Robert C. Byard
Apr 30, 2018
Robert "Bob" C. Byard, formerly of McMechen, passed away in his sleep, in his own house, and his own bed, in Dunbar, on April 30, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob was born July 2, 1952, in Glen Dale. He was raised in McMechen and was a 1970 graduate of John Marshall High School, Glen...
Kenneth Dale Smithson
Apr 28, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth Dale Smithson, (Mr. K.D.), announces his passing on Saturday, April 28, at the age of 79.
Kenneth was a self-employed business man of Smithson Roofing, and S and S Carwash. He loved spoiling his daughters.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Annis Smithson;...
Richard Lee Harrison
Apr 26, 2018
Richard Lee "Speedy" Harrison, 77, of Hurricane died April 26, 2018.
He was born in Dunbar, the only son of Muriel (Smith) and Sattis Harrison. He was educated at Dunbar High school where he excelled in track. "Speedy" earned his nickname as he was once known as the 'fastest man in the state', breaking records in the...
John William Asbury
Apr 20, 2018
John William Asbury Jr., of Sissonville, passed away April 20, 2018, in Kanawha City.
He was born August 27, 1988, to John Asbury Sr. and Sherry Asbury Beane in Charleston.
John attended Sissonville High School and later received his GED.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents, Harry and Esther...
Gerald A. Kirk
Apr 18, 2018
Gerald Kirk, 79, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2018.
He was born on August 3, 1938 to the late Austin and Kathryn Mooney Kirk. He attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission and loved his church and his church brothers and sisters. He was retired from the City of Charleston Sanitary Board.
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Wanda L. Moles
Apr 17, 2018
Wanda L. Moles, 89, of Dunbar passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018.
She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky on September 14, 1928 to the late Floyd and Melba Sexton.
Wanda was a member of the North Charleston Baptist Church and had a great love of God and family, especially her son and grandchildren. She...
Marilyn Jarvis
Apr 16, 2018
Marilyn Comer Jarvis, 88, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2018.
She was born on December 10, 1929 to the late William and Oma Comer.
Marilyn retired from J.C. Penney in Barboursville. She lived at the Dunbar Towers in Dunbar for seven years then she lived at the...
Charlene Hope Whiting
Apr 13, 2018
Charlene "Hope" Whiting, 90, of Charleston, died April 13, 2018, quietly and peacefully after a short illness at CAMC with her family by her side.
Hope was born on September 27, 1927 in Advent, WV to the late Guy and Mae Hamon.
Hope was a graduate of Ripley High School and Charleston School of Commerce....
Eddie Woods
Apr 11, 2018
Eddie Woods of Dunbar, formerly of Sharon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Hospice Hubbard House West after a 6 year battle with ALS.
Eddie was born in Canton, OH on April 29, 1956 to Earl Owen and Myrtle Marie Woods. Before his illness, Eddie loved to bowl and was...
Martha Jean Preston
Apr 11, 2018
Martha Jean (Mallett) Preston passed away April 11, 2018 in Thomas Hospital of a short illness.
She was born July 12, 1934 to Darrell and Hilda Darby of Fayetville. She worked for the Iron Workers and the State. She was a member of Maranatha Church. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
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Charles Edward Shedd
Apr 10, 2018
Charles "Charlie" Edward Shedd, 72, of Hurricane passed away suddenly on April 10, 2018.
Charlie was a professed Christian. He was a member of the Army National Guard Special Forces Unit. He was a proud member of the NRA and retired from the WV DHHR. He was a wonderful grandfather, father, father-in-law, brother, and a friend to...
Betty Lou Carney
Apr 9, 2018
Betty Lou Hickman Carney was called home by the Lord in the early hours of April 9, 2018, after a sudden illness. She passed away peacefully in Hubbard Hospice House West, just days after her 65 th wedding anniversary with Jerry W. Carney.
Betty was known and respected as a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and friend....
Janice Corbett
Apr 9, 2018
Janice Hawkins Reese Corbett 87, of Dunbar, born December 29, 1930 went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2018.
Janice was born in Charleston, to Leonard and Dorothy Hawkins. She was baptized at an early age. Janice attended Garnett High School in Charleston where she had a gift of singing and would often sing on...
Joseph Scott Bartley
Apr 6, 2018
Joseph Scott Bartley, 27, of Charleston, was set free on Friday, April 6, 2018.
He was born on November 21, 1990, in Charleston, to the late Jerry Allan Bartley and Leslie Jo Walsh.
Joey enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. He will be dearly missed by his family.
In addition to his father he...
Mary A. Price
Apr 4, 2018
Mary A. Price, 98, of Fraziers Bottom, formerly of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2018, at the home of her loving granddaughter, Kelly and her husband Shawn McCown, where she was well taken care of.
She was a graduate of Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College. She received a Master's...
Adabell Jane Harvey
Apr 4, 2018
Adabell Jane Harvey of Dunbar passed away April 4, 2018.
She was born in Dunbar in 1942. She grew up in a large, close family. They didn't have a lot of money, but they laughed a lot and still do.
Adabell met the love of her life, Ronald Harvey, when she was very young. They...
Marcella Faye Wells
Apr 2, 2018
Marcella Faye Wells, 75, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born on July 14, 1942 in Charleston to the late Lester McGrew and Marcella Carney.
Faye was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She was always known for her smile...
Arthur Lee Poffenbarger
Apr 1, 2018
Dr. Arthur Lee "Bill "Poffenbarger, MD, 84, of Charlotte Hall, Maryland, formerly of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Lorien Assisted Living in Mount Airy, Maryland.
Bill was born on August 9, 1933 and is the son of the late Leonard Franklin "Curly "Poffenbarger and Virginia Jarrett Poffenbarger....
Carol Hicks
Mar 31, 2018
Carol Hicks, 83, of Scott Depot passed away March 31, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Ethel Wall Hicks; sisters, Georgie Wilkinson, and Renie Mullens; and brother, Elbert "Buddy" Hicks.
Carol is survived by her sisters and caregivers, Sylvia Weddington (Robert) of Teays Valley and Maxine Duncan of Scott Depot;...
Janet Lou Webb
Mar 28, 2018
Janet Lou Webb, 56, of Kenna, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.
Janet loved caring for her family and other loved ones throughout her life, and was proud to have supported her husband's service in the U.S. Army through various changes in duty stations. After many years raising children in Kansas, she...
