Michael Alan Bailey
Feb 12, 2012
Michael Alan Bailey, 56, of Milton passed away on February 12, 2012 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold "Bud" Bailey of Charleston. Mike is survived by his mother, Frances Bailey Bolen and stepfather Harry Bolen; children, Drew Bailey, Leslie Bailey, Zach Bailey and Luke...
Delma Beach
Feb 11, 2012
Delma Davis Beach, 81, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, February 11, 2012, after a long illness at the home of Dreama Lenn, with whom she shared a strong mother-daughter bond. Delma was a Christian and it showed to everyone. She was so loving and kind. She loved to crochet and cross-stitch and give gifts of her...
Kelly Lynn Kerns
Feb 9, 2012
Kelly Lynn Kerns, 46, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Kelly was a homemaker and a Christian. She was always there to help anyone in need. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rachael Nicole Junkins. Surviving are her loving husband, Eldon Wayne Kerns; daughters, Sarah Junkins...
Fred William Clendenin
Feb 8, 2012
Fred William Clendenin, 90, of Cross Lanes, passed away February 8, 2012 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston after a short illness. He was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Local Union Local No. 9, and the VFW. Mr. Clendenin was a skilled bricklayer whose work is displayed throughout the Kanawha Valley, including the State Capitol and the...
Hubert C. Sharp
Feb 8, 2012
Hubert C. "Herb" Sharp, of Charleston, WV, passed away on February 8, 2012 at the age of 77.
He retired from Barrack's Automotive in Charleston, where his co-workers lovingly referred to him as "Papa Smurf." Herb was a 12 year veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Korean War. He was a very patriotic person who...
Mary Louise Schaible
Feb 6, 2012
Mary Louise Schaible, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2012, at her home, surrounded by many friends and family who loved her deeply. Mary was born on the 26th of October, 1917 in Dunbar. She was the daughter of Lena Finney and Ulysses Bowen. She was a mother and grandmother to everyone she met. In her lifetime she...
Christopher Lee Mccallister
Feb 5, 2012
Hey, Bro, I'm C.J. I've gone home to be with Jesus. I love you. Christopher Lee McCallister, Jr, "C.J.", 6 years old, of Charleston, was born on January 8, 2006. He passed away to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 5, 2012 after a long illness. He was a student at Grandview Elementary and the Damous Center. Survivors who are...
Juanita Faye Caruthers
Feb 4, 2012
Juanita Faye Taylor Caruthers, 68, daughter of the late Ralph "Howard" and Blanche Taylor of Roane County, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Spring Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl of Marion, Ohio. Surviving are...
Robert Lacy Smith
Feb 3, 2012
Robert Lacy Smith, 77, of Charleston, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012, at home after a long illness. Bob retired from True Temper Corp. He served his country in the US Army. Mr. Smith is survived by his sons, Aaron L. Smith and Isaac D. Smith both of Charleston; brother, Cecil C. Smith, Jr. of Charleston; sister, Barbara R. McDermott...
Helen Deloris James
Jan 29, 2012
Helen Deloris James, 76, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She attended Bethel Baptist Church and Dunbar Mountain Mission. Mrs. James is survived by her husband, James E. James, Jr.; son, James James, III; daughters, Lavonia Murphy and Carma Miller; brothers, Buck Mangus, James Mangus, Tom...
William R. Workman
Jan 25, 2012
William R. "Rick" Workman, 64, of Alkol, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at CAMC- Memorial Hospital. He was a coal miner, retired after 35 years of service. Mr. Workman was also a Vietnam veteran having served as a member of the Green Berets. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Workman. Surviving are his children, Cindy Brown...
John Lewis Jackson
Jan 23, 2012
John Lewis "Jack" Jackson, of Hurricane, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital following a long illness. John was born in Roane County, West Virginia on November 21, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Collet and Mary Jackson and wives, Ida Elizabeth Farris Jackson and Carol Jean Jackson. Survivors include sons, Johnny Lee...
Dorothy Marion Schwing
Jan 19, 2012
Dorothy Marion Schwing was born on January 7, 1913, at Follensbee, WV. She died on January 19, 2012, at Moss' Golden Years Personal Care Home, Poca. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore C. Schwing and Harriett Elizabeth Jane Turner Schwing; sisters, Caroline S. Raines and Harriett S. Justice Mason. Family members that will miss her are her...
Doris Jean Martin
Jan 16, 2012
Doris Jean Martin, 76, of Dunbar, passed away Monday, January 16, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a native of Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denzel Ray Martin, daughter, Carolyn and parents, Delbert and Piney Shumate. Surviving are her sons, Bob, David and Michael Martin; sister, Faye Martin and aunt and uncle,...
Dorsel M. Greenlee
Jan 10, 2012
Dorsel M. Greenlee, 89, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 surrounded by his family. Dorsel was born February 8, 1922 in Leon, Mason County, WV to Millard A. and Pearl Little Greenlee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Edna Marian Burdette Greenlee. He was also preceded in death by three brothers,...
Henry Clay Custer
Jan 8, 2012
Henry Clay Custer, III, 67, of Charleston, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Richmond, Virginia and worked for many years in the insurance business. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay, Jr. and Helen Morton Custer, one brother, Marshall Custer and sister, Linda Backus. Surviving are his daughters,...
Christopher Todd Walker
Jan 6, 2012
Christopher "Todd" Walker, 38, of Charleston, departed this life on January 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Denver Ray Walker; grandparents, Joseph and Donnie Walker Holmes; aunt Kimberly Walker and uncle Eugene Phillips. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Caleb Uriah Walker and his unborn son, Anthony Seth Walker; his companion of 12 years,...
Karen Sue Bailey
Jan 5, 2012
Karen Sue Bailey. 56, of St. Albans, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by her companion of 23 years, David Brown; sons, John Bailey and his wife, Traci and Steven Bailey and his wife, Kelly; mother, Gracie Jenkins, brothers, James Jenkins, Brian Jenkins and Glen Jenkins; sisters, Debbie Jenkins,...
Eleanor Ruth Swartz
Jan 3, 2012
Eleanor Ruth Higgins Swartz, 83, formerly of Nitro, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Marmet Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Parkersburg August 11, 1928 to the late Emery and Sadie Reed Higgins. She attended Parkersburg and Dunbar schools, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1946. She was a lifelong learner, attending Marshall College,...
Jackie King
Jan 1, 2012
Jackie Burdette King, 79, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. She was born, October 9, 1932 to the late Ted R. and Hallie May Samples Burdette. She was a former employee of the WV State Police Dept. and retired from FMC in South Charleston. Jackie was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist...
