Greta Jean Williams
Apr 5, 2011
Greta Jean Dunlap Williams, 80 years of age, of Dunbar passed away on April 5, 2011. She was born December 13, 1930 in Tad, WV to Talmadge Marcus and Gladys Marcia Dunbar Dunlap, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Aramcoma Alice Dunlap Lindsey. She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories her...
Michael Edward Sampson
Apr 5, 2011
Michael Edward Sampson, 62, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Mike was born in Dunbar on January 1, 1949. He was injured in service to our country during the war in Vietnam. His injuries eventually resulted in his passing. Mike was a loving and godly man who took great pleasure in bringing joy to those...
Dorothy M. Miller
Mar 31, 2011
Dorothy M. (Baire) Miller, 84, of Charleston, passed into the arms of the Lord at Hubbard Hospice House at 3:01 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011. She retired from Derricks Rollarena in North Charleston. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, James B. Miller, Sr. and by her first grandchild, Lisa Marie Ralston. She is survived by her children,...
Pamela Anne Hudson
Mar 28, 2011
Pamela Anne Hudson, 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was a loving homemaker and wife to Jerry Lee Hudson for 46 happy years. She attended Living Word Christian Center. Before her illness, she lived a lifelong ministry of loving others and helping people in her community....
Louise Bush
Mar 27, 2011
Louise Pleasants Bush, 89, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Gladie Pleasants; her husband of 51 years, Roy C. Bush; brother, Paul and Ernest; sister, Virginia, Mary Eula, Enid and Dorothy. She is survived by sons David and his wife Theresa of Hurricane, Wayne...
Anna Belle Gilbert
Mar 26, 2011
Anna Bell Lovejoy Sexton Gilbert, 83, of Red House, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011, at her home. She was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital as an X-Ray attendant. Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan Gordon and Bertha Katherine Lovejoy and by her husband, Carl Henson Gilbert. Surviving are her sons, Franklin Sexton of Red House...
Margaret J. Bokey
Mar 23, 2011
Margaret J. " Jackie" Bokey, Age 80 of Pinch, crossed over to be with God on March 23, 2011, after a long illness. She was at home with her family under Hospice care. Jackie was born March 3, 1931 in Morgantown, to Margaret E. Titus and Carl M. Titus. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth L. Humphreys of Pinch;...
James E. Case
Mar 22, 2011
James E. "Bud" Case, 83 of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2011. He was born June 24, 1928 in Duck. Bud had been in the Sweetbrier Assisted Living facility, Dunbar and in the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation Center, Huntington suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Bud joined the Army as a young man of 17....
Lenora Jones
Mar 21, 2011
Lenora "Janie" Jones, of South Hills, passed away on March 21, 2011. Janie was born August 18, 1945 and was a retired bus driver for Kanawha County Schools. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of the Loudendale Freewill Baptist Church. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Stella Byrd; son,...
George W. Jackson
Mar 20, 2011
George W. Jackson, Jr., 82, of Charleston, passed on Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was born in Huntington and graduated from Dunbar High School and retired as Regional Sales and Services Manager for United Airlines after 37 years of service. Also known as "Jack," Mr. Jackson was a musician having played trumpet for many years in the Johnny Combs Orchestra...
Clarence Lee Stricklen
Mar 20, 2011
Clarence Lee "Strick" Stricklen, born July 16. 1927, son of the late Elbert and Cleo of Charleston, died March 20, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Margaret Wolfe (1997). Mr. Stricklen was a member of Kanawha Valley Masonic Lodge #36 in Buffalo, the Scottish Rite Temple and Beni Kedem Shrine. He was a World War II...
Loeda S. Shaffer
Mar 19, 2011
Loeda S. Shaffer, 85, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at her home. Loeda was preceded in death by her parents, Barcie and Elbie Fisher; husbands, Joseph Herman Milam and the Rev. Harry L. Shaffer; daughter, Barbara Ann Garnes; sisters, Gatha Halstead, Dorothy Faber, Lenida Witt; brothers, Ovide, Archie, Alton, Minuard. Mrs. Shaffer is survived by her daughter...
Earl D. Bailey
Mar 19, 2011
Earl D. Bailey, 92, of Dunbar, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at his home. Earl was a member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle and Dunbar AF & AM Lodge #159. He retired from Union Carbide and served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Mr. Bailey is survived by his wife, Geneva A. Bailey; sons, Richard Douglas...
Kathryn Mae Biagi
Mar 17, 2011
Kathryn Mae Biagi, born January 8, 1922 to the late Peter John Paul Biagi, Sr. and Myrtle Kathryn Wright in Charleston, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011, at Dunbar Care and Rehabilitation Center. Kathryn, better known as "Kakkie", to little children, was an active member in her church all of her Christian life. She was a Sunday school teacher for...
Ruth Rosalie Queen
Mar 13, 2011
Ruth Rosalie Laake Queen, 89, of Nixa, MO, died at 3:30 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Christian Health Care in Nixa, MO. Ruth was a resident of Dunbar for many years, but spent the last few years of her life with her son, Larry Queen and daughter-in-law, JoAnn Queen in Nixa, MO. She was born July 13, 1921,...
Rachel Mae Chapman
Mar 13, 2011
Rachel Mae Chapman, 87, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle L. Chapman. Mrs. Chapman is survived by her children, James and Mary Ann Chapman of Alum Creek, John Chapman of St. Albans, Tina and Earl Williams of South Charleston, William and Tammy Chapman of Charlottesville, VA; brother...
Dannie Gene Conn
Mar 13, 2011
Dannie Gene Conn, 66, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011, at CAMC Memorial, in the presence of his loving family. Dannie was a 1963 graduate of Sissonville High School and bravely served our country in the Army during Vietnam. He retired as a supervisor from the WV Department of Transportation, and following his retirement, worked in the...
Juanita E. Stout
Mar 10, 2011
Juanita E. Stout, 78, beloved wife of Arthur "John" Stout, died at Thomas Memorial Hospital the morning of March 10, 2011. She was born June 14, 1932 in the town of Nallen. After her marriage to John they moved to New York and returned to Dunbar in 1994. Juanita was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church. She is...
Michael Jerome Grady
Mar 9, 2011
Michael Jerome Grady, Sr., 48, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at CAMC General Hospital. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary Allen. Surviving are his wife, Karen Grady; children, Jerome, Kariael and Jeorgia Grady at home, Michael J. Grady, Jr. and Mischia S. Grady of Cleveland,...
Sue Sergent
Mar 7, 2011
Sue Sergent of Charleston passed away after a short illness on Monday, March 7, 2011. Friends may attend services at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 10, at Keller Funeral Home in Dunbar. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Rey of Hope Fellowship House; 1429 Lee Street, East; Charleston, WV 25301. Sue was born on August 1, 1932...
