Beula M. Kemerer
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"...
Charles Norman Mckee
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...
Deborah Jean Adkins
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...
William H. Lucas
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...
Barbara Ann Hunt
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...
Thomas W. Desper
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...
Hazel Marie Cavender
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....
Brenda Lee Baldwin
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...
Joshua Lee Fletcher
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...
Malcolm Eugene Woods
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...
Velma Jean Carnes
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...
Shawn E. Anderson
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...
Phyllis Lewis
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...
Suzanne Bologna
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...
Donald Charles Burger
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...
Margel Cain
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...
James Russell Little
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.
...
Jarrell Martin
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...
Claude Allen Roop
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...
Margaret Ann Keller
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...
