Obituaries

Oct 30, 2017

Edward Ray Washington, 47, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 30, 2017.

He was born on December 24, 1969 in Charleston, to James Robert Washington Sr. and Freda Irene Turner.

He was a devoted husband and father, a hard worker, loved the Lord, and was greatly appreciated, loved and...

Oct 29, 2017

Corintha Mae Hawkins, 86, of South Charleston, daughter of the late James Arthur Wilson and Viola Davis Wilson who was born May 26, 1931 in Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2017. Corintha attended public schools in Fayette County graduating from DuBois High School. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was...

Oct 28, 2017

Patricia Ann Malone was born in Charleston on September 26, 1938 and departed this life peacefully on October 28, 2017 after a long illness.

Pat was born to the late Ottie Jane Badger and Edward Ted Brown. When she was a teenager her mother passed and her dear aunt, Vivian Badger better known as Tootsie continued raising...

Oct 24, 2017

Robert Allen Snyder, 69, of Dunbar, passed away on October 24, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. Snyder and Myrtle Bradley; sister, Barbara Dolin; brothers, Russell and Donnie Snyder.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Janet Wingett Snyder; brothers, Roy Snyder of Poca, Sam Snyder of...

Oct 22, 2017

Richard Gesker, 79, of Dunbar, passed away on October 22, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was born on July 18, 1938 in Trenton, NJ to the late Walter and Barbara Gesker.

Richard is survived by his sister, Maryanne Hamrick of Dunbar; brother, Dennis Jerome Gesker of Philadelphia, PA; loving nieces and nephews; and many...

Oct 21, 2017

Dorothy Lynn High Basham, 60, of Dunbar, passed away on October 21, 2017 of a sudden illness with pancreatic cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Irene Payne High; brother, Lawrence J. High; and brother-in-law, Mike Boggs.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Robert LaBianca of Dunbar; daughter, Katelyn Smith of...

Oct 21, 2017

Nancy Ellen Martin, 68, of South Charleston, passed away on October 21, 2017.

She was born on October 28, 1948 in Charleston.

Nancy worked at One Valley Bank as a Personal Banker and attended church at Vineyard in the Hills.

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

Nancy...

Oct 19, 2017

Mary "Tink" Rigney, 77, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

She was born to the late James and Opal Pauley on February 24, 1940.

Tink spent her childhood in McCorkle and graduated from Duval High school prior to marrying the love of her life, the late Charles (C.B.) Rigney. Tink resided...

Oct 18, 2017

Delores "Dee" Jean Head, 75, was born on January 17, 1942 in Rand, West Virginia. She was called to her heavenly home on October 18, 2017.

Delores was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Simmons, and her father, Patrick Higginbotham. She was an only child.

She attended Boyd Junior High School, Garnet High School,...

Oct 16, 2017

Marlin Guy "Bud" Barnett, 72, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 from complications after surgery.

He was born in 1945 and lived in Dunbar. Bud was a member of the Dunbar High School class of 1963. He retired in 2003 as a pipeline mechanic for Union Carbide with 30 years of service. Bud served in the Army...

Oct 14, 2017

Nelda Marlene Goff, 79, of Fraziers Bottom, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

She was born on December, 9, 1937 in South Charleston to the late Leo and Icie Moles.

Marlene loved her gospel music and never met a stranger. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren who...

Oct 13, 2017

Carolyn Rhea Brown Dorcas , 81, of Dunbar, passed away October 13, 2017, after a short illness.

She was a retired educator and a member of First Presbyterian Church, Dunbar.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Brown and Margaret Tolbert; sisters, Judy Moore and Linda Tolbert; and brothers, Tom Tolbert...

Oct 12, 2017

Emogene Mattox Garland, 78, of South Charleston, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at home with her family by her side. She was born in South Charleston.  She was the daughter of the late Susie Mattox Colbert and Evie Goins. Emogene was educated in the Kanawha County School District. She attended Garnet High School and graduated from South Charleston...

Oct 11, 2017

Florence Annette Hudson, 72 of Dunbar passed away on October 11, 2017 after a short illness, just one week after the passing of her daughter Tiffany .

She is also preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Bosher and a sister, Janet Bosher.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James "Jim" Hudson; sons, Ron...

Oct 9, 2017

Mary Frances Risk Totten, 74, of Charleston, passed away at home on Monday, October 9, 2017 after a short illness.

She was born on April 20, 1944 to the late Shipley and Wavie Risk.

Mary was the owner of Risk 35 th Street Farmers Market, Charleston. She was a member of Mountain Mission Church, Charleston....

Oct 9, 2017

Frances Elizabeth Warner, 92, of Dunbar, passed from this life to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 9, 2017.

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Philippians 1:21

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William A. Warner; sister, Delma Lee Hayes; son,...

Oct 8, 2017

Shirley Madeline Ross Young, 92, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Putnam Center in Hurricane, surrounded by loving family members and caring staff.

She was born in Clendenin, on January 23, 1925, to Ledrew W. and Emma Jane Ross, and was their last surviving child. Shirley graduated from Clendenin High School in 1942...

Oct 7, 2017

Danny "Hoss" Blackhurst, 57, of St. Albans, won his race with his loving wife, Dee, by his side early Saturday morning, October 7, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Danny was born June 5, 1960 the son of Ray F. and Gloria Marlene Estep Blackhurst. He was a faithful member of Red...

Oct 7, 2017

Crystal Gale Toler, 39, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017.

She was born on July 25, 1978 to Jack Toler, Sr. and Connie Beane.

In addition to her parents, Crystal is survived by her son, Steven Alan France; daughter, Jessica France; grandson, Justin Nease; brother, Jack Toler, Jr.; step-brother, Matthew Arnold;...

Oct 4, 2017

Naomi L. Peggs, 80, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Valley Center.

She was an active member/leader of TOPS for over 40 years.

Naomi was preceded in death by her children, Lesley Snead and Leta Grishaber.

She is survived by her children, Teresa Snead, Anita Williams and Lisa...