Beloved childhood WWVA singer has passed away. Nancy Lee Barker Bonnell, of Scio, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Wheeling, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Barker and Shirley Riggs Barker. She started singing at age 4 with her parents and the Chuck Wagon Gang. By age 8 she had her own program for kids, The Nancy Lee Barker Show, which WWVA aired every Saturday morning. She continued singing throughout her life at area fairs and festivals and Jamboree USA, where she was a lifelong member. Nancy was proud to be able to share the stage, and her musical talent, later in her life with her granddaughter, Shanise, at area festivals. She enjoyed all kinds of music and attending concerts with her family, especially her favorite, the Eagles. She was also a member of the Scio American Legion Post 482 Auxiliary and the Scio Sportsman's Club.
She was preceded in death by husbands Fl

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