Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
Evelyn Jane Hager
Nov 28, 2020
Evelyn Jane Hager, 86, of North Charleston, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2020. She was able to to spend her last moments expressing her love and receiving love from her family, which pretty well describes her favorite things to do.
For many years Evelyn was a waitress at The Top of The Inn. If...
Helen Jean Hatcher
Nov 27, 2020
Helen Jean Crites Hatcher, 92, of Dunbar, died Friday, November 27, after a long illness.
She was a 1946 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and 65 year resident of Dunbar. Helen was a longtime member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and served in many capacities there. She dearly missed seeing her church family regularly...
Emily Hope Haynes
Nov 27, 2020
Emily Hope Gunter Haynes entered into her Heavenly home Friday, November 27, 2020.
She was born September 8, 1973, to Judy and Doug Gunter.
Emily was a 1991 graduate of Hurricane High School, and attended Marshall University and West Virginia University, graduating with a degree in Textiles Design and Merchandising. This degree...
Glenna Kay Mason
Nov 26, 2020
Glenna Kay Ballard Mason, 78, of Loudendale, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband and two sons on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
She was born February 4, 1942, to the late Hank and Edith Ballard.
Glenna loved her very large family more than anything and...
Everette E. Sullivan
Nov 25, 2020
Everette E. Sullivan, 89, of Dunbar was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on November 25, 2020.
Everette is survived by his beloved wife Clara "Kitty" Sullivan with whom he shared an enduring and devoted love story, married one day shy of 44 years. He also will be lovingly remembered by his treasured sons, Ronald...
Cherie D. Cowder
Nov 24, 2020
Cherie Chambers Cowder, 53, of Dunbar, returned home to her Lord and Savior on November 24, 2020 and has been reunited with her beloved father, William Franklin Chambers and is currently doing her dorky happy dance.
Our beautiful mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend was diagnosed with ALS in January 2020. She knew the...
Francis Keith Crawford
Nov 23, 2020
Francis Keith Crawford, 75, of Belleville, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020.
He was born on July 24, 1945 in Morgantown, to the late Francis and Vivian Crawford.
Keith was a Sergeant First Class U.S. Army veteran. He was the Chief Jailer for Kanawha County...
Pamela Whittinghill
Nov 23, 2020
Pamela Whittinghill, 74, of Dunbar and St. Albans, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, November 23, 2020.
Pam was a witty, funny woman who loved books and cats above all, except for one very special dog. She was fond of quoting the philosopher Erasmus: "When I have a little money, I buy books;...
Larry Gaynor
Nov 22, 2020
Larry "Mad Dog" Gaynor, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
He was born on April 7, 1939 in Richwood, to the late Harry and Nannie Gaynor.
Larry retired from the City of Dunbar. He had previously worked as a boilermaker among many other occupations. In his younger years,...
Shirley Frances Baldwin
Nov 20, 2020
Shirley Frances Baldwin, 84, of Nitro passed away November 20, 2020.
She was a graduate of Milton Jr.-Sr. High School. She attended Marshall College, earning a Master's Degree in vocational home economics. Shirley taught at Hurricane High School, Concord State Teachers' College, Poca Grade School, and was a homebound instructor for Kanawha County Schools. She...
Faithe Y. Stevens
Nov 20, 2020
Faithe Y. Stevens, 62, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.
She was born on April 29, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Walter and Lillian Tyree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her birth mother, Sherri Masley; sister, Sherri Tyree; mother-in-law, Loretta Stevens and...
Garnet Marie Kozielec
Nov 17, 2020
Garnet Marie Casdorph Kozielec, of Dunbar, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 103.
She was born on March 29, 1917, in Guthrie, to the late John W. And Talma I. Fisher Casdorph. She was one of 10 children.
June Ann Brooks
Nov 16, 2020
June Ann Brooks, 74, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 16, 2020.
She was born in Eagle, to the late Alice Gilbert and John Brooks.
June loved the Lord and was a praying woman. She was baptized at Eagle Baptist Church. June was loved by so many...
Phoenix Deann Grace Gillerlain
Nov 12, 2020
Phoenix Deann Grace Gillerlain, 4 months, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Montgomery General Emergency Room.
She was born on July 7, 2020 in South Charleston to Sara Bradshaw and Joseph Gillerlain.
Phoenix was only with us for a short time, but in that time she melted...
Leon Forest Justice
Nov 10, 2020
Leon "Peachy" Forest Justice, 81, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 after a short illness.
He was born on July 21, 1939, in South Charleston, to the late Floyd and Ollie Justice.
Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Army in...
Gertrude Nevanah Taylor
Nov 9, 2020
Gertrude Nevanah Taylor, 80, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020.
She was born on March 25, 1940 in Winona, to the late Arthur and Helena Miller-Close.
Affectionately known as "Gertie", she began her career in housekeeping at Thomas Memorial Hospital in 1958. While...
Sharon Layne
Nov 9, 2020
Sharon Vance Layne, 71, passed away on November 9, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.
She was born on September 9, 1949 to the late Cecil and Melva Vance.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dewayne, Eddie and Mike Vance; sisters, Rosetta "Jackie" Taylor...
Greta Lenora Wilkerson
Nov 8, 2020
Greta Lenora Wilkerson, 96, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020.
She was born on June 19, 1924, in Glenville, to the late Hayward Ellyson and Gertie Crites Ellyson.
Greta worked in retail sales for Stone and Thomas Department Store. She was also a member of South West Church...
Avonelle Bailey
Nov 4, 2020
Avonelle Bailey, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
She was born on September 15, 1929, in Putnam County, to the late Romie and Ella Mae Estep.
Avonelle was a member of the Fairlawn Baptist Church.
In addition to her...
Wesley Wade Greiser
Nov 4, 2020
Wesley Wade Greiser, 36, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
He was an avid Xbox gamer and built many strong friendships with other gamers under his gamertag "Lootin Larry".
Wesley was survived by his mother, Sharon Ann Miller; father and step-mom, John Mark Greiser and Darlene; sisters, Susan Greiser,...
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