Obituaries

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...

Oct 19, 2020

Sally Jean Rectenwald Stewart left this world on October 19, 2020 in the loving hands of Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston. She was with #1 and #2 while listening to The Carpenters as she went home.

Sally loved hitting the road in her car, trying meals from little holes in the wall, and...

Oct 14, 2020

Louise A. Covert, 75, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

She was born on June 30, 1945 in Pulaski, VA, to the late Eugene and Pauline Lawson.

Louise retired from BB&T where she worked in checking services. She loved gospel music and was...

Oct 13, 2020

James "Jimi" Michael Rakes, aka Grease, 66, of Dunbar, transitioned from this life on October 13, 2020.

Affectionately known as Jimi, he was loved by many. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School. His work career started with Union Carbide Corp. in South Charleston which led him to Union Carbide Corp. in Raleigh, NC....

Oct 7, 2020

Delmar "Dale" Ray McCallister, 46, of Charleston, passed away at CAMC General Hospital on October 7, 2020.

Dale was born on December 21, 1973 in Charleston.

He was preceded in death by his father, Delmar Ray McCallister; and sister Beverly Pack.

Dale is survived by his children, Lacey Johnson...

Oct 7, 2020

Carroll "Bee" McClanahan, 79, of Nitro passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Bee was employed as a security guard at the AT&T building. Bee enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially the mountains, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Denzil and Freda McClanahan; brother, Donald McClanahan; sisters,...

Oct 5, 2020

Priscilla Lane Hambrick, 69, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020.

She was born in Summersville and graduated from Nicholas High School in 1969. She went on to further her education in Ohio, majoring in business. After obtaining her degree, she moved back to Charleston where she met her soul mate, Joseph...

Oct 5, 2020

Edith Jane Shock, 96, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.

She was born on July 30, 1924, in Fayetteville, to the late Michael Linkswiler and Ocie Taylor.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Beryl Shock Sr.

Edith is survived...