Obituaries

Dec 27, 2016

Thomas W. Desper Sr., 76, of Charleston, peacefully went to be with the Lord, Tuesday December 27, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Thomas was a supportive father, brother, uncle and a friend to everyone he met. Thomas served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the cities of Charleston and Dunbar and was an...

Dec 27, 2016

Hazel Marie Cavender, 97, of Charleston, was born August 28, 1919 and passed away December 27, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jarrell Dearth Cavender; her parents, Fred H. and Rose Jackson of Buffalo; daughter, Ruth Ann Vickers; grandsons, David W. Cavender and Joseph W....

Dec 24, 2016

Brenda Lee Baldwin, 67, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home.

She was born February 2, 1949, in Charleston, to the late John and Ola Hively.

She was a homemaker who lived for the Lord. Over the years she was a mother to not only...

Dec 20, 2016

Joshua Lee Fletcher, 34, of Charleston passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

He was born on April 26, 1982 in Charleston to Bruce and Barbara Fletcher.

Joshua was preceded in death by his son, Van Edward Walters; brother, Zane Fletcher; sister, Sara Fletcher; paternal grandparents, John and Barbara Fletcher; maternal great-grandmother, Blanche Zabel; and...

Dec 19, 2016

Malcolm Eugene Woods, 34, of Charleston, was called home on December 19, 2016.

He was born on July 29, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Eugene Edward Woods and Laverne Alene Banks. Raised in the Bedford-Stuyvesant area, Malcolm became a curious, adventurous, and independent child. He was a sport enthusiast, patron of the arts and loved...

Dec 16, 2016

Velma "Jean" Cobb-Carnes, 84, of Charleston passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016.

Jean was born in Middlesboro, KY to William & Elsie Hale Cobb and was the eldest of 6 siblings. She graduated from Middlesboro HS. She moved to Charleston after marrying the love of her life Kermit K Carnes Sr. in 1950. She graduated from...

Dec 16, 2016

Shawn E. Anderson, 60, of Dunbar passed away suddenly on December 16, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

Shawn was a retired truck driver and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Shawn was an outdoorsman. He loved to hunt, fish, and spend time at Kure Beach.

He...

Dec 15, 2016

Phyllis Landers Lewis, 81, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016 surrounded by many family members and friends, following a short illness.

Born October 2 nd , 1935, in Charleston, WV, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Earl Eugene Landers and Hazel Landers Beaver. She joined Charleston First Church of...

Dec 5, 2016

Suzanne Holmes Bologna, 55, of Dunbar passed away on December 5, 2016.

Suzanne was a graduate of Dunbar High School Class of 1979. She was very devoted to her family. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Suzanne was compassionate towards all people and animals in which she interacted with.

She was preceded...

Dec 5, 2016

Donald Charles "Donnie" Burger, 62, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 after a sudden illness at CAMC- General Division. He died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his bedside.

Donald was born on August 22, 1954 in Charleston to the late Charles G. and Hilda V. Burger of Dunbar.

Donald was a...

Dec 5, 2016

Margel Barr Cain, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on December 5, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was born on August 28, 1929 in Moorefield to the late Glenn and Delena Barr.

Margel was a cook for Kanawha County Schools.

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

Dec 5, 2016

James Russell Little, 66, raised and lived his entire life on Tyler Mountain passed away suddenly at home on December 5, 2016.

He was born on December 23, 1949 to the late Joel Ray Little and Freddie Mae Roberts.

James was a friend to everyone and attended McKinnon Presbyterian Church on Tyler Mountain.

...

Dec 3, 2016

Jarrell "Rick" Martin

Rick Martin, 60, passed away, after a long battle with COPD, on December 3, 2016 with his wife and sons by his side.

He was born on June 13, 1956 in Charleston, to the late Frank and Louise Martin.

Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carla Rust...

Dec 3, 2016

Claude Allen Roop, 50, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Charleston.

He was born April 18, 1966 to the late Ronnie and Juanita Roop in Baltimore, MD.

He was a carpet layer for most of his life. He is "free as a bird" now. He was his sister Renee's "baby" because their...

Dec 2, 2016

Margaret Ann Keller, 91, of Nitro went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016.

Margaret was born in Cabin Creek to the late Otto and Grace Michaelson. She was a devoted wife and mother. Margaret was a faithful Christian of Dunbar Church of the Nazarene.

She is survived by her husband of 66...

Nov 30, 2016

Thelma Burdette Pauley, 91, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016.

Thelma was a homemaker and enjoyed baking. She was involved in her church, Mountain Heights Church, where her husband pastored for 44 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Benny Pauley; parents, Sylvester Burdette and...

Nov 29, 2016

Willie Mae Cook-Coleman, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on November 29, 2016.

Services will be at noon on Tuesday, December 6, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans with Reverend Dr. Michael A. Poke officiating. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar.

Visitation will be one hour prior...

Nov 29, 2016

Mildred Meadows Atkins, of St. Albans passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West on November 29, 2016.

She was born in Charleston on March 11, 1926, a daughter to the late Robert (Bob) and Ada Smith Meadows.

Mildred was a member of Abney St. Church of God, St. Albans.

In addition to her...

Nov 28, 2016

Allen E. Hunt, 81, of Scott Depot, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 2016.

He was a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene for 32 years.

In addition to his parents, Clayton and Golda Hunt, he was preceded in death by his sister, Glendine Looney and former wife, Joyce Hunt....

Nov 27, 2016

Jack Martin, Jr., 62, was born September 17, 1954 to the late Jack and Beatrice Martin of Dunbar. On November 27, 2016 he slipped peacefully away.

Mr. Martin was a lifelong resident of West Virginia, and a construction worker.

He was preceded in death by his wife; sisters, Bernice Herring and Barbara Wyatt; and brothers,...