Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Andrea Lynn Gerber

Andrea Lynn Gerber

Jan 10, 2022

Andrea Lynn Gerber, 40, of Tornado, passed away on January 10, 2022.

Andrea is survived by her dad, Robert Higginbotham; mom, Brenda Dawson; husband, Juan Gerber; children, Breanna Summers (Cole) and Kyra Gerber; granddaughters, Raeanna and Emiliana Genotti; siblings, Hope and Ashley Higginbotham; and a multitude of extended family and friends that will miss and...

Juanita Carrie Haynes

Juanita Carrie Haynes

Jan 8, 2022

Juanita Carrie Shaffer Haynes, 57, of Charleston, passed away on January 8 , 2022 as a result of Covid.

She was a wonderful strong woman. She would put a smile on your face every time you saw her. She loved spending time with her beloved husband, kids, family and friends! She will be missed so...

Linda Sue Meadows

Linda Sue Meadows

Jan 8, 2022

Linda Sue Meadows, 81, of Belle, passed from this life into the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 8, 2022.

Linda is survived by her husband, Paul D. Meadows; sister-in-law, Dream Turley of Cross Lanes; niece, Bonita Adkins of Oak Hill; and a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins in...

Brenda Sue Ronk

Brenda Sue Ronk

Jan 7, 2022

Brenda Sue Ronk, 69, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2022.

She was born on February 23, 1952 in South Charleston, to the late Thomas and Gladys Metten.

Brenda loved bird watching, planting flowers, listening to Elvis, and watching Charles Stanley. She loved her...

Christopher James Bennett

Christopher James Bennett

Jan 7, 2022

Christopher James Bennett, lifelong resident of St. Albans, passed away on January 7, 2022, from injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle.

Chris' life was very difficult as a result of issues and trouble at a very young age. The effects of this continued though his entire life.

I pray...

Charles Neal Cunningham

Charles Neal Cunningham

Jan 7, 2022

Charles Neal Cunningham, 86, of Liberty, passed away on January 7, 2022 at home.

He was born August 31, 1935 in Crichton, WV to the late Jewel G. Cunningham and Lula Presley Cunningham.

Charles was a 56 year resident of Putnam County and served in the United States Marine Corps. After retiring...

Pennie Louise Anderson

Pennie Louise Anderson

Jan 5, 2022

Pennie Louise Anderson, 59, of Jacksonville, NC, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on January 5, 2022 with her family by her side.

Pennie loved soaking up the sun, especially when camping and at the beach. She loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Pennie held a special place in her heart...

Patricia Lee Moore

Patricia Lee Moore

Jan 5, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Lee Moore, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She was born on April 26, 1931, in Pageton, to the late James and Emma Lee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Moore;...

Vivian Corinthia Williams

Vivian Corinthia Williams

Dec 30, 2021

Vivian Corinthia Williams, 78 of Charleston, graciously transitioned from her earthly tabernacle to her heavenly home on December 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 19, 1943 to the late Rubin Thomas Desper and Edna Burton Desper in Charleston.

Vivian was employed by CAMC as a heart...

Murray Eugene Holt

Murray Eugene Holt

Dec 27, 2021

Murray Eugene Holt went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 27, 2021.

He was born on June 9, 1947 to the late Murray Evan Holt and Helen Pearl Haynes Holt.

Eugene was raised in Charleston, graduated from South Charleston High School in 1965 and married his high school sweetheart Rose...

Rosella Ann Adams

Rosella Ann Adams

Dec 27, 2021

Rosella Ann Adams, 80, of Charleston, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 27, 2021.

She was born on November 27, 1941 to the late Moses M. Adams and Clara M. Bell Adams.

Rosella was a very ambitious woman who loved life. She attended Garnet High School in Charleston. Rosella's...

Anita Cantrell

Anita Cantrell

Dec 27, 2021

Anita Townsend Richardson Cantrell, 59, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021.

She was born May 10, 1962 to the late William and Jo Ann Richardson.

Anita graduated from George Washington High School. She was a HUC and dedicated her life working for CAMC Memorial Hospital for 43...

George William Finney

George William Finney

Dec 26, 2021

George William Finney of Dunbar, born January 30, 1927, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 26, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House, just one month before his 95th birthday.

He retired from Local 80's Insulators. George attended Rebecca Chapel Church where he sang in the choir until his health began to decline and he...

Evelyn Marie Harper

Evelyn Marie Harper

Dec 26, 2021

E velyn Marie Conkle Harper, 81, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was at peace; home and under the blessed care of hospice.

By his grace, God's Christmas gift for Evelyn this year was for her to rejoin her much missed and beloved husband...

Mary Katherine Mcclanahan

Mary Katherine Mcclanahan

Dec 25, 2021

Mary Katherine McClanahan, 79, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend to all those who knew her. She was a faithful Christian and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

Mary was a stay at home wife and mother...

Legina Hardwick

Legina Hardwick

Dec 23, 2021

Legina Hensley Hardwick passed away peacefully at her home on December 23, 2021.

She was born on November 6, 1958 and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a mom to many more that walked through her door. Legina had an open heart and there was always a cup of coffee and advice...

Cody Maxwell Belote

Cody Maxwell Belote

Dec 23, 2021

Cody Maxwell Belote, 29, of St. Albans passed away on December 23, 2021 at home. Our lives are forever changed.

He was born on April 7, 1992 to Lori and Bryan Belote.

Cody graduated from St. Albans High School in 2010. He loved art and music and was gifted at both. Cody...

Ewuell Jerome Tawney

Ewuell Jerome Tawney

Dec 21, 2021

Ewuell Jerome "Jerry" Tawney, 91, of Cross Lanes, passed away on December 21, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.

Jerry retired from Union Carbide after more than 35 years of employment. He severed his country in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. Jerry was a member of Community Chapel...

Faith Armstrong

Faith Armstrong

Dec 19, 2021

Faith Armstrong, 89, of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was born October 13, 1932, in Liberty, to the late W.H. and Georgia Boggess.

Faith was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church where she worshipped with many of her close friends.

She...

Freda Mae Mallory

Freda Mae Mallory

Dec 19, 2021

Freda Mae Mallory, 94, of South Charleston, departed this life on Sunday, December 19, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born on August 19, 1927 in Beckley to the late Adolph and Edith Dinkler.

Freda loved to quilt, making numerous ones for family and friends. She also enjoyed jigsaw...

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