Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
Irene June Ross
Jul 11, 2017
Irene June Ross, 90, of Dunbar, passed into a more restful place on July 11, 2017, after a long illness at Valley Center in South Charleston.
She was a native of Roane County, and was a graduate of Spencer High School and Bowling Green (KY) Business College. She was a homemaker living in Dunbar for 61 years. ...
Hazel Elizabeth Harmon
Jul 10, 2017
Hazel Elizabeth Harmon, 95, of Pinch, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2017.
She was born on January 21, 1922, in Charleston, to the late Harry and Verna Casdorph.
She was a member of Greenlee Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Hazel was preceded in death by...
Lena Joy Garrett
Jul 9, 2017
Lena Joy Ferguson Garrett, 59, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017.
Joy was born in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Learlene and Bill Ferguson. Joy was a one of a kind mother, mawmaw, and friend who touched the lives of all she met with her strong and magnetic spirit. She loved music, wind...
James E. Hannan
Jul 5, 2017
The fight to speak, walk and even breathe is now over. My dear father, James E Hannan, 82, passed away on July 5, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West.
Thankfully Dad only had to spend one night there where the rest of his life was spent with his family while sitting in his favorite recliner.
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Floyd A. Angelo
Jul 4, 2017
Floyd A. "Abe" Angelo, 81, of Charleston went home to glory on July 4, 2017.
Abe was a very friendly man with a sweet spirit. He enjoyed fishing and loved being with his church family at Bethany Baptist Church. He always carried the New Testament in his shirt pocket to carry him through his day. He was...
Wayne Grey Mcquain
Jul 4, 2017
Wayne Grey "Mac" McQuain, 87, son of the late Rev. Samuel Wayne and Nola Lewis McQuain, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, went home to join his beloved wife, Norma and be with Jesus on July 4, 2017.
His love, smile, spirit and discipleship will be greatly missed.
Known as Grey to his...
Dorothy Lee
Jul 3, 2017
Dorothy "Dottie" Lee, 94, of South Charleston, passed away on July 3, 2017.
She was member of Starcher Baptist Church and was a retired school teacher for Kanawaha County Schools. Dottie was an avid Ohio State football fan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, one niece and several nephews.
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Virginia L. Fields
Jul 2, 2017
Virginia L. Fields, 85 of Charleston, died at home on July 2, 2017.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James P. Fields.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Pamela Bacchus and Teresa Fields; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of other loved ones.
A funeral service will...
James Lee Steele
Jul 1, 2017
James Lee Steele, 70, of South Charleston, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017.
He was born November 27, 1946 at the family home in Maysburg, Logan County to Alta Browning and Birthal William Steele.
Jim was always interested in communications and was licensed as an amateur ham radio operator in the seventh grade. He...
Mary Alice Jones
Jul 1, 2017
Mary Alice (Bennett) Jones, 88, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.
She was born on November 27, 1928 in Charleston, the daughter of the late James Bennett Sr. and Louise Dennis Bennett.
Mary was preceded in death by Oscar Jones, her husband of 47 years; daughter, Catherine Louise...
Jannette Moore
Jun 30, 2017
Jannette Moore, 54, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Jimmy Moore; and a host of loving family and friends to cherish her memories.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5 at Cunningham...
Lolly Rose
Jun 25, 2017
Lolly C. Rose, 94, of South Charleston, died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West, surrounded by family.
She was born on May 25, 1923 in Coalton to the late Sam and Euna Caruthers.
Lolly was a 1941 graduate of Clay County High School. She moved to South Charleston shortly afterwards...
Rick Aldridge
Jun 25, 2017
Rick Aldridge, 64, of Dunbar, died on Sunday, June 25, 2017 after a long illness.
He was an ironworker most of his life and took pride in helping build the New River Gorge bridge as well as many major highways in Boston, MA.
Rick was preceded in death by parents, Delores and Lloyd Aldridge.
...Vivian Lee Amos
Jun 24, 2017
Vivian Lee Amos, 72, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2017 at home.
Per her request there will be no service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536, which was God sent.
Arrangements are in the care of...
Beulah Marie Riffee
Jun 20, 2017
Beulah Marie Riffee, 96, of Charleston, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Broadmore Senior Living after a long illness. Her two daughters were with her at the time of her passing.
Beulah was a born nurturer that lived every day of her life caring for and putting the needs of others ahead of...
Paulette Rose Jones
Jun 20, 2017
Paulette Rose Jones, 67, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2017.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and "Nana" to many.
Paulette was a member of the Dunbar Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Rose; and siblings, Peggy, Harold, Denver...
Lisa Lynn Taylor
Jun 18, 2017
Lisa Lynn Taylor, 45, of Elkview, formerly of Cleveland, OH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 18, 2017, due to complications from a heart transplant.
She was born on January 6, 1972 to John Taylor and the late Grace Taylor.
Lisa had a heart transplant seven years ago at the Cleveland...
Delmer Hugh Hartwell
Jun 15, 2017
Delmer Hugh Hartwell Sr., 78, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 23, 1938, in South Charleston, to the late Roland and Nora Hartwell.
He was a member of the U.S. Army 101 st Airborne Screaming...
Earl Eugene Fields
Jun 14, 2017
Earl Eugene "Gene" Fields, of St. Albans died on June 14, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born on June 3, 1952 to the late Eugene Fields and the late Arbutus C. Crank.
Gene graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1970. He worked for Yellow Cab, but the job he loved more...
Wanda Jean Colella
Jun 13, 2017
Wanda Jean (Mears) Colella, 84, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 after a prolonged illness.
She was born March 15, 1933. Wanda was known as a smart, hard working woman. She had many occupations throughout her life, but her strong suit was in food service. She was a manager, involved in food...
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