Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Billy Tucker

Billy Tucker

Jun 15, 2021

Billy "Tig" Tucker, 77, of Dunbar, passed away on June 15, 2021.

He was a lifelong member of Dunbar First Baptist Church and proudly served in the United States Army, 19th SFG, Airborne. Tig was the co-owner of T&S Coal Company, and later in life he was a self-employed heavy equipment mechanic. He loved to...

William Benjamin King

William Benjamin King

Jun 14, 2021

SSgt. William Benjamin King Ret. USAF was born on February 9, 1934, in Freeman. He peacefully transitioned from this journey on June 14, 2021, with his family by his side.

He attended and graduated from Bluestone High School in Mercer County, class of 1952.

William joined the USAF at the tender age...

Alonzo Ray Snodgrass

Alonzo Ray Snodgrass

Jun 14, 2021

On June 14, 2021, Alonzo Ray Snodgrass passed away in his home.

He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. His final days were spent surrounded by his loving wife, two children, four grandchildren, and nephews.

Alonzo had a rare understanding of what was important — enjoying living life with those you...

Don Lee Harding

Don Lee Harding

Jun 12, 2021

Don Lee Harding, 91, of Sissonville, passed away on June 12, 2021.

He was born at home in Sissonville on December 11, 1929 to the late Roy and Lessie Harding.

Don drove tractor and trailers since the age of 17 and worked for many different companies before retiring from Kroger in the...

Stephen Robert Morgan

Stephen Robert Morgan

Jun 7, 2021

Stephen "Steve" Robert Morgan, 56, of Dunbar, passed away Monday June 7, 2021.

He spent most of his life as a resident in the Charleston area and recently moved back to Dunbar after living in the Huntsville, AL area. Steve always considered himself a West Virginian at heart, regardless of where he lived. He also...

Phyllis Ann Hill

Phyllis Ann Hill

Jun 3, 2021

Phyllis Ann Hill, 86, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.

She was born on November 26, 1934 in Charleston, to the late Emory Crawford and Belva Kessel.

Phyllis graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School class of 1954. She retired...

Jerry Dale Hodge

Jerry Dale Hodge

Jun 2, 2021

Jerry Dale Hodge, 63, of Beaver went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Jerry loved spending time with his family, going places, and going out to eat.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lula Hodge of Cabin Creek; eleven siblings; and many nieces,...

Tandy Lester Asbury

Tandy Lester Asbury

May 24, 2021

T andy Lester Asbury, 85, of Ingleside Texas passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Kenedy Health and Rehabilitation, Kenedy, Texas.

He was born on April 16, 1936 in Charleston, WV to Maggie and Golden Asbury.

Tandy was a member of Cedar Lane Baptist Church, Cedar Lane, Texas. As a husband,...

Goldie Marie Shamblin

Goldie Marie Shamblin

May 23, 2021

Goldie Marie Kidd Shamblin, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2021, in Enid, Oklahoma, after a long battle with dementia.

She was born in Elkview to the late Shelly Kidd and Hettie Kidd Anderson.

Goldie married the love of her life, James Shamblin, on September 5,...

Delvonica Monique Lewis

Delvonica Monique Lewis

May 23, 2021

Delvonica Monique Lewis gained her wings on May 23, 2021.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on December 10, 1994 to Valerie Badger Carter and Kenneth Anthony Lewis.

She had such a caring heart, contagious smile and free spirit. Delvonica enjoyed singing, drawing and spending time with family and friends. She...

Brian Alan Durden

Brian Alan Durden

May 21, 2021

Brian Alan Durden, 26, of Lexington, KY, passed away on May 21, 2021.

He was born on September 1, 1994 in Oregon, OH. He then moved to Kentucky, Maryland, and currently West Virginia. He graduated from Jessamine County Schools in Kentucky in June 2013.

Brian's loving mother, Jessica; sister, Brianna; and brother,...

Robert Kay Johnson

Robert Kay Johnson

May 20, 2021

Robert Kay Johnson, 79, of Hurricane, our caring, hardworking, strong, generous and most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on May 20, 2021 after a heroic battle with Leukemia.

He was born on November 8, 1941 in Charleston, the son of the late Golden and Rosie Black Johnson.

Cathryn Ann Carena

Cathryn Ann Carena

May 19, 2021

Dr. Cathryn Ann Carena was born in Charleston on September 14, 1966. On May 19, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer, Cathy took flight, surrounded by her loving family at her Italian home.

Cathy's goal was to change the world. Although she impacted many lives, she ran out of time to fulfill her...

Betty Mays

Betty Mays

May 15, 2021

Betty Mays, 86, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home on May 15, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born on October 19, 1934 in Charleston.

Betty was a member of the Dunbar Church of Christ. She retired from Chapman Printing after 10 plus years of service.

William D. Tyler

William D. Tyler

May 13, 2021

William "Bill" D. Tyler, 81, of Charleston, passed away May 13, 2021 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

June Bug, as he was called by family and friends, was born November 5, 1939 in Charleston to the late William and Evelyn Tyler.

Bill was educated in Kanawha County where he attended both Garnet and...

Kermit T. Young

Kermit T. Young

May 11, 2021

Kermit T. Young, 96, of Greenwood, SC, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on May 11, 2021.

He was born on November 12, 1924 to the late Carl and Delphia Young.

Kermit served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked...

Steven L. Matthews

Steven L. Matthews

May 10, 2021

Steven L. Matthews, 77, of Dunbar, entered into eternal rest at home on Monday, May 10, 2021, surrounded by his children.

He was born on September 16, 1943, in South Charleston, to the late Samuel Brian and Vonda Pauline Kraft Matthews.

Steve grew up in South Charleston and enjoyed fishing on the...

Rosana Marie Hinchey

Rosana Marie Hinchey

May 7, 2021

Rosana Maria Hinchey, 85, of Hurricane, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021.

She was born on August 18, 1935 to the late, Jose Maximino Lucero and Frances Gallegos in LaGrito, Colorado.

Rosana was retired from the State of West Virginia. She was a member of the Women's Club where she developed...

Pamela Sue Harding

Pamela Sue Harding

May 6, 2021

Pamela Sue Harding, 60, of Sissonville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her home after a short illness.

She was born on September 19, 1960, in Charleston, to Charles and Mary Harding.

Pam loved spending her time watching football, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and helping...

Donald L. Jacobs

Donald L. Jacobs

May 6, 2021

Donald L. Jacobs, 51, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021.

Donald was a long-time resident of Dunbar and worked for McDonald's. He also attended church at Maranatha Fellowship.

He attended the Open-Door School for handicap children, as well as Cooks School and Lincoln School from 1985...

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