On January 23, 1930 God planted a beautiful rose in the Garden of Life named Willa Ann.  He plucked his beautiful rose January 4, 2021.  Willa Ann was the second of four children born to loving parents, Russell Dabney, Sr., and Hazel Jefferson Dabney. Willa Ann was educated in Kanawha County schools and graduated from Garnet High School in 1947.  Her collegiate career was at Bluefield State College where she majored in Art and graduated in 1951. Willa Ann also met her future...

Louis Edward Pharr, 56 of Charleston, WV departed this life December 31, 2020. Born June 15, 1964 in Madison, WV to the late Louis Isaac and Joetta “Freda” Pharr, Louis was a graduate of Charleston High School where he was a standout basketball player for the Mountain Lions. After graduation Louis joined the U.S. Army, where he enjoyed traveling and became a Material Storage and Handling Specialist. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and uncle who enjoyed spending time with...

Jennie Marie Brooks, 84, of Charleston, WV, gained her heavenly wings December 19, 2020.  She was born in Charleston, WV, August 31, 1936 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Hicks. Jennie was a graduate of Garnet High School and retired from Charleston Area Medical Center.  She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Jennie was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Brooks Sr., daughter, Cheryl Brooks, brothers; George Hicks, Charles...

Mary “Sookie” Elizabeth Harris, 84, of Charleston, WV, transitioned Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hospice House at CAMC Memorial.  She was born October 31, 1936 in Hollins, Virginia to Sam Johnson and Ethel Lee Smith Waldron. Sookie was a member of First Baptist Church, Charleston where she served as a deaconess and she formally was a member of Newsome Choir. In addition to her parents Sookie was preceded in death by her sisters; Viola Cardwell and Barbara Jean Sims, and...

Edward Milton DuBose’, 74, of Charleston, WV, passed away suddenly Friday, November 20, 2020 at his residence.  Edward is the son of the late Alexander and Emma DuBose’.  Edward’s sister, Vera Walker and adopted brother, Rodney DuBose’, preceded him in death. Edward leaves to mourn his transition a devoted wife, Pastor Frances DuBose’, sons, Harold (Kathy) DuBose’, Charleston, SC, Eddie (Stephanie) DuBose’, Lithonia, GA and Jumiah...

  Paul Tyrone Hudgins, 73, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away October 12, 2020.  He graduated from East Bank High School in 1969 and joined the army where he served four years.  After serving his country Paul worked and retired as a Greyhound bus driver then went to work for Columbia Gas where he also retired.  He was united in marriage to Gwendalyn Gloria Jean Renick and together they had two beautiful children. Paul was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jesse Vaughn Woodson, 89, the youngest son of eight siblings, was born December 10, 1930, to the late Deacon Thomas and Deaconess Margret Ann Coleman Woodson, in Ward, West Virginia.  His wife, Sandra Jean Holston Woodson, departed this life, August 6, 1996.  After a brief illness Jesse peacefully slipped into eternity on October 11, 2020, at Sweet Briar Assisted Living in Dunbar.  He was raised in a Christian home and attended Mount Zion Baptist Church in Ward.   Jesse...

John Sidney Turner, Jr., 72, of Charleston, WV, joined the Heavenly Father October 11, 2020, surrounded by his family. Known as Sidney, John, or Paw Paw to most, he was born February 28, 1948. John graduated from Charleston High School in 1966 and attended West Virginia State University for two years before entering the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. Upon his discharge from the military, John met the love of his life, Pamela (Haley) Turner, whom he...

Gwendalyn Gloria Jean Renick Hudgins, 71, born June 5, 1949 to Naurice Hudell Renick and Jessie Mae Renick, passed away October 9, 2020.  She was a graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, WV.  Gloria worked as a phlebotomist at CAMC Memorial and was a self-employed beautician.  She was also a member of Rhododendron Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star and Metropolitan Baptist Church, Charleston. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, William...

Loretta Pettway, 67, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away September 24, 2020.  Loretta was born in Millers Ferry, Alabama, October 20, 1952, to the late Percy and Mattie Louise Pettway. Loretta was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, St. Albans, WV, Reverend Michael Poke, Pastor, where she sang in the choir, sharing her love of singing.  Loretta moved from Birmingham, AL, to Charleston in 1972 and worked at Shoney’s restaurant, Equitable Life Insurance...