Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Mary Frances Totten

Mary Frances Totten

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....

Frances Elizabeth Warner

Frances Elizabeth Warner

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,...

Shirley Madeline Young

Shirley Madeline Young

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...

Danny Blackhurst

Danny Blackhurst

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...

Crystal Gale Toler

Crystal Gale Toler

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;...

Naomi L. Peggs

Naomi L. Peggs

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...

Charles Roscoe Womack

Charles Roscoe Womack

Oct 3, 2017

Charles Roscoe Womack, 68, of St. Albans passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

He was born on July 20, 1949 to the late Donald Roscoe and Maefon Frances Womack.

Charles served in the US Army and was a mechanic by trade.

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

Danny Elsworth Martin

Danny Elsworth Martin

Oct 1, 2017

Danny Elsworth Martin, 60, of Tornado, passed away Oct 1, 2017 as a result of a heart attack.

He was born to the late Lonnie and Betty Martin on February 7, 1957.

Danny was a very talented musician who sang as well as played multiple instruments.

In his youth, he and his family...

Roy L. Edens

Roy L. Edens

Sep 30, 2017

Roy L. Edens, 92, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

He was born November 29, 1924, to the late Roy and Irene Edens.

A veteran of WWII, he served as a flight engineer on B-24's in the Fifth Army Air Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He...

Tiffany D. Hudson

Tiffany D. Hudson

Sep 30, 2017

Tiffany D. Hudson, 31, of Dunbar, passed away due to a drug overdose on Saturday, September 30, 2017.

She is survived by her parents, James and Florence Hudson; daughter, Allison Hudson all of Dunbar; brothers, Ronald Hall of Gastonia, NC and Richard Hall of Saint Marys, PA.

Service will be held at 1 p.m. on...

Doris Ruth Saunders

Doris Ruth Saunders

Sep 30, 2017

Doris Ruth Saunders, 79, peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family on September 30, 2017 to enter into her heavenly home.

Doris was born July 23, 1938 to the late Earl Arnold and Belva Mae Smith in Aerial, West Virginia. She graduated from Scott High School, and worked as a merchandiser for American Greeting Cards...

Robert Dewey Light

Robert Dewey Light

Sep 28, 2017

Robert Dewey Light, 86, of Dunbar, joined his wife and daughter on Thursday morning, September 28, 2017.

Robert was born in Springton to the late George Dewey and Mabel Light. He lived most of his life in Dunbar. He was married on September 2, 1956 to his loving wife, Marian Light , who entered Heaven on March...

Nina Robinson

Nina Robinson

Sep 23, 2017

Nina Barker Robinson, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Her loving family was by her bedside as heaven received an angel. She was a godly woman serving her Lord as a faithful steward.

Nina was born January 5, 1934 to the late Harold and...

Carolyn S. Blair

Carolyn S. Blair

Sep 23, 2017

Carolyn S. Blair, 80, of Hurricane, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

She was born on August 30, 1937 in Ottawa, the daughter of the late Leonard "Shuff" and Pearl Oxley Parsley.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Max; daughter, Elizabeth Blair; son, John (Polina) Blair; sister, Janet...

Larry Arnold Shaffer

Larry Arnold Shaffer

Sep 22, 2017

Larry Arnold Shaffer, Sr., 76, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017.

He was born on January 13, 1941, in Dunbar, the son of the late Rex Arnold and Christine (Davis) Shaffer, and eldest of 10 children.

Larry married Emma Kathryn "Penny" Biagi of Charleston in 1960. The consummate family man, he...

Joni Irene Haynes

Joni Irene Haynes

Sep 19, 2017

Joni Irene Haynes, 37, of St. Albans, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017.

She was born on October 13, 1979 in Charleston.

Joni was sweet, kind, funny and huge WVU fan. Her daughters' friends knew her as "Big Momma".

She had her demons that tried to bring her down but she was...

Harry Casdorph

Harry Casdorph

Sep 18, 2017

Harry Casdorph, Jr., 85, of Charleston, went home be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017.

He was born on October 2, 1931 in Sissonville, to the late Harry and Verna Casdorph.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Casdorph; brothers, Denver Casdorph, Billy Casdorph, Noble Casdorph;...

Langston Malachi Francis

Langston Malachi Francis

Sep 13, 2017

Langston Malachi Francis, born on June 29, 2017, passed gently into the arms of Jesus on September 13, 2017.

Langston spent such a short time with us, but was a true blessing. We will always love and miss you.

He is survived by his parents, J and Tiara Francis; brothers, Tyrell, J Jr., and Angelo;...

Mary B. Cavender

Mary B. Cavender

Sep 2, 2017

Mary B. Cavender, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2017.

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me" Psalm 23:4

She was born January 22, 1935, in Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Boyd...

James Sherman Vannatter

James Sherman Vannatter

Aug 29, 2017

James "Jimmy" Sherman Vannatter III, 50, of Nitro, passed away on August 29, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his biological father, Jim Vannatter; his dad, Goble Mundy; his Granny, grandparents, and uncles.

Jimmy is survived by his mother, Carolyn Vannatter-Mundy; son, Phillip Vannatter (Rachel); sister Jennifer (Bob), Kyle, Kassie; Phillip's mother, Trenia Withrow;...

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