Obituaries

May 14, 2018

Phurah Hoy Peek, Jr., 83, of North Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018, after a long illness.

He was born on May 14, 1935, in Nicholas County, to the late Phurah Peek Sr., and Olive Peek.

In addition to his parents Phurah was preceded in death by his...

May 13, 2018

Andrea "Andy" Grubb, 74, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, May 13, 2018.

She was born on August 15, 1943, in Sissonville, to the late Ilene Cook.

She enjoyed holidays, cooking, and her grandchildren.

Andrea is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Armstrong of St. Albans; sons, Roger Grubb...

May 10, 2018

Elsa Marie Ashley, 73, of South Charleston, unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

She was born on December, 26, 1944, in Madison, to the late Gilbert and Almira Dolin.

Elsa had worked at the State House, and retired from Union Carbide and the WV State Police headquarters.

In addition...

May 10, 2018

Mary Omazell Pauley, 81, was born August 6, 1936 at her family's home place between Blue Tom and McCorkle and departed this life May 10, 2018 in Dunbar.

Mary was the daughter of Charles Garneth and Rosie Viola Graley McCormick, sister of Ellen McCormick Saddler and Charles "Leo", French Harold, William Jordan, and James Lewis (infant) McCormick...

May 10, 2018

Herbert "Herb" Marcinik, 72, of Dunbar passed away on May 10, 2018.

Herb is survived by his mother, Eula Marshall; daughters, Kimberley May and Tammy Lanham (Brian); grandchildren, Brittany and Tori May (Grant) and Dalton, Dylon, and Dakota Lanham; great grandchild, Nix Kellione; brother, Richard "Lee" Marcinik; and former spouse, Carolyn Bruce.

Graveside service will...

May 9, 2018

Nancy Eloise Snead, 59, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, after a long illness.

She was born on March 22, 1959, to the late Comodore and Mary Stover.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lesley Snead.

Nancy is survived by...

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....