Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 29, 2019

James Kendall Spry, II, 84, of Scott Depot went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Genesis Putnam Center, surrounded by his family.

He was the son of the late James Kendall Spry and Garnet Bennett Spry and was born in Logan, West Virginia on November 15, 1934.

Jimmie was...

Jul 26, 2019

Barbara Alley Workman, 51, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019.

She was born on September 22, 1967 in Rockledge, FL.

Barbara relished her supportive role, responsibilities and sacrifices required of being a United States military spouse. She also loved gardening, going to the cabin in West Virginia, but most of all...

Jul 25, 2019

Tiffany Gail Berry Steele, 35, of Cross Lanes, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

She attended South Charleston High School and was most recently employed by Pizza Hut.

Tiffany was an avid reader of true crime books and enjoyed doing crafts and listening to music. She was a wonderful aunt, sister, and daughter....

Jul 22, 2019

Harry G. O'Conner, 65, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2019 after a long illness.

He was a disabled veteran serving in the U.S. Army and Marine Corp.   Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather. He was a family man and especially enjoyed his grandkids and great- grandkids,...

Jul 22, 2019

Deloris June Goff, 77, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019.

She was born on March 9, 1942, in Charleston, to the late William and Oakley Westfall.

June retired from Ramsey Insurance Agency after a long career in the insurance industry. She was actively involved in cancer awareness groups. She was an avid...

Jul 17, 2019

Charles Edward Taylor Jr., 61, of Sissonville passed away peacefully on July 17, 2019.

Charles was a loving husband to Letres, father and pawpaw. He cared deeply about his family and friends. Charles loved to make everyone laugh and if anything was broken he could fix it! He will be truly missed by everyone, including his dogs,...

Jul 14, 2019

James "Jim" Harold Moore, a loving husband, father and friend, 93, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

He was retired from Union Carbide after 33 years of employment. Jim was US Maine Corps veteran who served his country in WWII.

Jim was preceded in death by his son, David Lee Moore.

Jul 10, 2019

Riley B. "RB" Gunnoe, 78, of St. Albans, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, following a short illness.

He was born on September 21, 1940, in Charleston, to the late Charles and Gladys Gunnoe.

Riley was an entrepreneur at heart. As a child he would sell pencils for a dime to...

Jul 7, 2019

Reverend Doyle Dayton Smith, 88, of Dunbar, went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Doyle was born November 9, 1930.

Doyle believed, "the excitement is in the journey," as stated by a Chinese philosopher. He fostered that belief all of his life.

After graduating from WVU with a Bachelor of...

Jul 6, 2019

Randall "Randy" L. Legg, 50, of Nitro, beloved son of Leroy and Cora Legg, left this world peacefully for residence in his heavenly home, on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

He fought each and every battle from transplants to cancer with courage and dignity until he could no longer fight. He was very tired and his body just...

Jul 5, 2019

Carol Lynne Quisenberry Bryan, 77, died on July 5, 2019 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston after a short illness.

Carol was a native West Virginian, returning to the state after living in Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Annapolis. She was a professional artist, designer, and writer for more than 50 years.

She received her bachelor of...

Jul 3, 2019

Ward "Butch" Hartwell, 71, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on July 3, 2019.

Butch loved hunting and the outdoors. He was an avid WVU football and Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dustin Hartwell; parents, Roland and Nora Hartwell; and brothers, Douglas , Glen, Delmar ,...

Jul 2, 2019

William Carl Clendenin passed away July 2, at the age of 87, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, after a three year illness.

He was the son of the late Paul and Ina Coleman Clendenin. Carl was born in Powellton, and as a small boy, the family moved to Winifrede. He attended grade school and Jr. High...

Jul 1, 2019

Billy Lee Haynes, 61, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019.

Billy a very big heart and cared for so many people. He was someone who always put everyone else's needs before his own. Billy was devoted to his family and cherished his time he got to spend with them.

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