Obituaries

Jun 7, 2020

Beatrice Bourquin Zinn McElhinny, 98, of Dunbar, died on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

She was born in Geneva, Iowa to the late William Raymond and Elizabeth Beatrice Hannah Bourquin on April 18, 1922.

She graduated from Geneva Consolidated High School and from the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She...

Jun 5, 2020

JoAnna C. Collins, 85, of Dunbar passed away on June 5, 2020.

She was born in Philippi to the late Fred and Constance Currance.

JoAnna was a longtime member of Dunbar First Baptist Church. She was member the Eastern Star of Charleston, Chapter 88 and past matron/secretary of Eastern Star Dunbar Chapter...

Jun 4, 2020

Wade Allen Shaffer, 42, of Charleston, went to be with God on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

He was born in Charleston on August 7, 1977 to his parents, Dexter and Pamela Shaffer.

Wade was passionate about anything he set his mind too. Once he made up his mind he accomplished anything he...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...