Barbara Ann Miles Edens
Barbara Ann Miles Edens, 90 of Charleston, WV, left this world to be with the Lord on July 24, 2025, after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Delmer "Guy" Miles and Blanche Jenny Miles of Charleston; her husband of 50 years, Dr. David L. Edens, and her fur babies, "Pepper" and "Charlie."
Barbara was born on February 13, 1935, and spent her entire life in Kanawha City. She graduated from Charleston High School, class of 1953. After graduation, she worked for the C&P Telephone Company for several years, before joining her mother to work for, and retire from, Stone & Thomas Department store.
Barbara loved her family, her many cats over the years, reading, watching Charles Stanley church services, and especially cleaning her house. No cleaner house could be found!
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Debra McClanahan; grandson, David Shields; granddaughter, Kelli McClanahan; and the love of her life; great-grandson Liam Shields, all of which are from Charleston.
She is also survived by her brother, Robert L. Miles of Charleston; niece, Polly Osborne (Tom) of New Jersey; and nephew, Bob Miles of Charleston; along with two great- nieces (Melanie and Ashley) and two great-nephews (Patrick and Ben).
The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses at CAMC Hospice, who cared for her with such love and compassion in her final days.
A private memorial service will be held before her interment at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.
"We love you so much, Mom. We will see you again one day."
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/)
"Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal."
Memories of Barbara may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Douglas Cooksey
Douglas Robert Cooksey, age 73, of Kanawha City, formerly of South Charleston, passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at Charleston Healthcare Center, assisted by Kanawha HospiceCare, after an extended illness.
He was born September 22, 1951 in South Charleston, son of the late Robert C. and Bessie Fisher Cooksey. He is also preceded in death by his in-laws, James A and Ruth Charles Friend; and his grandmother Anne Cooksey.
Doug was a veteran of the US Army National Guard, Dunbar. He was a member of Dunbar AF&AM # 159, (secretary), Scottish Rite (secretary), York Rite, Beni Kedem Shrine (Highlanders) and was a 33 Degree Mason. He was also a member of Odd Fellows.
He was a chemical operator for Union Carbide and Dow Chemical Co., for over 30 years. He was a 1969 graduate of South Charleston High School and enjoyed going to their monthly luncheons.
Doug is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Friend Cooksey; and several cousins and friends.
A service to honor Doug’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday July 25, 2025 at the mausoleum chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. A Military Service and Masonic Service will be performed in his memory.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that friends donate to their favorite charity.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Joshua Hutton
Joshua C. Hutton, 48, of Charleston, WV passed away on July 1, 2025.
Josh was born in Morgantown, WV on September 10, 1976, and grew up in Charleston, WV. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1994, where he excelled in the classroom and on the soccer field. He went to undergraduate school at WVU and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. His fraternity brothers became lifelong friends, and he treasured their friendship. He was an avid Mountaineer fan and cheered the Mounties on during every sporting event he could. He attended WVU College of Law and graduated in 2002. Josh’s sense of adventure led him to California, where he practiced law for over 20 years and recently opened his own law firm, Liu Hutton in Long Beach, CA.
Josh’s bright spirit brought laughter & joy to all those around him. He was strong, athletic, funny and handsome. His presence would electrify any room. He was a great friend to all and will be deeply missed by family, friends, colleagues and pups.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold C. Warman and Doris L. Warman of Uniontown, PA and Donald M. Hutton and E. Louise Neely Hutton of Clarksburg, WV.
Josh is survived by his mother Barbara “Jean” Warman (Thomas B. Epps), father John P. Hutton, brother Shane A. Hutton and partner Nedrudee Liu.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memories of Josh may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the Arrangements.
Donald Campbell White
Donald Campbell White, 90, of Charleston, WV, and Marion, AL, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Hubbard House West. He spent his final days surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born in Fritch, TX, on November 2, 1934, to the late Campbell Curtis White and Ethel Marguerite Willis White. After high school, Donald graduated from Auburn University in Alabama, where he met his wife of 68 years, Joyce “Bootsie” Barton, at the local Methodist Church. They moved to Charleston, WV, where he worked as a Civil Engineer for Columbia Gas until his retirement in the late 1980’s. He was a member of the Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Charleston, and in 1995, Donald and Bootsie returned to Marion, AL, where he held membership at the Marion Methodist Church. While in Marion, Don enjoyed golf, traveling the country, camping, and square dancing with Bootsie.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Campbell Curtis White; mother, Ethel Marguerite Willis; brother, Dean White; and sister, Marjorie Hollis.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce “Bootsie” White of Charleston, WV; daughters, Dondra Clay of Dunbar and Teri Whelan (Patrick) of South Charleston; grandchildren, Ed Merritt (Rachel) of Austin, TX, Dani Crouch of Dunbar, Brandon Merritt (Enybe) of Charleston, and Mikel Clay (Stephanie) of Scott Depot; and 9 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Don will be held at a later date in Marion, Alabama.
Memories of Don may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Teresa Ann Shock
Teresa Ann Shock, 58, of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, formerly of Nitro, WV, passed away on July 8, 2025.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio and grew up in Catlettsburg, Kentucky where she graduated from Boyd County High School. Over the next six years she served in the US Army during desert storm. She later worked in the health care field as a CNA. Teresa was a member of the Beech Creek Baptist Church in Catlettsburg where she enjoyed spending time at the various church activities and particularly the women’s group that she was a part of. She loved gospel music, going to movies and even became a fan of baseball which she enjoyed doing with her husband. She loved animals and had many cats both inside and outside cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Janet Cassity and father-in-law, James Shock.
Teresa is survived by her Husband, James E. Shock; sister, Lisa Maggard; brother, Scott Cassity; mother-in-law, Beverly Shock.
A service to Honor the Life of Teresa will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Daphne Joy Pritt Casey
Daphne Joy Pritt Casey, 81, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.
Daphne was born on July 17, 1943, to William and Edith Nelson Pritt, and spent her formative years growing up in the Kanawha Valley. She became a big Jimmy Buffet fan, loved the beach, and had become an avid bird watcher in her later years.
Daphne worked for many years as a vascular sonographer at Thomas Hospital, from where she retired in 2009. She also attended Unity of Kanawha Valley, where she volunteered in their ministries.
Daphne is survived by her son, Scott (Melissa) Casey of Mansura, LA; daughter, Kim Martin of Topeka, KS; grandchildren: Sean (Kristen) Casey, Matthew Casey, Loren Martin, & Devon Martin; and great-grandchildren: Emma, Nora, Cyrus, and Jack. She also is survived by a special cousin, Karen Bean, who helped Daphne often in her times of need, and a special friend, Sha Jones, who gave Daphne much comfort through the years.
A committal service to Honor the Life of Daphne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, in the Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
Memories of Daphne may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Alice Isaac Berger
Alice Virginia Isaac Berger, 86, of Charleston, WV, entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2025.
Alice was born on March 2, 1939, in Rand, West Virginia, to the late Steve and Alice Isaac. She was united in marriage to Eugene Berger, and out of that union came five children.
Alice dedicated her life to education, spending many years as a devoted teacher at Chandler Elementary School, where she was known for her passion for learning and her unwavering commitment to her students. Alice inspired countless young minds and left a lasting impact on the community.
While Alice’s achievements in life were many, it was her immense capacity for love of others that defined who she was.
Alice was proceeded in death by her father, Steve Isaac; her mother, Alice Isaac; her daughter, Renata Berger; her son, James Berger; sisters, Irene Jones, Geraldine Rennix, and Pam Davis; and brother, Doug Isaac.
Alice leaves to cherish her memory her sons, David Berger and Steven Berger; daughter, Eugenia Berger; sister, Ardith Bond; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
A Service to Honor the Life of Alice will be held at 12 Noon on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Pastor Carl “Bo” Terrell, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Memories of Alice may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Julian "Jule" Heath Sockman
Julian “Jule” Heath Sockman, 102, passed away on June 28, 2025, at the Hubbard Hospice House in South Charleston, West Virginia. Jule was born in Moundsville, West Virginia, on March 3, 1923, and was raised by his aunt Stella. Shortly after graduating from Moundsville High School, Jule enlisted in the U.S. Army and was eager to serve his country in World War II. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, and received a Purple Heart and an honorable discharge. With the GI bill, Jule obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marshall University, where he met his wife Rose Ellen, to whom he was married for 50 years. Jule and Rose Ellen made Kanawha City their home and raised their two boys, Roger and Dean. He worked for the Department of Highways for 33 years before enjoying retirement with travel, playing golf, and the births of his adored grandchildren, Ellen Ann, Drew, and Chloe.
Jule remained active in the community over the years as an active member of the Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, the Charleston Lions Club, and delivered Meals on Wheels for nearly 20 years. He was also a long-time supporter of the Charleston Light Opera Guild and Kanawha Players. Jule was also a member of the Marshall Alumni Association and an avid Marshall sports enthusiast, always eager to cheer on his Thundering Herd in all sporting events. Jule was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, whose presence will be truly missed.
Jule was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ellen, and brother, Ted. He is survived by his sons, Roger (Rita) and Dean (Debbie); three grandchildren, Ellen Ann (Max), Drew, and Chloe; sister-in-law, Judy, and her 4 children and their families (Stuart, Jenny, Keith, Susan); nephew, Grant Archibald (Elaine); great-nephew, Matthew; and cousin, Rick Hanna (Debbie).
A Service to Honor the Life of Jule will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Village Chapel Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Visitation will take place prior to the service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Village Chapel Presbyterian Church (https://www.vcpresby.org/give) or the Hubbard Hospice House (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/).
Memories of Jule may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
John W. Fairless, Jr.
John W. Fairless, Jr, 86, Perrysville, Ohio, formerly of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, while in hospice care.
He was born in Massillon, Ohio January 25, 1939, to John W. and Jean Fairless. John was a 1957 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where he enjoyed singing in the choir and processing game film for the legendary Massillon Tigers football team. He graduated from Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) in 1962. After a career in sales, he transitioned to the funeral industry, graduating from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, he became the managing funeral director at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia. He was the former President of the South Charleston Chamber of Commerce, South Charleston Rotary Club and the South Charleston Public Library. He was the Senior Warden of the Vestry for All Saints Episcopal Church, South Charleston.
Upon moving to Columbus, Ohio, John returned to sales and then followed his passion for wood working. John was happiest being near the water, whether on a sunset cruise on his boat at Pleasant Hill Lake or a beach vacation. He was an avid reader, preferring legal thrillers, suspense and mystery novels. He enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the lake with a fine wine and a well-blended cigar.
John is survived by his wife, Susan; son, L.J. Fairless (Lia) of South Charleston, WV, daughter, Courtney Ann Fairless, of Loudonville, OH; five grandchildren, Ben Fairless, Francesca Fairless, Mike Zurich Serrato, Lauren Serrato and Josh Serrato.
A Memorial Service to Honor the Life of John will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. There will also be a gathering and celebration of John’s life on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home and favorite place on the lake in Perrysville, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers and to honor John’s passion for a good book, contributions in his name can be made to the Loudonville Public Library Living Legacy Foundation online at ashlandforgood.org/donate or by check to the Living Legacy Foundation, 122 E. Main St., Loudonville, OH 44842. Please designate your donation to go to general library support.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Deborah Hudson
Deborah Lynn Hudson, 63, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 20th, 2025, on West Virginia Day—fitting for a true West Virginian at heart.
Deborah was known for her love of the outdoors, always ready for a day of hunting, fishing, or any adventure life had to offer. Deborah was the life of every gathering, her energy infectious, and her laughter impossible to ignore. Family meant the world to her, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Deborah retired early from Columbia Gas due to a back injury but found solace and purpose in being surrounded by loved ones. Her kind and generous spirit touched the lives of many, and she will be remembered as a beautiful soul who always put others first.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Leola Hudson, and her sister, Catherine Taylor. Deborah leaves behind her beloved canine companion, Bella; her brother, Fred Hudson (Connie), who was always there for her; her sisters, Phyllis Hudson, Alice Yeomans and Vivien Scriptunas (Walter); several nieces and nephews she loved dearly; as well as her life partner and caregiver, Mary Bays. Deborah was also cherished by her special friends, Trina Lacy and Laila Collins.
At her request, Deborah was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She will be gravely missed by all who knew her, but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family and friends
Online condolences and memories may be shared by selecting the obituary at www.snodgrassfuneral.com .Arrangements are being handled by Snodgrass Funeral Home.