Charles A. White, Sr.
On Monday, October 19, 1925, the Lord blessed Irice and Albert B. White with their first-born son, Charles Adrian, Sr. He grew up in Institute, West Virginia where he would be embraced by the community for the rest of his life. He attended the local public schools, and upon graduation from high school, he joined the United States Army. Charles served as an airplane engine mechanic for the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen unit in 1944.
He was honorably discharged in 1946, having earned the American Theater Victory Ribbon for his dutiful service. That same year, Charles enrolled in West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University) where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Charles met and married Savannah “Van” Cole in 1949. This union was blessed with three children; Taun Charlene, Charles Adrian, Jr. and Lynn Mechelle.
Charles was employed by West Virginia State College as a Business Administrator. He and the White family owned several businesses including an Esso Service Station; White’s Superette; Van’s Varsity Villa and Dick’s Place – all of which served the Institute, Nitro and Dunbar communities. The family members all took turns working at all the businesses. Additionally, Charles owned and managed several apartment buildings and other rental properties which he primarily rented to students.
Charles knew everyone and everyone knew him. He was an avid community activist. He served on many area committees.
Charles met Dr. Beverly A. Farrow and they were married in 2002. He served his church, Power House of Deliverance in West Dunbar, West Virginia, for 43 years. He was a faithful steward until his passing. He served as trustee and treasurer and was the bastion of the church. Charles was appointed Elder in July 2011 by Apostle Melvin L. Mosley due to his service, wisdom and experience. Charles’ engagement with civic activities, church, and business earned him the moniker of “Mayor of Institute!”.
Charles left a prominent mark on just about everyone he met in one way or another. Whether someone needed a lift, groceries delivered, gasoline that they couldn’t pay for at that moment, food, car repairs or even a place to stay, he was always there. He had a kind heart and a soft spot for those in need. Of course, if you angered him, you could also feel his wrath. But “his bark was worse than his bite”. His service, his spirit, his willingness to help and to give, will be missed.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Albert B. and Irice M. White; son, Charles A. White, Jr.; brother, Albert “Monty” White, and other loved ones too numerous to mention.
Left to cherish the memories are his beloved wife, Beverly Farrow; daughters, Taun Bogan (Sidney), Lynn Long (Henry); brother, Laurence “Larry” White and sister, Marie White Seabrooks and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held in Charles’ honor at Dunbar Nazarene Church at 3 p.m., Sunday, October 30, with Bishop Melvin Mosley officiating. Those who wish to visit with the family may arrive at 2 p.m. The service will be Livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in his honor to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387.
Memories of Charles may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Tyler Miller
Tyler Drew Miler, 44 years old, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away Monday October 24, 2022, unexpectedly. Tyler was proceeded in death by mother Carol Johnston, maternal grandmother, & grandfather and maternal great grandmother. Leaving behind 2 daughters, Emma Miller, 17, and Ella Miller, 15, A sister: Sally Miller Simmons, Step parents: Robert and Constance Johnston, father: Drew Miller, Nieces: Alyssa-butt Simmons & Alexis Lucas, Aunt: Debra Schlegel Shearer, Aunt/Uncle Monica & Sam Chriscoe, Uncle: William Schlegel, great niece and nephew: Miley and Madden Tyler Lucas, and cousins: Michele Shearer Turpin & Melanie Peters. Tyler loved to collect guns. He loved fishing, hunting, the Steelers, and family. He was a great father, the best uncle ever, and a loving brother. Everyone who met Tyler loved him. He was always so fun and we all loved to be around him. We will always remember his contagious laugh, sarcastic jokes, and great soul. We were blessed to have you in our lives and heart. We love you Tyler Miller, more than word can describe. Until we meet again.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
James E. "Jimmy" Flinner, Jr.
James E. “Jimmy” Flinner, Jr., 60, of Tornado, Wv passed away, Monday, October 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on September 13, 1962 to James and Eunice Flinner of Tornado, WV. He was a 1981 graduate of St. Albans High School. He was a topnotch Subaru Mechanic and worked for Suburban Motors of St. Albans from 1990 until 2015 when the dealership closed. He was an avid car enthusiast, having several Pontiac GTO’s of his own. He loved taking his annual trip to the Pontiac Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
Along with his parents, James is survived by his loving wife of over 41 years, Angela; daughter, Susan (Eric) McMillion of Tornado; grandsons, Clayton (Julia) McMillion of St. Albans and Johnathon McMillion of Tornado; great granddaughters, Parker and Sophia; sister, Robin Goldsberry of Hurricane; brother, Carl (Tonya) Flinner of Tornado; father and mother-in-law, Stan and Shirley Cantley of Tornado; a host of fur babies; as well as many other family and friends.
Per his wishes, he was cremated.
A memorial service to Honor the Life of James will be held at 5:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Services will be live streamed. Friends may gather two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Dale Robert Dent
Dale Robert Dent, age 62, of Dunbar passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Dale was born in South Charleston to Patsy Maynor and the late Allen Ross Dent.
He was preceded in death by his step father, Woodson Akers.
Dale was a 1978 graduate of South Charleston High School and attended West
Virginia State University. Dale has been a car salesman for over 30 years and
made many friends along the way. He loved NASCAR, hunting, playing cornhole
and spending time with his grandchildren.
Dale is survived by his mother Patsy; wife, Teresa; daughters, Briana and Holli;
brother, Dirk (Pam); step brothers Tim, Frank, & Rusty; step sister, Joni; and
grandchildren, Lexi, Brock, & Liam; niece, Cristen; nephew, Creighton; as well as a host of other family and friends.
A service to honor Dale’s life will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday October 24, 2022
2022, at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Hudson officiating. The family
will receive friends two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Snodgrass Funeral
Home towards Dale’s services. You may choose to pay with a credit card by selecting this link https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/dale-robert-dent/7132/ or by check or cash to the funeral home at 4122 MacCorkle Ave., SW, South Charleston, WV 25309.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Carolyn Hanly Hurt
Carolyn Hanly Hurt, 86, of Charleston, WV, passed away on October 19, surrounded by her loving family.
She was a graduate of Morris Harvey College and received her master’s degree in education with a specialty in reading from the West Virginia State College of Graduate Studies.
From the late 1950s through the mid-1970s she was one of the most beloved dancing teachers in Charleston at her studio, Carolyn’s School of Dance. Later she continued her love for teaching as a fourth-grade teacher at Piedmont Elementary School.
In her retirement years, she was a frequent substitute teacher at her grandchildren’s elementary school. She also enjoyed being a wedding consultant which allowed her to utilize her talents for managing large productions, as she did in her dance recital days.
She was a loyal member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, John and Mildred McLane Hanly, and her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles Hurt. She is survived by son John Hurt of Charleston, SC; daughter Sarah Long and son-in-law Jim Long of Charleston, WV; and three grandchildren: her namesake Carolyn “Carrie”, Charlie and Grace Long.
A celebration of life service will be held in her honor at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Monday, October 24. Those who wish to visit with the family may arrive at 1 p.m. Private family graveside service to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in her honor to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1600 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25311.
Memories of Carolyn may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Pattie Jewel Helmick
Pattie Jewel Helmick, age 87, of South Charleston, WV, entered her eternal reward October 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Billie B. Helmick, in 1974. She is survived by three sons: Rev. Paul and Kathy Helmick, South Charleston, WV; Mark and Dreana Helmick, Mt. Holly, NC; and John and Darlene Helmick, Hershey, PA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Mrs. Helmick retired from the Marion County Board of Education, where she was employed as a cook. She was a member of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church, Pleasant Valley, WV, where she was a long-time member of the choir.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, November 19, 2022, at Valley Chapel United Methodist Church, and at 3:00 PM, November 20, 2022, at First United Methodist of South Charleston. Visitation with family will be two hours prior to the services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either church in her memory.
Memories of Mrs. Helmick may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. Roddy Merl Conrad
Dr. Roddy Merl Conrad, 81, of Charleston, WV left this world on October 9, 2022. He died a sudden but peaceful death at home. Our hearts are broken.
He was born on July 29, 1941 in Davidson, Oklahoma and grew up in a farming community. He attended Southern Oklahoma State University for his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and the University of Southern California for his Ph.D. in Aeronautical Physics. At the age of 78 he completed his MS in Environmental Sciences at Marshall University.
Dr. Conrad was retired from Dupont at Belle, WV and Bayer at Institute, WV. He continued to do consulting work after his retirement.
Besides his loving wife of 35 years, Elizabeth, he leaves many family and friends.
A service to Honor the Life of Dr. Conrad will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 14, 2022 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Nitro, WV with Father Chapin. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2219 22nd Street, Nitro, WV 25143.
Memories of Dr. Conrad may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Richard Elisha LaLonde
In loving memory of Richard Elisha LaLonde:
Richard Elisha LaLonde, age 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on October 6, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, the love of his life, Donna Fay (McNealy) LaLonde; grandson, Joshua Byrd II; parents, Harlan and Hattie LaLonde; brother, Roger LaLonde; brothers-in-law: Michael McNealy, Lance Smith, and Wayne Murray, and many others.
Richard was born on June 4, 1956, in Rome, NY, but was a longtime resident of St. Albans, WV. He graduated from Westmoreland High School (NY) and served in the Navy for 8 years. He retired after many years from the Kanawha County School Board. Richard was a very loving man who enjoyed reading the morning newspaper, watching his favorite shows, and was a die-hard fan of the WV Mountaineers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and adored his grandchildren.
Left to cherish Richard’s memory are his adoring daughter, Michelle (Stanton) Lacy; grandchildren, Zachary and Josie Lacy; brothers, Dennis (Theresa) LaLonde and Harlan (Robin) LaLonde; sisters: Phyllis Murray, Dorotha Smith, Debbie Stockbridge, Rebecca McNealy, Beth (Vito) Spoon, and Alice (Nazi) Adolfi; brothers-in-law, Mark and David McNealy, and numerous other family and friends.
A service to honor and celebrate Richard’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Pastor Shelby McNealy officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the funeral home on Monday. Anyone who wishes may wear blue & gold or WVU apparel to honor Richard’s love for the Mountaineers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the charity of your choice.
Friends may share condolences at our website, www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Donna Faye LaLonde
In loving memory of Donna Faye (McNealy) LaLonde, 63, of St. Albans, WV passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on October 1, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Norma and Don McNealy, grandson Joshua Byrd II, brother, Michael McNealy, nephew Shawn McNealy and many more family members.
Donna was born on December 16, 1958. She was a St. Albans High School graduate and lived in St. Albans for most of her life. She was a very loving and beautiful person and had a very happy life. Donna adored her grandchildren, loved yard sailing, going to the movies on Tuesday nights with family and spending time with family and friends. She will be forever in our hearts and missed by many.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, of 45 years, Richard LaLonde, daughter and son in law, Michelle and Stanton Lacy, grandchildren, Zachary and Josie Lacy; brothers, Mark McNealy and David McNealy, longtime friend and sister-in-law, Rebecca McNealy, and many more sister and brothers in laws, nieces and nephews; special and longtime friend Connie Casdorph, and many more family and friends.
A service to honor and celebration Donna’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday October 6, 2022 at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Pastor Shelby McNealy officiating. Interment will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar.
The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 12:00 noon at the funeral home on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: The American Cancer Society, 3508 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25314 or at cancer.org/involved/donate
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.