Posted: Jan. 30, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Jeffery Morris George was born in Charleston, W.Va., on September 20, 1962. He passed away in his home on January 28, 2018, surrounded by family, friends, stories, and laughter at the age of 55.
Jeffery Morris George
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Elladene George. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 28, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Sharon Gaye Jett, 62, of Charleston, WV, lost a brave battle to Ovarian Cancer January 9, 2018, at Glasgow Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness.
She was the daughter of the late George Alfred Allen and Minnie Kathleen Rollins. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Roger and Jerry Allen.
Sharon was a loving mother and grandmother. She also was a caregiver for the elderly.
She is survived by daughter, Amy Crookshanks of Concord, NC; sons, Kevin Jett of Charleston and Farron Jett of Amma, WV; brother, Burr Allen; sister, Wilma Rucker; grandchildren, Kelsy Crookshanks of Frisco, CO, Noah Crookshanks of Concord and Alyza Jett of Looneyville, WV; and daughter-in-law, Tessa Jett of Looneyville.
As per her request, there will be no services. Burial will be in McCune Cemetery at a later date.
Matics Funeral Home is in charge is the arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
While at Herbert Hoover High School, athletically Hunter White was a member of the Huskies basketball, baseball, and golf teams. Academically he was a member of the “We the People” debate team that made it to the second round of a state-wide high school competition in 2014, and the Math Field Day Team. He was also a member of the National Honor Society, was Salutatorian of the Herbert Hoover Class of 2014, and was awarded the President Award which goes to the top graduating male in each class.
Hunter chose West Virginia University to continue his education, and in 2016, the first year he was eligible, he was selected an Eberly Scholar. This is considered the most prestigious scholarship awarded at Eberly College, WVU’s largest college. Only twenty students per year are selected for this scholarship.
Hunter with his parents, both 1981 Herbert Hoover Graduates, Rhonda and J.E. White of Clendenin
A Senior now at WVU, Hunter is majoring in Biology and will graduate with highest honors (summa cum laude), receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, in May of 2018. He was recently named a 2017 Mr. Mountaineer Finalist, one of only five selected. He has already been accepted to medical school and will begin in the Fall of 2018. He is the son of J.E. and Rhonda White of Clendenin.
Susan Jack with The Clendenin Leader, sat down with Hunter and had a casual conversation with him while he was home on Christmas Break. He shared with us a little about his time at WVU, his activities, accomplishments, and his plans for the future. Click the play button below to listen. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 28, 2018 | Source: Keller Funeral Home
Glenda Faye Taylor, 77, of South Charleston, with a life well lived, entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded with love.
She loved to travel, read and spend time with her family. Glenda touched the lives of all those around her and will be dearly missed by everyone that was blessed to know her.
Born December 24, 1940, Glenda was one of 10 children born to the late George and Macel Lawson. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 25, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Ronald Dale Short, 67, of Elkview passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
He was born June 2, 1950 to the late Harold Ellis Short and Wanda Lee Ledsome Short. Ronald was a very loving brother and enjoyed being around family. Ronald was also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Short.
He is survived by his brother, Gene Short; sister, Vicki O’Brien, and many family.
In honor of Ronald’s wishes he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a future date in the Harless Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Hafer Funeral Home, 50 N. Pinch Road, Elkview, is assisting the Short family with arrangements.
Posted: Jan. 25, 2018 | Source: Bollinger Funeral Home
Philip Wade Alexander, 83, of Charleston, went home to be with his Heavenly Father January 22, 2018.
Philip was born in Boone County, February 21, 1934, to Everett and Thelma Roach Alexander. He was a member of the class of 1953 from Elkview High School. The day after graduation on June 8, 1953, he started working for C&P Telephone Company as a lineman. He joined the Army National Guard March 11, 1953, and served his country proudly for four years. (more…)
Submit your Anniversary Announcements to be included on The Clendenin Leader HERE.
We welcome your Wedding and Engagement announcements on The Clendenin Leader. Submit them HERE.
The Clendenin Leader welcomes Birth Announcements. If you would like to feature your baby’s birth on The Clendenin Leader, submit your announcement HERE.
Gender Reveals are a fun way to let friends, family, and neighbors know if you are going to welcome a baby boy, girl, or maybe even both, into the world. If you would like to share your gender reveals on The Clendenin Leader, you can submit them HERE.
