Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Adena Ann Mccune

Adena Ann Mccune

Jun 13, 2017

Adena Ann McCune, 70, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2017.

She was born on November 27, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Charles and Viola Paxton.

She worked at Shoney's as a waitress for many years. The family will deeply miss her laugh and her smile.

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Delbert Summers

Delbert Summers

Jun 12, 2017

Delbert Summers, 82, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017.

Delbert lived most of his life in Cross Lanes with his wife, Betty, in the home he built in 1954. He also enjoyed several years in Phoenix, Az. however, always returned home to West Virginia. Delbert was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church....

James Patrick Wesolowski

James Patrick Wesolowski

Jun 10, 2017

James Patrick "Jim" Wesolowski, age 73, of Dunbar, left his friends and family on June 10, 2017 at the Hubbard Hospice House West.

Jim was born on September 4, 1943 in Portland, Oregon. He was the son of the late John Paul Wesolowski Sr. of Spokane, Washington and the late Dorothy Mae (Kelly) Christianson of Kona, Hawaii....

Robert Todd Lamb

Robert Todd Lamb

Jun 6, 2017

Robert Todd Lamb, 53, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2017 at CAMC General following a long illness.

He was born on August 6, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Lee Lamb and Nancy Carol Epperly Lamb.

Todd spent a good portion of his life working in maintenance at various...

Judith L. Bateman

Judith L. Bateman

May 31, 2017

Judith L. Bateman, 76, formerly of Nitro, died May 31, 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Judy was born on July 29, 1940 to her parents, William and Mary Aretz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Marianne Bowen, Rose Gillman and William Aretz.

Judy is survived by...

Joanne Chancey

Joanne Chancey

May 30, 2017

Joanne Chancey, 87, of South Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston.

Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, Neville L. Chancey, and daughter, Kathy L. Chancey.

She is survived by her daughter, Cecilia R. Boggs (Pete); four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be...

Gary Norman Wiseman

Gary Norman Wiseman

May 28, 2017

Gary Norman Wiseman, 68, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017.

He was born in Charleston to John Sr. and Betty Wiseman on September 26, 1948.

Gary served in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Once back from Vietnam he worked with his brother John, at Wiseman...

Shirly Ann Ward

Shirly Ann Ward

May 28, 2017

Shirley Ann Ward, 78, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, on May 28, 2017, at home surrounded by her family after a short courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 22, 1939, in Lundale to the late Okie and Maxine Mills.

Shirley worked for 27 years at Mr. Donut in Kanawha...

Charles F. Cole

Charles F. Cole

May 26, 2017

Deacon Charles F. Cole Jr., age 71, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, May 26, 2017 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Charles was born on May 10, 1946, in Kanawha County to proud parents of Charles Sr., and Inez L. Gregory-Cole. He educated in Kanawha County Schools, South Charleston....

Ellen Louise Cox

Ellen Louise Cox

May 26, 2017

Ellen Louise Cox, 87, of Gallipolis, Ohio, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 26, 2017.

She was born on January 1, 1930, in Winfield to the late Herschel and Mimie Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Cox; sister, Alta...

Clarence Wayne Fugate

Clarence Wayne Fugate

May 24, 2017

Clarence "Wayne" Fugate, 61, of Charleston passed away on May 24, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents, C.A. and Phyllis "Jean" Fugate; and niece, Darlena Lanham.

Wayne is survived by his brothers, David, Gary, Paul (Teresa), and Roger Fugate; sisters, Lynn Lanham, Sandy Jones, Sherry Branscomb (Billy Bob); and a host of...

Paul Tobia

Paul Tobia

May 23, 2017

Paul Tobia, 78 of Tornado, died May 23, 2017, peacefully in his home after his courageous battle with cancer.

Paul was born July 31,1938 in Dehue, WV, to his father Agustino Tobia and his mother, Virginia Alice Burns who proceeded his death along with Paul's siblings, Katherine, Ruby, Bertha, Louis, Romie, Emanuel and James Tobia.

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Jack Dea Crouch

Jack Dea Crouch

May 22, 2017

Jack Dea Crouch Sr., 83, of Dunbar, passed away on May 22, 2017.

Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and retired from FMC as a chemical operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Louella Crouch.

Jack is...

Louvenia Gray

Louvenia Gray

May 19, 2017

Louvenia Gray, 90, of Charleston, went to be with her heavenly father on May 19, 2017.

She was born August 14, 1926 to the late George and Laura Breckenridge in Sharon, WV (Cabin Creek). Louvenia attended Kanawha County Schools. She worked in the housekeeping department of the former Morris Harvey College. She was a cook at the...

Kitonya Leona Ball

Kitonya Leona Ball

May 11, 2017

Kitonya Leona Ball, 39, of South Charleston, formerly of Logan, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband and family at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a brave and courageous battle with colon cancer.

Kitonya was born on January 31, 1978 in Bluefield. She graduated from Logan High School in...

William Joesph Smith

William Joesph Smith

May 11, 2017

William "Will" Joesph Smith, 17, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord on May, 11, 2017.

He was born on September 17, 1999 in Charleston to Danny and Dawn Smith.

Will was a junior at Poca High School, where he was known for his joking, smile, and outward personality. He got his love...

William Harrison Atkinson

William Harrison Atkinson

May 11, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of William ("Bill") Harrison Atkinson, Jr. of Poca, announce his passing after a brief illness at the age of 75. After one final prayer, he passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017, with family by his side.

Bill was born in St. Albans on October 6, 1941, the son...

Jason Daniel Finney

Jason Daniel Finney

May 10, 2017

Jason Daniel Finney, 42, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, after 5 ½ years of battling Melanoma. Jason passed away at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his family and girlfriend.

He graduated from South Charleston High School class of 1993, where he was an All-State Pitcher. Jason was a member...

Sean A. James

Sean A. James

May 8, 2017

Sean A. James, 35, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed away May 8, 2017 at his home.

He was born July 8, 1981 in Charleston, the son of Bill and Pam James.

Sean was a 2000 graduate of South Charleston High School.

Sean spent his working career as a parts manager and...

Delma M. Kirby

Delma M. Kirby

May 7, 2017

Delma M. Kirby, 83 of Dunbar, passed away on May 7, 2017.

She was a faithful member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, where she was an active member of the choir.   She loved her church and lived a faithful Christian life.

She was the owner of "Delma's Family Hair Care and Tanning Salon" for many years....

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