Obituaries

Aug 7, 2020

Mauna Lei Hayes Barr, 75, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020.

She was born on December 16, 1944, to the late Alack and Dee Hayes.

Mauna was a lifelong Christian. She worked as a nurse for 35 years at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was...

Aug 7, 2020

Connie Lynn Smith, 66, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.

She graduated from South Charleston High School in 1973. Connie was also an avid member of 5th Avenue Church of God.

She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Rhodes Jr.

Connie is survived...

Aug 6, 2020

Harriett "Tulucy" Smith, 73, of Charleston, departed this life on August 6, 2020 due to complications from a massive stroke.

She was born on July 10, 1947 to the late, Will Wagner and Eloise Wagner Rakes of Logan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Starr...

Jul 30, 2020

Christopher Allen Workman, 59, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2020 at 5:37 p.m.

He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1980 and earned his BA in Political Science, Philosophy and Business Administration Management. Christopher was employed by G4S Wackenut Security Service. He was also a part of the...

Jul 29, 2020

Jack William Pitman, 76, of Dunbar, formerly of Grafton, passed away on July 29, 2020.

Jack graduated from Grafton High School. Later, he retired in 2006 from WV Rehabilitation Services, Institute, after 27 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Jack and Lillian Ruth Pitman.

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Louise Anderson, 88, of Charleston, passed away on July 29, 2020. She was a resident of East Brook Nursing Home since January 8, 2016.

She was born to the late, Gove and Wavie McGinnis of Raleigh County.

Mary loved the Lord and she truly believed that she would one day go...

Jul 28, 2020

Sondra Harrah Meadows, 80, of Charleston, passed away on July 28, 2020, at CAMC Memorial Hospital of natural causes.

She was born on April 5, 1940, in Ansted, to the late Burton Harrah of Marion, Ohio and Loretta Harrah of Charleston.

Sandra attended Stonewall Jackson High School and worked for the West...

Jul 23, 2020

Kenneth L. Williams, Sr. passed in peace on July 23rd at the age of 82.

Kenney was known as a hard working family man that loved, protected and supported his family and friends He was a member and proudly supported the Steel Workers and the United Mine Workers of America.

He is...

Jul 21, 2020

Janet G. Ingram, 85, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

She was born on September 27, 1934, in Cabin Creek, to the late Edgar and Syble Carver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Bernard W....

Jul 20, 2020

Imogene "Jean" Cline, 100, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2020.

She was born in Charleston to the late Clarence Sr. and Mabel Cavender.

Jean was a 62 year resident of Cross Lanes and co-owned Cline Music Company on the westside of Charleston for...

Jul 20, 2020

Donald "Don" E. Mason, Sr., 83, of Loudendale, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2020.

Don was a dedicated West Virginia Mountaineer fan. He loved golfing and watching old westerns.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Lula Mason; brothers, Harlan Mason, Billy Mason...

Jul 19, 2020

Jason Linwood Cuffee, 27, of Poca, passed away unexpectedly in the line of duty on July 19, 2020.

He was born on August 31, 1992 in Lynchburg, VA to Linwood and Sarah Bess Cuffee.

Jason was a loving son, father, brother and grandson. He was Charleston Firefighter and former basketball player. Jason...

Jul 18, 2020

James Robert Hammons, 67, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, after a short illness.

He was born on May 14, 1953, in Charleston, to the late James and Betty Hammons.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Hammons; sons, James Isaac Hammons, Elijah Hammons, and...

Jul 17, 2020

Robert Jarrel "Jerry" Gammon, 77 of Dunbar passed away July 17 at Teays Valley Center.

He was born January 7, 1943 to the late Allard and Anna Gammon and was a 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School.

Jerry was the former manager of Sloan's Department Store and owner of Gammon's Furniture and...

Jul 16, 2020

Denver Donald Turley, 90, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

He was born on May 16, 1930, in Joplin Branch, to the late Delbert and Evelyn Turley.

Denver was blessed to have been married to his late wife Minnie for 67 years. God blessed...

Jul 16, 2020

Nancy Beth Dawson Parcell, 69, a city employee and lifelong resident of Dunbar, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at CAMC General Hospital.

She was born on April 14, 1951, in Charleston, to the the late John Curtis and Lena Josephine Dawson.

Nancy married Phil Parcell on...

Jul 16, 2020

Frances Ellen Coffman Jones, 73, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, July 16, after a long illness.

She was born on February 19, 1947, in Charleston, to the late Thomas Lee Coffman and Burneze Frances Combs Coffman.

Frances retired after an enjoyable 31 years with the U.S. Postal Service Charleston. When she...

Jul 11, 2020

Rick Dunn Jr., 45, of Sissonville, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2020.

He was born on October 2, 1974, in South Charleston, to Richard Dunn Sr., and Sandie Murray.

Rick was a die hard bowler. His love of the game and career as the manager of Dunbar Lanes until its closure...

Jul 8, 2020

Sharon Kay Nichols, 69, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Lucy Thaxton, and was born on November 19, 1950.

She was the youngest of six children who grew up on Wolf Pen Drive with her brothers and sisters; Hubert Junior Thaxton, Jesse Brown...

Jul 6, 2020

Sandra Kay Province, 54, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020.

She was born on August 28, 1965 in Charleston, to the late Harry Sr. and Betty Province.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rose Wheaton.

Sandra is survived by...