Judith A. Songer
Jan 15, 2008
Judith A. Songer, 55, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House. She was employed by CAMC and Central Parking and attended the New Life Center Church in Cedar Grove. Judith was preceded in death by her sons, Richard and Edward Songer, daughter, Vicki Jackson, brothers, Delton "Junior" Shinn and Gary W. Shinn and by her...
Gregory Williams
Jan 13, 2008
Greg Williams, 54, of Charleston, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2008, following a long illness. Greg was born on August 20, 1953 and was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Eleanor Williams. Surviving are his daughter, Rachel and son, Jeffrey of Dunbar and his sister, Millie Lauffer of Maryland. A memorial service will be...
William Mccelland Young
Jan 13, 2008
William M. "Bill" Young, 91, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2008 at the home of his daughter, Patricia Neatfeld-Allen after a short illness. He was born February 29, 1916 in Clendenin to the late Lawrence and Ollie Young and graduated from Clendenin High School. Mr. Young was an active member of the Dunbar First...
Laura A. Lawson
Jan 12, 2008
Laura A. Priestley Lawson, 68, of South Charleston, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2008. She was born October 13, 1939 in Clay County, to the late Odbert and Nellie Gill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Butler McClain, Charity Facemyer, and Reba Gill,...
Larry R. Jones
Jan 10, 2008
Larry R. Jones, Jr., 44, of Dunbar passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Larry was the owner of Performance Auto Care and Repair in North Charleston and had previously worked at Chevron in Dunbar. Larry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oral and Clarcie Jones and an uncle, BB Jones. He is survived by a loving and...
Randolph Lane Jividen
Jan 10, 2008
Randolph Lane Jividen, 84, of Hurricane, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a former Psychiatric Social Worker for the State of WV and was an Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. Surviving are his cousins, Ellen G. Allison of West Covina, CA and Evelyn F. Stewart of Hurricane. Funeral services will be held...
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...
