Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

George Wilbur Fore

George Wilbur Fore

Nov 15, 2019

George "Wilbur" Fore, 79, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.

He was born on May 26, 1940 to the late Faye Elaine Johnson and Earl Wilson Fore.

Wilbur retired from the Charleston Sanitary Board where he worked as a mechanic for 25 years.

In addition to his parents, Wilbur...

James C. Abner

James C. Abner

Nov 14, 2019

Dr. Rev. James C. Abner, 82, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

He was born on January 30, 1937, in Harlan County, KY, to the late Ezra and Mallie Abner.

Dr. Abner was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Chaplin and a...

Donnie Vernie Hall

Donnie Vernie Hall

Nov 14, 2019

Donnie "Vernie" Hall, 74, of Charleston, went home on November 14, 2019.

Vernie was the daughter of the late William and Ossie Moss.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Moss Jr.; sister, Mildred Wilson; and infant daughter, Tammy Hall.

Vernie is...

William C. Jones

William C. Jones

Nov 11, 2019

William C. "Bill" Jones, of South Charleston, moved to Heaven to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Bill was a loving family man and a great example of how to serve and love God. He taught through his actions how to be strong, and love at all times.

He...

Patricia A. Adkins

Patricia A. Adkins

Nov 9, 2019

Patricia A. Adkins, 84, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 8, 1935 in Oak Hill, to the late Carl and Gaynela Evans.

Patricia worked at CAMC as a nurse's aide. She loved working...

Selbert A. Pickens

Selbert A. Pickens

Nov 8, 2019

Selbert A. Pickens, 87, of Dunbar, passed away after a long illness on Friday, November 8, 2019.

He was born on February 1, 1932, in Dunbar, to the late Hubert and Mabel Pickens.

Selbert was a retired mechanic and loved hunting and fishing. He accepted Jesus as his savior at the age of 83 and...

William Thomas Flint

William Thomas Flint

Nov 7, 2019

William Thomas Flint Jr., 80, of Gretna, LA, transitioned from this life to the next on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

He was born on September 16, 1939, in Kanawha County, to the late William Thomas Sr., and Dorothy Flint.

He is survived by his son, William Dutch Flint of Charleston; grandsons, James...

Shawnette Y. Holley

Shawnette Y. Holley

Nov 2, 2019

Shawnette Y. Holley, 67, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Arma Fisher; and brother, Ernest Fisher.

Shawnette is survived by her siblings, Paulette Ledbetter (James), Karen Sampson (Robert), Skip Fisher (Mary Mona), and Ellena Trivison...

Bob S. Brown

Bob S. Brown

Oct 28, 2019

Bob S. Brown, 75, of Dunbar, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Thomas Hospital after a short illness.

He was born on September 29, 1944 to the late Bob and Ellen Brown.

At his request there was no service and his ashes will be laid to rest...

Charles Perry Randolph

Charles Perry Randolph

Oct 27, 2019

Charles Perry "Chuck" Randolph, 70, of Cross Lanes, passed away on October 27, 2019.

Chuck was a recently saved Christian. He enjoyed hanging out at the Tudors in Nitro.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Bessie Randolph; brother, Lovelle "Peanut" Randolph; brother-in-law, Bill Nicholson; and sister-in-law, Mary Randolph....

Ethel Carter

Ethel Carter

Oct 27, 2019

Ethel Reed Carter, 88, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

She was born on September 15, 1931 in Charleston, to the late Johnson and Eliza Reed.

Ethel was a loving mother, grandmother, and was honored to have been the wife of a pastor.

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Hazel Marie Hibler

Hazel Marie Hibler

Oct 24, 2019

Hazel Marie Hibler, 68, a former long-time resident of Dunbar, died peacefully at her home in Charleston on October 24, 2019, with her children by her side.

She was born on January 7, 1951 in Charleston to the late Dorrance Merrell Rowe and Agnes Gertrude Hoover Rowe.

Hazel was a mother and...

Wanda J. Fore

Wanda J. Fore

Oct 22, 2019

Wanda J. Fore, 81, of Sissonville, went to be with her husband, Jackie Fore, of 40 years on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.

She was a loving homemaker where she cared for her husband and children. She enjoyed collecting tea pots and playing bingo.

Wanda leaves behind her daughters, Sandra Skeens (Larry), Patricia...

Darlene Vaughan

Darlene Vaughan

Oct 20, 2019

Darlene Vaughan, 72, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Darlene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a long time member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church where she was saved and baptized.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and son, Donald.

Agnes Marie Smith

Agnes Marie Smith

Oct 19, 2019

Agnes Marie Smith, 96, of Maryland, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

She was retired from AT&T and was member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar.

Agnes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack W. Smith.

She is survived by her sons, Jack W. Smith...

Teresa Sowards

Teresa Sowards

Oct 17, 2019

Teresa McGraw Williams Sowards was born on May 22, 1959 and passed from this life on Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was with her family at her home.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and worked for many years at Kroger, Riverwalk. Teresa loved life. Whether she was traveling with her kids to...

Doris L. Flowers

Doris L. Flowers

Oct 17, 2019

Doris L. Bailey Flowers, 89, of Winfield, passed away on October 17, 2019.

She was born in Dunbar on May 22, 1930 to the late Harry and Maycel Bailey.

Doris worked at Three Ring Circus in Scott Depot.

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

Lawrence D. Good

Lawrence D. Good

Oct 16, 2019

Lawrence D. Good, 63, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 after a long illness.

He was born on March 25, 1956 to the late Carl E. Good and Lorean M. Good.

Lawrence was a painter for 30 plus years. In 2007, he was featured in Painting Contractors Magazine after...

Dolores M. Anderson

Dolores M. Anderson

Oct 16, 2019

Dolores M. Cobb Anderson, 78, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2019, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

She was born in South Charleston to Leonard J. Cobb Sr. and Nellie Dillon Cobb.

Dolores was retired from West Virginia State Department of Emergency Services. She was a...

Jennifer Lynn Bailey

Jennifer Lynn Bailey

Oct 5, 2019

On Saturday, October 5, 2019 our beloved Jennifer Lynn Bailey 55, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord.

Jennifer was born May 20, 1964 in Chicago, IL. She was reunited with her older sister, Dina Slater; and Our Heavenly Father. She is survived by her lovely parents, June Annalee and Garry O. Shivley;...

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