Obituaries

Feb 25, 2018

Clara Jean Burks, aka Burkie, 84, of South Charleston, passed away on February 25, 2018.

Affectionately known as Mother Burks, she was a faithful servant at Greater Emanuel Apostolic Church where she served on various ministries including The Hope Chest and Usher Board Mission. She was also a Sunday school teacher and missionary. She was employed at...

Feb 24, 2018

Betty Dorene Wiseman, 91, of South Charleston, passed away on February 24, 2018.

She was born on January 15, 1927, to the late Anderson and Rosa Phillips.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Wiseman Sr.; son, Gary Wiseman; brothers, Glen and Kemp Phillips; sisters,...

Feb 23, 2018

Shirley Ann Burdette, 78, of St. Albans, passed away with her daughters by her side on Friday, February 23, 2018.

She was born on January 30, 1940, in Charleston to the late Leroy and Helen McMillion.

She was not only the greatest mother but also a best friend.

In addition to her parents...

Feb 22, 2018

Gladys Pearl Young, 85, of South Charleston, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was born on April 28, 1932, in Dunbar, to the late Albert and Zina Jones.

She labored side by side with her husband, Rev. Delmar Young, in the ministry for over 50 years. She enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2018

Fay Ann Bryant, 70, of South Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

She was born on November 23, 1947 in Dunbar, to the late Harold and Sarah Bryant.

Fay had a lot of friends who she loved dearly. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived...

Feb 19, 2018

Kaye Waddell Eddy, 72, of Charleston passed away on February 19, 2018, after a short illness.

A 1963 graduate of Pineville High School, Kaye was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She cherished her time with them. She lived in the Charleston area over forty years.

Kaye was preceded in death by her daughter, Sherry...

Feb 18, 2018

Clyde Orville Shultz Sr., 83, of South Charleston, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, February 18, 2018.

He was born on December 12, 1934 in South Charleston, to the late Ezra and Georgia Mae Shultz.

Clyde was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers local #132 for 55 years....

Feb 17, 2018

Sharon Lynn Ball passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on February 17, 2018 after a long illness. Sharon was born on June 15, 1957. She was a life-long resident of Charleston, West Virginia, where she was a long-standing Girl Scout in a troop in which her mother was a leader, and she was a 1975 graduate of George...

Feb 17, 2018

Genevieve Gibson McKinney (AKA Memaw and Grandma), 94, passed away on February 17, 2018.

Born August 31, 1923 passed this way on her journey to Heaven.

She met the true love of her life, Paul McKinney, and they were married on March 10, 1946 after Paul's discharge from the Navy. From the love of this...

Feb 14, 2018

Karen Skeen Davis, 73, of Charleston, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Hubbard Hospice House.

Karen never met a stranger and always had a smile. She did not let her physical disability stop her from living an active and productive life.

She earned her GED, served on several committees on...

Feb 12, 2018

Linda Carol Rowley, 65, of Dunbar, passed away on February 12, 2018.

Linda was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Willard and Jewell Wray on August 25, 1952. She has been in Dunbar since 1955 when her family moved here for her father's career. She has been a Mountaineer ever since.

Linda was a...

Feb 8, 2018

Betty L. Bowen, 86, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, February 8, 2018 after a long illness.

She was born March 26, 1931, to the late Paul and Gertrude Sebok.

A mom among all moms. She was a wonderful quilter and had green thumb. Betty was a lifelong Notre...

Feb 2, 2018

Dorothy "Sue" Blake Crouse, 79, of Charleston, passed away after a short illness on Friday, February 2, 2018.

She was born on February 12, 1938, in Charleston, to the late Donald and Jessie Cook.

She retired from Highland Hospital where she worked at the front desk and with patients.

In addition to her...

Feb 2, 2018

Douglas McArthur "Bunchie" Hartwell, 73, of Liberty, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018.

He was born on July 18, 1944, in Charleston, to the late Roland and Nora Hartwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Glenn Hartwell, Delmer Hartwell and George Hartwell.

Doug is survived...

Feb 1, 2018

David "Doc" Richard Cole Jr., of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018.

He was born April 9, 1976, in Charleston, to David Richard Cole Sr.and Delphia Mae Cole.

David was a 1995 graduate of George Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Army and the Marines. He was very much loved by...

Jan 30, 2018

Sylvia Bess, 80, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2018.

She retired from City National Bank, Kanawha City after over 20 years of faithful service. Her co-workers there, as well as other employment, counted themselves fortunate. She was loved by everyone blessed to know her, friends and family alike. Sylvia enjoyed bluegrass...

Jan 29, 2018

Vera Lou Taylor, 79, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2018 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

She was a member of Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle.

Vera was born in Charleston on April 28, 1938, to the late Edgar Marion Burdette...

Jan 29, 2018

Larry Denver Monday, 76, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, January 29, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.

He was born on January 7, 1942, in Charleston, to the late Denver and Josephine Monday.

Larry graduated from Dunbar High School.  He loved to fish and hunt.  He retired from Martin...

Jan 28, 2018

Theo Miller, 93, passed away on January 28, 2018.

She retired from CAMC in Kanawha City.

Theo is survived by her two daughters, Janet Bosley of Cincinnati, OH and Judy Harrison of Sissonville; four grandchildren, Tracy Legg (Jim) of Lancaster, OH, Karen Novak of Columbus, OH, Vikki Tate (Robbie) of VA and Russ Eblin of...

Jan 28, 2018

Clela A. Womack, 92, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 28, 2018.

She was born on February 12, 1925 in Lanham, to the late Ovie and Ellen McClanahan.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she loved her entire family. She loved to cook for her...