Obituaries

Jan 23, 2017

James E. Tippie, Sr., 80, of Dunbar, peacefully left this Earth January 23, 2017 to be with his heavenly Father.

James was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and attended Morris Harvey College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and a loyal 'Mountaineer' Fan.

James was a man of devout faith...

Jan 21, 2017

Colleen Sue Duffy Taylor, 74, of Dunbar, was called to Heaven on January 21, 2017.

She was born on August 25, 1942 to the late James and Susan Duffy of Dunbar.

As the wife of an active duty airman and mother of two, Sue easily adapted to the many places the military moved them. She...

Jan 20, 2017

Mary E. Rowley, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on January 20, 2017, after a brief illness.

She was born November 6, 1941, the daughter of the late Denver and Pauline Goff.

Mary was known as the neighborhood mother/grandmother and treated them all as if they were her own. She never met a stranger and...

Jan 18, 2017

Sarah C. "Lynn" Talley, of Nitro, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

She was born December 29, 1943 in Columbia, S.C. and grew up in Jacksonville, Fla. Sarah was a graduate of North Carolina State University. She was a long-time member of Cross Lanes Baptist Church and was passionate about missions.

Sarah was preceded...

Jan 15, 2017

Pennie Lynn Haynes, 60, of Dunbar went to her heavenly home to be in the arms of Jesus and reunited with her family, January 15, 2017.

Pennie always had a sense of humor and tried to make others happy. She also had a giving heart, going out of her way to help anyone who was in need,...

Jan 15, 2017

Betty Jane Breckenridge Smith, "Betty-Boop", 85, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at CAMC General Division.

Betty was born June 21, 1931 in Sharon. She was educated through Kanawha County School system. Betty retired as a janitor for the Kanawha Investment Company at the Peoples Building with over 35...

Jan 14, 2017

Myna Ileta Wolfe, 96, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow N. Wolfe; parents, Joseph and Yula Boswell; and 13 brothers and sisters.

Myna is survived by her son, Joseph L. Wolfe; daughter, Myna A. Tyler; six grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren.

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Jan 14, 2017

Pamela A. Reynolds, 66, of Dunbar, died suddenly, but surely entered into her heavenly home on January 14, 2017. Her lifelong, but temporary, journey through Dunbar lovingly touched many lives along the way and her spirit will live on until we meet again.

Pam had an unmatched personality and charm, everyone knew her as a very caring...

Jan 12, 2017

Hubert M. "Goat" Price Jr., 72, of Cross Lanes passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017

Hubert was born on May 4, 1944 in Charleston and graduated in 1962 from Nitro High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Hubert retired from Union Carbide after 35 years.

He is preceded in death by...

Jan 11, 2017

Dorris Sherman Barker, 89, of Dunbar, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

Before he retired he had various careers, most notably as a trucking business owner and manager. Dorris was devoted to his Lord, family and church, serving especially Fairlawn Baptist Church as a deacon, trustee, song leader,...

Jan 11, 2017

Alvin D. "A.D." McCormick, 90, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 after a long illness while surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 5, 1926 in Charleston, to the late Alvin David "A.D" Sr. and Betty McCormick.

A.D. was a life time Christian and attended...

Jan 8, 2017

Beverly J. Raines, 75, of South Charleston, passed away on January 8, 2017.

She was born on September 22, 1941 to the late Blake and Anna Blanche Raines in Charleston.

Beverly was a very intelligent woman who loved gardening.

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

Jan 8, 2017

Judith Mynes Schultz, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, 71, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017.

She retired after 35 years from the State of West Virginia where she served as Fiscal Officer for the Senate.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Byrel Mynes; and son, Patrick...

Jan 8, 2017

David Thomas Bowling, 88, of Sissonville went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2017.

He was a member of Kanawha Two Mile Tabernacle. David was a former driver for Valley Bell and retired as a driver for Rite Aid.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Orin and Thelma Meador Bowling; and...

Jan 6, 2017

Bethel E. Ray, 96, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 6, 2017.

She was born August 7, 1920, to the late Anderson and Rosa Phillips.

Bethel joined South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene in 1993 and loved her church family very much.

She was married...

Jan 6, 2017

Beula M. (Bowles) Kemerer, 93, of Dunbar WV, went home to be with Jesus on January 6, 2017 after a brief illness.

She was born on January 8th, 1923 in Dunbar, WV to parents Charles Ottmer Bowles and Hester Anna Bowles, who both preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Arthur Clyde "Harry"...

Jan 1, 2017

Charles Norman McKee, 84, of Cross Lanes passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017.

He was born in Charleston on July 19, 1932 to the late William Howard McKee and Millie Jane Cline McKee.

Charles graduated from Nitro High School Class of 1950; he was a football star and played on both sides of the...

Dec 31, 2016

Deborah Jean Adkins, 61, of Guyton, GA, formerly of Charleston, passed away on December 31, 2016.

She was born on April 27, 1955 in Charleston to the late Hobert and Hazel Carter.

Deborah was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She attended Old Kanawha Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 30, 2016

William H. "Bill" Lucas, 89, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife on December 30, 2016 after a sudden illness.

He was born on December 26, 1927 in Blair to the late Grady and Grady Maxine Lucas. Bill served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Pacific. He...

Dec 30, 2016

Barbara Ann Hunt, 77, of Scott Depot, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2016.

She was a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene for most of her life.

Barbara was born on November 8, 1939 in Dunbar, and spent most of her life there.  She grew up on the Dunbar...