Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Helen Sanders of Dunbar, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2021 of natural causes.

She was 101 years young. Her last words were" I am ready to go home".

Helen was born on the Dawson Family Farm in Sissonville on December 22, 1919 to the late Daniel Summers Dawson...

Oct 7, 2021

William Fred McClain, 74, of Dunbar, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

He was born on December 9, 1946 in Charleston, to the late Archie and Hildred McClain.

Freddie graduated from Dunbar High School and served in the U.S. Army and later graduated from barber college. He...

Oct 5, 2021

Brenda Carol Fields, 71, of Poca, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

She was born on May 17, 1950, in Charleston, to the late Glenn and Jessie Baisden.

Brenda was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she...

Sep 30, 2021

John Jeffrey Baby Hughey. 53, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

He was born on May 11, 1968, in Charleston, to Gerling and Jeanette Hughey.

John had a heart of gold and loved everybody. He always put other peoples needs above his own. He...

Sep 29, 2021

James Austin "Jim" Moles, 86, life-long resident of Dunbar, went to be with his Lord on September 29, 2021.

Jim went to Dunbar High School then entered the U.S. Airforce to be an Airborne Radio Operator. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Withrow, and they began their lives together that lasted 66 years.

Sep 29, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Hoskinson, 63, of St Albans, passed quietly on September 29, 2021.

He was born on February 4, 1958 to the late James and Helen Hoskinson.

Steve enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid soccer fan. He played soccer, and then coached for many years. Steve impacted the...

Sep 28, 2021

Crystal Dawn Wilmoth, 45, of Dunbar passed away suddenly on September 28, 2021.

She was born on July 24, 1976.

Crystal was a very caring and loving person with a protective instinct. We were blessed to have 45 years with such a wonderful person. She cared deeply about things that she believed...

Sep 26, 2021

Jean Carol Fisher, 85, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 26. 2021.

She was born on April 1, 1936, in Dunbar, to the late Ed and Elva Smithson.

Jean loved to quilt and loved making Sunday dinners for all of her family. She was a...

Sep 25, 2021

Kathryn Cruikshank, 83, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 at Charleston Area Medical Center.

Kathryn was an active member and participant of Dunbar United Methodist Church, where she served as the Membership Nurture and Outreach mission coordinator and multiple other positions in the church over the years. As a 1956 graduate of...

Sep 24, 2021

Bobbie Lynn Pratt-Robinson, 70, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2021 surrounded by family.

She was born on May 21, 1951, in Charleston, to the late Robert L and Lena M. Pratt.

She was the eldest of seven children.

Bobbie was a...

Sep 22, 2021

Thelma Ophelia Rose 84, went home to be with the lord on September 22, 2021.

She was born April 09, 1937 to the late Jesse and Pearlene Motley Rose in Logan.

Thelma graduated from Dupont High School in 1955. She worked for the State of West Virginia for 30 years.

Sep 21, 2021

Larry Leighton Jividen, 84, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, surrounded by his six children.

He was born on November 1, 1936, in Dunbar and was the eldest son of the late Emory and Audra Belle Jividen.

Larry was a devoted husband to Viola, the...

Sep 20, 2021

E. Maxine Thomas Marcinik Marshall, 97, passed away on September 20, 2021. She was the last surviving member of the family of William B and Lula Crawford Thomas.

Maxine was a Rosie the Riveter and also worked at the Baltimore VA Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Michael Marcinik...

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Kay Harper, 74, of Dunbar, passed away on September 19, 2021 after a long illness.

Pat was a mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from the Charleston Gazette after 34 years of employment. Pat attended church at Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl...

Sep 18, 2021

Sheryl Dee Tate, 56, of Charleston, passed away on September 18, 2021 after a sudden illness.

She was born on October 30, 1964, in Charleston, to David and Mary Payne.

After Sheryl graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1982, she went on to become a travel agent and legal secretary. In...

Sep 17, 2021

Michael "Mike" Ferrell, 61, of Charleston departed this life on September 17, 2021 after a short illness.

He retired from WV-American Water Company after 35 years of service. Mike was a member of Dunbar First Baptist Church and loved anything outdoors.

Mike was a loving husband, father, and papaw.

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Sep 17, 2021

Amyer Richard "Richie" Worley, 71, of Dunbar passed away suddenly on September 17, 2021.

Richie loved music and dancing, long rides on the interstate, and going on walks. He also enjoyed watching his favorite cartoons.

Richie was a very special, special needs child. He was a true joy.

He...

Sep 16, 2021

Joseph Richard Oden, Jr., 54, left this life to become our heavenly angel on September 16, 2021.

Joey was born in Wheeling, WV on September 8, 1967 to Mr. Joseph R. Oden, Sr and Dr. Barbara J. Oden of Institute, WV.

Known to family and friends as "Joey," he embodied the best...

Sep 13, 2021

Neil Ronald Gingerich, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was born at home on November 1, 1931 in St. Agatha, Ontario, Canada to the late Edmund G. and Anna G. Roth Gingerich.

Neil was the loving husband for 66 years to his wife, Edith and together they...

Sep 12, 2021

Carole Crowder Beals, 63, of St. Albans, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Also known as Mimi, she lived for the love and laughter of her seven grand babies. Whether it were trips to Disney World, reading books, blowing bubbles, or just...