Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Betty Louise Thomas

Betty Louise Thomas

Aug 25, 2021

Betty Louise Thomas, 84, of Charleston, passed on to her heavenly home Wednesday, August 25, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was born in Quinwood on August 19, 1937 to the late Frank and Mabel Neil.

Betty was raised in Nicholas County, but lived most of her life in the...

Frank Cornelius Newsome

Frank Cornelius Newsome

Aug 24, 2021

Frank Cornelius Newsome Jr., 47, of Charleston, passed away on August 24, 2021.

He was born on January 5, 1974 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Edrema Newsome of Dunbar and Frank Newsome, Sr. of St. Louis, MO.

Frank graduated from South Charleston High School in 1992 and then attended West Virginia State...

Kenneth P. Cowan

Kenneth P. Cowan

Aug 23, 2021

Kenneth P. Cowan, 87, of Winfield, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 23, 2021.

He was born on July 16, 1934 in Petroleum, to the late Raymond and Lucille Cowan.

Ken grew up on the West Side of Charleston and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High...

Connie Maxwell

Connie Maxwell

Aug 23, 2021

Connie Loring Maxwell, 68, of Charleston, passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Monday, August 23, 2021.

She was born on September 13, 1952 in South Charleston to the late John and Dorothy Loring.

Connie was a Christian that loved the Lord and liked to share him with others. She...

Emogene Eloise Richard

Emogene Eloise Richard

Aug 20, 2021

Emogene Eloise Richard, 89, of South Charleston, passed away at home with her son, Charles Richard on August 20, 2021 after a year long battle with cancer.

Eloise was a member of the Church of Christ in Spring Hill for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, church family and her long-time neighbors....

Gary Meral Carrier

Gary Meral Carrier

Aug 20, 2021

Gary Meral "Coube" Carrier III, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on August 20, 2021 in a car accident.

He was born on January 20, 1978. He graduated from South Charleston High School and worked for the City of South Charleston Public Works.

Gary loved to play video games. He was loving...

Marjorie Ann Miller

Marjorie Ann Miller

Aug 19, 2021

Marjorie Ann Miller, 73 of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was born in Charleston to the late Bill and Dorma Tanner on February 11, 1948.

In addition to her parents Margie was preceded in death by her sister...

Nella May Mcghee

Nella May Mcghee

Aug 16, 2021

Nella May McGhee, 88, of South Charleston, passed away at home on Monday, August 16, 2021.

She was born on May 23, 1933 at home, in South Charleston, to the late James McGhee and Nora Songer.

Nella was the backbone of our family. She was strong and worked hard and will forever...

Bryan Jeffrey Lyons

Bryan Jeffrey Lyons

Aug 13, 2021

Bryan Jeffrey Lyons, 29, of Dunbar gained his Heavenly wings on August 13, 2021.

He graduated from South Charleston High School in 2011 and was a member of JROTC. Bryan went on to the University North Western Ohio, in Lima, OH, majoring in automotive technology. He was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

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Michael Scott Pettry

Michael Scott Pettry

Aug 13, 2021

Michael Scott Pettry, 36, of Marmet, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021.

He was born on November 9, 1984 in Charleston.

Michael was an avid hunter and loved being in the outdoors. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed.

Janet D. Nelson

Janet D. Nelson

Aug 11, 2021

Janet D. Nelson of Flatwoods, Kentucky, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on August 11, 2021 after a long illness.

She was the owner of Janet's Beauty Salon in Dunbar before her retirement. Janet was also very active in many civic and social services, including serving on the Dunbar City Council, the Dunbar Beautification League, the...

Brianna Rochelle Seals

Brianna Rochelle Seals

Aug 10, 2021

Brianna Rochelle Seals, 31, of Charleston, received her wings on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She was born on July 31, 1990 to Jennifer McBride.

Brianna was a graduate of Nitro High School. She attended the National Institute of Technology and received a medical assistant...

Ronald W. Norman

Ronald W. Norman

Aug 9, 2021

Ronald "Ron" W. Norman, 74, of Charleston passed away on August 9, 2021.

He was born in Wheeling on February 27, 1947 to the late Richard and Margaret Norman.

Ron started a military career in the U.S. Marine Corp. He later went into the Air National Guard while also teaching at John...

Leonard James Varallo

Leonard James Varallo

Aug 7, 2021

Leonard James Varallo, Jr., 77, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021.

He was born on August 10, 1943, in Alexandria, VA, to the late Leonard Varallo Sr., and Lorraine Stillwell Owens.

Leonard was a graduate of Emory & Henry College, an Army veteran and a successful business owner...

Mark E. Holley

Mark E. Holley

Aug 4, 2021

Mark E. Holley, 44, of St. Albans, was blessed with his wings after his hard fight with cancer on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

He was born on November 30, 1976, in South Charleston, to Howard and Shawnette Holley.

Mark was full of life. He loved adventures and exploring. Mark was the MacGyver...

Bonnie Neeley

Bonnie Neeley

Jul 31, 2021

Bonnie Losh Neeley, 91, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2021.

She grew up in Webster County where she loved playing in the Back Fork River.

After high school, Bonnie took a course in town that gave her a certificate to teach. Her first job...

James Wiseman

James Wiseman

Jul 25, 2021

James "Jamez" Wiseman, 46, of South Charleston passed away on July 25, 2021.

He married Katie Hager on July 4, 2009 and on August 31, 2013 their daughter Mira Ann Wisemen was born.

James was a devoted father to Mira. He was also an incredible big brother to his sister, Chrissy with...

Tamer Lee Thomas

Tamer Lee Thomas

Jul 24, 2021

Mrs. Tamer Lee "Tammy" Ginther Thomas, age 63, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a brief illness.

She was born August 22, 1957, in Kanawha County, to the late Paul Eugene and Ruby Pleasants Ginther.

Tammy was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School...

Rodney Eugene Evans

Rodney Eugene Evans

Jul 23, 2021

Celebrating the Life of Rodney Eugene Evans

On Friday, July 23, 2021, Rodney Eugene Evans peacefully transitioned into his eternal heavenly home after a brief illness.

Rodney was born on December 18, 1981, to Daisy and Richard E. Evans in Charleston, West Virginia. He grew up attending Greater Emmanuel Gospel Tabernacle, under...

Kimberly Diane Witzke

Kimberly Diane Witzke

Jul 22, 2021

Kimberly Diane Witzke Strawhecker "Kimmer", 56, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 unexpectedly.

Kim was born August 14, 1964 in Charleston, WV to Betty Joe Witzke and the late Virgil Witzke. Kim grew up in Liberal, Kansas and graduated from Liberal High School. Kimberly returned home to WV in the late 1980's where she lived...

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