Obituaries

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...

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...