Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
Isobel Rae Staats
Apr 22, 2019
On April 22, 2019, Isobel Rae Staats, age 88, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House following a brief illness.
She was born on August 17, 1930, the second daughter of the late Paul Paden Stewart and Jennie Mardell (Knopp) in Jackson County.
Isobel graduated from Ripley High School in the class of 1948. She went...
Patricia Earlene Rosenberg
Apr 21, 2019
Patricia Earlene Rosenberg, 80, of Cross Lanes, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
She was born on July 6, 1938, in Sunbury, PA, to the late Clyde and Hattie Lower.
Pat was a people person with a witty and outgoing personality. She never knew a stranger and cherished her friends who surrounded her....
Suzanne E. Carter
Apr 20, 2019
Suzanne E. Carter, 69, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Alice (Wherle) Phifer.
Suzanne graduated from Charleston High School and then went on to Abundant Life Bible College and graduated in June of 2008.
She was a retired medical assistant from...
Kurt B. Schulz
Apr 20, 2019
Kurt B. Schulz, 61, of Hammond, LA, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2019.
He was born March 2, 1958 in South Charleston, son of the late Edmund R. and Mary K. Jordan Schulz.
Kurt was a retired warehouse team leader from Exel Logistics in LaCombe, LA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman....
Nedra Jane Goeller
Apr 19, 2019
Nedra Jane Whited Goeller of Dunbar passed away in her sleep April 19, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Summit Point.
She was 94 years old and the daughter of the late George Doyle and Sybil Kelly Whited of Roane County.
Nedra graduated from Walton High School and moved to Charleston where she...
Jack O. Ward
Apr 17, 2019
Jack O. Ward, 88, of Hurricane, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family as the result of a life well lived on Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
He was born on June 18, 1930 in Summersville, to the late Okey and Opal Ward.
Jack started his career as a glass plant worker at Libby-Owens Glass Factory...
Bryan F. Spangler
Apr 16, 2019
Bryan F. Spangler, 45, of Cross Lanes, left this world on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
He was born on May 6, 1973, in South Charleston.
Bryan was the best son a mother could ask for, was a very hard worker and a father that worshipped his children. He was the owner of Spangler Excavating and...
Evelyn Marie Coleman
Apr 14, 2019
Evelyn Marie Coleman, 81, of Dunbar, went to her heavenly home at 4:20 a.m., April 14, 2019.
Known as "Granny", she was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Evelyn, along with her husband John, was a dedicated member of The Lions Club. She was also a member of Dunbar First...
Anna Mildred Watt
Apr 13, 2019
Anna Mildred Watt, 89, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019.
She was born on December 1, 1929, in Meadville, PA, to the late Walter and Mildred Carpenter.
Anna was a member of the Meadville First Christian Church in Meadville, PA. She worked for many years at Barnes...
Myrtle Katherine Henshaw
Apr 10, 2019
Myrtle Katherine Henshaw, 89, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Henshaw; and grandsons, Joey and Aaron Henshaw.
Myrtle will be forever remembered by her sons, Randy and Daniel Henshaw; sister, Aunita Bush; daughters-in-law, Melannie and Cheryl Henshaw; grandchildren, Justin, Kristen, and Ashley...
Richard James
Apr 9, 2019
Richard James, 68, of Charleston, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, after a brief illness.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. He was retired from KRT after 23 years of service. He also worked for Putnam County Schools as a bus driver until he became ill.
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Carolyn Lafalda Wooten
Apr 8, 2019
Carolyn Lafalda Campbell Wooten, 79, went into the loving arms of Jesus and joined her loving husband of 58 years, Jack, on April 8, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Clyde Campbell and Lafalda Settle Campbell.
Carolyn developed a love for music at an early age. Developing that love as a young girl...
Carolyn June Barnhart
Apr 7, 2019
Carolyn "Bonnie" June Barnhart, 71, of Sissonville, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
She was born on January 17, 1948 in Ripley, to the late Floyd and Juanita Harrison.
Bonnie retired from Kines Pharmacy where she worked as a pharmacy tech for 10 years. She continued to work well past retirement age because she...
Jo Ann Garretson
Apr 4, 2019
Jo Ann (Straughan) Garretson, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, April 4, at Hubbard Hospice House West, of complications following breast cancer.
Jo Ann was born on April 12, 1940 in Riverside, to the late Bill and Dollie Straughan. She married Benot F. Garretson, Jr. After moving to Spartanburg, SC and she began working for Hoechst...
Loretta Mae Slusher
Apr 3, 2019
Loretta Mae Slusher, 74, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
She was born on November 1, 1944, in Madison to the late Charlie and Ruby Maxwell.
Loretta retired from Magic Mart in Danville. She was a member of the Ferguson Baptist Church in Dunbar and she loved...
Phillip S. Jones
Mar 30, 2019
Phillip "Pip" S. Jones Sr.
Phillip "Pip" S. Jones, Sr., 89, of Charleston, quietly transitioned from his life on Saturday, March 30, 2019, after a short illness at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He was the youngest of 10 siblings to the Gillie Jones, Sr. and Elvira Nelson Jones.
Mr. Jones graduated from Garnet High...
Raymond Seabolt
Mar 29, 2019
Raymond "Ray" Seabolt, 85, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord after a very long illness on Friday, March 29, 2019.
He was born on March 5, 1934, in Clio, to the late Lonnie and Sarah Seabolt.
Ray played and sang gospel music for more than 50 years. He excelled in all sports...
Judith Lynne Mullins
Mar 28, 2019
Judith Lynne Scipio Mullins, 72, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019.
She was born in Charleston to the late, Primo and Maxine Scipio.
She worked as transcriber for the West Virginia Department of Health legal department.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton...
Phillip Wayne Peters
Mar 27, 2019
Phillip Wayne Peters, 68, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
He was born on June 30, 1950 in Martin, TN, to the late Raymond and Helen Peters.
Phil was an U.S. Army veteran serving in the 2 nd Division in Vietnam. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter....
Judith Ann Guthrie
Mar 24, 2019
Judith Ann (Dean) Guthrie, 61, of Kanawha Two Miles, went to her heavenly home after long illness with her family by her side at Hubbard Hospice House on March 24, 2019.
She worked as a nurse's aide for CAMC Memorial Division, health care giver and house wife. She enjoyed cooking, craft work, playing games on her computer...
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