Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Dunbar, WV. and surrounding areas.
Regina Dunlap
Dec 25, 2007
Regina "Giny" Farmer Dunlap, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, in Gwinett Medical Center following a lengthy, courageous, battle with breast cancer. She was born June 10, 1944 in Winchester, Indiana the youngest daughter of the late William A., Sr. and Maxine Farmer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
James E. Robinson
Dec 25, 2007
James E. "Jim" Robinson, 83, of Dunbar, died December 25, 2007, after a long illness with his family by his side. Jim was a 1942 graduate of Dunbar High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the invasion of Southern France. He retired from the Federal Government as an Air Traffic Control Supervisor at...
Leigh Ann Bowlin
Dec 24, 2007
Leigh-Ann Bowlin, 39, of Charleston, daughter of Mary Francis Risk Payne Totten, went to our Lord on Monday, December 24, 2007, to be with her nurturing grandparents and aunt Shirley, after fighting a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was a medical assistant and was owner of the Risk Market. Leigh-Ann was a member of the River Ridge Church. Leigh...
Geneta Turner
Dec 22, 2007
Geneta Honaker Bryant Turner, 78, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was retired from the WV Rehabilitation Center and was a member of the Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Turner was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Highland, Tx, the Good Sam's Travel Club and...
Maxine Withrow
Dec 20, 2007
Maxine Withrow, 82, of Charleston, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at her home after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and was a former cashier at the Parkway Super Market in St. Albans. Maxine was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church and was a former resident of St. Albans for 37 years. She was preceded in...
Georgia Adams
Dec 17, 2007
Georgia Rowe Adams, born, September 24, 1914, passed away at her home, Monday morning, December 17, 2007, after a long illness. Georgia was a homeroom mother and Cub Scout leader. Prior to her marriage she worked at Koury's Sweet Shop in Charleston and Evans Super Market in St. Albans. She served four terms as president of the Kenna Homes Community...
Rosemary G. Fulknier
Dec 11, 2007
Rosemary G. Fulknier, a life long resident of Dunbar, joined the Lord through His love and grace on December 11, 2007. She was a former employee of Carnegie Steel Co. and Union Carbide. As a long time member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church, the Crusaders Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women's Association, Rosemary was a faithful servant...
Darrell Edwin Darby
Dec 8, 2007
Darrell Edwin Darby, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2007, at his home after a short illness. He was a former iron worker and was employed by CAMC-General Hospital. Darrell was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He had also been active in AA for five years. Surviving...
Lula Phyllis Hager
Dec 7, 2007
Lula Phyllis "Hollie" Hager, 74, wife of the late Lt. Commander Clarence George Hager for 29 years, went to meet the Lord on Friday, December 7, 2007. She passed away at the Hubbard Hospice House after surgery for a hiatal hernia at CAMC –Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hager was retired from Kanawha County, having worked in the Voters Registration Office for...
Ronald Clayton Lyons
Dec 6, 2007
Ronald Clayton Lyons, 63, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. He loved his family, church, hunting, fishing, family gatherings, vacations and helping his neighbors in the community. He served the Lord...
John C. Walker
Dec 5, 2007
John C. Walker, 86, of Winfield, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was born in Buffalo, WV on August 8, 1921, the son of the late Ethel Emma and the late James Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Lee Walker, brother, Claude...
Anna Clara Smith
Dec 1, 2007
Anna Clara Smith, 87, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was the former vice-president of Urban Cleaners, Inc., of Dunbar where she was in business for 52 years with her son Frank. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar. Born on January 9, 1920 in Charleston she was...
Dempsey N. Wolfe
Dec 1, 2007
Dempsey N. Wolfe, 87, of Vero Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach after a sudden illness. He was a retired employee with the US Postal Service with 25 years of service. Mr. Wolfe was a US Army veteran of WW II, having served in the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign. He...
Violet Bays
Nov 29, 2007
Violet Bays, 85, of East Bank, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at Valley Center in South Charleston after an extended illness. She was formerly employed by the Ramada Inn in South Charleston and was a native of Smith Creek. Surviving are seven children, one brother, one sister, thirteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Funeral services...
Douglas Roger Buchanan
Nov 28, 2007
Douglas Roger Buchanan, 51, of Nitro, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. At the family's request he will be cremated and his cremains will be buried at a later date. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.
William A. Wilkinson
Nov 28, 2007
William A. Wilkinson, Jr., of Dunbar, passed away at his daughter's home in Cross Lanes on Wednesday, November 28, 2007. He was a retired carpenter with the Carpenter's Union #1207 with 50 years of service. Mr. Wilkinson was a member of the Dunbar First Baptist Church where he served on the Board of Deacons and was past Chairman of the...
Okey J. Harris
Nov 26, 2007
Okey J. Harris, 76, of Tornado passed away Monday, November 26, 2007, in Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston. He was retired from U.S. Postal Service. Okey served his country during the Korean Conflict and was a member of VFW Post #6418. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, Deloris G. Harris and daughter, C. Renee Harris. A graveside service is...
James L. Clendenin
Nov 24, 2007
James L. Clendenin, 79, of Cross Lanes, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at his home. He was retired from Libby-Owens-Ford and was a US Army veteran of WW II. Mr. Clendenin had been a resident of Cross Lanes for 13 years and was a member of the Community Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owens Franklin...
Anna Macel Hull
Nov 23, 2007
Anna Macel Paxton Hull, 102, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation for Dunbar. She was a homemaker and had attended the Dunbar Mountain Mission. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie, parents, Guy and Clora Kessell, her son, Ronald Paxton, three sisters, five brothers and five grandchildren. Mrs. Hull is survived...
Magdalen Eva Hession
Nov 22, 2007
Magdalen Eva Hession, 67, of Elkview, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007. She was retired from CAMC – General Division, having worked as a nursing assistant for 23 years. She was a former resident of Dunbar and was a native of Weston, WV. Surviving are her sisters, Georganna Romano of Craigsville and Margaret M. Sampson of Elkview. She is also...
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