Obituaries

Sep 27, 2020

Mrs. Sybil Clinton Davisson, 91, of Charleston, passed away at her home on September 27, 2020.

She was born March 17, 1929 to Henry and Grace Clinton in Charleston.

As a girl, Sybil's family moved to Dunbar, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class at Dunbar High School in 1947.

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothy Katherine Auld, 86, passed away Sunday morning, September 27, 2020, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers .

She was born on August 9, 1934, in Charleston, to the late Alberto and Blanche Luoni.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving son, Robert "Bobby" Allen Webb...

Sep 26, 2020

Richard "Dick" A. Moore, 73, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children, on September 26, 2020.

He was born on June 9, 1947, in Charleston, to the late Earnest Samuel Moore and Alice Rayburn Moore.

Dick was a graduate from Charleston High School class of 1965 and then was...

Sep 23, 2020

Doris Summerfield, 85, of Cross Lanes,  passed away on September 23, 2020.

She was born on November 16, 1934 in Dunbar, to the late, Maury Tucker and Eva Tucker.

Doris was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Charleston School of Business. She was  employed by Charleston General Hospital, Ohio Valley Medical...

Sep 23, 2020

Ruth V. Kuhn, 64, of Charleston, passed away at her home on September 23, 2020, after a long illness.

Ruth was a cook at Ruthlawn Elementary and long time gospel singer. She is now singing for the Lord. She will always be loved and missed.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 23, 2020

Evaleigh V. Foster, 93 of Riva, MD and previously of Dunbar, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

Evaleigh was born on February 4, 1927, in Huntersville, WV to the late E. Jack and Lyda Workman.

She graduated from Marlinton High School in 1945 and continued her schooling at St. Francis...

Sep 22, 2020

Wanda Cline, 75, of St. Albans, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Wanda was a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her son, Jason. She was a longtime member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Dunbar.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Cline; parents, Kennith and Hazel...

Sep 14, 2020

Troy Lee Byrd, of North Charleston, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 in Hospice House at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.

He was married to his wife Carol for 47 years and was her sole and devoted care taker for many years.

Troy attended Maranatha Church and was the...

Sep 14, 2020

Lou Thomas Echard, 89, of South Charleston, went home to be with Lord on September 14, 2020, following a long illness at Brookdale Charleston Gardens.

Lou was a member of the Community Church of Hurricane for many years. She loved the Lord and was very active in His works. Lou was a graduated of Sissonville...

Sep 11, 2020

Charles "Chuck" Marlin Bonnette II, 36, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020.

He was born on December 13, 1983, in Charleston, to Charles and Cynthia Bonnette.

Chuck always had a good heart and cared for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone.

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Sep 10, 2020

Tina Louise Harper, 59, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

She was born on April 29, 1961, in Charleston, to the late Robert Garcia and Gloria Dodd.

Tina was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Sep 10, 2020

Jacqueline Delene Long Cunningham Burton, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

She was born on July 15, 1951 in Kanawha County, to the late Sterling and Blanch Long.

Educated in the Kanawha County School system, Jacqueline was a graduate of Charleston High School, Class of 1969. She was also...

Sep 9, 2020

Donald Houston Patterson, 63, of Sissonville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at home.

He was born on October, 18, 1956 in Greenbrier County, to Roberta Casto Burdette.

Donald enjoyed doing many activities, such as hunting and fishing and making wooden canes. He loved to collect marbles. Donald was a loving...

Sep 8, 2020

Jo Ann Sharp, 74, passed away on September 8, 2020 in Charleston.

She was born on January 21, 1946 to the late, Marshall and Louise Neeley.

Jo Ann was a 1964 graduate of Dunbar High School and was affiliated with the Church of God.

In addition to her parents,...

Sep 7, 2020

Gloria "Jean" Gillispie, of Dunbar died on September 7, 2020 after a very short and devastating illness.

She was the youngest of three, born Gloria Jean Rader, on August 16, 1939 in Sanderson, Kanawha County, West Virginia. She was a life-long resident of the Kanawha Valley, growing up on the West Side of Charleston. She...

Sep 6, 2020

Alice Messer Thibodeaux, 71, of Dunbar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, lost a long and courageous battle with cancer on September 6, 2020.

She will be remembered forever for her wit, laugh and quick sense of humor,

hundreds of jokes and stories. Alice lit up every room she entered and...

Sep 4, 2020

Paul "Poppy" Parsons, 74, of Tornado, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at home after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on October 15, 1945, in Charleston, the son of the late Russell Parsons and Thelma Berry Parsons.

Paul was a maintenance man for John Douglas Anderson Apartments in west...

Sep 3, 2020

Richard Alvin Gore, 75, of Dunbar, formerly of Belle, passed away on September 3, 2020, peacefully at home after a long Illness surrounded by his family.

He retired from The State of WV after 37 years of service. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none in his own words. He...

Sep 3, 2020

Paul Denver Baldwin, 93, of Nitro passed away September 3, 2020.

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School. Paul left school early to join the Coast Guard during World War II serving as fireman aboard the USS Orlando in the Aleutian Islands.  After discharge, he attended Morris Harvey College, on the GI Bill, obtaining...

Sep 1, 2020

James Arnold Richmond, 78, of Rand, departed his life on September 1, 2020 after a long illness at CAMC Memorial.

He was born on May 7, 1942 to the late, Chilion and Ella Proffit.

James graduated from Cedar Grove High School and later attended WV Tech and University of Hawaii on a...