Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Harold C. Mckemy

Harold C. Mckemy

Dec 31, 2017

Harold C. McKemy, 94, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December, 31, 2017.

He was born on September 15, 1923 in Charleston to the late Clair C. and Dicie McKemy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Gibson; and brother, Curtis McKemy.

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Michael C. Farmer

Michael C. Farmer

Dec 29, 2017

Michael C. Farmer passed away on December 29, 2017 after a brief illness.

He was a devoted husband, father, step-father, grandfather, brother and friend.

Mike retired from the West Virginia Air Guard and participated in Desert Storm. While on active duty in the U.S. Air Force he served in the Vietnam War.

He...

Edna Norman

Edna Norman

Dec 29, 2017

Edna Norman, 93, of McDonough, GA, formerly of Charleston, WV, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at home.

She was born in Freeborn, KY and was married 53 years to Chester Norman, who passed away in 1998.  Edna was a successful homemaker, Avon representative, and waitress.  She was a member of Henry Baptist Church located in McDonough, GA....

Mary Pricilla Smith

Mary Pricilla Smith

Dec 29, 2017

Mary Pricilla Smith, 78, of Dunbar, ascended home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017.

She was born February 14, 1939, to the late Paul and Sarah Milton.

Mary was born in Jenkins, Kentucky and later her family migrated to West Virginia where she graduated from Dunbar High School in 1958. She worked...

Nancy Bossie

Nancy Bossie

Dec 29, 2017

Nancy Bossie, 86, of Dunbar, passed away on December 29, 2017. She was born June 8, 1931, to the late Watson and Edna Elkins.

Nancy grew up in Ashford and attended Sherman High School in Boone County. She later worked for C&P Telephone Company and AT&T for 47 years, and also served the Communication Workers of America,...

Rosemond Carolyn Bowles

Rosemond Carolyn Bowles

Dec 28, 2017

Rosemond Carolyn Bowles, 90, of Dunbar, died December 28, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Londis and Minona Casto Bowles; brothers, Alvin Bowles and Bernard Bowles; sister, Marie Kessinger and an infant sister, Kathryn.

Carolyn is survived by her brother, Charles Bowles and wife, Kitty; niece, Kathryn Ely;...

Rachel Rogers

Rachel Rogers

Dec 27, 2017

Rachel "Peggy" Vance Rogers, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

She was born on December 4, 1938 to the late Riley Vance and Martha Curry Vance.

Peggy graduated from Dunbar High School in 1957. She married the love her life, James "Jimmy" Rogers on July 6,...

Makayla Osciaria Miller

Makayla Osciaria Miller

Dec 24, 2017

MaKayla OsCiaria Miller, a resident of South Charleston, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2017 at the age of 21.

MaKayla was born May 21, 1996 in Logan. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School. MaKayla attended WVU and was currently enrolled at West Virginia State University.

MaKayla is survived by her mother, Stephanie Dawn Southers;...

Harold Lee Nickell

Harold Lee Nickell

Dec 24, 2017

Harold Lee Nickell, 96, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2017.

He was born on May 17, 1921, to the late Frank and Josie Nickell.

Harold retired from Carbon Industries and was a Navy veteran having served during WW II. He was a very active member of Marmet...

Jack E. Yeager

Jack E. Yeager

Dec 20, 2017

Brigadier General Jack E. Yeager, (Ret.) completed his earthly duties on December 20, 2017 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Rivesville, WV on August 21, 1937, he enlisted in the West Virginia Army National Guard at age 18. He would continue with the Guard for the next 39 years during which time he served...

Glen L. Callihan

Glen L. Callihan

Dec 17, 2017

Glen L. Callihan Sr., 93, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

He was born on June 4, 1924 in Hitchins, KY, to the late Aaron and Lula May Callihan.

Glen was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, served in the Navy during WW II and returned to finish college at Concord University....

Donald Eugene Meadows

Donald Eugene Meadows

Dec 16, 2017

Donald Eugene Meadows, 90, of Nitro, departed this life December 16, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House, just 18 days shy of his 70 th Wedding anniversary.

He was born March 27, 1927, in Pentacre, son of the late George and Ida Meadows.

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

Beth Ann Lukomski

Beth Ann Lukomski

Dec 16, 2017

Beth Ann Lukomski, 43, passed on to Heaven, to be with the Lord, at home with her family on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Dorothy Bibbee.

Beth is survived by her husband and friend, Matthew Broyles; her daughter, Taylor Broyles, her son, Samuel Broyles; three beautiful, wonderful,...

Teresa Lynn Pack

Teresa Lynn Pack

Dec 13, 2017

Teresa Lynn Smith Pack, 57, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

Teresa was born July 20, 1960 to David Lee and Bonnie B. Smith of Dunbar. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School. Teresa had been employed as manager of the Go-Mart in Dunbar.

In addition to her...

Ronald Lee Wright

Ronald Lee Wright

Dec 13, 2017

Ronald Lee Wright, 58, of South Charleston, was called home on December 13, 2017.

He was born March 30, 1959. Ronald was a 1977 South Charleston Black Eagle graduate. He worked for Sears Monument Company.

Ronald was greeted in heaven by his mother, Carolyn "Sue" Wright.

He is survived by his father, Edward...

David Jehu Randolph

David Jehu Randolph

Dec 12, 2017

David "Alabama" Jehu Randolph, Sr., 65, of Tornado, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 with his family by his side at home.

He was the son of the late Jesse and Alda Randolph. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Mark E. Williams and his dear cousin, Carla Boswell....

Carol Ann Hancock

Carol Ann Hancock

Dec 12, 2017

Carol Ann Hancock, 76, of Poca, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.

She was born in Seth on August 20, 1941 to the late Glendon and Velma Hancock.

Carol helped raise several of her stepchildren and neighborhood kids along with her own children.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Jackalee...

Noel R. Anthony

Noel R. Anthony

Dec 10, 2017

Noel R. Anthony, 84, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2017.

Noel was a graduate of Poca High School. He was a US Army Veteran and served in the West Virginia Air National Guard. He retired from Union Carbide, Institute Plant with 30 years of service. Noel was an avid tennis player and worked...

Vincent E. Hancock

Vincent E. Hancock

Dec 8, 2017

Vincent E. Hancock, 54, of Witcher Creek, passed from this life to the next on December 8, 2017.

Vincent was a loyal friend to many, a hard worker and an avid hunter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennings and Phyllis Hancock; brother, Jay Hancock; and sister, Chris Bader.

Vincent leaves...

Carl R. Diamond

Carl R. Diamond

Dec 7, 2017

Carl R. Diamond, 82, of St. Albans went to be with his Lord on December 7, 2017 following a short illness.

He was born in Barnabas on May 5, 1935 to the late George and Christine Diamond.

A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, he was currently attending the Church of Christ on Kentucky...

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