Obituaries

Jul 16, 2018

Charles Lawrence (Rudsinske) Fields, 68, of Dunbar, departed this life Monday, July 16, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on October 19, 1949 to Charles Fields and Betty Sue Blizzard.

Charles attended Dunbar High School and enlisted in the Army at the young age of seventeen, where he served his country honorably as an...

Jul 13, 2018

Ora E. Boswell Thornton, 98, of Dunbar, peacefully passed away to her heavenly home on July 13, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

She was born in Given, Jackson County to the late Austin and Mary Hanning Boswell and had been a resident of Dunbar for over 75 years.

While small in stature...

Jul 11, 2018

Della A. Fisher Sisson Moles, 86, of South Charleston passed away July 11, 2018.

Della was a retired beautician who worked at Hollywood Beauty Shop on Fife Street in Charleston. She was employed by Moles Dozer Service, Inc., a family business, for many years. She has been a member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene...

Jul 11, 2018

Pam Lemon, 59, of Tyler Mountain passed away July 11, 2018 at home.

She worked for the South Charleston Sanitary Board and was the biggest Mountaineer fan around.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Ellen Turley.

She is survived by her sons, Cory (Tiffany) Fisher and Lucas Messer; brothers,...

Jul 9, 2018

Dolores Marie Shafer Walker, 90, went home to join her heavenly family July 9, 2018.

She was a housewife and a part time employee of the Board of Education. She was a graduate of Elkview High School.

Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James L. Walker; parents Howard and Dollie...

Jul 9, 2018

Robert Earl Smith, 81, of Vincent, Ohio passed away peacefully July 9, 2018.

He was retired from Republic Steele in Canton, Ohio where he was a first class journeyman machinist for 44 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He used his kindness and love of learning to mentor and support his family.

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Jul 7, 2018

David Lee Smith, 79, of Dunbar passed away July 7, 2018 at his home.

He was born September 2, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Ruth Smith.

David retired form Chempower and served in the WV Army National Guard. He was a member of the Dunbar Reserve Police for 23 years where he...

Jun 29, 2018

Tim Stewart, 62, left this world peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2018.

He was born on January 3, 1956, in Charleston, to Glenn and Wonda Stewart.

He had been battling liver disease and many different conditions the last couple of years.

Tim was a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, football fan,...

Jun 27, 2018

Don Metheny, 80, of South Charleston, a longtime friend and member of Covenant Assembly and Living Word Christian Center, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was home with his dog, Duke, where he wanted to be.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Delta Force. He was...

Jun 25, 2018

Lillyann Aubrianna Hudson, 8 months old, passed away on June 25, 2018.

"Dearest baby girl, please know that our greatest blessing was having you in our lives."

Lilly was born on October 5, 2017. She is survived by her grandparents, Mona and Wesley Hudson. She is also survived by her brothers, Bryghton Wesley Hudson and...

Jun 20, 2018

Janice Dever Tyree, 77, of Cross Lanes, passed away June 20, at Hospice Hubbard House West after an extended illness, surrounded by her family.

Janice was born July 4, 1940 in Lory, to the late Johnnie and Kyrene Hill. After graduating from Scott High School and Charleston Business School, she worked in Charleston until she married Jerry...

Jun 19, 2018

William Anderson Rowley, 82, of Campbells Creek, went to be with his savior on June 19, 2018

Bill was a construction worker by trade with over 50 years of service in the Laborer's Local #1353 of Charleston, and a member of Maple Hill Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...

Jun 14, 2018

June Anne Turley Lanham, 89, of Dunbar, touched the hand of God on June 14, 2018.

She passed away at home with her family around her.

She was born in Middleport, Ohio on June 21, 1928. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Claude, for 64 years. She was a member of Dunbar United...

Jun 13, 2018

Daniel L. Carey, 74, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after a long illness.

He was born on February 19, 1944, in Norfolk, VA.

Dan was a graduate of West Virginia State College with a Master's Degree in Mathematics. He retired from Bayer in 2004 after 37 years. He joined the U.S. Navy...

Jun 9, 2018

Pamela "Heather" Michelle Skeens, 31, or Charleston, passed away June 9, 2018 at her home from the continuing heroin epidemic that is taking our state and families by storm.

Before heroin took over her life, she attended church at Zion's Hill Church of God. She was hardworking, outgoing, funny and adventurous. She was a friend to everyone...

Jun 9, 2018

James William Morrison, 79, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 9, 2018.

He was born on July 31, 1938, in Mount Gay, Logan County, to the late James and Kathryn Morrison.

James was a 1957 graduate of South Charleston High School. He served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was...

Jun 7, 2018

Betty Jean DeBolt Butler, 81, of Charleston passed away on June 7, 2018.

Betty was born in Charleston on January 11, 1937. She graduated from Charleston High School and then went on to nursing school at The University of Charleston where she then retired from CAMC Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her father,...

Jun 5, 2018

Donald "Don" R. Weiland, 49, of St. Albans, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at his home following a short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 8, 1969, in Chicago, IL, to the late Ronald and Darlene Weiland.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandy Goldman;...

Jun 4, 2018

Daniel Elvin Hill, 65, of Charleston, died Monday, June 4, 2018, after a long illness.

He worked as an electrician for many years and was well thought of in the community. He was a veteran and was very proud to have served his country in the Army.

He is preceded in death by his dad,...

Jun 1, 2018

Ronald "Whitey" Franklin Mobley, 63, Cabin Creek, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 after a long illness.

He was born on January 3, 1955, in Charleston, to the late William and Elsie Mobley.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Mobley.

Whitey is survived by...