Obituaries

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...

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...