Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Lewis Granville Woodson

Lewis Granville Woodson

Sep 10, 2019

Lewis "Rasie" Granville Woodson Jr, beloved son, brother, husband and father departed this life on September 10, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA.

Lewis was born and raised in Charleston. He was the son of the late Lewis Granville Woodson Sr. and Gwendolyn Ramsey.

He was educated in Kanawha County School System and...

Doris Thumm

Doris Thumm

Sep 1, 2019

Doris Parkins Thumm, 94, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on September 1, 2019 in Morgantown.

She was a graduate and Valedictorian of Dunbar High School, class of 1943. Doris was retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation with 29 years of service. She worked previously at American Viscose Corporation and Abbott Laboratories.

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Carolyn Sue Bird

Carolyn Sue Bird

Aug 28, 2019

Carolyn Sue Tolley Bird, 72, of Scott Depot, passed away August 28 th , 2019 at home surrounded by family after a long illness.

Carolyn was born December 31, 1946 to Ova H. Tolley and Melva J. Stephens Tolley.

She was a member of the Dunbar High School Class of 1964.   She attended Capitol City...

Clarence Eugene Watt

Clarence Eugene Watt

Aug 28, 2019

Clarence Eugene Watt, 90, of Charleston, originally of Meadville, PA, passed away on August 28, 2019, at his residence after a short illness.

He was born on February 6, 1929 in Franklin, PA, to Oliver and Peg Watt.

Clarence was a graduate of Meadville High School. While working at Viscose, he decided to attend Edinboro...

Shirley E. Underwood

Shirley E. Underwood

Aug 26, 2019

Shirley E. Underwood, 83, of St. Albans passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.

She attended Charleston High School, and retired from West Virginia Uniforms.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, William and Inez Worden; brothers, Howard, Jack and Billy Worden; sisters, Peggy Raines and Kitty Compton; and step-daughter, Nellie Underwood Clark.

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Sherry Lynn Parsons

Sherry Lynn Parsons

Aug 23, 2019

Sherry Lynn (Hascue) Parsons, 66, of Dunbar, passed away at her home on August 23, 2019.

She was born on July 14, 1953 at McMillion Hospital in Charleston to Gene and Naida Hascue.

Sherry was a graduate of Clay County High School and Charleston Beauty Academy. She enjoyed spending most of her time tending to...

Catherine Ann Duff

Catherine Ann Duff

Aug 17, 2019

Catherine Ann Duff, 68, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019.

She was born on February 12, 1951, in Charleston, to the late John and Cletus Conley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Franklin Duff.

Catherine is survived by her sons, Chris...

Joan Siders

Joan Siders

Aug 16, 2019

Joan McGrew Siders, 77, went to be with her heavenly father on August 16, 2019, something her heart longed for, for a very long time.  She is now enjoying being reunited with family and friends, who were already in heaven waiting for her to arrive.  While our hearts ache for our loss, we are so happy for the joy...

Albert Theodore Quigley

Albert Theodore Quigley

Aug 14, 2019

Albert Theodore Quigley, Jr., 75, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West following a brief illness.

Albert was born on January 10, 1944, son of the late Albert T. Quigley Sr. and Helen (Sebok) Quigley of Charleston.

He went to Stonewall Jackson High School and then served...

Loyd Mack Truman

Loyd Mack Truman

Aug 11, 2019

Loyd Mack Truman, 88, of Charleston, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Charleston, Loyd was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Loyd was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a blimp mechanic. He spent nearly 30 years...

Patrick Hagen Bonds

Patrick Hagen Bonds

Aug 11, 2019

Patrick Hagen Bonds Jr., 66, affectionately known as LilPat, of Winchester, Ohio departed this life August 11, 2019.

A home going service will be held at 1 p.m. on August 24, at King of Glory International Ministries, 302 Delaware Ave., Charleston, WV 35302.

Friends may visit two hours prior to the service.

Arrangements...

Tara Suzanne Sisson

Tara Suzanne Sisson

Aug 10, 2019

Tara Suzanne Sisson, 40, of South Charleston, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She was a 1998 graduate of South Charleston High School. Tara then went to West Virginia State College to earn her Realtor license. She worked at Mountaineer Glass Co. for the past 20 years, where she was accepted and loved just like family.

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Warren G. Beverly

Warren G. Beverly

Aug 8, 2019

Warren G. Beverly Sr., 58, of Charleston, went to his final resting place on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

He was born on July 17, 1961 in Charleston, to the late James Beverly and Muriel Mitchell.

Warren was raised in Orchard Manor, "The Woo". He attended Chandler Elementary School, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Stonewall...

William Joe Dawson

William Joe Dawson

Aug 7, 2019

William Joe Dawson, 80, of Dunbar, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, August 7, 2019.

He was born on September 15, 1938 in Morgantown to the late Arnol and June Dawson.

William graduated from Hurricane High School and attended West Virginia State University. His financial knowledge and love of math led him to...

Dolores Baldwin

Dolores Baldwin

Aug 6, 2019

Dolores Baldwin went home to our heavenly Father on August 6, 2019.

Her kindness and generosity were an inspiration and her sense of humor was a boundless source of joy. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, Charles and Odal Litton; her sisters, Carolyn Cox...

Janice Lee Bail

Janice Lee Bail

Aug 4, 2019

Janice Lee Booth Bail, 73, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

She was born on June 22, 1946 in Dunbar, to the late Willis and Alice Booth.

Janice was a 1964 graduate of Dunbar High School and a 1968 graduate of Morris Harvey College. She was an active member of...

Ernest L. Sanders

Ernest L. Sanders

Aug 3, 2019

Ernest L. "Mitney" Sanders Jr., 79, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019.

He was born on July 25, 1940, in Rainelle, to the late Ernest Sr., and Kathlyn Vance Sanders.

Ernie was a U.S. Army veteran having served from 1958 to 1961 as a paratrooper in the 82 nd Airborne Division. He...

Alice Gwen Osborne

Alice Gwen Osborne

Aug 3, 2019

Alice Gwen Osborne, 55, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019.

She was born on January 9, 1964, in Charleston, to David and Corinda Taylor.

Gwen worked as a nurse at CAMC General for 28 years finishing, in the outpatient/rehab clinic.

She was preceded in...

John E. Bennett

John E. Bennett

Aug 3, 2019

John E. Bennett passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston.

John was born in Amigo on January 11, 1928. He was raised in Beckley and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley. John served in the United States Army. Upon completion of his service, he attended the University of...

David Bryon Duppstadt

David Bryon Duppstadt

Aug 2, 2019

David Bryon Duppstadt, 56 of St. Albans, passed away Friday August 2, 2019 at home after a short illness.

He was a US Army Veteran. David was a big NASCAR fan and Denny Hamlin was his favorite driver. He just received a hat and shirt with Denny's name on it.

David was preceded in death...

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