Obituaries

Nov 3, 2018

Phyllis Marie Dent, affectionately known as "Meems", age 93, passed away November 3, 2018.

She was born July 29, 1925 in Charleston, WV to the late Burt and Hazel Harkins. She married the love of her life, Delbert Dent on July 15, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 13, 1992.

Phyllis loved to...

Oct 31, 2018

Georgia Ellen Covert

Georgia Covert made Myrtle Beach SC her home for the last 3 years, but lived in Dunbar most of her life.   She went home to be with her Lord on October 31, 2018 at the age of 94.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...

Oct 29, 2018

Betty Gay Garnes, 90, of Dunbar, passed away at Thomas Memorial Hospital, on Monday, October 29, 2018.

Betty worked many years in retail at Woolworth's, Murphy's Mart, and Ames

She was an independent lady and was blessed to live 90 years on her own. Grandson Joshua said about his grandmother, "She helped raise 3 generations...

Oct 29, 2018

William Henry Hall, 88, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018.

He was born on July 28, 1930, in Corbin, to the late Elbert Sr. and Clara Hall.

William was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was very patriotic. He retired from C&P Telephone...

Oct 28, 2018

Geneva Ann Jones Bailey, 94, left this world to be with Jesus and our dad, to continue the love in Heaven that she showed us here on earth.

She was born February 21, 1924, raised her family in Dunbar, and passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018.

Our mother was a precious, pure, humble, loving,...

Oct 28, 2018

Ms. Gazelle Garnett Davis was born in Fayetteville, WV on May 5, 1936 to her parents, Emma T. and Charlie Davis. She passed away on October 28, 2018.

Her early education was in Fayette County and finished in Kanawha County.

Momma Gay or Granny Gay, as she was called, gave her life to Christ at...

Oct 18, 2018

Reta Rose Lotts, 76, of St. Albans, passed away on October 18, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Edna Casto; husband, Thomas Leonard Lotts II; and sisters, Barbara Jeffers and Dorothea Jefferies.

Reta is survived by her sons, Thomas Lotts III and Larry Lotts; sister, Lillian Larm; grandchildren, John Thomas...

Oct 17, 2018

E. Maxine Bumgarner, 75, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on October 17th.

Maxine was a native of Granite Falls, North Carolina. She graduated from Lenoir Rhyne College and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She served with Woman's Missionary Union in North Carolina and Virginia before answering a call to serve the West Virginia Convention of...

Oct 13, 2018

Margaret Jo Finney, of Scott Depot, went home and was reunited with her husband on October 13, 2018.

She was a devoted mother, a master baker, and was a manager of Corbin Factory Outlet for over 15 years. Margaret loved all animals but most of all Boston Terriers.

Margaret was preceded in death by her...

Oct 8, 2018

Daniel Edward Crockett, 68, of Dunbar, West Virginia transitioned to be with his heavenly father on October 8 , 2018. A lifelong West Virginian, he was born to the late Lucille and Andrew Crockett on November 28, 1949, in Matewan, West Virginia.

Mr. Crockett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Marshall University and a...

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...