Obituaries

Aug 22, 2017

Clarence Edward McCutcheon, Jr., 49, went to be with our Lord on August 22, 2017, may the Lord bless his soul.

Eddie was a 1986 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He served 12 years in the army. He was stationed in Germany for 5 years and traveled many European countries including Switzerland, Italy, and France. He...

Aug 20, 2017

John "Hippie" Parsons, 51, of St. Albans passed away on August 20, 2017.

John loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, and boating. John had a special love for animals and adored all his pets, including his current dog, Lucy.

John was baptized at Grace Baptist Temple, St. Albans.

He was very...

Aug 18, 2017

John Wanner, 72, of South Charleston, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West due to complications from lung cancer.

John was the son of the late Cecil and Alma Wanner.

He grew up in Quick, WV, and graduated from Elkview High School in 1963.

After high school, he worked...

Aug 17, 2017

Charles Homer Keeling, 79, of Elkview, entered his heavenly home, August 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife, Sally, and his children.

Charlie contributed to society for over 45 years as an automobile mechanic and as a friend and a brother to others who treasured his skilled hands and affable personality. His love of God...

Aug 16, 2017

Susan Lynn Noyes Day, 71, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, died August 16, 2017.

She was the daughter of Opal Bender Noyes and William C. "Doc" Noyes of Dunbar, WV. Mrs. Noyes died in 1989 and Mr. Noyes died in 1959.

Mrs. Day attended Dunbar public schools and earned a bachelor's degree in English and French...

Aug 11, 2017

Garnette Summers Shawkins, 95, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2017, after a short illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walt Shawkins; daughter, Julie Shawkins; and granddaughter, Vicki Flowers.

Garnette and Walt were founding members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Charleston. She...

Aug 7, 2017

Juanita Kidd Dodd Phillips, age 89, of Dunbar, passed away at home on August 7, 2017.

Juanita was born on January 16, 1928, the daughter of the late Clovis and Pearl Marion Kidd.

She was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission Church and a member of the choir since 1970 and a prior member of...

Aug 5, 2017

Donald E. Williams, 74, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Nitro, WV, passed away on August 5, 2017 at Munroe Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Donald was born January 1, 1943, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Burley and Maxine Williams. He is survived by his loving wife, Doris J. (Scarberry) Williams of 42 years,...

Aug 4, 2017

Mary Elaine Long, 83, of Dunbar, passed from this life to her heavenly home on August 4, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House.

Mary was a retired teacher and long-time volunteer for Hospice and Dunbar-Institute Samaritan Canter.

She was a Christian and an elder of First Presbyterian Church of Dunbar.

Mary was preceded in...

Aug 4, 2017

Horace Lee Shultz, 57, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 26, 1960, in South Charleston, to Clyde Shultz and the late Barbara Shultz.

He worked in construction throughout his life, working for the City...

Aug 3, 2017

Ramona Y. Duncan, 88, of Liberty, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 7, 1929 in Clay County to the late William and Eulah Puckett.

Ramona was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and all those who knew...

Aug 2, 2017

Katherine Louise Hill, 92, of Dunbar passed away, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Hubbard Hospice House West.

She was born on December 20, 1924 to the late Adam and Macel Haynes.

Katherine had an undeniable love for the Lord Jesus Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 2, 2017

Jessica Lyn Crowder, 34, of Miami, FL, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on August 2, 2017.

Jessica was one of a kind with a free spirited soul and a loving heart. Her perspective rarely followed the conventional path but her insight and wit left a lasting memory with anyone who crossed paths with her. If you were...

Jul 30, 2017

William "Bill" Blaylock, 72, of Pinch, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at home from heart complications.

Bill was proud U.S. Navy Veteran and was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office. He was a simple man of loving nature. He was very proud of his loving family.

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Jul 30, 2017

Jobyna Beth Nowling, 46, of Institute, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2017.

She was born on January 31, 1971, in Gallion, OH, to the late Johnnie Gay and Scbyna Marsico.

Jobyna graduated with a paralegal degree from Watterson College in South Carolina. She was the former store manager at New York and Company for...

Jul 27, 2017

Mary Catherine Garten, "Mary Kay", 64, of South Charleston, died on Thursday, July 27, 2017.

Mary Kay was one of a kind. With a gypsy soul and a warrior spirit, she made no apologies for her wild heart. Her perspective rarely followed the conventional path but her insight and wit left a lasting memory with anyone who...

Jul 26, 2017

Joey Waller, 50, went home to be with Jesus, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.

Joey was born on March 23, 1967, to Phyllis Jo Wenger, of Huntingdon, TN and the late Calvin David Waller Sr.

Joey was a mechanic, which he loved. He was known to help anyone in need, if it was within his...

Jul 14, 2017

Dr. Ross G. Childress, 89, a prominent Optometrist of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017.

He was born and raised on a farm in Alum Creek to the late Willie Hayes and Lottie Moore Childress.

Ross was a graduate of Washington District High School, Morris Harvey College and the Chicago School of...

Jul 13, 2017

Wanda N. (McCutcheon) Miller, 90, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at SweetBriar Assisted Living, Dunbar.

She was born on January 22, 1927 to the late Albert and Martha (Jenkins) McCutcheon.

Wanda attended Stonewall Jackson High School and worked in the credit department at the Diamond Department Store. She resided in...

Jul 12, 2017

Kenneth Albert Sterling, 71, of Dunbar, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

He was born on January 18, 1946 to the late Lester and Helena Sterling in Schenectady, NY.

Kenneth earned a Master's Degree in Forestry from Clemson University in 1972. He married Mary Sowry on May 2, 1980. Kenneth retired as the owner...