Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Betty Lee Steward

Betty Lee Steward

Apr 26, 2022

Betty Lee Murry Steward, 76, of Dunbar, was carried by angels to her heavenly home on April 26, 2022.

She was born the third of seven children to the late Robert H. and Ernestine Murry on February 7, 1946, in London, WV.

Betty attended public schools in Kanawha County. Upon graduating from...

Denise L. Crawford

Denise L. Crawford

Apr 25, 2022

Denise L. Crawford, 69, of Dunbar, passed away on April 25, 2022.

She was born on December 12, 1952 to the late Woody and Doris Belcher.

Denise was and energetic and outgoing person, who loved to shop, go out with friends and liked staying active. She was very loving and took care of everyone always...

Helen Ernestine Pritt

Helen Ernestine Pritt

Apr 25, 2022

Helen Ernestine Bradley Pritt, 98, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 25, 2022.

She was born on April 14, 1924 to the late Kenneth and Cora Bradley in Peytona, WV.

Helen graduated from Sherman High School in Seth. She worked at the Diamond Department Store in Charleston from 1966 until...

Imogene Hamer

Imogene Hamer

Apr 23, 2022

Imogene Hamer, 96, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

She was born on April 3, 1926 in Clover, to the late Marshall and Eupha Keffer.

Imogene retired from Rite Aid where she was employed as a pharmacy technician.

In addition to...

Robin Renee Terwilinger

Robin Renee Terwilinger

Apr 22, 2022

Robin Renee Terwilinger, 58, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022.

She was born on February 7, 1964 in Chicago, IL, and raised in Charleston.

Robin was known and loved by many for her charismatic personality, warrior spirit and unconditional love for others. Anyone who knew her, knew she was...

Patricia Jean Wesolowski

Patricia Jean Wesolowski

Apr 21, 2022

Patricia Jean Wesolowski, formerly Patricia Jean Sayre, of Charleston passed away in her sleep on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Patty, to all who met her, was born March 19, 1947 in Charleston to the late A.D "Jim" Hite, Jr. and Louise Hite. She was 75 years old and a cancer survivor.

She...

Mary Frances Brooks

Mary Frances Brooks

Apr 19, 2022

Mary Frances Brooks, 80, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2022.

She was born on June 26, 1941 to the late Linden Stillwell and Ozella Craig.

Mary gave her life to the Lord many years ago and was a faithful member of Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle...

Brandon Scott Arthur

Brandon Scott Arthur

Apr 15, 2022

Brandon Scott Arthur, 33, of Winfield, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

He was born on October 31, 1988 to his parents, Jeff and Jackie Arthur.

Brandon was a joy to be around to those who knew him. He was an accomplished athlete, who started in football and basketball at Hoover...

Jerline Moore

Jerline Moore

Apr 15, 2022

Jerline Moore, 87, peacefully made her transition to Heaven on April 15, 2022.

She was born September 13, 1934, in Norfolk, WV to the late Nicodemus King and the late Ollie (Dehart) Trent.

Jerline, affectionately known as Nana, was a devoted wife and mother of eight. Always keeping God first and her...

James Paul Barker

James Paul Barker

Apr 14, 2022

James Paul Barker, 67, of Charleston passed away on April 14, 2022.

He was born the son of the late Clyde and Virginia Barker on November 23, 1954, and grew up in Sissonville.

James was retired from the Chuck Yeager Airport after nearly 36 years of service. He was so thrilled to...

Todd Rigney

Todd Rigney

Apr 12, 2022

Christopher "Todd" Rigney, 55, of Dunbar, passed away from natural causes on April 12, 2022.

He was born to the late Charlie (C.B.) and Tink Rigney on June 10, 1966 in South Charleston, WV.

Todd graduated from Dunbar High School and took pride in being a Dunbar resident for the duration of...

Willia Lucille Fierbaugh

Willia Lucille Fierbaugh

Apr 11, 2022

Willia Lucille Cooper Fierbaugh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and servant of God, went to paradise on April 11, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Lucille was a teacher to us all. She taught kindness, patience, family values, and the importance of sacrifice with her own meek and quiet spirit. Lucille worried about, fussed over, and prayed...

David Joseph Koontz

David Joseph Koontz

Apr 10, 2022

David Joseph Koontz, 65, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home.

He was a truck driver for Brewer and Company for the last 12 years where he traveled around West Virginia and surrounding states.

David had a love for classic cars and tinkering in his garage, with his...

Altha Frances Marie Burdette

Altha Frances Marie Burdette

Apr 8, 2022

Altha Frances Marie Wilson Burdette, 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Dunbar, West Virginia, on April 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on February 19, 1929, to the late Christopher Columbus "Kit" Wilson and Georgia Alice "Grace" Higley Wilson, the youngest of five children and their only daughter....

Emita Stowers

Emita Stowers

Apr 8, 2022

Emita Stowers, 97, of Dunbar, completed a long and fulfilling journey through life on Friday, April 8, 2022.

She was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. Emita lost her parents at an early age and was raised by an aunt Ophalia Sanchez de Lasterra. Following high school, she spent two years at PresMex in...

Norma Jean Lett

Norma Jean Lett

Apr 8, 2022

Norma Jean Lett, 74, of Winfield, passed away on April 8, 2022.

She was a loving mother and grandmother, and she cherished the time she spent with her family. Norma had a caring heart and loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Laura Womack; brother, Jack Womack;...

Joyce Carolyn Osborne

Joyce Carolyn Osborne

Apr 8, 2022

Joyce Carolyn Osborne, 81, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022 surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 14, 1940, in Manhattan, NY, to the late Jewel Segal and Beatrice Gotthelf.

Joyce faithfully served the Lord for 56 years and joined her husband in ministry for several...

Larry Jason King

Larry Jason King

Apr 7, 2022

Larry Jason King, 47, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2022.

Larry, who went by Jason, was hard working man who loved his family more than life itself. He was a talented musician, a devoted husband of 30 years, a loving father, and the best PopPop to ever exist.

William Talmage Richardson

William Talmage Richardson

Apr 7, 2022

William Talmage (Tommy) Richardson, 94, of Dunbar passed away on April 7, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House, South Charleston, WV.

He was born on February 4, 1928 in Huntington, WV, one of two children of the late Talmage Crites Richardson and Wilda Luvena Smithson Richardson. William was predeceased by his sister Mary Richardson Chandler.

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Brenda Joyce Johnson

Brenda Joyce Johnson

Apr 7, 2022

A Celebration of Life for Brenda Joyce Johnson

Sunrise: November 17, 1945 - Sunset: April 7, 2022

Our beloved sister entered into death on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her home in Charleston, WV.

She was born on November 17, 1945 in Braeholm, WV, the daughter of the late...

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