Jimmy Christopher Helms
Apr 3, 2016
Jimmy Christopher Helms passed away on April 3, 2016 in South Charleston, WV. He was born on April 15, 1968. Jimmy was preceded in death by his older brother, N. Gene "Buddy" Helms, Jr. of Lilesville, NC. He is survived by his two sons, Jimmy Christopher Helms, Jr. and Caleb Michael Gene Helms; wife, Alicia Helms; his parents, Gene and...
Judith Ellen Johnston
Apr 3, 2016
Judith "Judy" Ellen Johnston, 70, of Dunbar passed away at home Sunday April 3, 2016. Judy was born March 18, 1946 in Malden to the late Ella Louise Butler. She retired from the State of West Virginia with 30 years of service in computer operations. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Johnny Johnston; daughter, Tara Johnston...
Learlene Ferguson
Apr 2, 2016
Learlene "Babe" Ferguson, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord at her home on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Babe was one of a kind, always willing to share her opinion or a story. She loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. The world will be less colorful without her on the corner of 19th Street & Fletcher Avenue. Babe...
John L. Stanley
Mar 31, 2016
John L. Stanley, 87, a lifelong West Virginia resident and student of West Virginia history, moved on to the Big Computer Room on March 31, 2016, after a brief illness. He was born July 5, 1928, to Joe M. and Elsie Neff Stanley of Burnwell. John is survived by his beloved wife of 66 plus years, Betty Preece Stanley. Together...
Karalene Sue Workman
Mar 29, 2016
Karalene Sue Kuhn Workman born June 3, 1968 has gone home on the wings of an Angel with a yellow rose in her hand to be with the Lord, her mother, her father and beloved family and friends "to the Upper Room" as she would say on March 20, 2016. Kari was a waitress for most of her young life,...
Debra Kay Bands
Mar 28, 2016
Debra Kay (Larch) Bands, 50, of Charleston, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. Born on April 17, 1965, Debbie was the loving daughter of Jerry Larch and Sandra Larch. Debbie was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; mother in-law, Barbara Bands; and her loving nephew, Bryant Lawrence. Debbie was also preceded in death by her much-beloved "babies":...
Louis Henry Parsons
Mar 26, 2016
Louis Henry Parsons, 86 years old, has begun the rest of his life in heaven on March 26, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family. Louis served in the Korean War as a Radio Dispatcher. He was a member of the VFW of South Charleston. He also helped with the building of the Korean War Memorial in South Charleston....
Tamma Kay Lanham
Mar 25, 2016
Tamma "Tammy" Kay Lanham, 56, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016. She was born September 8, 1959 to the late Donald Dale and Dixie Starcher. Tamma's greatest joys were her three beautiful granddaughters, Ella and Chloe Lanham and Brea Petry. Of all her many accomplishments in her life, becoming a "maw-maw" was...
Isabell Marie Schuman
Mar 22, 2016
Isabell Marie Schuman went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2016. She was born March 13, 1938 to Basil Sansom and Daisy Thomas in Madison. Isabell was well known for her talents and ability to teach others, such as painting, cake decorating, flower arrangements and candy making. She was preceded in death by her parents and eldest son,...
Charles Keith Hunt
Mar 19, 2016
Charles Keith Hunt, 85, of Cross Lanes, died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at home. He was born June 25, 1930 in Cottageville, Jackson County to the late Anthony Crawford and Nora Francis Batteral Hunt. He retired, as a Millwright, from Union Carbide Corporation, Institute Plant. Keith was a military veteran for the United States Army where he served in Germany...
Shearl Mcclanahan
Mar 17, 2016
Shearl McClanahan, 86, of Charleston, was called home on March 17, 2016. Shearl retired from Valley Bell after 44 years of service. He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army and attended Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife, Audrey McClanahan; sons, Rodney (Kelley) McClanahan and Timothy McClanahan; grandchildren, Zachary McClanahan and Irelynd McClanahan; and special...
Ruth L. Clark
Mar 11, 2016
Ruth L. (Fernatt) Clark, 85, of Nitro passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Clark; parents, Daisy (Dorman) and James Fernatt; daughter, Sandra Edwards; grandson, Justin Cremeans; 11 brothers; and three sisters. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Lorna Beaver of Poca, Peggy Hall of Charleston, Claudette Goff of Charleston, and...
Barbara Barker
Mar 10, 2016
Barbara Scarberry Barker, 81, of South Charleston, passed away March 10, 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Dempsey. She is survived by her son, William Dempsey and wife, Deborah, and son, Melvin Wayne Scarberry and wife, Gayle; loving granddaughters, Marci Baker, Shea Scarberry, Amy...
Lisa Ann Fazio
Mar 10, 2016
Lisa Ann Fazio, 42, of Charleston passed from her earthly bonds on March 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jane Fazio; brother, Frankie Fazio; and grandmother, Lena Fazio. Beloved mother of her son, Daniel James; daughters, Amy Loudermilk and Rochelle "Shelly" Lane; Devoted grandmother of grandchildren, Aniyah James, Amari Smith, and Jazmarion Waldrop; Loving...
Wanda June Summers
Mar 8, 2016
Wanda June Summers, 80, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016. She was born on June 15, 1935 in Roane County to the late Okey and Macel Gandee. Wanda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ravenswood. She was the caretaker to many. Wanda was a loving wife and everyone's mother and grandmother. In...
Benjamin Pauley
Mar 5, 2016
The Reverend Benjamin "Benny" Pauley, 88, went home to be with the Lord, March 5, 2016. He was born the late Londis and Hazel Pauley on January 31, 1928. He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. Benny enjoyed a career working for the U.S. Postal Service while also serving as pastor at Mountain Heights Church for 42 years. In...
Donna Maye Holcomb
Mar 3, 2016
Donna Maye Holcomb, 74, of Charleston passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born on May 12, 1941 to the late Donald and Cuma Casto in Jackson County. Donna was a member of Galgotha Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Denvil Casto. Donna is survived by her son, Harry Chase...
Eric Alan Sowards
Feb 29, 2016
The spirit of Eric Alan Sowards departed this earth on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 23, 1960 to his late parents, Ravella Kay Christian Sowards Lanier and Donald Carl Sowards. Eric grew up in Dunbar and was a 1978 graduate of Dunbar High School, where he...
Pebbles Ann Turpin
Feb 28, 2016
Pebbles Ann Turpin, 27, departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Pebbles was born on September 17, 1988 in South Charleston to Estie Shaw and Guy Turpin, she was the youngest of three children. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant...
Margaret C. Whitteker
Feb 27, 2016
Margaret "Kate" C. Whitteker, 57, of Charleston and formerly of Milford, Delaware departed on Saturday, February 27 surrounded by her family. Kate was a giving person who had a passion of helping others. She volunteered in many charity organizations. She enjoyed writing, cooking, teaching, and continuing her own education. She was preceded in death by her parents and one of...
