Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.

Alvin D. Mccormick

Alvin D. Mccormick

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...

Beverly J. Raines

Beverly J. Raines

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...

Judith Schultz

Judith Schultz

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...

David Thomas Bowling

David Thomas Bowling

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...

Bethel E. Ray

Bethel E. Ray

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...

Beula M. Kemerer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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