Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Mary Lou Randolph

Mary Lou Randolph

May 27, 2019

Mary Lou Wyant Ranson Randolph, 70, of Hurricane, passed away at CAMC Teays Valley, early Monday morning, May 27, 2019, due to complications from an extended illness.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, William Herbert "Bill" Ranson; and her parents, Richard and Josephine Wyant.

Mary is survived by her son, William David...

Charlotte Faye Taylor

Charlotte Faye Taylor

May 27, 2019

Charlotte Faye Taylor, 74, of Red House, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019.

She was born on March 7, 1945, in Charleston, to the late Margie Hackney.

Charlotte was a loving mother who cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved reading her bible and loved God with...

Marsha Kay Rader

Marsha Kay Rader

May 26, 2019

Marsha Kay Rader, 59, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

She was born on October 8, 1959, in Charleston, to the late John and Elizabeth Cartwright.

Marsha retired from the State of West Virginia's Tax and Revenue Department where she worked as a tax audit clerk. She loved to crochet and was...

Betty Lou Shawver

Betty Lou Shawver

May 23, 2019

Betty Lou Nida Shawver, 89, of Hurricane, formerly of Charleston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

She was a long time member of Starcher Baptist Church where she was a deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, and active member of her circle. Betty loved doing things for others, especially cooking and baking...

Winford H. Courts

Winford H. Courts

May 22, 2019

Winford H."Jim" Courts of Hamlin, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2019.

Born in 1928, he served valiantly in the Korean War and returned home to marry his wife of 57 years, Shirley Hoover. Winford was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Dunbar.

He is survived by his...

Edra M. Wright

Edra M. Wright

May 21, 2019

Edra M. Wright, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on May 21, after a short illness.

She was born on July 22, 1932, in Given to Floyd and Nannie Kessell.

Edra graduated from Dunbar High School in 1951.In 1955 she married the love of her life, Dillon Wright. Edra was retired from United Bank, Dunbar.

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Bobbie Jo Rastle

Bobbie Jo Rastle

May 20, 2019

Bobbie Jo Rastle, 50, of Charleston, went home to be with her mom and her grandbabies, on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 10:20 a.m.

She was born on April 4, 1969 in Charleston, to the late Arnie Hedrick and Mary Baldwin.

Bobbie was a loving mother, sister and aunt who would do anything for her...

Melissa Michelle Mcmillion

Melissa Michelle Mcmillion

May 19, 2019

Melissa Michelle McMillion, 42, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019,

She was born on December 3, 1976 in Charleston, to the late Rodney and Deborah McMillion.

Missy is survived by her brothers, Jason McMillion and wife Amber of Charleston, Johnny McMillion of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral...

Terrence Robert Haberfield

Terrence Robert Haberfield

May 16, 2019

Terrence "Terry" "Hardtail" Robert Haberfield, 60, of Charleston, took his final ride to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

He was born on March 8, 1959, in Wheeling, to the late Daniel Jr. and Nathalene Haberfield.

Terry lived his dream of being a truck driver for 25 years. He had a love...

Madeline Haynes

Madeline Haynes

May 8, 2019

Madeline Haynes, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Earl Jefferies, William, Arnold and Johnny France.

Madeline is survived by her sons, Larry and Roy France; brother, William; sister, Rosetta; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of other family...

Corey Blyskal

Corey Blyskal

May 8, 2019

Corey Blyskal, 45, of Charleston, went home to be with his father on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

He was born on September 4, 1973, to Frank Blyskal Jr., and Damona Blyskal.

Corey was born in Aurora, Illinois. He grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School. He then joined the Navy where he...

Shelli Dills

Shelli Dills

May 8, 2019

Shelli Dills, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

She is survived by her three children; Stephanie Demmler (Andy), Brian Dills (Shauna), and Jon Dills (Madeline); grandchildren, Kori, Jordan, Samantha, Lizzie, Logan, Lilah and Jerec; brothers, Steve Bailey and Scott Bailey; and many other wonderful friends, including an extraordinary friend, Tony Harvey.

A...

Ruth Young

Ruth Young

May 3, 2019

Ruth (Crouch) Young , from Plant City, FL., formerly from South Charleston and Dunbar, WV, died May 3, 2019.

She was born Jan, 2, 1929 in South Charleston, WV to her parents Roma & Oma Crouch. She was fourth of five children, two brothers & two sisters, Arthur, Bill, Janice, and Lucille.

She...

Ricky Allen Barlow

Ricky Allen Barlow

May 1, 2019

Ricky Allen Barlow Jr. 46, of Charleston, passed away on May 1, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his beloved baby sister, April Higginbotham.

Ricky is survived by his parents, Ricky Barlow Sr. and Kathy Maynard; Maternal grandmother, Thelma Maynard; children, Shawn Michael, Melinda, and Jaylee; brothers, Shawn (Mandy), and Larry; and many other...

William R. Young

William R. Young

Apr 28, 2019

William R. (Bill) Young, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 28, 2019. Bill, best known as "Coach," was living in California near his son Danny and daughter-in-law Kristen. Bill was born July 31, 1924 in Dunbar. He was the middle sibling of three brothers, Paul and Robert. Bill was a three-sport star athlete and all-state track...

Betty Campbell

Betty Campbell

Apr 27, 2019

Betty Crouch Campbell, 89, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

She was born on September 17, 1929, in Charleston, to the late Mitchell and Dorothy Crouch.

Betty worked at the Strand in Charleston and then retired from Stone and Thomas. She also later worked in the Granny...

Frances Anita Cavender

Frances Anita Cavender

Apr 26, 2019

Frances Anita Cavender, 81, of Cross Lanes, passed on to heaven on Friday. April 26, 2019.

She was born and raised in Boone County, attended Charleston High School, and raised her four boy's in Dunbar. After retirement she resided in Charleston and she spent her final two and a half years under the loving care of her...

Eva Lea Williams

Eva Lea Williams

Apr 26, 2019

Eva Lea Means Williams, 78, of St. Albans, went home on Friday, April 26, 2019.

She was born on April 13, 1941, in South Charleston, to the late Eldridge and Martha Means.

Eva was retired from Kanawha County Schools, where she worked for 30 years as a special needs bus aide with her dear friend,...

Elizabeth Theone Hammack

Elizabeth Theone Hammack

Apr 23, 2019

Elizabeth Theone Hammack, 89 of Dunbar, received her angel wings on April 23, 2019.

She was born to the late Allen and Exie Criner. She was a member of the Dunbar First Church of God, where she served faithfully in various leadership positions over the years. She was a homemaker and well known for her pie baking....

Wanda Lee Fleshman

Wanda Lee Fleshman

Apr 22, 2019

Wanda Lee Fleshman, 90, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 22, 2019.

She was born on September 2, 1928, in Weston, to the late William and Lettie Pumphrey.

Wanda loved the Lord, was a loving mother, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She retired from...

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