Jackie Marie Stewart
Jackie M. Stewart, 76, of Scott Depot, WV, passed away on April 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Jackie Marie Stewart was born February 19, 1948, in Charleston, WV, and was the daughter of Charles Monroe “Pete” Whidby and Betty Mae Fizer Whidby. She was a 1966 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and retired from White Dodge Kia in 2014. Jackie loved the Lord, and Jesus took her by the hand on April 24, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Monroe “Pete” Whidby and Betty Mae Fizer Whidby; her brother, Paul M. Whidby; and her sister, Sharon L. Vanatter.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Larry Stewart of Scott Depot; daughter, Wendy (Mark) Thomas of Winfield; sons, Larry (Millie) Stewart of St. Albans and Brian Stewart of Scott Depot; grandsons, Andrew (Gabby) Thomas of Poca, Matthew Thomas of Winfield, and Zach Stewart of St. Albans; great-grandson, Sebastian Thomas, due this July; brother, David (Evelyn) Whidby of St. Albans; sister, Debbie (Bill) Koontz of Winfield; and sister-in-law, Phoebe Whidby of St. Albans.
A service to Honor the Life of Jackie M. Stewart will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Greg Hudson officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to HospiceCare (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).
Memories of Jackie may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Roland Jason Hunt
Roland Jason Hunt, 46, departed this world on April 18, 2024, and hopefully entered into God’s loving arms. He was born on September 14, 1977.
He is preceded in death by his beloved father, Roland Grey Hunt; his beloved grandmother, Delena W. Howery; his aunt, Deitra Susan Howerton; and many others from his family, including two of his uncles.
Roland is survived by his mother, Janietta Grace Hunt; brother, Jonathan Ray Hunt; daughter, Valorie Carol Hammons; granddaughter, Geneive Caroline Hammons; and nephews, Hatcher Hunt and Henry Hunt, whom he loved very much.
He was employed by Lowe’s Home Improvement Store at Southridge, where he never missed work. Wherever Jason was employed, he gave 100%!
A memorial service to Honor the Life of Roland will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Dunbar Church of Christ on 15th Street, Dunbar, WV. A dinner will follow the memorial service in the Church Activity Building next door to the Sanctuary.
The family would like to thank everyone for the love, prayers, and kindness at this very difficult time. Roland will be sadly missed.
Memories of Roland may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling arrangements.
Gloria May Collias
Gloria May Collias, 90, of Charleston, W.Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Mildred Morsberger; her sister, LaVerne Thompson; infant son, George Ronald Collias; and ex-husband Manuel Collias.
She is survived by her children, Diane Robbins, Linda (Scott) Sparks, and Gary (Shari) Collias; grandchildren, Justin Robbins, Peyton Collias, and Blake Collias; step grandchildren, Taylor Sparks, and Lauren Sparks; and great granddaughter, Kynzie Robbins.
Gloria was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 24, 1934. She met and married Manuel Collias while he was serving in the Army at Fort Meade, Maryland. She returned with Manuel to his home in Charleston with their infant son, Gary, in 1958. Gloria was a wife, mother, and homemaker for many years. She later obtained employment with the W.Va. Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, starting as a cashier in a liquor store and later advancing to be a mainframe computer operator and technician in the ABCC headquarters, a job that she loved.
In 1998, at age 64, Gloria was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Her doctors gave her two years to live if she had chemotherapy. She took chemotherapy, and as a result of those treatments and sheer willpower and determination, she completely overcame the cancer. It never returned. Her death was from an illness unrelated to cancer. Through her heroic victory over cancer, she set a courageous example for all who knew and loved her.
Gloria loved, and was loved by, her family. No words can express the great sense of loss experienced by all who loved her and will forever miss her.
A service to Honor the Life of Gloria will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Rick Pursley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Memories of Gloria may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Robert Allen (Bob) Jones
Robert Allen (Bob) Jones, 67, of Charleston, WV passed away on April 15 at WVU Thomas Hospital.
Bob was a 1974 graduate of Dunbar High school and attended WV State College and retired from the Belle Dupont Plant.
Bob was a very active member of Bible Center Church where he served his Lord by singing in the Worship Choir and several quartets through the years. He loved studying God's Word and participated in many Bible study groups.
Bobs many hobbies and activities included traveling, camping, and hunting and fishing with friends.
Preceding him in death were his father, William E Jones, mother, Wilda Faye Jones and sister, Sandra Kay Hackworth.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Helen Smith Jones, sons Robbie Jones of Norfolk, VA, Troy and wife Tiffany Jones of Corpus Christie, TX, mother in law, Katherine Smith of Dunbar, his grandchildren who brought him great joy, Gage and Lexi and Patrick and Emma, his brothers, William Jones (Mai) of Gamer, NC, John Jones (Terri) of Olin, NC, sisters Beverley Miller of Harrisonburg, VA, Karen Burford (Donnie) of St. Albans and Kathy Heidbrink (David) of Fort Wayne, IN. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Bob and all his antics. Bob will be deeply missed by all his family and friends.
Bob's family is grateful for the care he received by the Physicians, Nurses, Staff and Volunteers at WVU Thomas Hospital and for the love and support of his church family, neighbors and friends.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 19, 2024 at Bible Center Church, South Charleston with Pastor John King and Pastor Richard Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. Friends may visit at the church one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions in memory of Bob to Bible Center Church, 100 Bible Center Church, Charleston, WV 25309.
Online condolences and memories of Bob may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Jeanette Kelley Cunningham
Jeanette Kelley Cunningham, 88, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on April 13, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Russellville, AR, on January 25, 1936, Jeanette graduated from South Charleston High School, class of 1953, and became an administrative assistant and accounting clerk for United Farm Tools in South Charleston, and later for the Terramite Corporation in Cross Lanes. She was a good cook, known for her Saturday spaghetti. She enjoyed playing Dominos and cards, quilting, reading, sewing, and family vacations, especially to the beach. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family! Jeanette was an active member of the Fifth Avenue Church of God for many years, and in her later years, she was a member of the South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Eugene Cunningham, to whom she was married to for 37 years; her daughter, Roberta Jill Bates; her parents, Robert C. and Laura June Kelley; and her brother, Robert C. Kelley, II.
Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Kim Seagraves (Mike) and Brenda Bare (Joe) of South Charleston, and Traci Williams (Chris) of Sarasota, FL; son, Scott Cunningham of South Charleston; brother, Larry Kelley of Ronceverte; fifteen grandchildren, and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
A service to Honor the Life of Jeanette will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Kent Estep officiating. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Friends and family may visit from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Memories of Jeanette may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Robert Kemp "Bob" Young
Robert Kemp "Bob" Young , 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 12th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Bob attended Morris Harvey College and was employed by Frankenberger's and Kelley's Men's Shop. Bob was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, WVU sports, and singing. Most of all, Bob loved laughing and time with friends and family. Bob was known by many and loved by all. He was strong in his Christian Faith and was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dempsey and Irene Young of Elkview.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo Ellen; daughter, Kimberly Thomas (Sam); granddaughter, Ellie Dawn Corns (Samuel); in-laws, Sally Totton (Junior), James Harrison (Debbie), Jack Harrison (Sherry), Jill Pike, and several nieces and nephews.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Dr. Mervin Smith and Rev. Bart Hodel officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to: Southeast Church of the Nazarene, Charleston, WV.
Online condolences and memories of Bob may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Roxanna Lynn Hawkins
Roxanna Hawkins, 54, of Red House, WV, passed away on April 3, 2024, at CAMC General Hospital.
Roxanna was born on January 29, 1970, in South Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of Sharon and Bill Gillispie. Roxanna graduated from Winfield High School, class of 1988. She was a cosmetologist, a heavy equipment operator for the IUOE Local 132, and a realtor. Roxanna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her loves included going to the beach, spending time with her grandson, singing and listening to music, and talking by the fire. She will be remembered for her witty personality, kind heartedness, strength, confidence, and a beautiful smile that could light up a room.
Roxanna was preceded in death by her son, Zachary Searls; father, William (Bill) Gillispie; and godfather, Charles Ranson.
She is survived by her daughters, Briauna Hailey and Nichole Wysong; grandson, Aiden Wysong; mother, Sharon Gillispie; fiancé, Tom Pinson; brother, Shawn Gillispie; sister-in-law, Danielle Gillispie; nephew, Peyton Gillispie; and niece, Adyson Gillispie.
A memorial service to Honor the Life of Roxanna will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Belle Church of the Nazarene, 306 E 9th Street, Belle, WV, 25015, with Pastor David Clark and Dr. Scott Morris officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org).
Memories of Roxanna may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Samuel (Sammy) Allen Frame
Samuel (Sammy) Allen Frame, 82, of Charleston, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Quick, West Virginia, on September 16, 1941. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel S. and Virgie B. Frame, his brother Paul Edward Frame, and son Clinton Allen Frame.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of nearly 62 years Nancy; daughters, Sandra Keener of Belle and Betsy Chapman (Keith) of Elkview; grandchildren: Chris Keener, Brittini Frame, Jeffrey Dozier, Brookelynn Dozier, Abbegail Thaxton; and great-grandchildren: Emma Grayce McDougal, Tanner Allen McDougal, and Dawson Samuel Jarrell.
He was an active and dedicated member of Elk Hills Presbyterian Church. He worked hard his entire life supporting his family and was always willing to lend a hand to anybody that needed help. He worked at 7-up Bottling Company, where he met the love of his life. He worked for Chemical Tank Lines, Railway Express, and Kroger Warehouse, where he retired from when they closed the Charleston location. He then went to work for his long-time friend, Garcie Marker & Sons Excavating, where he finally retired at the age of 81.
Sammy loved spending time with his family, bowling, going camping, traveling across the country, and gathering together with his family every week to quilt.
A service to Honor the Life of Sammy will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, with Pastor Cherrie Sizemore officiating. Family and friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the American Lung Association (https://www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give).
Memories of Sammy may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Ronald A. Gaertner
Ronald A. Gaertner, 85, of Charleston, WV, passed away from complications of Lewy body disease at Kanawha Place on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
Ron was born in Saginaw, MI, and was the only son of the late Albert and Ella (Coppinger) Gaertner. A graduate of Saginaw High School, he earned an A.S. degree from Bay City Junior College, B.S. and M.S. degrees in Wildlife Management from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Arkansas. He spent three years as a post-doc and visiting research scientist at the National Research Council in Ottawa, Canada. He retired from West Virginia Institute of Technology after 30 years as Professor of Biology.
Survivors include his loving wife, Lisa Ferrara, numerous cousins in Michigan and surrounding states, and many in-laws in New England.
His love of nature and skills in wildlife photography led him to his travels across the world: from Canada and the U.S. to Europe, Australia, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. He enjoyed hiking, cross-country skiing, or simply walking in forests, on mountaintops, and along beaches. He loved his dogs, especially his toy poodles: Cookie, Fiona, Finian, and Astra.
He was a devoted husband, a dedicated mentor to his students, and a good and kind friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A special note of appreciation is expressed to the workers of HospiceCare WV, who cared for Ron in Putnam and Kanawha Counties, showing him kindness and giving him dignity in his last weeks of life.
A celebration of his life will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 7 p.m., with a visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or to the Nature Conservancy in West Virginia (www.nature.org).
Memories of Ron may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Eleanor Sue Kawsek
Eleanor Sue Kawsek, 93, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Meadowbrook Acres.
Born in 1931 to the late Frank and Agnes Kawsek in Charleston, WV. She was 1949 graduate of Charleston Catholic High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart and attended Blessed Sacrament. She was very active in the church as well as the Charleston Women’s Club. She loved to sing and was an avid supporter of the Charleston Symphany. She was very generous and loved helping others. Eleanor was a life-long educator and former administrator / directress of the Charleston Montessori School that had been located in the Fort Hill Child Development Center in South Charleston. The school she started in 1974 was the first of its kind in the area. She dedicated her life and finances to educating and caring for children.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frankie Kawsek.
Eleanor is survived by her dear friend, Jane Ann Grishaber.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, April 1, 2024 at Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart, Charleston with the Very Rev. Fr. Donald X. Higgs officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel, South Charleston. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the Mass.
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.