Obituaries

Mar 2, 2020

Jeanie (Sandra) Morton McLanahan, 69, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2020.

Jeanie was a fighter and most certainly loved by everyone. She loved the holidays and wanted nothing more than for her family to be together.

Left to cherish her loving memory is her husband...

Mar 1, 2020

Callie Mae Sanson, 78, of Poca formerly of Cabin Creek passed away on March 1, 2020 after a long illness.

She enjoyed the outdoors and loved her flower garden. She took pride and loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly.

Callie was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Sanson and Frank...

Feb 29, 2020

Linda Kaye Soliday, 69, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

She was born October 4, 1950, to the late Darrell and Mary Soliday.

She worked for her special boss, Steve Crislip and his family, at Jackson and Kelly PLLC for over 42 years.

Feb 25, 2020

Lemach Herbert "Herbie" Adkins, 84, of Dunbar, formerly of South Charleston and Huntington, passed away on February 25, 2020.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all those who knew him. He was born on March 2, 1935, in Huntington, to the late Maggie Lawhorn Adkins and Ancil Adkins.

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Feb 25, 2020

Commodore Stewart Burgess Jr., 86, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

He was born on October 10, 1934, in Elkview, to the late Commodore Sr., and Hester Burgess.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Burgess;...

Feb 24, 2020

Thomas W. Nutter, of Winfield, passed away from a brief illness on Monday, February 24, 2020.

He was born in Charleston on March 3, 1950.

He was the youngest son of the late Clarence E. and Nellie M. Myers Nutter.

After graduating from Charleston High School, Thomas enlisted in...

Feb 24, 2020

Robert Earl Rubin, 71, of Huntington, left his earthly body on Monday, February 24, 2020.

He was born on January 16, 1949, in South Charleston, to the late Charles and Julia Rubin.

Bob was an employee of Rudd Equipment Company in Nitro for 33 years. In his spare time he loved to...

Feb 21, 2020

Elizabeth Anne Anderson, of Dunbar, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Friday, February 21, 2020.

She was born March 9, 1936 and grew up in the Campbell's Creek area. She graduated from Dupont High School and attended Morris Harvey College. On November 1, 1957, she married the love of her life, James Carl Anderson...

Feb 17, 2020

Velma Hart Anderson, 91, of Huntington, formerly of Buffalo and Dunbar, passed away on February 17, 2020 at Heartland of Riverview in South Point, Ohio.

Velma was a member of the Dunbar United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Curtis Anderson; son, Larry Anderson; father,...

Feb 17, 2020

Yvonne VanDeuren Workman, 72, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2020, after a long battle with COPD and diabetes. She was surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on June 10, 1947 in Charleston to the late Edward and Wilma VanDeuren.

She received...

Feb 16, 2020

Phyllis McGrew, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Phyllis was a faithful member of Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jack McGrew, as well as her parents, Lawrence and Wilma Boggess.

Phyllis is survived...

Feb 13, 2020

Claude Richard Mullenax, 77, of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

He was born on May 8, 1942, in Charleston, to the late Claude and Thelma Mullenax.

Claude was a retired U.S. Navy veteran, a retired custodian from Kanawha County Schools, and was a member of the Dunbar Church of...

Feb 11, 2020

Gail Frances Lynn Phares, 94, of Dunbar, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Dunbar Center after a long illness.

She was born on July 12, 1925 in South Gate, Kentucky, to the late William and Hazel Lynn.

Gail was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by all...

Feb 11, 2020

Joe Jobe, 61, of Dunbar, passed away on February 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was an avid golfer and a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. Joe loved his family, especially his momma.

He was preceded in death by his father, J.C. Jobe; brother, Jim; and his step-daughter, Jodie Moore....

Feb 10, 2020

James "Jim" Walker Sr., 84, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Homer and Goldie Walker.

James was a veteran of the Korean War. He was also a life-long mechanic on Spring Hill Mountain...

Feb 9, 2020

Ramona Kidwell Nunley, 87, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Arthur B. Hodges Center.

She was born on December 11, 1932 in Nutterville to the late Jesse Judson and Ditha Nutter Kidwell. In addition to her parents, Mona was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Gray Nunley; and...

Feb 7, 2020

Sybil H. Robinson, 88, of Nitro, formerly of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020.

Sybil called New Millennium Full Gospel Fellowship her home church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, H. Fred Robinson, Sr.; daughter, Linda Cross; grandson, Ian Robinson; parents, Leonard...

Feb 7, 2020

Rex Edward Jividen, 84, of Dunbar, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 7, 2020 while at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston from complications from Dementia and Alzheimer's.

Those who knew Rex knew he was a very compassionate man who loved doing for others. He graduated from Buffalo High School and...

Feb 2, 2020

Ida Jane Marie McCormick Barnett, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

She was born on October 6, 1940, in Fayetteville, to the late William and Sarah McCormick.

Ida always cared for those who couldn't care of themselves. She was the glue of her...

Jan 29, 2020

Elisabeth L. Slater, 86, of South Charleston passed away January 29, 2020.

She is survived by her beloved sister, Margaret Bailey and her husband Mack; daughters, Bonnie Wendorff and Deb Jacobs; brother, Mike Slater.

A private graveside service took place on January 31, at the Slater Cemetery, Sissonville.

Arrangements...