Obituaries

Nov 17, 2012

James R. Marshall, 81, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord and reunite with loved ones on Saturday, November 17, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on May 8, 1931 in Glassport, PA. He was the son of the late William Marshall and Dortha and Hugh Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his high...

Nov 15, 2012

Ada O. Harlan Fore, 98, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012. She was retired from the Diamond Department Store. Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Fore, her parents, Foster F. Harlan, mother, Martha Harlan, two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Leona M. Gooch of Sissonville, Carolyn Garnes of Charleston;...

Nov 14, 2012

Emogene Jones Bailey, 82, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at CAMC – Teays Valley Hospital. She was retired from the Kanawha County Board of Education and was a member of the Dunbar Church of Christ for 82 years. Preceding her in death were her husband, Howard Bailey, son, Gregory Howard Bailey, daughter, Kelly S. Abshire, parents, Emmett...

Nov 13, 2012

Bill Lee Boggess, 82, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was born March 9, 1930, and was the loving husband of Artie Holstein Boggess. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar where he had served in many positions. He was a former Dunbar city councilman and a member of...

Nov 13, 2012

Madeline P. Robinson, 79, of Scott Depot, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at CAMC –Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Walton High School and was a member of the Charleston Baptist Temple. Madeline was employed at the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Pre-School in Pinch for 21 years. She is survived by her high school sweetheart of 62 years,...

Nov 13, 2012

Brian K. Danter, a lifelong resident of Charleston WV who proudly lived "out Elk River" most of his days, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 13 2012 after a short illness.

He was born September 7 1959 in Charleston to Brigadier General James F. Danter, USA, deceased, and Ruby Cole Danter, of Salisbury, NC.

Brian is survived by...

Nov 11, 2012

George Derek Dickens, 53, of Dunbar went home to be with his Lord and Savior, on November 11, 2012. He lived in Whitesville, WV during his younger years, and graduated from Sherman High School in 1978. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dunbar. Preceding him in death were his fathers, George Dickens and Gerald Clonch. Survivors include...

Nov 10, 2012

Opal Eismon Johnson, 101, passed away November 10, 2012, in Charleston. She was born in Minnora, WV, on August 11, 1911, a daughter of the late Charles M. and Ella Knotts Eismon. The family later moved to Spencer. She attended Glenville State College, where she received a teaching certificate, and afterword taught briefly at an elementary school in Roane County...

Nov 5, 2012

Ted William Massey, 61, Scott Depot passed away on November 5, 2012 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Ted was born January 31, 1951 in Dunbar, son of the late Troy and Inez Massey. He was a 1968 graduate of Dunbar High School. He also graduated from West Virginia State College and the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies....

Nov 5, 2012

Doris Lee Allagas, 79, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 5, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Doris was a founding member and secretary of Church of the Word Assembly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Mary Ann Spencer; son, Mark Allagas; and daughter, Kathy Boling. Doris is survived...

Nov 5, 2012

Robert "Bob" Lee Barker Jr., 53, of St. Albans, passed away on November 5, 2012. Bob was a diesel mechanic and enjoyed tinkering on anything he can get his hands on. He loved the sport of NASCAR and anything to do with racing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth Roberts, and George and Harriet Barker; and father-in-law...

Nov 4, 2012

Polly Marie Rogers, 86, of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 4, 2012. Polly was a member, treasurer, and Sunday school teacher at First Church of God Dunbar. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and a friend to all. Polly made a great impression on the staff and residences at Valley Center, and she loved...

Nov 3, 2012

Dorotha Christine Tucker, 94, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Teays Valley Center. She was a homemaker and an artist. Christine was a member of the St. Andrews United Methodist Church and was born in Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse C. Tucker and brothers, Joe and Doug and sisters, Mary...

Nov 3, 2012

Shannon H. Blankenship, 50, of Dunbar, passed away on November 3, 2012 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. His wonderful personality made everyone he met love him. He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family. Shannon is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Blankenship; and his brothers, Jessie and David. He is survived by his wife, Margie...

Oct 29, 2012

Neva A. Boles, 88, of Dunbar passed away on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Putnam Care and Rehabilitation Center. Neva was a retired from the State of West Virginia, and she was a long time member of the Dunbar Church of God. She enjoyed volunteering her time and helping with many church activities, and loved to work on crafts. She...

Oct 26, 2012

Kathryn Goode Mitchell, 65, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. She was a retired computer technician for Union Carbide. She was a member of McKinnon Presbyterian, and helped with Special Olympics for several years. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, David Mitchell. She is survived by her father, George Goode; and brothers, Walter Goode, and...

Oct 21, 2012

Catherine Lucas Whittington, 82, of Dunbar, passed away at Charleston Gardens on Sunday, October 21, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on November 26, 1929, in Dunbar to the late Nell Susan Quinn and Lloyd Lucas, Catherine owned and operated Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar for over 40 years and was a valuable contributing member to her...

Oct 20, 2012

Mae L. Rollins, born May 6, 1921, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was employed until she was 80 years of age, having worked at the Diamond Dept. Store, Stone and Thomas, Elder Beerman and Kaufmanns, where she made many friends. She was a sweet, kind, Christian woman to those who knew her. She is...

Oct 20, 2012

Stephen B. "Steve" Gernert, of Charleston, WV and Brewster, MA, died on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Born on August 9, 1942, in Sayre, PA, to Kenneth and Eloise Bruce Gernert, Steve attended a two-room school in Wetona, PA and graduated from Troy Area High School in 1960. Always interested in sports, Steve competed in baseball, football, basketball and wrestling in...

Oct 17, 2012

Lawrence "Larry" J. High, 60, of Dunbar, passed away on October 17, 2012, after a brief illness of cancer. He was employed by McJunkin Red Man Corporation for 34 years, a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, and a skilled marksman and outdoorsman. He was a life-long resident of Kanawha County, and a Christian. Larry was a unique character; truly...