Shirley Blair
Shirley Hughes Blair, 88, of Charleston, WV passed away on August 13, 2025 in Leesburg, Virginia.
She was born January 17, 1937 to the late William Dane Hughes and Myrtle Butcher Hughes in Clay County. She was also preceded in death by her husband, E. Herald Blair; sister, Eloise Rock Puglisi (Vince); brother, Orval J. Hughes (June).
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Kathy Blair Sestak (David) of Leesburg, VA and Linda Blair Albright (Paul) of Martinsburg, WV; granddaughters, Lauren Sestak and Lindsey Sestak; grandsons, Nathan Albright and Nick Albright; nieces, Andrea J. Rock and Diane E. Rock; nephews, Andrew T. Rock, Steve Hughes and Jeff Hughes.
She graduated from West Virginia University and dedicated her career to education, teaching third and fourth grade for Kanawha County Schools.
A private graveside service was held in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston on August 15, 2025.
Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Helen Louise Lanham Schultz
Helen Louise Lanham Schultz, 88, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, after a brief illness. Lovingly known by all as “Mom” and “Grammy”, she was surrounded by her family and the music she loved.
Born in Marmet, WV, in 1937, Helen spent nearly her entire life in Kanawha County, raised in the Nazarene church, and surrounded by family. While building tanks in the 1960s, she was part of a federal lawsuit against FMC to fight for equal pay for women. Helen was union to the core. As a single mom, she took her preschooler to union meetings and picket lines, and later, to march against the Vietnam War. Her last job was working at Union Carbide, from where she retired.
Helen loved the ocean, spending countless summers in and around Myrtle Beach – whether camping or in her condo, she treasured it all. Her travels spanned the U.S., down to Cancun, and even to London, England. Passionate about food, she enjoyed everything from Ethiopian cuisine to fried bologna and sliced tomatoes. Yet she also found joy in quiet moments: reading, gardening, and bird-watching – often on her porch sanctuary with her fur-baby, Rosey.
Helen deeply loved her family, often sharing stories of her childhood and family history – proud of the bonds forged and the ties that held them close. She expressed her love through sharing silly stories, heartfelt “I love you’s,” calls of concern, and praise for a job well done. She was one of a kind whose absence can never be filled.
Helen was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Marguerette Easter Sutphin Beverage; father, James Lanham; second father, Clarence Clarke Beverage; sisters, Linda Myers and Carol Kuhn; son-in-law, Robert Revels; and beloved husband of 48 years, Michael Schultz. She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Revels and Heather Schultz Mealer, both of Charleston, and Misty and husband Tony Lawrence of Georgia; grandchildren, Joseph and wife Cayla Revels of South Carolina, Karen Lawrence and Danae Lawrence, both of Georgia, Meaghan Lawrence of Ohio, and Tre Revels of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Jada Revels-Smith and Lily Revels, both of South Carolina; family friend, Bobby Johnson; and many other caring relatives, in-laws, and friends.
Finally, whenever you see a pink rose, please be reminded of Helen “Mom” “Grammy” Schultz, and her life, love, and legacy.
To honor her wishes, Helen was cremated and will have no Memorial service. Online condolences may be made at http://snodgrassfuneral.com. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Mary Alice Conway Gentry
Mary Alice Conway Gentry, 98, of Charleston, WV, passed away on August 9, 2025.
Mary Alice was born on February 23, 1927, in Charleston, WV, to the late Thomas J. Conway and Reta Mehen Conway. After graduating from Charleston Catholic High School, she attended and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Seaton Hill College. Mary met and married the love of her life, Charles L. Gentry, and she was blessed to be a homemaker to Charles and her children. She was also a faithful member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish in South Charleston until her passing.
Mary Alice was preceded in death by her father, Thomas J. Conway; mother, Reta Mehen Conway; husband, Charles L. Gentry; brother, Conrad J. Conway; and her infant daughter, Elizabeth Anne Gentry. She is survived by her children: Mary Lee Salser (David), Charles L. Gentry Jr. (Joyce), and Katherine Gentry Ross (Tommy); five grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in South Charleston, WV. Family and friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and a Devotion to the Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be said at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: Food for The Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (https://foodforthepoor.org/).
Memories of Mary Alice may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Rebecca Walker
Rebecca Walker, 61, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born on November 23, 1963, in Charleston, Rebecca was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was the beloved mother of Katie (Justin) Ullum and Bryan Walker (Erica Szasz), and cherished her grandchildren: Brynlee and Maverick Ullum, Braycen and Adalyn Walker, and Keara Casdorph.
Rebecca’s love extended far beyond her immediate family. She was a second grandmother known as “Keke” to her great nieces and nephews. She was a second mother to her nieces, playing a deeply important role in their lives, and her nurturing spirit touched everyone around her. Her presence was warm, her heart was generous, and her laughter could fill a room.
She is survived by her loving siblings: brothers, Kevin (Babette) Fisher and Larry (Billie Carol) Sigmon, and her sister, Rose (Sigmon) Redmon. The family would like to offer special thanks to her dear friend, Trina Burdette, for the compassionate care and companionship she provided to Rebecca in her final weeks.
Rebecca’s life was a testament to the power of unconditional love and unwavering support. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and deep family bonds that will live on in the many lives she touched.
A celebration of Rebecca’s life will be held at the Union Valley Tabernacle Church in Sissonville on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 3:30 pm. Friends and family will gather from 2pm-3:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be made to help cover funeral cost. Please visit this link to make donations to the funeral home. https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/rebecca-walker/14050/
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Joan Hill
Joan Tinker Hill, age 83, of Southport, North Carolina passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Ms. Hill was born September 29, 1941 in South Charleston, West Virginia, daughter of the late Joe Tinker Wood and Ruth Eggleston Wood. She was a graduate of South Charleston High School and Morris Harvey College. Joan was retired Information Specialist for Union Carbide / Dow Chemical. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge and Bunco. Joan moved to Southport, North Carolina in 2002. She is survived by her daughter, Susan T. Covington and husband John; a granddaughter, Rose B. Covington; a sister-in-law, Diane Ball Wood; a nephew, Fahs E. Wood, Jr.; and a niece, Jennifer Wood Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Fahs E. Wood; and her long-time companion, Richard G. Carter.
Following services that were held in North Carolina, a service to Honor the Life of Joan will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon at the funeral home. A private burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422 or to the hospice agency of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Kay Withrow
Kay Ann (Davisson) Withrow, 86 years old, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Hubard Hospice House after a long illness. She is now with her sweet William, singing in Heaven at Jesus’ feet.
Kay worked as a bookkeeper at Nationwide Insurance and a pulmonary tech at Saint Francis and CAMC’s black lung clinic. She was also an active member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene for over 50 years, volunteering in many ways.
Kay was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt who loved yard sales, estate sales, sewing, quilt making, and collecting Fiesta Ware.
Kay is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William Withrow; parents, Mary Kitts and Pete Davisson; stepfather, Carmen Kitts; stepsister, Ellen Westmorland; and stepbrother, Jimmy Kitts.
She is survived by twin sons, William Bill (Sarah) Withrow and John (Duwana) Withrow; daughter, Lisa Ann Withrow; and son, Jack (MaryAnn) Withrow; grandchildren: John (Letitia) Withrow, Jeremy (Shanda)Withrow, William Tony (Jessica) Withrow, Stephen Withrow, and Parker Withrow; great grandchildren: Aubrey, Grey, Zane, Piper, Ember, Malik, Thomas, Jameson, Jagger, and Kinley Withrow; siblings: Stepsister, Clara Poe; stepbrother, Jerry Kitts; nieces, nephews and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene (4923 Kentucky Street, South Charleston, WV 25303) with Pastor Kent Estep officiating. Family and friends may visit two hours prior to the service. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Kevin Ray Oliver
Kevin Ray Oliver, 63, of Nitro, West Virginia, formerly of South Charleston, passed away on July 28, 2025.
He was born in Clark County Kentucky, and resided most of his life in South Charleston, WV. He was a 1980 Graduate of South Charleston High School. Following graduation, he served his country in the US Army. He later worked many years as a vendor, supplying merchandise to many different businesses.
He enjoyed watching Nascar racing, being on the water in his boat fishing and spending time with his family and his dog, Benjamin Washburn (aka: Benji). His biggest joy were his grandsons and his most favorite thing to do was watch his grandson participate in sports, specifically basketball. He was a wonderful dad to his children and made sure they always knew how much he loved them.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Sue Washburn.
Kevin is survived by his five children, Travis Ray Oliver, Keith Ryan Oliver, Patrick Lee Oliver, Kaitlin Renee Oliver and Kara Ann Oliver; grandsons, Ezekiel Royce Oliver, Legend Carneil Hively and a grandson due to arrive in October, Lyrik Ray Oliver; sister, Mindy Early; niece, Kristin Lehman; nephew, Matthew Early; and his furbaby, Benji.
To honor his wishes, Kevin was cremated and the family will have a private celebration to honor his life at a later date.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
David Little
David Little, 87, of South Charleston, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his residence on July 29, 2025.
He was the devoted husband of his beloved wife, Kathy, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Together, they raised three children: Jerry Little of Eastlake, Ohio; Rachel Lester (husband Chris Allred) of Milton, WV; and Amanda Little, who preceded him in death in 2021.
David was born in Hylton, Kentucky, on May 25, 1938, to the late Ella Branham and Millard Little. He was raised in the home of his mother and stepfather, John Branham. One of six siblings is survived by his sisters Mae Branham of Princeton, WV, and Ruth Bailey of Vansant, VA; and his stepbrother, Lacy Justice of Asheboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his sister Ruby Branham and his brother Kenneth Branham.
He was a proud and loving grandfather to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Faith (Tyler) Walker of Elliston, VA; Dustin Little of Jolo, WV; Derek (Samantha) Little of Atco, New Jersey; TJ (Katie) Lester of Cross Lanes; Matthew (Tesla) Lester of Kanawha City, WV; and Reagen Lester, who preceded him in death in 2023. He was also a cherished great-grandfather to Charlie and Bodie Lester.
David was a longtime member of Little Zion Old Regular Baptist Church, where he was affectionately known as “Candy Man” for always having a bag of candy to share with everyone.
In his younger years, David was a wild man in the best sense—he had a passion for landscaping, baseball, horse-trading, and caring for animals of all kinds. His zest for life was matched only by his gift for storytelling.
David had a playful and creative spirit. He was known for his love of checkers (proudly proclaiming himself the “Checker Champion”) and for making beaded bracelets for “all the pretty ladies,” handing them out the same way he shared candy at church. He also created and wore unique pieces of jewelry that reflected his bold personality and unmistakable flair.
Above all, David was a good husband, a loving daddy, and a true original. His laughter, stories, and joyful presence will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. He will be missed beyond words, but we take comfort in knowing he was greeted with open arms by his mother, daughter Amanda, granddaughter Reagen, and the many beloved animals who went before him. Special thanks to his caregiver, Wendy and Nurses with Hospice Care.
A public viewing will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston on Thursday, August 7th at 4:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 5:00 PM to honor David’s life and legacy. Fred Bailey and Danny Hurley will be officiating.
Online Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Rebecca "Becky" Lippitt
Rebecca “Becky” Ann Lippitt, 98, of Charleston passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. Born on August 14, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Minnie Stump.
Becky was a graduate of Charleston High School and spent most of her life in Kanawha City, where she was a devoted wife to her late husband, Ted. Together they shared 65 years of marriage and raised four children.
Becky was the heart of her family, always putting others before herself. Her life was a beautiful example of service, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith. She devoted her life to caring for others, especially her children, who were her greatest joy. She was a constant presence in their lives. All her life, Becky’s deep faith guided her. She served as a church elder, helped with Meals on Wheels, nursing homes, charity drives, and Christmas gifts for children. Becky loved backyard games, bowling, skating, and dancing - usually the life of the party. Her sense of fun never faded, and she carried that spirit with her into every stage of life. She found joy in her grandchildren and friends, reading, crocheting, yardwork, and flowers. Traveling with her husband brought her joy - especially the many cruises they took.
Her love lives on in her children: Pam Cook (John) of Teays Valley, Christy Meadows (Dave) of Teays Valley, Jeff Lippitt of Cross Lanes, and Steve Lippitt (Joellen) of Akron, Ohio; grandchildren: Sam O’Dell (Leigh Ann) , Annie Erwin (Tony), Matt O’Dell (Lizzie), Kim Dyer (Bill), Tiffany Thomas (Matt), Mandy Gibson (Travis), Corey Lippitt, and Scott Lippitt; 14 great-grandchildren, including Trevor who preceded her in death; several nieces and nephews, including her beloved niece Debbie Greife and nephew Brent Wilshire. She was preceded in death by her husband Ted Lippitt and her sister Mary Elizabeth Wilshire.
Her legacy of love, service, and quiet strength will continue to inspire her extended family and all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, August 4, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Rev. Dr. Todd Wright and Rev. Dr. Amy Parker officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, with graveside service.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Kanawha Hospice, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., Charleston, WV 25387 or Village Chapel Presbyterian Church, 3818 Venable Ave., Charleston, WV 25304.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Barbara Baldy
Barbara Lee (Dery) Baldy,84, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away July 28, 2025 at Hubbard Hospice House.
She was born on June 24, 1941 to Albert and Louise Dery, both of whom preceded her in death. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Charleston and attended Saint Agnes Elementary and graduated from Charleston Catholic in 1959. It was there that she met the love of her life John "Tom" Baldy. They married on July 4th 1964 and celebrated over 56 years of marriage before his passing in 2021 from COVID. Together they had 4 children and 10 wonderful grandchildren.
Barbara worked many jobs throughout her life including as a preschool teacher at Fort Hill Child Development Center and in Dr Georgiev's office.
She is survived by her children, John Baldy, Lee Ann (Brian) Dent, Susan Medley (Matt) and Deborah Hassig (Travis); her favorite furbaby, Winston; her grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew (Elise), Sarah Medley, Lawton, Emmalee, Luke, Katherine Dent, Davia, Amelia and Jacob Hassig; her sister, Elizabeth (Tim) Looney; her sister of the heart, Becky Brown; her loving in laws and many nieces and nephews.
Her children would like to thank the following people for taking such wonderful care of their mother; her caregiver, Kathy Williams; her in home hospice nurse, Leslie; her kidney doctor, Dr Haddy; and all of those who took care of their mother with compassion and dignity at Hubbard Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers mom would request donations to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and HopiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev. Father Paul Wharton officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with Rosary Prayer Service at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 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.