Obituaries

Mar 5, 2018

Myrna Loy Jones, 74 of Dunbar, went home to be with her heavenly father, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2018.

She was a 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School and retired from CAMC after 27 years.

Our mother was beautiful, loving, giving, encouraging, independent, and most of all, courageous. She was a mother, a grandmother,...

Mar 3, 2018

Clayton L. Barnett, 64, of Dunbar, got his angel wings on Saturday, March 3, 2018, and flew home after a long illness.

He was born on May, 27, 1953, in Charleston, to the late Guy and Genevieve Barnett.

Clayton was a graduate of Dunbar High School. He was retired from the City of Dunbar. He...

Feb 28, 2018

Mary Ethel (Bailey) Pauley, 90, of St. Albans, went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2017 with her family by her side.

She was born in Gauley Bridge to the late William Edward and Mary Ethel Bailey. A 1946 graduate of Gauley Bridge High School, Mary was active in various clubs, athletics, and the arts.

Feb 27, 2018

Brenda Lee "Brenda J" Javins, 55, of Saint Albans went home to be the angel she is on February 27, 2018.

She is preceded in death by her father Earl Javins.

Brenda is survived by her mother, Carolyn Javins; a very special friend, Chris Harrison; her sisters; and a slew of other family.

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Feb 25, 2018

Vaneta Jewell Smith, 98, of Dunbar died on February 25, 2018 of natural causes.

She was the daughter of the late Pearl W. and Agnes Arbaugh and was born in Putnam County on October 6, 1919. She and her husband, Forrest lived in Dunbar for 63 years, where they made a home for their two daughters. She...

Feb 25, 2018

Jeffrey Lewis Henson, 51, of South Charleston, went home to be with God on Sunday, February 25, 2018.

He was born on March 15, 1966 in South Charleston to J. Steven and Sally Lewis Henson.

Jeffrey was a 1984 graduate of Belpre High School in Belpre, Ohio. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He...

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...