Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Phoenix Deann Grace Gillerlain, 4 months, of Fraziers Bottom, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Montgomery General Emergency Room.

She was born on July 7, 2020 in South Charleston to Sara Bradshaw and Joseph Gillerlain.

Phoenix was only with us for a short time, but in that time she melted...

Nov 10, 2020

Leon "Peachy" Forest Justice, 81, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 after a short illness.

He was born on July 21, 1939, in South Charleston, to the late Floyd and Ollie Justice.

Leon was a proud veteran of the United States Army in...

Nov 9, 2020

Gertrude Nevanah Taylor, 80, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2020.

She was born on March 25, 1940 in Winona, to the late Arthur and Helena Miller-Close.

Affectionately known as "Gertie", she began her career in housekeeping at Thomas Memorial Hospital in 1958. While...

Nov 9, 2020

Sharon Vance Layne, 71, passed away on November 9, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on September 9, 1949 to the late Cecil and Melva Vance.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Dewayne, Eddie and Mike Vance; sisters, Rosetta "Jackie" Taylor...

Nov 8, 2020

Greta Lenora Wilkerson, 96, of South Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

She was born on June 19, 1924, in Glenville, to the late Hayward Ellyson and Gertie Crites Ellyson.

Greta worked in retail sales for Stone and Thomas Department Store. She was also a member of South West Church...

Nov 4, 2020

Avonelle Bailey, 91, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

She was born on September 15, 1929, in Putnam County, to the late Romie and Ella Mae Estep.

Avonelle was a member of the Fairlawn Baptist Church.

In addition to her...

Nov 4, 2020

Wesley Wade Greiser, 36, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.

He was an avid Xbox gamer and built many strong friendships with other gamers under his gamertag "Lootin Larry".

Wesley was survived by his mother, Sharon Ann Miller; father and step-mom, John Mark Greiser and Darlene; sisters, Susan Greiser,...

Nov 3, 2020

Mildred Louise "Midge" Fore, passed away November 3, 2020.

She was born in Charleston on July 21, 1942 to the late Howard and Mary Johnson.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband George Wilbur Fore.

Mildred leaves behind 2 daughters, Kathy Lynn...

Nov 2, 2020

David L. "DooDah" Waugh, 73, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.

He was born on July 25, 1947 in Charleston, to the late, Paul Waugh and Virginia Vaughn.

David retired after 42 years from the United States Postal Service, where he served as a letter carrier and in building...

Nov 1, 2020

Lois Francisco Godbey, 82, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 1, 2020, following long-term health complications.

She was born on December 20, 1937 in Charleston. She graduated from Dunbar High School class of 1956. Following graduation, Lois married her husband, William J....

Nov 1, 2020

Helen Douglas Schoonover, 96, of Winfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Schoonover.

Helen is survived by her children, Kay Christy and husband Glenn, Linda Spencer and husband Edward and Kevin Schoonover and wife Jill; six grandchildren; and...

Oct 30, 2020

Olive Idera Hoffman, lovingly known as Polly and Maw Maw, passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2020.

She spent her life enjoying her kids, grandkids, great grandkids, friends, fishing, camping, and more fishing.

She will always be missed and loved by her daughter, Shari Hoffman; son, Nathan Hoffman (Angela); grandkids, Alisha and...

Oct 29, 2020

Louise A. Lucas Jones of St. Albans passed from this life October 29th at age 96.

She was born Ammie Louise Walker May 16, 1924; father, William Wesley Walker; mother, Myrtle Sparks Walker in Clay County and raised in Swiss, Nicholas County.

Married in 1949 to Frank Lucas, they welcomed their son...

Oct 28, 2020

Helen Francisco, 79, of Tyler Mountain, passed away on October 28, 2020 from Dementia/Alzheimer's.

Helen retired from BB&T and was an avid fan of WVU and Marshall football. She loved all her family and friends and was equally loved by them in return.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret...

Oct 27, 2020

Bonnie Juanita Bucklew, 101, of St. Albans, passed away on October 27, 2020.

She was born on June 6, 1919 to the late, John and Virginia Burnette, in Ducktown, TN.

Bonnie was free spirited and moved about the country during her lifetime. She met her husband Bill Bucklew in San Diego, CA,...

Oct 26, 2020

Julie Mae Snodgrass, of Nitro, entered into the presence of the Lord on October 26, 2020.

She was born March 27, 1944 to the late Clinton and Margie Casto.

Julia ran a small custodial business before retiring as a cook from Putnam County Schools. Her most cherished memories were of times spent...

Oct 24, 2020

James Gilmer Paxton, 62, of Tyler Mountain, passed away on October 24, 2020, surrounded by family in his home that he built.

He was a very hard worker. James started as a young teen filling bubble gum machines and went on to be "The Candy Man" for nearly 45 years while operating a candy and...

Oct 23, 2020

Robert F. Yates, 64, died at home Friday, October 23, 2020, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family.

He was born December 11, 1955 in Charleston, the son of the late Guy Yates and Mary Louise (Booher) Yates.

Robert was graduated from Hurricane High School class of 1974 and...

Oct 20, 2020

Jack S. Brown, 92, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020.

He retired from Union Carbide in 1991 after 37 years working at both the Institute plant and at the Tech Center as a Laboratory Technician.

Jack was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church where...

Oct 20, 2020

David Wayne Jenkins, 48, of Culloden entered into another life on October 20, 2020.

He was born March 14, 1972, to Douglas Jenkins and the late Roberta Jenkins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Jenkins and his son, Samuel Ryan Jenkins.

David is survived by his...