Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

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...

Clifford Stump

Clifford Stump

May 6, 2021

Clifford Stump Jr., 42, of Charleston, passed away on May 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Denver and Donna Walker and Noldus Stump Sr.

Clifford is survived by his parents, Joyce and Clifford Stump Sr.; and sister, Jennifer Meadows.

A funeral service will be held...

Jack Lee Rose

Jack Lee Rose

May 5, 2021

Jack Lee Rose, of Dunbar, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, after a long illness.

He was born on February 11, 1942 to the late Argil and Mary (Lamb) Rose in Craigsville

Jack was born with albinism. He only had 5% eyesight his entire life, his parents didn't even...

Steven Paul Ward

Steven Paul Ward

May 5, 2021

Steven Paul Ward, 66, of Dunbar, passed away at home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

He was born on July 22, 1954, in South Charleston, to the late Paul and Aimee Ward.

Steve was a graduate of Dunbar High School, where he played football and baseball. He...

Doris Virginia Beasley

Doris Virginia Beasley

May 3, 2021

Doris Virginia Beasley, 96, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, passed away on May 3, 2021.

She was born on October 2, 1924 in Dunbar, West Virginia to the late Shirley Ivan Painter and Mabel Alice Morton Painter.

Doris had a beautiful soprano singing voice and often performed at the Greenbrier resort in the...

Thomas Ray Blankenship

Thomas Ray Blankenship

May 1, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Ray Blankenship, Sr., 69, passed away on May 1, 2021, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

He was born on December 2, 1951, in Boone County, to the late, Herbert and Velma Blankenship.

Tom was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam era, 1969-1974,...

Brenda Baker

Brenda Baker

Apr 27, 2021

Brenda Robinson Baker took up residence to her new home in Heaven on April 27, 2021.

She was born in Huntington in 1945. Brenda worked for many years as a telecommunications operator at PTL Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brenda felt the healing touch of the Lord many times and wrote about...

James Hudson

James Hudson

Apr 21, 2021

James "Jim" Hudson, 75, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on Wednesday, April 21.

He was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and a graduate of Dunbar High School. He served his country and is a U.S. Army Veteran. Jim worked in the transport industry starting out as a delivery driver for...

James Maurice Carter

James Maurice Carter

Apr 18, 2021

James Maurice Carter Sr., 56, entered the gates of Heaven on April 18th, 2021, way too soon, after a short and unexpected illness.

He was born on June 24, 1964 to Ella and Peter Carter.

Also known as Jim or JC, he was a resident of West Dunbar, also known as "The...

William D. Mcmullen

William D. Mcmullen

Apr 13, 2021

William D. "Bill" McMullen, 61, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021.

He was born on April 13. 1960 in Johnstown, PA.

Bill graduated college in 1982, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent over twenty years as a gas control engineer for...

Donna Bailey

Donna Bailey

Apr 13, 2021

Donna Stype Bailey, 62, of Charleston, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

She was born on April 7, 1959, in Pittsburgh, PA., to the late, Jack and Helen Stype.

Donna had a masters degree from West Virginia State College and was an extremely gifted teacher for 33...

Patricia Ann Holmes

Patricia Ann Holmes

Apr 10, 2021

Patricia Ann Holmes, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021, peacefully in her sleep.

She was born on October 30, 1936, in Charleston, to the late Homer "Bus" and Lulah Ice.

Patsy was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and attended Brigham Young...

Kathy Kaye Johnston

Kathy Kaye Johnston

Apr 9, 2021

Kathy Kaye Aldridge Johnston went home to see Jesus on April 9, 2021 at home, with her family by her side.

She was born in South Charleston on December 24,1949, and was the oldest of nine children.

Kathy and her husband Harry were married in February 1982 and have been foster parents...

Tracy A. Bailey

Tracy A. Bailey

Apr 5, 2021

Tracy A. Bailey, 62, of Charleston passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and worked many years as a chemical operator at Union Carbide. His greatest joy in life was his son, Tracy Jr., followed by his love for his dog, Skeeter. Tracy and his mother especially...

John Paul Carter

John Paul Carter

Apr 5, 2021

John Paul Carter, 73, of Dunbar, went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, April 5, 2021.

He was born on August 19, 1947 in Charleston, to the late Howard and Charlotte Carter.

John graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965. He then went on to attend West Virginia University...

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