Richard "Rick" Whisner
Richard “Rick” Eugene Whisner, Jr. of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully at CAMC Memorial Hospital on May 13th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 1, 1952 at Staats Hospital in Charleston to the late Richard Eugene Whisner, Sr. and Elizabeth Field Whisner. A lifelong resident of the Charleston area and graduate of South Charleston High, West Virginia State and West Virginia Tech, he made a lasting impact on his community, friends and family. He will be sorely missed by everyone whose lives were touched by his service, dedication and love.
A local branch president at Huntington Banks, BB&T and National Bank of Commerce, he began his career in the mailroom of Kanawha Banking and Trust in 1973. He also served on the board of directors for numerous organizations in the area. He loved coaching many local sports teams over the years, staying active in the lives of his six boys despite the demands of his career. He enjoyed cooking, exercising, gardening, binging his favorite shows and watching WVU football.
He is survived by his sons, Rob of Beaverton, Oregon; Ryan of Charleston; Richie and Olivia of Charleston, South Carolina; Ross of Charlotte, North Carolina; Randall and Reilly of Charleston; former wife, Kristi Whisner of Charleston; sisters-in-law, Sabra Whisner of Richmond, Texas and Susan Whisner of Houston, Texas; aunt, Linda (Whisner) Jones of Charleston; nephews, David of Houston, Texas and Christopher of Largo, Florida; niece,
Elizabeth of Richmond, Texas; grandchildren Ripley, Hazel and Pierce; grand-nephews Dalton and Mark; grand-niece, Elliette.
A Memorial service to Honor the Life of Rick will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 30th at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston with Pastor Mark Addesa officiating and music to be performed by Kay Lowther. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Richard D. Bishoff, Jr.
Richard D. Bishoff, Jr., 64, of Charleston, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2026.
Rich was born and raised in Oakland, Maryland, and was a 1979 graduate of Southern High School. He attended West Virginia University, served his apprenticeship at Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home in Charleston, and then went on to graduate with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in January of 1987. He was the president of his class and was awarded the Mu Sigma Alpha award for academic, citizenship, and character excellence.
He received his introduction to the funeral business by working evenings and weekends at a funeral home, starting at the age of 16. His grandfather and great grandfather were Morticians and owned Markwood Funeral home; established in the late 1800’s up until 1960, in Keyser, WV. Rich was currently serving as the LIC Funeral Director and Embalmer at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, where he had been since 2018. For Rich, serving his community in the Funeral Industry was a calling and a gift from the Lord. He was a very talented Embalmer and provided care and kindness to all the families he served over his lifelong career.
He was a member of the River Ridge Church, where he was a leader of one of two greeting teams, and served in other capacities over the years.
Rich was continuously active in his community through coaching little league, travel softball teams, and as the George Washington High School Assistant Softball Coach. After his daughters left home, he continued to serve as Assistant Softball Coach at Horace Mann Middle School, where he, as well, was a mentor and reading coach.
Rich is a former board member of The Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home. He had been active with HospiceCare since 2002, where he served on the board of directors until 2012, and was made a board member emeritus. He went back on the board and continued to serve HospiceCare by providing CEU training for RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, and their Social Workers.
Rich also served as President and District governor of District 1, WV Funeral Directors Association, and in 2018 was appointed by the Governor Justice as a member of the WV Board of Funeral Service Examiners.
Rich is also a long-time member of the Kanawha City Lions Club, one of the largest such clubs in West Virginia, where he served as president for two terms. He was awarded the Leonard Jarrett award in 2019, named after the founder of Lions club International. It is the highest award a Lion can receive.
Rich always had a deep love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard D. Bishoff, Sr. and Mary V. Bishoff; his fur babies: Missy, Annie, Marley, and Ilsa.
Rich is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janie; beloved daughters, Amy Bishoff-Evans and Jacy Peterson; sons-in-law, Will Evans and C.J. Peterson; three granddaughters, Eloise, Layla and Maisy Jane, all who called him Papi; bonus grandchildren, Etta and Sawyer McMakin; sisters, Nina (Rich) Costantino, and Mary Ann Bishoff. He is also survived by his beloved cousin, Melody Stevens; his lifelong partner-in-crime, Mike Morrow; and his fur baby, Emma. Along with many nieces and nephews.
Rich was not only passionate about his work, but he had a love for the game of golf and its history since the age of nine. To his wife’s delight, he loved to cook, mostly on the grill and with his smoker. He also enjoyed taking walks with Emma, traveling to Maryland with family and friends, and time spent with his three precious granddaughters.
A Celebration of Life for Rich will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at River Ridge Church – Charleston, with Rev. Matt Santen officiating, assisted by Rev. Greg Hudson. Friends may visit from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the church.
A huge thank you to all the staff at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospital for their amazing care and compassion!
In Lieu of flowers and to honor his wishes, please make any donations to: Hospice of Charleston,1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387 (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/) or Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home, 1121 Virginia Street E., Charleston, WV 2530 (https://www.kvfh.org/donate.php).
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Terry Williams
Terry Williams joined the Lord and many departed loved ones on May 20, 2026 after years of battling Parkinson's disease. He was saved and ready to join his parents in heaven.
He was very close with his family and always there if you needed backup, your house painted, or your car fixed. He had a lifelong passion for driving and was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed socializing with friends at clubs and taverns in Mansfield and Shelby, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ila and Shelby Williams; his siblings, Amos Maynor, Steven Maynor, Priscilla Maynor, Harley Williams, and Cheryl Brown; and his daughter, Tara Dunbar.
He is survived by his siblings, Linda Blevins, Kevin Williams, Darla Riviotta, Donald Williams, Shelby Williams, Leroy Williams, Clifford Williams, and Diane Douglas; his daughter, Jessica Williams and son-in-law, Rodney Denue; his granddaughters, Hayley Dunbar, Meghan Brazo, Emma Lambert, Kera Milligan and Alaya Elliot; his great-grandson, Kyzen; and many nieces and nephews.
A service to honor the life of Terry Williams will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00PM with Pastor David Keeney officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston. Family and friends will gather and visit from noon to 1:00PM one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Howard Hensel Hackney, Jr.
Howard Hensel Hackney, Jr., a lifelong resident of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away after a short illness on May 18, 2026. He was 85 years old.
Howard was the son of the late Howard Hensel Hackney, Sr., and Catherine Weaver Hackney.
Howard spent his career in the chemical industry and retired from FMC after many years of service. Howard enjoyed his retirement doing more of what he loved including golfing, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Linda Sue Holston Hackney. He is also survived by his sister, Lynn Evans (Don); his children, Matt Hackney (Beth) and Jodi Jackson (Scott); his grandchildren, Sam Jackson, Ben Hackney (Kerry), Marie Hackney, and Hannah Williams (Bodhi); his great-grandchildren, Daniel Hackney and Isla Williams. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved.
A private family gathering will be held to honor his life.
Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family.
Leigh Anne Cielensky
Leigh Anne Cielensky left our world peacefully on May 18, 2026 at the age of 67. Leigh lived most of her life in Charleston, WV. She attended Sacred Heart Gade School prior to attending Charleston Catholic High School. Following high school, Leigh began working at the State House in the Auditors office as an administrative assistant.
Leigh was the oldest child of four to Joseph L. Cielensky and Shirley J. Cielensky. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Joseph (Joey) Cielensky, Jr. Leigh had two sisters Vicki Cielensky-Holstein (the late Mark Holstein) and Kelly D. Cielensky. In addition, Leigh had three nephews: Jason C. Holstein (Madyson) and their daughter Brooks, Justen
C. Holstein and Jordan C. Holstein. She also had two nieces: Britani Wright (Adam) and their children Eva, Lucy, Levi and Vivian and Briena Guthrie (Shaun) and their children Adrian, Rowan ad Mila.
As a young child Leigh enjoyed participating in various activities during the summers at the Union Carbide girls Camp in which her father Joe was the director. In her later years she enjoyed spending summers in Myrtle Beach, specifically Murrells Inlet SC with her family. Summers were spent with family enjoying the beautiful ocean. In addition, Leigh enjoyed crocheting, reading, shopping and spending time with her close friends.
Snodgrass Funeral Home will oversee Leighs arrangements. Friends may visit on Tuesday May 26, 2026 from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm.
Her family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses that cared for her in the Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care unit and others at (Vandalia) Charleston Area Medical Center (Memorial) for their expert care and guidance through this difficult time
Martha Caroline Veazey DiTrapano
Martha Caroline Veazey DiTrapano, 92, died peacefully at her home on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Martha was born in Charleston, West Virginia on January 20, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Alice Chambers Veazey and Louis Alphonsus Veazey. Martha was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Rudolph Lidano DiTrapano; sons, Lidano Albert DiTrapano and Giancarlo Veazey DiTrapano; sisters, Jane Lewis, Norma Sexton, Joanette Gould; brother, Dr. Richard Veazey.
Martha is survived by her children, Luisa DiTrapano (Cyrus) of Charleston, Dante diTrapano (Teri) of Charleston, Lia DiTrapano Fairless (L.J.) of South Charleston; her grandchildren Zachary diTrapano of Crestview, Florida, Niccia diTrapano of Palm City, Florida, Santino diTrapano of Charleston, Ben Fairless of Denver, Colorado, Sofia diTrapano of Deerfield Beach, Florida, and Francesca Fairless of Charleston; her great-grandchildren, Braelyn, Avari and Hadley diTrapano, Natalia Valentine and Aubrey diTrapano and numerous nieces and nephews.
Martha was born and raised in Pratt, West Virginia until she was 8 years old when she moved to Charleston’s East End and lived on Piedmont Road. Martha attended grade school at Sacred Heart and started working at the Carte Street Grocery when she was 12. She graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1951. In high school she was referred to as one of Charleston Catholic’s liveliest seniors. She displayed her talents as an Irishette in the minstrel for 3 years. Martha was an active Sodalist throughout her 4 years at Charleston Catholic. She contributed much of her time during her senior year toward the revision of the school paper, The Rambler. She was employed in the Safety Management Division at Union Carbide for several years before starting a family. She attended Morris Harvey College after raising 5 children.
Martha was active in the community serving on numerous boards including: the Charleston Ballet, Tamarack, Community Music and Fund for the Arts. She supported women artists of West Virginia and she and Rudy were patrons of the Clay Center, University of Charleston, Wheeling Jesuit College and Charleston Catholic High School.
Martha was faithful, loyal, intelligent, generous, discrete, brutally honest, and brave. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband and close friends covering several continents. She took one of the last flights on the Concord to Paris for a special anniversary with her love Rudy. Martha was an incredible cook and decorator and was a collector of distinct pieces of art. She was elegant, stylish and a visionary. For the last 15 years, her house in Kanawha City was the early morning gathering spot for family and friends to enjoy espresso, conversation, and her affection. She was the family matriarch and will be missed dearly.
The family would like to thank Kanawha Hospice Care and their medical director Dr. Katherine Calloway for her outstanding support, as well as her wonderful and devoted caregivers who treated her like a queen; Marta Raab, Marta Miranda, Patti Balazs, Patti Stamper, Tammy Fink, Dekasia Bannister and Jeanetta McCoy.
There will be a visitation at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston on Friday, 15, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Saturday morning at 10:00 am, May 16, 2026, with Father John Finnell officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation for Literature and the Arts and Hospice Care.
Memories of Martha may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Donna Keoghan
Donna Louise Keoghan, 65, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on May 10, 2026, at CAMC General Hospital.
She was born on April 12, 1961, to the late Robert and Joan Keown. She graduated from Gloucester City High School and a former employee of Wawa Convenience Store, South Jersey.
Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Michael Keoghan, her daughter, Jessica Lynn Keoghan, and her son, Paul John Keoghan.
Donna is survived by; daughter, Erin Darden; son, Micheal John Keoghan; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Price; granddaughter, Savannah Keoghan; grandsons, Kieran Forbes, Xavier Darden, and Jalen Darden.
There will be no formal services at this time.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
Ollie "Jean" Cobb
Ollie “Jean” Cobb, age 75 of South Charleston WV went to be with the Lord on, Tuesday April 28, 2026, at Hubbard Hospice House. She was born April 2, 1951, at home in Elkview WV, the daughter of the late Ollie and Pearl Reed. Also preceding her in death is her brother, Ronald Reed, Step- Mother Anne Reed. Jean attended Maranatha Baptist Church in Saint Albans WV. Jean retired from Burger King after twenty plus years of service. She loved her puppy’s Charlie, Zoey, and Copper with all her heart.
Survivors include her son Brian (Shelly) Cobb of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Emily Cobb and Trenton Cobb; sister, Sharron (Emory) Shamblin of Palm Coast FL; nephews, Shane (Ramona) Shamblin, Travis (Kristian) Shamblin; great nieces and nephews, Makayla, Caleb, Amelia, Avery Shamblin.
Additional survivors include best friend and roommate Melissa Wolford who was loved and treated as a daughter, Isiah Mantis, Gabriel Wolford both loved and treated as grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at CMAC Memorial CPICU unit and to the Hubbard Hospice House both located in Charleston WV.
At her request there will be no memorial service.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Judith G. Lovell
Judith G. Lovell, of Kanawha City, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the Hubbard Hospice House.
Born on December 6, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, Judith (commonly known as Judy) attended Morris Harvey College, where she met her loving husband of 28 years, Francis O. Lovell, Jr. She was an active member of the Garden Club and the United Methodist Church. Judy dedicated many years of her life working at St. Mark's, and later enjoyed a fulfilling career as a dental assistant for Dr. Patrick Burgess, DDS.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harold D. Graves; mother, Lora G. Graves; beloved husband, Francis O. Lovell, Jr.; sister, Jennie Bowling; brother-in-law, Ernest R. Bowling; and sister-in-law, Jerry Holden.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Handley (Alan), Lynne Schron, Jennie Lovell, and Susanne Silver; her sister Dr. Lora Graves (Bryan), along with her grandchildren: Erin Handley Truckenmiller (Jerry), Ryan Schron (Carolina), Carley Schron, Ethan Silver, and Dillon Silver. She also leaves behind great-grandchildren, Etsan Truckenmiller and Luka Schron, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A service to honor the life of Judith G. Lovell will be held at 1pm on May 2, 2026, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, Charleston, with Reverend Janet Harman officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Family and friends may visit from 12pm to 1pm on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, Charleston.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Kim Miller and her staff at Magnolia Assisted Living for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dementia Society of America or the Hubbard Hospice House. Memories of Judy may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Gloria J. Boxley-Brown
Mrs. Gloria Jean Boxley-Brown, 75 y/o of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026 and welcomed into heaven by God’s grace. She was born to the late James and Sarah E. Boxley, in Charleston, WV on July 2, 1950.
She married her best friend Timothy G. Brown “Love of My Life” 23+ years ago in Charleston, WV. She raised (5) children with patience, unconditional love, kindness, a fun loving spirit as a Mom who wanted the best for her children, she was extremely caring, and most of all had a unique “smile” as Granny Glo to all her grandkids/great-grandchildren. She was a poet/ songstress at heart, always working on her next masterpiece, kind, funny, smart, and always ready to challenge the family with trivia prizes. She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones, forever in our hearts, and celebrated as the goodness that is in each of us as her loved ones.
She worked as a teachers aide at the CAMC Lighthouse Daycare, with children as her lifelong passion. At an early age she was someone who took to childcare, passed this onto “Daton” and enjoyed the role of “Mother” because she was a nurturer at heart. She graduated with her GED from Garnet Career Center, attended the (OIC) Opportunities Industrialization Center, and received her aide training at Ben Franklin Career Center. She was a beautiful soul, whether she was up or down she always had a smile, a roll of the “eyes”, or quiet word of encouragement.
Known above all for her “can do” attitude, she enjoyed sitting on the porch with Tim welcoming family/friends with a little sip of “bubbles” in her fancy glasses, and smoking a cigarette during the warm spring/summer nights. Getting together for BBQ’s, welcoming family/friends from out of town, and listening to smooth grooves/Usher/R. Kelly and that “brown liquor” music with Tim. Watching the grandkids playing in the yard over the years, playing cards, loving on her family, watching her brothers “Brotha/Paul/Dooney” play sports in their youth, gossiping/shopping for a deal with her sis’ Shirley and enjoying life with her “boo” Tim were their own special moments of enjoying a beautiful life.
As a TV watcher she’d be laid back on the couch in her pjs with the remote, calling Tim while he watched the Dallas Cowboys, enjoying her B/W cowboy shows, or her most recent “action” series with sons Stephen/Myone “nodding off”:). She was definitely a determined woman who worked hard, had class, exemplified selflessness, feisty at times, enjoyed traveling with a passion with daughter “Stephanie”, a best friend, a good listener for son “Reyeal”, loved her some Wertz Avenue, and was always the best “Mom and Friend” to her five children.
Lastly, she is survived by her eldest daughter Annesheia (Andre) Jones, daughter Dr. Daton Dean, eldest son Stephen Boxley, son Myone (Latasha) Boxley, and son Reyeal. Grandchildren T’Andre Boxley, T’Jaysia English, T’Ayon English, Jaden Edwards, T’Alayah Boxley, Niyana Jackson, Brooklyn Boxley, (4) beautiful great grandchildren: T’ianni Boxley, T’iarri Bays, Makari Bays, and T’alyia Boxley. Siblings James (Johnna) Boxley, Paul (Priscilla) Boxley, and Shirley Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband Timothy G. Brown, her brother Robert Boxley, and both of her parents.
Because she was our guiding light “Glo”, our footsteps in the sand (or over the bridge) will forever be blessed by the example we have in you “Mom” and a lifetime of loving memories. Living life to it’s fullest, smiling every step of the way”, always the example “Love” in action, and knowing that your love for each of us is “Timeless”….
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday April 28, 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home at 12noon for service, and a public viewing at 11am.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.