Janet Ruth Westfall
Janet Ruth Westfall, 88, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully at the Hubbard Hospice House on October 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary “Whitey” Westfall; parents, Paul and Delma Hickman Dorsey.
Janet is survived by her daughters, Sandy Westfall and Susan Westfall Tate; son in law, Bill Tate; and “grand dog” Louis Tate.
Janet was a graduate of Gassaway High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from West Virginia University. Janet enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her neighbors. She was an avid bridge player, a game she enjoyed since college.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., West, Charleston, WV 25387-2536 or to Mountaineer Food Bank, 484 Enterprise Drive, Gassaway, WV 26624.
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.
Patsy Dent Akers
Patsy Dent Akers, 89, passed away September 24, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House.
She was a lifelong resident of South Charleston and a graduate of SCHS class of 1955. She was a long-time member of the First Church of God in Spring Hill and a dedicated employee of Thomas Memorial Hospital for 25+ years. She also retired from Kanawha Valley Radiology after 15 years. Patsy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with strong affection for her family and always helpful to friends and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and the father of her sons, Allen Ross Dent; her husband Woodson C Akers; her son, Dale Robert Dent and stepson, Russell Akers.
She leaves behind her son, Dirk A Dent (Pam) of Gordonville, TX; granddaughter, Cristen Colodin (Jeff) of Flourtown, PA; grandson, Creighton (Katie) Dent of Bucks County, PA; daughter-in-law, Teresa Dent of Dunbar, WV; granddaughters, Briana Dent of Dunbar, WV and Holli Lucenti-Mobley of Spring Hill, WV; stepchildren, Timothy (Deborah) Akers of Parkersburg, WV; Frank Akers (Zecile) and Joni Copen both of St Albans, WV; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as a host of many close friends. She will be missed by many.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 with Pastor Jerry Medley officiating at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park in St Albans. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.
Condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Dorothy Burford
Dorothy Ann Burford, 91, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. As a cherished Mother, Grandmother, friend, and community servant, her presence will be deeply missed.
Mrs. Burford retired with over 30 years of service from both Montgomery Ward and H & R Block and in retirement enjoyed crochet, embroidery, and creating beautiful cross-stitched quilts for family and friends as part of the Finishing Autumn's Envy Quilting Club.
She was a 1953 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and a proud member of First Presbyterian Church of Charleston for over 60 years. Additionally she was a member of the Eastern Star, and a High Priestess with the Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America. As a clown in the Shriner's Clown Unit she traveled and participated in many Shriner's Children's Hospital Burn Unit Toy Distributions.
Dorothy is survived by her son, David Burford (Terry) of Charleston, daughter Barbara Burford-Reusch of Charleston, Jay Burford of Charleston, grandchildren Christa Burford of Charleston, Kyle Burford (Natalie) of Hurricane, and Marisa Johnson (Kevin) of Kansas, and great grandchildren Knox Burford and Kevin J. Johnson III. She is preceded in death by her beloved Husband Bobby Burford, Father Charles Mallory, and Mother Virginia Mallory.
A service to Honor the Life of Dorothy will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 25, 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with The Reverend Dr. William C. Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, WV. Friends may visit from Noon until service time. The Burford family invites all who knew her to attend in celebration of a life well lived.
Online condolence and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Steven "Little" Johnson
Steven "Little" Johnson, 53 of South Charleston, passed away on September 18, 2026, at home after a short battle with cancer.
He was born in South Charleston on September 26, 1972 to Martin and Jean Mallory Johnson.
Little attended South Charleston High School and worked for Ames, Kroger and Valley Bell. He was a lifelong resident of the Charleston area.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clark and Jeanette Pauley Johnson and Elmer and Hester Clark Mallory.
Surviving are his wife, Tamara Johnson of South Charleston; son, Jake (Miranda) Johnson of Tornado; daughters, Cierra (Alex) Shelton of Wheeling and Savannah Johnson of Elkview; 6 grandchildren; mother, Jean Johnson of South Charleston; brother, Vincent Johnson of South Charleston; aunts, Mae Walton of South Charleston and Rita Shaw of Leesburg, FL; along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A private family graveside service will be held in Mallory Cemetery, South Charleston.
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.
Roger Lee Haynes
Roger Lee Haynes, 76, of Cross Lanes, WV went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 29, 1950 in Clarksburg, WV, and spent 35 years at the WV State Capitol in General Maintenance. He was known for his love of camping, old cars, and his family.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Roena Haynes, brother Danny Haynes, and sister in law Beverly Haynes. Those left to cherish his memory include his companion, Donna Haynes, his children, Charlotte (Gill) Jacobs, Charles (Amanda) Haynes, and Heather Bundrage, his grandchildren, Johnny (Kiana) Lester, Eli Jacobs, Fabian Bundrage, Ezekiel Jacobs, Mikayla Bundrage, Paxton Haynes, McKenzie Haynes, Charlea Jacobs, Nathan Jacobs, and Jeremy Campanella, six great-grandchildren, and special pets, Flower and Cat.
The family will receive friends at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston from 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Margaret A. (Peggy) Maddox Cavender
Margaret A. (Peggy) Maddox Cavender, 85, of Charleston, WV was called to her heavenly home on September 12, 2026. Born March 15, 1941 to George F. Dorsey II and Ruth Carter Dorsey, Peggy grew up in South Charleston, where she proudly served as co-head majorette for the Black Eagles, graduating in 1959.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; her infant son; her first husband Thomas I. Maddox; her second husband Harold L. Cavender; and her brother Richard O. Dorsey. She is survived by her children: Mylinda Maddox of Charleston; Molly McMeans (Jerry) of Elkview; and Bobby Maddox (April) of Gainesville, GA. Her grandchildren: Kelsey McMeans, Whitney McMeans, Briana Maddox (Nikki), Josh Maddox (Skyler), and Jon Maddox (Kait). Great-grandchildren: Sophie and Madelyn Lewis, Avery Maddox, Maizie Maddox, and Jack Maddox. Her brother George Dorsey III (Charlotte), her sister Nancy Hill (Wayne), her sister-in-law Sharon Dorsey, and a host of nieces and nephews. Step-daughter Vickie Ovington (Jeff), step-son Fred Cavender. Step-grandchildren Ellen Cottingim (Joel), and William Cavender. Step-great-grandchild Hunter Cottingim.
Peggy dedicated more than 30 years to the WV State Tax Dept, retiring as a supervisor for the Revenue Division. She later worked for Federal Coal Company. Peggy was an accomplished seamstress, she spent many years sewing, lovingly making outfits and Halloween costumes for her children and grandchildren. She created costumes for the early production of Hello Dolly! for the Light Opera Guild. She was a 65+ year member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Torchbearer Chapter, a member of the Westside Mothers Club, and a 50+ year member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian where she enjoyed singing in the choir for many years.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, September 19th, 1:00 PM at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Rev. Dawn Adamy officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following people: Cindy Clark- her personal caregiver. All of her favorite nurses and aides at Brookdale Gardens, The staff of CAMC General Division 7 South,
and the amazing team at Hubbard House Hospice.
We are deeply grateful for the love, compassion, dignity, and exceptional care they have all given through our moms journey.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: Hubbard House Hospice Care 1001 Curtis Price Way Charleston, WV 25311. In Peggy's memory.
Colleen R. "Connie" Sweet Louden
Colleen R. "Connie" Sweet Louden went home to her Lord on September 6, 2026. She was born in Grafton, WV April 8, 1928 as Ruby Colleen Rogers. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, Charleston WV. Connie married Hersey T. Sweet, Jr. and lived and lovingly raised her family in South Charleston, WV. She was a homemaker and a kind and loving caregiver and nurturer to many. Our Lord used her to care for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and many family members and friends. She enjoyed and was very proud of her 20+ years of volunteer service at Thomas Memorial Hospital making the animals for the children and pillows for those having surgery.
Connie was proceeded in death by her parents, Ruby Pearl Ludwick and Edwin Lee Rogers, husbands Hersey Sweet, Jr.and Charles Louden, Sisters Dortha Lee Mullins and husband George, sister Mildred Oxley and husband Cecil and their son Michael, sister in-law Martha Sweet Taylor and husband Abe , son in-law Paul Rogers and most regretfully her daughter Shelly Sweet McCutcheon and her son Hersey T Sweet III “Bud”.
Surviving Connie is her daughter Vicki Sweet Rogers, son in-law Michael McCutcheon, stepson John Louden(Becky) and stepdaughter Karen Childers (Gary) grandchildren P J Rogers(Tamra), Trina McCutcheon, Shannon Rogers Cochran, Todd Sweet(Emily), Jennifer Hall(Matt), Brady McCutcheon, Marti McCutcheon, Jessica Sweet(Kolby), 17 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
There will be a small private family gathering at a later date.
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
William Eugene White
William “Bill” Eugene White, age 75, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. Bill was born March 3, 1951, to the late Patricia A. Haley and William N. White. He grew up in South Charleston, WV, and graduated from South Charleston High School in 1969. Over the course of his life, he has resided in Dunbar, WV, Hurricane, WV, Charleston, SC, and LeRoy, WV.
Through dedication and a strong work ethic, Bill built a distinguished career in broadcast television, spending decades managing TV stations for WCHS, WVAH/FOX, WOWK, and WQCW. He was also a previous owner of The State Journal newspaper. Outside of his professional life, Bill embraced leisure and the open road. He loved traveling to Myrtle Beach, riding his Harley-Davidson to Sturgis, and hitting the golf links. He was a man who appreciated the finer things in life- gourmet food, luxury trips, tailored suits, whiskey, cigars, motorcycles, fast cars, beautiful women, and chocolate milk. Following retirement, he purchased a sprawling farm in LeRoy, WV, where he loved watching his goats, spending time with his family and dogs, and enjoying the peace and quiet. He spent his final year as the resident hellraiser and food critic at Sweetbriar Assisted Living Facility.
Above all, Bill was a devoted father, grandfather, son, husband, mentor, and friend. He was tough, but incredibly generous to those he loved. He was a strong leader who could always be counted on for sound guidance and a good laugh. His family is eternally grateful for the safe harbor and beautiful life he provided. He will be missed beyond words by many.
Bill was preceded in death by his son, Robert Tanner White; his wife, Lorenelle White; his brother, David White; and his parents. He is survived by his children, Jaime Rinehart (Trevor) and Andrew White; stepchildren, Amber Myers and Erik Fielder; ex-wife, Debbie Bagby, ex-wife and longtime companion, Rhonda White; and his cherished grandchildren, Parker, Sophie, Cordelia, Luke, and Maddy.
A service celebrating Bill’s life will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Visitation with the family will begin one hour prior, at 10:00 AM.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'"- Hunter S. Thompson
Frances Elizabeth Coleman
Frances E. (Atkins) Coleman, age 84, born July 23rd, 1942 went to be with the Lord on August 28th, 2026. She was born in Spring Hill, eventually moving to Winfield, WV.
Frances is preceded in death by her parents Johnnie and Mary Atkins, as well as brothers Johnnie Atkins, Jr., sister-in-law Faye Atkins, Ervin (Buddy) Atkins, Michael Atkins, grandson Colson Pauley, and niece Suzette (Wilson) Bucklen.
She worked for Rite Aid Warehouse until her retirement, and spent the balance of her life with her family.
Left to mourn are sister, Mary Ellen (Leonard) Spencer, St. Albans., Steve Atkins, Huntington, children Denise (Jim) Cunnington, Scott Depot, Angela Copeland, Norfolk, VA, Lance (Katie) Coleman, Jr., St. Albans, Chris Coleman, St. Albans, Melissa (Doug) Canterbury, Fraziers Bottom. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
She always wanted to feed everyone. To come to visit, meant to leave with a full belly. She loved each and every one of her family and I know each one of us has a special memory that was created with her. She would have stayed forever if she could, but her body was tired and it was time to go home.
We may have the rest of our lives to miss her, but for her, we will be there in a blink of an eye. We will be forever grateful that she was our mother. She was the best of the best.
A service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with visitation from 11:00 am until service 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.
Daniel Lee Lacy
Daniel Lee Lacy, 40, of Saint Albans, passed away August 25, 2026, from a sudden illness. Danny was born April 19th, 1986, in Charleston, West Virginia. He was a CDL driver for Greens Building Products, where he took great pride in his work. He coached Little League baseball, softball, and football in South Charleston for many years. Danny loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and his Fantasy Football leagues. He was preceded in death by his Uncle Donald Jarrell, as well as several other grandparents and loved ones. He is survived by his wife Brittany Lacy, Daughter Brooke Lacy, Son Zack Lacy, and Daughter at heart Kaylie Pace. His Mother Donna Christie; Father, John (Mick) Prouse; Dad, Ronald Lacy; Stepmothers, Avery and Trina; Stepfather John Christie. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Teresa Pring; Father-in-law, Brian Torman; Brother Brent Prouse, his wife Brittney, and their son Maverick; Brother Christian Prouse; Sister Paige Prouse and their children; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.
A Memorial service will be held Thursday, September 3rd, 7:00 PM at Snodgrass Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends one hour prior to the service.