Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Donald Woolwine

Donald Woolwine

Jun 11, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Woolwine, 64, left this earth peacefully to be reunited with his parents and siblings on June 11, 2022.

Donnie was born and raised in South Charleston, WV. Growing up, he excelled in athletics. He lettered in five sports at South Charleston High School. He went on to play football and golf at West...

Robert Neil Harden

Robert Neil Harden

Jun 11, 2022

Robert Neil Harden 93, of South Charleston, peacefully passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on June 11, 2022.

He was born on December 19, 1928, to Hearl Neil and Helen Florence Ryan Harden.

Bob served his country in the Navy during WWII, enlisting at the age of 17.

He...

Carol Bowen

Carol Bowen

Jun 11, 2022

Carol Bowen, 92, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

She was born on June 20, 1929, in Charleston, to the late Carl and Macel Richardson.

Carol's first job was as an elevator operator at A. W. Cox, when she was 13 years old. She...

Alberta Maxine Haston

Alberta Maxine Haston

Jun 9, 2022

Alberta Maxine Haston, 88, of Institute passed away on June 9, 2022.

She was born September 8, 1933 in Legg, WV. She was the second of three children born to the late Henry and Florence Haston.

Alberta better known as Bert attended elementary school in Institute and graduated from West Virginia State...

Kevin Lee King

Kevin Lee King

Jun 9, 2022

Kevin Lee King, 52, of South Charleston, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

He was born on September 27, 1969 in Charleston, to the late Willard and Beverly King.

Kevin's most important role in life was being a dad. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed spending time...

Gloria Jean Breece

Gloria Jean Breece

Jun 8, 2022

Gloria Jean Breece, 65, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Putnam General Hospital on June 8, 2022.

She was born December 11, 1956, at City Hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Eddie White, Sr. and Geneva (Friendly) White. Her mother died unexpectedly when Gloria was two years old, and she and her siblings were raised...

Donna Frances Huffman

Donna Frances Huffman

Jun 6, 2022

Donna Frances Huffman, 80, of South Charleston, passed away after a long illness on Monday, June 6, 2022.

She was born on February 6, 1942 in Charleston, to the late Sidney and Pribble Carrier.

Donna loved fishing, traveling, flea markets and puzzle books but most of all loved spending time with her...

Lisa Sue Allen

Lisa Sue Allen

Jun 5, 2022

Lisa Sue Allen, 54, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

She was born on January 25, 1968 in Charleston.

Lisa was a member of the South Charleston High School class of 1986, where she participated in the flag core. Her passion was caring...

William Keith Holmes

William Keith Holmes

Jun 3, 2022

William Keith Holmes Jr., 75, of Charleston and Dunbar, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

He was born on May 22, 1947 in Charleston, to the late William Keith Holmes, Sr. and Margaret Fielder Holmes.

William was Episcopal by faith. He graduated from WV Tech in...

Mary Salisbury

Mary Salisbury

Jun 2, 2022

Mary "Peachie" Salisbury, 93, of South Charleston, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

She retired after 32 years with Gulf Oil/Chevron Corporation. Mary was a life long member of Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Salisbury; parents, Whitt and Jessie Mooney; brother,...

Shirley Delbert Saunders

Shirley Delbert Saunders

Jun 2, 2022

Shirley "Shudd" Delbert Saunders, 93, of Rock Branch, passed a way on Thursday, June 2, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born on June 7, 1928 to the late Offie Allen and Hazel Orie Saunders.

Shirley worked as a self employed contractor for over 30 years. He loved his work and...

Isaac Buel Riley

Isaac Buel Riley

Jun 1, 2022

Isaac "Ike" Buel Riley, Jr., 90, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022 with his loving wife Gwena "Snookie" of 66 years by his side.

Ike was a United States Air Force Veteran and retired from Thomas Field. He was also a longtime member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

He...

Leo R. Landers

Leo R. Landers

May 31, 2022

Leo R. Landers, 77, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

He was born on August 31, 1944 in Charleston, to the late James and Nola Landers.

Leo loved his family, especially his grand babies, and will be greatly missed by all those who loved...

Debra Rene Ramsey

Debra Rene Ramsey

May 31, 2022

Debra Rene Ramsey, 71, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

She was born on March 9, 1951 in Dunbar to the late Keith Buckalew and Hazel Young.

Debra was a lifelong resident of Dunbar. She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1969 and...

Deborah Ann Carpenter

Deborah Ann Carpenter

May 30, 2022

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Carpenter, 60, of Sissonville passed away on May 30, 2022 after a short illness.

She was born in Chicago Illinois on February 20, 1962 to the late, Glen Carpenter and Vesta Mae Feazelle .

Deborah, Deb, or Debbie was known to have a mothering personality, who took many under...

William H. Smith

William H. Smith

May 25, 2022

On May 25, 2022 William H. Smith, 93, of Dunbar, received his angel wings as he entered peacefully into his heavenly home.

He was born in Wilkinsburg, PA, the son of William McCombs and Margaret Irene Smith.

Bill was a graduate of Westminster College in PA. He proudly served his country in...

Charles Lovejoy

Charles Lovejoy

May 24, 2022

Charles Lovejoy, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Lena Lovejoy; sons, Eddie Lovejoy and his wife Linda and Tony Lovejoy and his wife Carmelita; brother, Gary Lovejoy; grandchildren, Robbie Lovejoy and his wife Dianne, Eddie Lovejoy and his wife, Jessica, Tricia Lovejoy, Toni Lovejoy, and...

David Leon Rardon

David Leon Rardon

May 22, 2022

The Lord called an angel to come home. David Leon Rardon, 63, of St. Albans, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

He was born on October 2, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Edgar and Virginia Rardon.

David was a very loving brother whose presence will be with us forever. He...

Roger Lee Wolfe

Roger Lee Wolfe

May 21, 2022

Roger Lee Wolfe, 69, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

He was born on January 12, 1953 in Charleston to the late John and Arbutus Wolfe Cochrane.

Roger was the Mayor of Dunbar, from 2005 to 2008. He attended both West Virginia State University...

Calvin David Cisco

Calvin David Cisco

May 20, 2022

Calvin "David" Cisco, 78, of Dunbar, went home to his Lord on Friday, May 20, 2022.

He was born on April 10, 1944 in Varney, West Virginia.

After graduation from Dunbar High School, David served in the United States Army leading to a lifelong career in helicopter maintenance. He attended various aviation...

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