Francis Keith Crawford
Nov 23, 2020
Francis Keith Crawford, 75, of Belleville, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020.
He was born on July 24, 1945 in Morgantown, to the late Francis and Vivian Crawford.
Keith was a Sergeant First Class U.S. Army veteran. He was the Chief Jailer for Kanawha County...
Pamela Whittinghill
Nov 23, 2020
Pamela Whittinghill, 74, of Dunbar and St. Albans, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, November 23, 2020.
Pam was a witty, funny woman who loved books and cats above all, except for one very special dog. She was fond of quoting the philosopher Erasmus: "When I have a little money, I buy books;...
Larry Gaynor
Nov 22, 2020
Larry "Mad Dog" Gaynor, 81, of Dunbar, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
He was born on April 7, 1939 in Richwood, to the late Harry and Nannie Gaynor.
Larry retired from the City of Dunbar. He had previously worked as a boilermaker among many other occupations. In his younger years,...
Shirley Frances Baldwin
Nov 20, 2020
Shirley Frances Baldwin, 84, of Nitro passed away November 20, 2020.
She was a graduate of Milton Jr.-Sr. High School. She attended Marshall College, earning a Master's Degree in vocational home economics. Shirley taught at Hurricane High School, Concord State Teachers' College, Poca Grade School, and was a homebound instructor for Kanawha County Schools. She...
Faithe Y. Stevens
Nov 20, 2020
Faithe Y. Stevens, 62, of Dunbar, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020.
She was born on April 29, 1958, in Charleston, to the late Walter and Lillian Tyree.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her birth mother, Sherri Masley; sister, Sherri Tyree; mother-in-law, Loretta Stevens and...
Garnet Marie Kozielec
Nov 17, 2020
Garnet Marie Casdorph Kozielec, of Dunbar, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2020. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 103.
She was born on March 29, 1917, in Guthrie, to the late John W. And Talma I. Fisher Casdorph. She was one of 10 children.
June Ann Brooks
Nov 16, 2020
June Ann Brooks, 74, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on November 16, 2020.
She was born in Eagle, to the late Alice Gilbert and John Brooks.
June loved the Lord and was a praying woman. She was baptized at Eagle Baptist Church. June was loved by so many...
Phoenix Deann Grace Gillerlain
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...
Leon Forest Justice
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...
Gertrude Nevanah Taylor
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...
Sharon Layne
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...
Greta Lenora Wilkerson
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...
Avonelle Bailey
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...
Wesley Wade Greiser
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,...
Mildred Louise Fore
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...
David L. Waugh
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...
Lois Godbey
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....
Helen Schoonover
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...
Olive Idera Hoffman
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...
Louise Jones
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...
