Robert Lee Barker
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...
Polly Marie Rogers
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...
Dortha Christine Tucker
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...
Shannon H. Blankenship
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...
Neva A. Boles
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...
Kathryn Mitchell
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...
Catherine L. Whittington
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...
Mae L. Rollins
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...
Stephen B. Gernert
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...
Lawrence J. High
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...
Jo Ann Eads
Oct 17, 2012
Jo Ann Eads, 49, of St. Albans, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West. She was a homemaker and a native of South Charleston. She is survived by her loving husband, Alvin W. Williams; sons, Rodney, Robert, Joseph and Jonathan Eads all of St. Albans; brothers, Rocky Walls of South Charleston and James Midkiff of St....
Maxie Catherine Harper
Oct 15, 2012
Maxie Catherine Harper, 79, passed away on October 15, 2012 at her home, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert H. Harper; her parents, Hobart and Maggie Snyder; and her son, Edward Harper. Maxie is survived by her sons, Rodger Harper, Gary Harper, Hubert Harper Jr., Thomas Harper, and Calvin Harper; daughters, Tina Baldwin,...
Julia Denise Hughes
Oct 15, 2012
Julia Denise Frame Hughes, born on December 15, 1959, of Spring Hill Mountain passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 doing what she loved most, being outdoors and camping. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Garnet Frame and Frank and Lyda Mae Marino. Julia is survived by her father, Franklin W. Frame; mother, Mary Deanna Frame;...
Vera Louise Smith
Oct 14, 2012
Vera Louise Smith, 88, of Poca passed away on October 14, 2012 at her home. She was a homemaker and spent her life caring for and giving to anyone in need. Louise will be sadly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George Garnet Smith. She is survived by her sons, Terry Lee...
Lois Emogene Carroll
Oct 11, 2012
Lois Emogene Carroll, 87, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, October11, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 16, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar, with Pastor Jacob Pack officiating. Burial will follow in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow. Friends may call two hours prior to the service at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
Carolyn Strobel
Oct 10, 2012
Carolyn Bailes Strobel, 70, of Charleston, passed away on October 10, 2012 after a sudden illness. She retired in 2004, after 42 years of service with the state of West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vivian and Jesse Bailes; and an infant son, Tracyjon Strobel. Survivors include her sons, Eric Strobel of Charleston, Brent Morgan of...
Michael Hofstetter
Oct 8, 2012
Michael Hofstetter, 72, of Charleston passed away on October 8, 2012 at CAMC General Hospital. He was born June 12, 1940, in Welch, WV to the late Michael S. and Irene Gallay Hofstetter. Mike or "Mickey" grew up mostly in McDowell County and was very proud of this fact. He graduated from Logan High School in 1960. He worked 35...
John Wayne Tolley
Oct 8, 2012
John Wayne Tolley, 55, of Dunbar, WV, passed away at his home on Monday, October 8, 2012, following a long illness. He was born on December 20, 1956 in Dunbar, where he lived most of his life. Mr. Tolley was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church. John was the son of the late Ova and Melva Tolley. He is...
Frank Lee Moore
Oct 5, 2012
Frank Lee "Rail" Moore, Sr., 94, of Holden, WV, passed away on October 5, 2012, following a long illness. He lived and raised his children "on the hill," but for the past couple of years, resided with his oldest daughter in Institute. Frank was born on September 5, 1918, in Harvest, Alabama, the son of the late Archie Moore, Sr.,...
Nina Belle Cunningham
Oct 4, 2012
Nina Belle Cunningham, 84, of Dunbar, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at her home, with her family by her side. She was retired from McDonalds with 21 years of service. She was a native of Diana, and had been a long time Dunbar resident. Nina dedicated her life to the care of her family. She was preceded in death...
