Obituaries

Sep 1, 2016

Judith "Mama Judi" Ann Elliott, 65, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. She enjoyed cooking, going to yard sales, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Francis Elliott; brother, Gary Elliott; sister, Gail Elkins; and niece, Briana Joyner. Judith is survived by her children, Eric Harper (Amanda), Melonee...

Aug 28, 2016

Bonnie Sue Pennington Jett, 64, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 28, 2016. She was born in South Charleston on March 26, 1952, to the late Chester Archie and Mae Eloise Pennington. Bonnie was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in South Charleston. She was a loving wife and devoted grandmother....

Aug 23, 2016

Wanda Mae Arthur, 78, of Dunbar, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She worked for many years at Charleston Department Store and later at Elder-Beerman. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Lucy Baldwin; brother, Carol Ray Baldwin; and sister, Glenneth Jean Brannon. She is survived by her loving husband of...

Aug 23, 2016

Harold "Brady" Lloyd, 56, of Nitro, formerly of High Point, NC went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2016 after a very long illness. He was a loving and devoted husband for twenty six years. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold...

Aug 21, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Edward Bowling, 72, of Dunbar, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He grew up on Charleston's West Side where he attended Stonewall Jackson High School and was a member of the class of 1961. Following high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served...

Aug 20, 2016

Deborah L. "Debbie" Middleton Thornton, a life-long resident of Dunbar, passed away on August 20, 2016 of complications from COPD. She had worked at Arthur B. Hodges Center and retired from St. Francis Hospital. Debbie was a loving and devoted wife, mother and memaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael and her parents, William and Irene Samples...

Aug 19, 2016

Wilma Geraldine Boggess Hildebrand, 92, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1924, in Charleston to the late Gordon and Bessie Boggess. In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Hildebrand; and her brother, Herman Boggess. She is survived by her sister, Thelma...

Aug 13, 2016

Douglas Matthew Feldhaus, 64, of Nitro passed away on August 13, 2016 at Thomas Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Charleston on November 4, 1951, the son of the late Bill and Phyllis Bossie Feldhaus. Doug graduated in 1969 from Sissonville High School and served in the United States Army Infantry from 1970-1972 in Vietnam (Da Nang,...

Aug 13, 2016

Kristi Dawn Maxwell Sampson, 43, of Dunbar, passed away on August 13, 2016. Kristi was a graduate of South Charleston High School. She worked in the restaurant industry for several years, most recently at Cozumel Mexican Restaurant, Charleston. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dianna Maxwell; former husband, Curtis Cread Sampson; and father-in-law, Curtis Sampson. Kristi is survived...

Aug 12, 2016

Barbara E. Pauley, 84, of South Charleston, passed away on August 12, 2016 after a brief illness. Barbara retired as a clerk from Chessie System. She was an avid crafter and a fan of PBS. Barbara was a former president of the Dunbar Women's Club and a former president of the Railway Women's Club. She was preceded in death by...

Aug 12, 2016

Linda Jean "Bubbles" Woodall, of South Charleston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1952, to the late John W. Woodall Sr. and Lucille "Peggy" Miller Woodall. Linda graduated from South Charleston High School in 1970. She attended Marshall University until the most important thing in her life, her...

Aug 11, 2016

Matthew Frederick Cordie, 54, of Dunbar, was called home to be with the Lord August 11, 2016. He was born September 20, 1961 in Dayton, OH to the late Robert Oliver Cordie and Rosemary Helen Gossage. Matt worked for general services at the West Virginia State Capital for the last 10 years. He was a self-taught pianist and singer. Matt...

Aug 8, 2016

John Mickael Hoffman of Charleston passed away on August 8, 2016.

He was well loved by family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Kay Hoffman of South Charleston.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Tracy; children, Chris, Kristen and Josef Hoffman of Charleston; nine grandchildren;...

Aug 8, 2016

Mike Bailey, 58, of Charleston, passed away on August 8, 2016 after a long illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Earl "Geno" and Dorothy Bailey. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jo Ann Bailey; brother, Randy Bailey; children, Lisa and her husband, JR, and Timothy...

Aug 5, 2016

Sandra Smith Poe, 69, of Spring Hill, passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 at Thomas Hospital after a long illness. She was born January 11, 1947 to Opie D. and Aimee M. Smith in Charleston. Sandy retired from State of West Virginia DHHR after 17 years of service. She was preceded in death by her father; Opie D. Smith,...

Aug 5, 2016

Imogene Gillispie Hartwell, 72, of South Charleston, entered into the glory of Heaven with Christ Jesus to spend eternity on Friday, August 5, 2016. She was born into this world on December 10, 1943 to the late Edward Sr., and Gladys Irene Gillispie. Imogene was a faithful believer in Christ and proudly spoke of his grace and salvation frequently to...

Aug 5, 2016

Marilyn G. Stump, 61, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Tennyson and Devona Cossin, of Charleston, brothers Arlan and Gary Cossin and her sister Sandra Cossin. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Noldus Gus Stump Jr., 3 sons, Noldus Gus Stump III (Nikki), of Bancroft,...

Aug 4, 2016

David H. Walker DDS, 71, of Dunbar, passed away at Hubbard Hospice House West on August 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumor (glioblastoma). David was born in Charleston to the late Harold and Ella May "Skip" Walker. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Marshall University, and WVU School of Dentistry. David was the...

Aug 2, 2016

Thomas S. Landers, Sr., 75, of Cross Lanes, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Thomas retired from Ed's Sanitation. He loved fox hunting and was a member of the Fox Hunters Club. He was a member of Cross Lanes First Church of the Nazarene. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. He is survived by...

Jul 31, 2016

Denzil Hager, 70, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2016. Denzil was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy and was proud to have served on the USS Ticonderoga. He retired from Heiner's Bakery with 30 years of service as a route salesman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Mary Hager. Denzil...