Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 6, 2017

Karen Sue Whittington, 84, of Nitro, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2017.

She was born in Dunbar to the late Etna and Dillie Hayes.

Karen was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible Lessons.

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

Dec 3, 2017

Kenneth Carl Arnott, 91, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He left this life surrounded by loving family and friends.

He was born in Roane County, to the late Estace and Blanche Arnott. After graduating from Spencer High School in 1945 he served in the US Army in Europe. He retired after 33 years...

Dec 2, 2017

Harold Moore "Mike" Archer, 90, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017, after battling COPD for several years.

He attended Dunbar High School and was a WWII military veteran. He retired from Union Carbide, South Charleston after 40 years of service and was a proud lifelong resident of Kanawha County.

Harold enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 30, 2017

Otmer Shamblin, of Cross Lanes, God called him home on November 30, 2017. As he was working in his yard an angel came and gently wrapped her wings around him and carried him to Heaven.

Otmer was born in Liberty in 1912. He was 105 years old. He was a Christian.

He lived through the...

Nov 26, 2017

Karen Y. Sanders, 75, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Clendenin, passed away on November 26, 2017 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.

Karen was owner/operator of Val-U-Tax Service in Cross Lanes.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Lorraine Sanders Gillispie; father, Orville Sanders; son, Mark Lee Sanders; and sisters, Carol Litton (Roger),...

Nov 24, 2017

Vesta Moore-George, 86, of Charleston, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 24, 2017

She was loved deeply by her sisters, children, step-children, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, church family and friends.

Those who knew Vesta knew that she had unwavering faith in God. She was a devoted Christian, and she loved to praise the...

Nov 21, 2017

Shirley Mae "Sug" Mullenax, 82, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sug was always willing to help someone in need.

She was a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene.

Sug was preceded in death by her...

Nov 18, 2017

Betty Jo Snipstad, 86, of Dunbar, passed away on November 18, 2017.

She was born in 1931 to the late Larry and Margarite Kelly Yerace in Idamay.

Betty managed doctor's offices for over four decades and especially loved children and her many friends.

She was a member of the Dunbar congregation of Jehovah's...