Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Janice Pauline Barnhart

Janice Pauline Barnhart

Jun 18, 2022

Janice Pauline Barnhart, 95, of Sissonville, passed away on June 18, 2022.

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Sissonville, to the late Lawrence and Zelma Harrison.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glow Barnhart; son, Carl Barnhart; granddaughter, Shannon Thornton; one sister; and...

Lola Ellen Mace

Lola Ellen Mace

Jun 18, 2022

It is with broken hearts that the family of Lola Ellen Mace, 79, of South Charleston, announce her sudden passing on June 18, 2022, after a short illness.

She was married to her forever best friend and loving husband, Melvin, for 57 years.

Lola loved children, which was a large part of...

Carol Hope Byrd

Carol Hope Byrd

Jun 18, 2022

Carol Hope Pleasants Byrd of North Charleston, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Genesis Putnam Center, Hurricane, after a long illness, five days after her 89th birthday which was on June 13.

Carol graduated from East Bank High School and was a retired secretary for Kanawha County Schools.

She was...

Lola Gandee

Lola Gandee

Jun 13, 2022

Lola Fletcher Gandee, 92, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2022.

She was born on November 21, 1929 to the late Harry Fletcher and Hattie Gorby Fletcher Hedrick.

In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by her step-father, James Hedrick; her husband of 71 years, Lewis Ed...

Arbutus Mae Parsons

Arbutus Mae Parsons

Jun 12, 2022

Arbutus Mae Parsons, 91, of South Charleston, passed away at her home on June 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family; entering her heavenly home.

She was born in Aerial, WV to the late Earl Arnold and Belva Mae Smith.

Arbutus married Louis Parsons in 1956 and was a devoted wife for...

Roberta Gandee

Roberta Gandee

Jun 11, 2022

Roberta Gandee, 79, of Nitro passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022, following a short illness.

She was born October 10, 1942 to the late Robert and Thelma Pitman.

Roberta grew up on Tyler Mountain and was a 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School.

As a long time member...

James G. Painter

James G. Painter

Jun 11, 2022

James G. Painter, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Hospice House at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 18, 1939 to the late Ulysses "U.G." Painter and Elizabeth Dabney Painter.

James was a graduate of Dupont High School and Glenville State College. He was of...

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...

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