Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Timothy Blackhurst

Timothy Blackhurst

Jun 4, 2020

Timothy Blackhurst, 62, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

He was born on April 12, 1958 in Charleston, to Ray Sr. and Gloria Blackhurst.

Tim is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Blackhurst ; brothers, Ray Blackhurst Jr., and Danny Blackhurst .

He is survived...

Imogene Burgess

Imogene Burgess

Jun 3, 2020

Imogene Kirk Burgess, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.

She was born on February 17, 1938 to the late Eugene Deb and June Kirk.

Imogene was a 1956 graduate of Washington District High School. She was a resident of Dunbar for over 60 years and retired from Rite...

Janet Elyse Flowers

Janet Elyse Flowers

May 30, 2020

Janet Elyse Flowers, 69, of Charleston, passed away on May 30, 2020.

She was preceded in death by companion, J.B. Ferguson; parents, John and Mary Flowers; and several brothers and sisters.

Janet is survived by her son, Bobby Flowers; daughter, Amanda Pauley (D.J).; sister, Christine Moore (Junior); brother, Paul Flowers (Anna); grandchildren,...

Leona Withrow

Leona Withrow

May 27, 2020

Leona Withrow, 73, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

She was born on September 16, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Earl and Marjorie Harper.  Our family lost a big part of our hearts.  She will be greatly missed by friends and family. Leona was loved by...

Cecil Edward Dawson

Cecil Edward Dawson

May 26, 2020

Cecil Edward Dawson Jr., 75, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

He was born on August 6, 1944 in Charleston to the late Cecil Edward Sr., and Ocie Mae Dawson.

Cecil was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. Anyone who knew...

Effie Maxine Bordenet

Effie Maxine Bordenet

May 21, 2020

Effie Maxine Bordenet, 86, passed away on May 21, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Carl Victor Bordenet Jr.; father, Ivan Cobb, Sr.; mother, Sylvia Cobb; sisters, Arburtus Cochran, Patsy Hill, and Betty Kulbe; brothers, Shirley (Rosalee); sons, Louis Robert and James Edward; and...

Anna Pauley

Anna Pauley

May 17, 2020

Our beloved Mother, Anna Hager Messer Pauley, passed on to be with our Lord and Savior on May 17th, 2020.

Anna was a devoted member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and cared for an abundance of children throughout her lifetime.

She...

Billy R. Mclaughlin

Billy R. Mclaughlin

May 17, 2020

Billy R. "Bill" McLaughlin, 92, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed from this life on May 17, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

He was born August 1, 1927 to the late Leslie H. and Virgie B. McLaughlin.

Bill graduated from Dunbar High School in 1945 and was an Army Air...

Jerry Norman Young

Jerry Norman Young

May 15, 2020

Jerry Norman Young,81, passed away May 15, 2020.

He is survived by his daughter, Terry Cobb and husband Jackie; two grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar to assist the family.

Arrangements are in care of Keller Funeral...

Nancy Meredith Johnson

Nancy Meredith Johnson

May 14, 2020

Nancy Meredith (Hill) Johnson, 79, of Dunbar, crossed over Jordan Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Born Sept. 27, 1940 in, she was a lifelong resident of Dunbar and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and the former Humphrey's United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member for over 50 years.

Nancy...

Richard D. Tyree

Richard D. Tyree

May 13, 2020

Richard D. Tyree, 85, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

He was born May 20, 1934 in Charleston to the late George and Biddie Tyree.

Richard was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission and a Veteran of the United States Army.

Elvin Alex Pauley

Elvin Alex Pauley

May 7, 2020

Elvin Alex "Gene" Pauley, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

He was born on August 9, 1943 in Charleston, to the late Hubert and Virginia Pauley.

Gene was a United States Air Force veteran and served his country in the Vietnam War.

...

Virginia Slate

Virginia Slate

May 4, 2020

Virginia Slate, 76, of Red House, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.

She was known as a hard worker and a very giving person. Virginia was a loving grandmother and cherished her time with them. She was a former employee at Classic Shoe Store in Dunbar, Riverside Nursing Home, St. Albans, and Graziano's Pizza...

Caroline Yago

Caroline Yago

May 3, 2020

Caroline "Cudda" Jones Yago, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020.

She was born in Charleston and graduated from Charleston High School in 1940.

Caroline worked as a secretary for C&P Telephone, Fletcher Enamel, and Furnace Engineering Company in Dunbar. She was also a volunteer for the Red Cross and...

Blake A. Brooks

Blake A. Brooks

May 1, 2020

Blake A. Brooks, 28, of Charleston passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020.

He was known for his big beautiful smile and his big teddy bear hugs . Blake was a man of passion and strength.

Blake was a key figure on so many football teams around this state including South Charleston...

Kevin Brent Horton

Kevin Brent Horton

May 1, 2020

Kevin Brent Horton, 62, of Nitro, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020, after a long illness.

Kevin was born August 16, 1957, and was a graduate of Nitro High School.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Deborah Dailey Horton.

Kevin is survived by his son, Matthew...

Betty L. Moore

Betty L. Moore

Apr 30, 2020

Betty L. Moore, of Charleston, slipped peacefully away into the arms of her Lord and Savior with her loved ones by her side on Thursday April 30, 2020 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.

Betty was a loving and caring person, she was everyone's go to person when they needed help with anything. She...

Janet A. Hilyard

Janet A. Hilyard

Apr 30, 2020

It is a sad day with both heavy , happy hearts full of loss, love and celebration for those of us waiting between the already and the not yet, until that glorious day when those of us who share faith in Christ will be reunited with our loved ones in Glory! During this unique time of separation and...

Ralph Pruden

Ralph Pruden

Apr 25, 2020

Ralph Pruden, 78, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was born on July 30, 1941 at home in Dunbar, to the late Daniel and Lola Pruden.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Harold, and Jack;...

Yolanda Alma Voncannon

Yolanda Alma Voncannon

Apr 22, 2020

Yolanda Alma Moore Settle VonCannon, 58, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2020 at home of multiple illness' that she has battled for many years.

Mom was admired by all that met her, particularly children, she loved to smile and laugh, but never forgot family and friends giving even down to her...

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