Obituaries

Sep 2, 2018

Edgar Hubert "Bubbles" Rardon, 90, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2018.

Edgar was retired from FMC Corp in South Charleston as a pipefitter. He attended Dunbar Mountain Mission, where he sang bass in the choir for years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Rardon and Dorothy Irene Oxley and...

Aug 25, 2018

Danielle Lynn Kidd, 36, of Sissonville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 25, 2018.

Danielle fought a courageous battle with leukemia for the past 10 years of her life.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Kidd of Sissonville; uncle, Brian Kidd; and grandparents, Sidney and...

Aug 23, 2018

Bernard C. Jenkins, 72, of St. Albans, formerly of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

He was born on October 24, 1945, in London, England, to the late Charles and Yvonne Jenkins.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cathy Jenkins; daughter,...

Aug 20, 2018

Jerry Victor Lee, 78, of Nitro, formerly of Dunbar, passed away peacefully Monday, August 20, 2018, after a long, well-fought battle with heart disease.

He was born December 11, 1939, in Tyler Mountain to the late Orville 'Preach' and Katie Lee and also preceded in death by his brothers Bob and Joe.

Jerry graduated from...

Aug 18, 2018

Vickie J. Withrow, 61, of Leon, formerly of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

She was born on October 6, 1956, in Charleston, to the late Thomas Edward and Dorothy Lee Byrd.

Vickie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her...

Aug 18, 2018

Noel Ennis Peters, 82, of St. Albans, passed away on August 18, 2018.

Noel was born on May 25, 1936. He was a Korean War Army veteran. He was a manager and district manager for Heck's for over 30 years and a manager for Magic Mart for nearly 10 years. Noel was a hardworking and generous man,...

Aug 14, 2018

Richard Ray Starkey, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

He was born on February 6, 1953, in South Charleston, to Ray and Pauline Starkey.

Rick was a 1971 graduate of Dunbar High School. He moved to Fayetteville when he got married in 1974. He retired from United Steel Workers Union in...

Aug 13, 2018

Theresa "JoAnne" McLaughlin Melton, 84, of Dunbar passed away on August 13, after a short illness.

Theresa was a lifelong resident of Roxalana Road in Dunbar. She was a graduate of Dunbar Union District High School, class of "51". Theresa loved getting together with her classmates at their reunions. She always loved life and loved helping others....

Aug 12, 2018

Hazel Mae Burdette, 84, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on August 12, 2018.

Hazel was born on July 31, 1934. She was self-employed through the Avon Company. She was a member of Rose Valley Independent Church until it closed and then became a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church in St. Albans.

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Aug 12, 2018

James "Kinky" Riffle, 65, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born and raised in North Charleston.

James is survived by his daughter, Jessica Riffle and his grandchildren; sisters, Sandy Withrow and Tonya Riffle.

Family and friends may gather to celebrate James' life from 6 to...

Aug 11, 2018

Chad A. Hively, 42, of Dunbar passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital due to a long-term illness.

Chad was born in Charleston on February 12, 1976.

He is survived by his children, Catherine Hively and Landyn Hively; mother, Sally Hively; siblings; Jessica Riffle and Alan Hively; and grandmother Garnet Kee.

Aug 10, 2018

Ronald L.P. Moss, 79, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018.

He was born on April 1, 1939, in McKinnery, to the late Harold and Georgia Moss.

Ron's life was full of the joy of living, and his presence brought that joy to others. He enjoyed working on race cars, rebuilding old...

Aug 10, 2018

Wilma Snodgrass Burdette, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2018.

She was born on June 6, 1936 in Charleston, to the late Roy and Mildred Holmes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Holmes; and sister, Rhonda Haynes.

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Jul 29, 2018

Stephen Fuller Austin, 62, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2018.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman and devoted member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. He enjoyed westerns, bluegrass music and conversations with his grandchildren; who affectionately called him "PopPop". He will be dearly missed by his brother, children, grandchildren, nephews, cousins, church family, friends and...

Jul 28, 2018

Eunice M. Skeens, 86, of South Charleston, passed away July, 28 2018.

She was a long time member of Lincoln Drive Community Church and loved to sing. She kept her nursing home halls filled with joy with her singing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack L. "Tommy" Skeens ; father Elmer Skeens...

Jul 27, 2018

Phyllis Jean Ferrell died peacefully and among loved ones on Friday, July 27, 2018. Born on June 14, 1935 in Charleston, WV, Phyllis was 83 years old.

Phyllis was a long-time member of Dunbar First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Ferrell; mommy, Ella Lee Chethum; birth mother, Freda...

Jul 27, 2018

Mary Alice Boyd Carpenter, 90, passed away peacefully on July 27, Hubbard Hospice House West from injuries due to a fall.

She was born September 17, 1927 in Kilsyth, WV as the second of six girls born to William Lee Boyd and Thelma Raines Boyd who preceded her in death. Also there to greet her in Heaven...

Jul 23, 2018

Wilma Doris Schoolcraft Mangus, 89, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on July 23 with her family by her side.

Doris was born in Roane County on April 10, 1929 to her parents Sinnett and Lila Wright Schoolcraft. She grew up on Johnson Creek and graduated with honors from Walton High School as president of the class of...

Jul 19, 2018

Nancy Cox Mullins, 72, of Hurricane, ascended into heaven on July 19, 2018 with her loving husband and two sons by her side.

She was born December 29, 1945, to the late Roy R. Cox and Sylvia Cox of South Charleston.

She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and the University of Charleston...

Jul 19, 2018

Allen Hunt Summers, 73, of Charleston, passed away on July 19, after a long illness.

Allen was a longtime resident of the Charleston area. He was a 1963 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and also served 4 years in the US Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his father, C.H. Summers and...