjoyed all the state of WV has to offer and spent much of...

Shirley Jean Jarrett

Shirley Jean Jarrett

Nov 7, 2022

Shirley Jean Jarrett, 75, of St. Albans entered into peace on November 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, David Jarrett; parents, Ben and Madeline Stephenson; brother, Benjamin Stephenson; and sister, Sharon Knight Gill.

Shirley is survived by her children, Terry (Diana), Debbie, and Todd...

Richard Earl Mcdaniel

Richard Earl Mcdaniel

Nov 7, 2022

Richard Earl McDaniel, 67, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Monday, November 7, 2022.

He was born in Charleston, on June 9, 1955, but lived most of his life as a proud citizen of Dunbar. He was the youngest son of the late Everett H. McDaniel and Pearl Ingram- McDaniel Anderson.

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Letitia Monique Powell

Letitia Monique Powell

Nov 5, 2022

Letitia Monique Powell, affectionately known as Tisha, 44, of Charleston, West Virginia departed this life surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

She was born on May 30, 1978 to Antoinette Maxwell and James Powell in New Jersey.

Letitia was preceded in death by her father, James Powell, and brother, Gerald Maxwell.

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Thomas Coleman Allen

Thomas Coleman Allen

Nov 2, 2022

Thomas Coleman Allen Sr., 94, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

He was born on November 6, 1927 in Widen, to the late Major and Lora Allen.

Tom was a hard working and dedicated father, he loved his family and loved children. He will...

Christina Larch

Christina Larch

Oct 31, 2022

Christina Clark-Larch, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, after a short illness.

She was born on March 21, 1979 in Lewisburg.

Chrissy loved camping, fishing, and music, but most of all she loved her family. She attended the Mt. Tabor Church of God.

She...

Harry Norman Pannell

Harry Norman Pannell

Oct 29, 2022

Harry Norman Pannell, 83, of Charleston, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

He was born on November 1, 1939, to Robert and Nellie May Carter Pannell.

Harry grew up on Wertz Ave and went to Kanawha County schools. From there he went on to work for the Charleston...

Gloria Jean Kirk

Gloria Jean Kirk

Oct 24, 2022

Gloria Jean Hamilton Kirk, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House at CAMC.

She retired from First Choice Health Systems as their administrative assistant and office manager. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her beloved Mountaineers, camping (which she loved), and...

Wilma Jean Smith

Wilma Jean Smith

Oct 22, 2022

Wilma Jean Lambert Smith, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

She was born on February 11, 1933 in Dunbar, to the late Jack and Julia Goad.

Wilma was a long standing member of the Dunbar Woman's Club, Dunbar Athletics Boosters and volunteered at St. Francis Hospital for many...

George William Hitt

George William Hitt

Oct 21, 2022

George William "Johnny" "Pawpaw" Hitt, 94, of Dunbar, left his earthly body and the family who cherished him to join his Savior and his beloved wife, Peggy Stover Hitt, in heaven on Friday, October 21, 2022.

He was born on November 14, 1927 in Norfolk, VA to the late Edwin and Georgia Hitt.

Richard O. Spencer

Richard O. Spencer

Oct 18, 2022

Richard O. Spencer, 94, of Charleston passed away on October 18, 2022.

He was born on April 25, 1928 in Charleston, to Emet Spencer and Belva Wines Spencer. He was a 1945 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, as well as a 1973 Magnum Cue Laude graduate of WV State University. He began his work...

Charles Harmon

Charles Harmon

Oct 18, 2022

Charles "Rusty" Harmon, 52, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was born on April 30, 1970 in Charleston, to Red Harmon and Barbara Barnett.

Rusty grew up at the North Charleston ball field from little league through senior league baseball. He was also...

Patricia Ann Clark

Patricia Ann Clark

Oct 18, 2022

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Clark, 68 of Spring Hill, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life on Tuesday October 18, 2022.

She was born on November 1, 1953 in South Charleston, to Charles and Marceline Roberts.

Patsy was the household engineer and the matriarch of...

Nona Lynn Swagger-Orem

Nona Lynn Swagger-Orem

Oct 14, 2022

Nona Lynn Swagger-Orem, 58 of Dunbar departed for Heaven on October 14, 2022.

She was born on December 14, 1963 to John Swagger (Brenda) of Sykesville, Maryland and the late Virginia "Frankie" Deweese of Hometown. Nona was the second of four children.

She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1981. Entering...

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