John K. Barker
Jan 9, 2008
John K. Barker, 58, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Frances Barker. Surviving are his sister, Nancy Barker of Brookston, IN; father and step-mother, Kinchen David and JoAnn Barker of Crossville, TN; nieces, Yvette Worthington and husband, Chris and Anita Wachtstetter and husband, Jason. Also surviving...
Geraldine Schwarz
Jan 6, 2008
Geraldine (Jerry) Thompson Schwarz, died peacefully at her home in Okatie, SC on January 6th after a brief illness. Born and raised in Charleston, Jerry is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Schwarz, as well as her four children Jeff Schwarz, Lori Stagnitto, James Schwarz, and Amy Schwarz, as well as her brothers Cameron and Frank Thompson. Jerry...
Lula W. Schoonover
Jan 3, 2008
Lula W. Schoonover, 90, a resident of Cross Lanes for over 50 years, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2008. She was born September 1, 1917 at Clay, the daughter of the late Thomas and the late Edna King West. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of 61 years, Ralph O. Schoonover; three...
Rudolph H. Webb
Dec 29, 2007
Rudolph H. Webb, Sr., 88, of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2007, in Thomas Memorial Hospital. He retired from Kanawha County Board of Education. His wife, Bonnie Jean Webb, preceded him in death. Mr. Webb is survived by his son, Rudy Webb of St. Albans; grandson, Jamie David Webb, and his wife, Stacy; three great grandchildren. The...
Laura A. Womack
Dec 28, 2007
Laura A. "Curly" Womack, 80, of Lanham, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007, at home with her family by her side. She was born September 28, 1927 at Lanham the daughter of the late Ovie and the late Ellen McClanahan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gilbert; daughter, Nancy Ellen; sisters,...
Beulah Louise Shafer
Dec 27, 2007
Beulah "Boodie" Louise Laake Shafer of South Charleston, West Virginia died at Capitol Hospice, Arlington Virginia on December 27, 2007 after a battle with cancer. She is a long-time member of the Dunbar Nazarene Church, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and faithful friend. Her giving nature was admired by all who knew her. Born in Charleston, West Virginia on...
Sherley D. Miller
Dec 26, 2007
Sherley D. Miller, 79, of Dunbar, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was retired from the US Air Force and also served in the US Marine Corps. Survivors include his two sons, David and Jason and grandson, Desmond of Tampa, Fla.; brother, Richard Miller and his wife, Teresa, two nieces, Sharon and Nancy, three nephews,...
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...
