Obituaries

Oct 7, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Wilson, Jr. of St. Albans went fishing in his Heavenly home on October 7. He was born on June 1, 1938.

He was retired from AEP where he worked as a machinist. His passion was fishing and especially loved fishing in Pocahontas County.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert...

Oct 6, 2018

Robert A. Dale, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on October 6, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

A family man, Bob adored his wife, Dorothy Lewis Dale, and called her "the love of his life." Bob and Dorothy enjoyed a marriage that was "meant to be," for 55 years. He was proud of the accomplishments of his...

Oct 5, 2018

Janet Lou McCormick was re-united with her husband, John Lovell McCoromick, in heaven on Friday, October 5, 2018.

She was born September 2, 1944 to Katherine Russell Manning and Arnold Manning. Janet grew up in St. Albans and attended St. Albans High School graduating in 1962.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents and...

Oct 3, 2018

Gerald Malcombe Wood, 80 of South Charleston passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Gerald was born on December 4, 1937. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America throughout his teenage years and a member of the Air National Guard. He was also very involved in archery for many years, becoming the state champion...

Oct 2, 2018

Shirley Ann Short, 63, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, and is at peace after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born on May 14, 1955, in South Charleston, to the late Everette and Betty Thompson.

Shirley was independent and a very hard worker. She...

Sep 28, 2018

David Kirt Richardson II, 74, of Dunbar, passed away on September 28, 2018.

David was a small business owner who had been retired for many years. His favorite pass time was spending Saturday evenings playing Bingo with his best friend William Willis. He was also a member of Dunbar Church of the Nazarene.

He was...

Sep 25, 2018

Jo Anne Kirk Eastwood, 87, of South Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

She was born on May 1, 1931, in Charleston, to the late Thomas and Neola Kirk.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack William Eastwood; brothers, Thomas Kirk Jr., Preston Kirk, James Kirk;...

Sep 25, 2018

Minnie Carr Hively, 73, of Dunbar, died peacefully at home on September 25, 2018. She fought courageously and gracefully, but lost her battle against Glioblastoma Multiforme.

Minnie was born on April 21, 1945 to her parents, Asa and Isabell Carr. She attended Clendenin High School where she met the love of her life, Robert L. Hively. Married...

Sep 24, 2018

Lena Pearl Withrow, 83 of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 24, 2018. She was born on May 10, 1935 to the late Hoyt and Glady Little. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers; Cecil, Earl, and David.

Lena was a devout Christian and a faithful...

Sep 24, 2018

Kenneth H. Tinsley, 87, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at Clark's Christian Care in East Bank.

He was born on April 5, 1931, in Charleston, to the late Herbert C. and Lula M. Tinsley.

Kenneth retired from Bell Lines and Smith Transfer with 34 1/2 years of service. He was a...

Sep 22, 2018

Carolyn "Jean" Hayes of Dunbar, 70, devoted wife, cherished mother and grandmother, passed away at Charleston Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 22, 2018 after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Charleston and a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School.

Jean was a stay at home mother to her three sons and was...

Sep 20, 2018

Donald Wilson Lanham, 84, of Dunbar, went home to be with his heavenly father on September 20, 2018.

Donald was born on August 29, 1934 and was a 1952 graduate of Dunbar High School. After that he became a United States Army Veteran and retired as a pharmaceutical representative after 30 years. He was a member of...

Sep 18, 2018

Herman Wesley Riffee, 84, of Spring Hill Mountain passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, surrounded by his three daughters.

Herman was a 1951 graduate of Dunbar High School where he played the trumpet in the band. He loved attending his high school reunions and kept close ties with many of his classmates. He attended West Virginia...

Sep 18, 2018

Lorraine Wickline McCown of Tyler Mountain died September 18, 2018 following a long illness. She was born on January 18, 1925 in Gatewood, WV and was preceded in death by her husband Milbert McCown, her parents M.L. and Ethel Wickline and brothers Myles and Taylor.

Lorraine was a graduate of Fayetteville High School and Charleston School of...

Sep 15, 2018

Homer "Leon" Hudson, 89, of Scott Depot (formerly of Spring Hill) went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House following a short illness.

Leon retired from Putnam County Schools after 24 years of bus driving. He was a bricklayer for Leon Hudson Construction where he built many homes and...

Sep 13, 2018

Charles A. Arthur, 89, of Dunbar, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

He was retired from Standard Foods and served proudly in the United States Air Force.

Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Mae Arthur ; parents, John and Ernie Arthur; brothers, Arnold, Fritzy, Johnny,...

Sep 9, 2018

Emma Ruth Childers, 89, of Ona, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

She was born on May 28, 1929 in Dunbar to the late Gayno and Gladys Bess.

Ruth had a very kind heart and was always ready to lend a hand to her family and friends when they...

Sep 8, 2018

Ashly Bishop, 81, of South Charleston, passed away on September 8, 2018.

Ashly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Olin Corporation.

He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Bishop; mother, Edna Brown; siblings, Harold Bishop, Marvin Bishop, Barbara Gillespie, and Glenda Cantrell; and granddaughter, Shawna Scarberry.

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Sep 8, 2018

Jess L Hintz, 85, of Dunbar, returned to his heavenly home and his beloved wife, Willie, on September 8th, at his home, following an ongoing health decline.

"PawPaw Jess" as those close to him called him, was born on May , 6, 1933 to the late Walter and Lillian Hintz and was a lifetime resident of Dunbar...

Sep 5, 2018

Reverend Doyle D. Young, 79, of Dunbar, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, after a long illness.

Doyle was a Christian. He loved the Lord with all his heart and lived every day for the Lord.

He retired from FMC, Nitro and was also a retired pastor. He pastored many churches...