Joella G. Taylor, age 72, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, due to a short illness. She was born August 17, 1951, in Beckley, daughter of the late Joseph Kerr Gallaher and Norma Phillips Gallaher. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of St. Paul United…

John William Stone, 86, of Charleston, WV, died on March 17, 2024, at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1938. Valedictorian of his 1955 class at Stonewall Jackson High School, he received the Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, was the winner of the Science Clubs of America 1955 Science Talent Search, was one of 50 finalists in the 1955 Westinghouse National…

John Daniel Johnson, born in Flint, MI and residing for the last eighteen years in Charleston, WV, died at Charleston Area Medical Center, surrounded by his family, on March 19, 2024, at the age of 90. John was a loving husband to Claire for nearly 67 years, and a proud father of six daughters and one son. Early Life John was born on April 25, 1933 to Frank and Margaret Johnson.…

Margaret Hornick Slaymaker, 91, of Dunbar, WV, passed away on March 19, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Elkhorn, WV, to the late Steve and Annie Semonco Hornick. Margaret was employed by the State of West Virginia for over 32 years as a legal secretary in the Workers’ Comp division. She was also a member of the Dunbar Church of the Nazarene. Margaret was preceded in death by her…

Joseph Zaleski, 82, of Charleston, WV passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born to Dr. Joseph and Juanita M. Zaleski in Morgantown, WV on June 22, 1941. He graduated from University High School in Morgantown. Joe graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1962 and received his Masters of Public Administration from the University of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Turley, of South Charleston. James entered his heavenly home on March 15, 2024, at the age of 72. Jim was retired from Walker Machinery after 43 years of service. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Thomas Lee Turley and Vada Turley. Jim is survived by his wife of 49 years, Deborah Turley; sister, Margaret (Robert) Milam;…

On March 13, 2024, Clayton J.  Uhler, 89, passed away peacefully at his South Charleston home. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Clayton went to Penn State University where he met his wife, Peggy.  Peggy and Clayton were married for 67 years prior to her death in 2022.  Clayton spent most of his career with Union Carbide and also taught at West Virginia State College. He was preceded in death…

Gary Rogers, 76, of South Charleston went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 11th 2024 at Harmony Assisted Living surrounded by family, friends, and loving staff. He was born January 12th 1948 to the late Mary Delaney Rogers and Ted Rogers of South Charleston. His memory will live on with wife, Dalona "Dee" Rogers of South Charleston; son, Chris (Laura) Rogers and grandsons, Nikau and…

Stella Irene Snuffer Lewis was born on February 5, 1959, in Charleston, WV, and passed away on March 10, 2024. Stella was a graduate of South Charleston High School, class of 1975, and worked as an employee of the State of West Virginia her entire career. She loved her pets and her friends, and loved cooking for everyone, just like her mother. Stella was preceded in death by her parents,…

Patricia Violet Clendenen, 81, of Elkview, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston. She was born on April 17, 1942, daughter of the late Virginia Banks Farley and Joseph French Farley Sr. of Seth, West Virginia. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John K. Clendenen; brother, Joseph Farley; mother-in-law, Indra…