Obituaries

May 8, 2018

Pauline Johnson Pittman, 91, formerly of Dunbar, entered eternal rest on May 8, 2018.

She was born on August 13, 1926, to the late Della Elizabeth Johnson and James Albert Johnson of Dunbar.

Following graduation from Union District (Dunbar High School) in 1944, Pauline remained a lifelong resident of Dunbar. Most recently, due to health...

May 8, 2018

James E. Scarberry Sr.,84, passed away May 8, 2018 at Valley Health Center in South Charleston.

He is preceded in death by his wife Bernice Jean Scarberry; his parents Charles and Glenna Scarberry; grandson Wayne McHorney; brothers, Charles Jr., Elmer and Raymond Scarberry; sisters, Georgia Barger, Bertha Haynes, Clara Welker and Alice Scarberry.

James is...

May 8, 2018

Norma Jean Mapes Greenlee, 91, of Dunbar passed away May 8, 2018.

She was a longtime member of Dunbar First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert L. Greenlee; parents, George and Helen Smith Mapes; brothers Billy and Charles; sister Mary Mapes Jaquees.

Norma is survived by her son...

May 5, 2018

Vronnia "Bunny" Marie Gladwell, nee Downs, 80, of Spring Hill passed away Saturday May 5th, 2018 at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkins.

Bunny was a selfless, caring and loving person. She dedicated her life in caring for others, including all the members of her family and all her patients during her many years of work...

May 2, 2018

Mary Jo Womack, 65, of St. Albans, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

She was born on September 6, 1952, in South Charleston, to the late Milroy and Betty Lovejoy.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Womack; son, Paul Duncan III; sisters, Ruby Erwin, Clara Shoemaker,...

Apr 30, 2018

Gabriel Dallas "Elwood" Fields, 12, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 30, 2018.

He was born on January 10, 2006 in Charleston.

Elwood was a fifth grader at Malden Elementary School. He loved everybody, loved to help people and had a loving smile and heart. He loved to go...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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....

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...

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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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...

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....

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...

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...