Rodney W. Clay
Rodney W. Clay, 78, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born in Raleigh, WV, to the late Geraldine and Ashley Clay.
Rod shared a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed sitting on the porch and taking long rides with his dog Omni. His hobbies were boating, fishing, and going to the gun range to shoot. He was the owner of Green Mountain Company and the Contractors Association of WV President from 1998-1999. Rod was a respected leader who devoted significant time and energy to guiding the association, strengthening member engagement, and advancing sound, member focus policy. His steady leadership and thoughtful approach left a lasting impact on CAWV and the construction industry across West Virginia.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by spouses, Sandy Clay and Tammy (Jody) Clay; and his sister, Sue.
He will be missed by his life partner, Patty Fazio. He is also survived by his children, Mary Katherine Reilly (Craig), Kevin Clay, and Alison Clay Fournier.
To honor his wishes, there will be no formal services.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
As Rod would say at the end of each day, “Ditto”.
Joyce Brown Crede
Joyce Brown Crede, 88, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.
Born June 7, 1937, to Roy and Jackie Brown, Joyce lived a life filled with love for her family and an appreciation for beauty. She enjoyed fashion, jewelry, art, decorating, and had a special talent for making her home warm and welcoming to those who visited. She especially loved finding unique pieces of art and décor that brought character and personality into her home.
Joyce was known for her quick wit, sharp sense of humor, and love of conversation. She enjoyed keeping up with family, friends, and the happenings around her, and always had a story to share.
Her first husband, Harold Dean Richards, passed away at an early age. She later married John Crede, who preceded her in death in 2018.
She is survived by her children, Karen Richards, (wife Shelia), and Dean Richards, (wife Kathi); her grandchildren, Cody Richards (wife Mary) and Morgan Beals (husband Michael); and her four great grandsons, Carter, Eliott, Hudson, and Benson, who lovingly called her “Nanny.” Being “Nanny” brought her great joy, and she cherished watching the boys grow.
Joyce is also survived by her sister, Susie Studdard, and her husband John, along with her niece Megan Hunt (Tom), great nephew Jacob, nephew Jay Studdard (Erika), and great nephew Jack.
She adored her beloved dog, Rosie, who was a constant companion. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Sweeney and Crede children for always looking out for Joyce and caring for her over the years.
Joyce will be remembered for her humor, her sense of style, and the love she shared with her family. To honor Joyce’s love of beauty and creativity, the family encourages others to support a small artist or a local shop in her memory.
Joyce will be inurned at a later date next to her late husband, John Crede, at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, WV.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Mary Russell
Mary Elizabeth Russell passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday March 3, 2026 after a year-long battle with lung cancer. She was 77 years old. She is survived by her son Benjamin Russell and his wife Tani, Mary’s precious grand children, Thea age 7, Wyatt age 4, and Owen age 2, all from Moose Lake, MN. Also, her nephew, William “Rusty” Russell and his wife Kristy of Miami, Fl, her niece, Mary “Bebe” Zalaskus and her husband Kenny of Gainesville, VA, 6 grand nephews, 4 great grand nephews, 2 sisters-in-law, and many friends, colleagues, and co-workers.
Mary was preceded in death by her father Leo Russell, Sr., her mother Mary Kathleen Russell and her big brother and business partner Leo Russell, Jr. Mary was born in Bluefield, WV on January 10, 1949 and moved to Charleston, WV as a young girl. Mary graduated from Charleston High School Class of 1965, and then attended the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a degree in Interior Design. In 1976, she and her brother Leo opened Contemporary Galleries in Kanawha City. It was a retail store selling contemporary and Scandinavian residential furniture but soon grew to include commercial furniture and a design division. The business operated from 1976 to 2023.
Mary was a very talented commercial designer and, for many years, was the only accredited ASID designer (American Society of Interior Design) in the state of West Virginia. She partnered in a business that employed hundreds of people and served thousands of clients over a span of 47 years. She worked tirelessly for decades tracking and maintaining contacts for her high school CHS Class of 1965 reunions, and seriously tried to stay in contact with everyone she ever met. She raised a devoted son who is a loving husband and father, she cared for her parents till they each passed away, she was a business woman, a community volunteer, a caring dog and cat owner, a loving sister and a loyal friend. She was loved and will be missed by so very many. Her kindness wouldn’t allow her to see the negatives in people, as she always simply wanted to make the world around her a more beautiful place.
Her family and friends will gather for visitation at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston from 10:00 to 11:00am on Tuesday March 10, 2026. Burial will be in Princeton, WV at Roselawn Memorial Gardens at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, you are encouraged to make donations in Mary’s name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Audrey Carolyn Pennington
Audrey Carolyn Pennington, 78, of South Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday February 12, 2026 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born on June 27, 1947 in Bedford, VA. She grew up in Kopperston, WV in Wyoming County. Audrey graduated from Oceana High School in Oceana, WV in 1965.
After graduation, she attended Capitol City Commercial College and graduated with a Secretarial Degree. She started her career at Charleston National Bank working as a secretary. Audrey then transitioned to WV state government, where she held various positions during the first two administrations of Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. from 1969 through 1977. She was then hired as the Executive Secretary and Office Manager for the Law Offices of Arch A. Moore, Jr. from 1977 through 1984. Audrey became the Treasurer for the re-election campaign of Arch Moore in 1984 and returned to state government to become the Executive Secretary and Office Manager for the Office of the Governor, Arch A. Moore, Jr. from 1985 – 1989. After a six-year stopover at McJunkin Corporation from 1991 – 1997, she came back to WV state government where she worked in the Department of Tax and Revenue under several administrations. Audrey retired in 2017 as the Executive Secretary for the Cabinet Secretary at the Department of Tax and Revenue. She was regarded by her friends & co-workers as an exceptional woman, a dedicated employee, and was known for her loyalty and efficiency with any task.
Audrey was very excited to retire, and she cherished the extra time she was able to spend with her grandchildren & family in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as with her extended family in Ohio, WV, Kentucky, and Maryland. She was a fierce & loyal WVU fan, loved to travel to WV football games with friends & family, and was known on occasion to yell at the TV while watching WV football & basketball games.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Reece C. Pennington, and Dorothy Reynolds Pennington, of Kopperston, WV, and her brother Larry Pennington, of Crestview, FL. She is survived by her sons, James Patrick Toler & wife Melissa of Charlotte, NC, and Dr. John Christopher Toler & wife Lynette of Summerville, SC; her brother Lyle Pennington & wife Marge of Moorpark, CA; her sister Iris Toler of South Charleston, WV; and her grandchildren Madison & Mason Toler of Charlotte, NC and Faith Toler of Summerville, SC. Audrey (“Nana”) is also survived by her extended family including daughter-in-law Diane Plantz & husband Steve of Charleston, WV; stepdaughter Kim Rice of Proctorville, OH; and grandchildren Bo Plantz & wife Courtney of Parkville, MD, Sam Plantz & wife Danielle of Morgantown, WV, Kristin Wine & husband Justin of Crown City, OH, Sarah Butler & husband Justin of Maysville, KY, and Laura Rice of Chesapeake, OH. In addition, she is survived by her great-grandchildren including Isla, Adaleigh, Emmie, and Lena, as well as a host of close friends and additional family.
A memorial service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, WV at 3 p.m. on Saturday March 21, 2026. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Diane Plantz, Shirley Dissen, Amy Farley, and Lisa Swann for their compassionate caring for Audrey during her ultimate time of need while in hospice.
Memories of Audrey may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests that donations be made in memory of Audrey Pennington to the National Adoption Association, supporting children in foster care in finding permanent, loving families. Donations may be made at National Adoption Association, 605 Global Way, Suite 100, Linthicum, MD 21090 or at https://tinyurl.com/3thdpbdh.
Joan Summers McKnight
Joan McKnight, age 90, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
She was born on December 16, 1935 in Grafton, WV, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Kathryn Held Summers.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Charleston, was retired from the State of WV as an accountant for the Department of Education and worked 25 years at the old Kroger warehouse.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Ron; two children, Rodney McKnight and Carol Norman; grandchildren, Tom Norman and Shelly Howell; and great grandchildren, Charlotte Norman and Addie Johnson.
A graveside service to honor Joan’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 am at Mt. View Cemetery, Charleston, with Pastor Rodney Smith officiating.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Billy Summers
Billy “Bill” Summers, passed away on February 16, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of strength, service, storytelling, and deep love for family.
Born and raised in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Bill often said that if you grew up there, you were made of legends and heroes. “You were tough if you grew up in Cabin Creek,” he would say with a grin — and anyone who knew him would agree that toughness, resilience, and grit were woven into the fabric of who he was. The hills and hollers of his childhood shaped a man who loved the outdoors and carried a deep pride for his roots throughout his life.
Bill graduated from East Bank High School and, at just 17 years old, answered the call to serve his country. He enlisted in the United States military and went on to serve bravely in the Vietnam War in the Special Forces Unit. His courage and commitment reflected the same fearless spirit he credited to his Cabin Creek upbringing.
After his military service, Bill pursued higher education at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in History. He built a distinguished professional accounting career, serving as an internal auditor for the West Virginia Department of Transportation, later as an international accounts auditor for Union Carbide, continuing with U.S. Borax, and concluding his career with Melitta, where he earned respect for his precision and global expertise.
An avid hunter, fisherman, and true outdoorsman, Bill felt most at home beneath an open sky. Whether deep in the woods, casting a line in the rivers of West Virginia, or swapping stories with lifelong buddies about the one that got away, he embraced every moment outside.
Bill was a storyteller like no other. He could captivate a room with tales of childhood baseball and football games played in Cabin Creek, family gatherings filled with laughter, and adventures from across the globe. Throughout his career, he traveled the world and delighted in recounting his visits to the Taj Mahal, journeys through Australia, and time spent in Italy and Asia. Yet no matter how far he traveled, his stories always found their way back to home.
He is survived by his three children, Travis Summers (Kailynn), Tiffany Gargiulo (Mike), and Trey Summers; he was a proud grandfather to six beloved grandchildren, Genevieve, Chloe, Summer, Bennett, Jackson, and Wyatt; sister, Janice Armstrong; sister-in-law, Peggy Summers; beloved nieces and nephews, Michelle, Joey, Jay, Amy, and Lea; he is also survived by his companion, Mary Meadows.
Bill was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pearl Lee Crum; his mother, Loraine Crum Summers McQuillen; his step father, Hap McQuillen; and his brother, Tom Summers.
His life was one of service, adventure, faith, grit, and love. He leaves behind not only memories but a legend — the kind born in Cabin Creek — told in stories that will live on for generations.
A service to honor the life of Billy will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 27. 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting www. snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Flossie Kennedy
Flossie (Rollins) Kennedy, 87, of Charleston, formerly of Clendenin, finished her earthly journey and gained Heaven as her home on February 22, 2026, after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Randall Kennedy; her son, Tim Kennedy; her stepson, Don Kennedy; her parents, Bert and Alma Rollins; four sisters; and four brothers.
Flossie was a devoted homemaker who lovingly raised five children and two stepsons. She was a strong woman with a kind and gentle spirit who loved her family deeply. Her sense of humor made everyone laugh! She created a home filled with warmth and faith, giving her children and grandchildren treasured memories they will cherish forever.
She is survived by her children: Karen Morgan; Joyce Harrah (Rick); Brenda West (Jim); and Bill Kennedy (Karen) all of Charleston. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jason of Georgia; Lindsay, Alicia, Alfred and Christina of Charleston; Erin of Jacksonville, Florida; and Kelli of Huntington, WV. She is further survived by several step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Jay and David of Georgia.
Flossie attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church of Hurricane, WV.
The family would like to share this scripture:
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope."
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV)
The body will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneralhome and selecting her obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Satterfield
Jimmie Satterfield, 82, of Branchland, WV, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Rev. Rex Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey, WV. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Roger Dale Jefferson
Roger Dale Jefferson, 84, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on February 16, 2026.
He is survived by son Brad (Rebecca Stafford) of Columbus, daughter Laura Jefferson Anitori of Powell, OH, granddaughters Sara Anitori and Mary Anitori both of Columbus, grandson Adam Jefferson of Huntington, WV. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Carol who passed in October 2024, and parents Hobert and Christine Jefferson. He will be missed by many friends, coaching and teaching colleagues, and former students and athletes.
Roger was born on September 21, 1941 in Huntington, WV, to Hobert and Christine Maxwell Jefferson. He grew up on a farm on the left fork of Union Ridge (as he would often say) near Lesage, WV and was a 1959 graduate of Barboursville High School. At Barboursville, Roger was a starter on an undefeated football team in 1958 that finished 3rd in the state rankings at a time when only the top 2 teams played for the championship. He was also a state ranked wrestler for Barboursville and earned an athletic scholarship to play both sports at Marshall University.
At Marshall, Roger was an Education Major and was a 3-year letter winner for both the football and wrestling teams. He was co-captain of the 1962 football team with his high school teammate, Bob Maxwell. He was a 2-time place winner as a heavyweight wrestler in the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Tournament and was captain of the wrestling team his senior year. Roger maintained many close friendships with his Marshall teammates over the years and he was a strong supporter of the University his entire life. Roger was honored to be inducted into the Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame for his achievements there in 2003.
Roger married Carol Newman in 1961 while still in school and after graduating from Marshall in 1964, they moved to Charleston where he taught and coached at Stonewall Jackson, Charleston and Capital High Schools. Roger and Carol eventually settled in South Charleston raising their family there.
Roger was a positive influence on many young lives as a father, grandfather, teacher and coach. Many of his former students kept in touch with him through the years which he very much enjoyed. He also maintained close relationships with the coaching staffs he worked with and often pointed out their contributions to his teams’ successes. The teams Roger coached were very successful. He was part of teams that won 5 AAA football state championships – one as an assistant at Stonewall in 1974 under Bill Jarrett, one as the head coach at Charleston High in 1988 (the school’s last year} and three at Capital High in 1989, 1991 and 1995. He was especially proud that the 1988 Charleston team shut out all 3 opponents in the playoffs. He was honored as West Virginia High School Coach of the Year in 1990. Roger also started a wrestling program at Stonewall and coached 3 Stonewall wrestling teams to AAA runner-up finishes in the state tournament including 1966 which was only the second year the school had a wrestling program. He also officiated wrestling for many years and officiated 12 WV state wrestling tournaments. Roger has been inducted into the West Virginia Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the West Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his contributions to high school athletics.
Roger would always make sure to acknowledge others who helped with the success of his teams and that included assistant coaches at Charleston and Capital; John Baird, Bob Cummings, Howard Daniels, Moe Townson, John Vencill, Stan White, Donnie Woolwine and Jack Woolwine. He also worked with Bill Jarrett, Garland Barnhart, John Pisapia and Paul Talbott at Stonewall. He maintained a close relationship too with wrestling official friends Dale Slack and Rodney Elam. Many of his former students, coaching friends and official friends checked on him, took him to wrestling tournaments and football games and kept his spirits up as it got a little harder for him to get around in his later years.
Roger retired from teaching and coaching in 1997 and started a new profession selling football equipment for Riddell to colleges, high schools, middle schools and youth leagues in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Not surprisingly, he excelled with this job and was one of the top sellers in the company.
Roger very much enjoyed his time with family and friends, including grandchildren Sara, Mary and Adam. They will miss his “traditional” Christmas gifts of oranges, apples and bananas. He was a wonderful dad and grandfather.
Roger and Carol had many great friends including Mary and Moe Townson and Vicki and Butch Pendell of Charleston with whom they enjoyed many spirited card games and family vacations. Roger and Carol’s college friend Judy May Hayes and her family have been great friends to the Jeffersons. Judy’s husband Ralph May was Roger’s college teammate in both football and wrestling. Ralph passed in 2008 and Judy’s current husband, Frank Hayes became a good friend to Roger and Carol. The May/Hayes family have gone to many Marshall football games with the Jeffersons over the years.
A service to honor the life of Roger will be held on Sunday, February 22 at 4 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston with Reverend Jim Plyburn officiating. Visitation for family and friends will precede the service beginning at 2:30 pm.
Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, February 23 at Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam Counties by going into https://hfhkp.org/support-us/ and put “in memory of Roger Jefferson” in the notes. You may also send checks to 815 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301 and add his name to the memo line. Or donations can also be made by going online to Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley or Faith in Action – River Cities.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
William Carl "Bill" Lambach
William “Bill” Lambach, 66, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by all his children and other family members with the best treatment that Thomas Memorial Hospital could provide.
Born November 24, 1959, to Ernie and Glenda Lambach (née Williams), Bill was a fun-loving free spirit with a generous heart. He loved the outdoors, listening to music, traveling with his family, and surprising his parents, then later children or wife, with a new “pet” as often as he could. Bill worked when he needed to, but was happiest when he was with his family. Bill was many things to many people – a father, a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a teacher, a leader, and a coach. Even when (perhaps especially when) he was already overextended, he was the first to volunteer to help when someone was in need. He touched many lives, and leaves behind a legacy of laughter and love.
Bill will be missed by: his wife, Mary Beth Barroso; his children, Lyn Hale (née Lambach) and husband Tommy, Carl Lambach, Janel Beehner (née Lambach) and husband Tom, Bryen Lambach, Erin Anderson (née Haynie) and husband Paul, and Joe Halstead and wife Meggie; his mother, Glenda Lambach (née Williams); his siblings, Paul Lambach and wife Rosa, Jim Lambach and wife Janice, Ruth McCarthy (née Lambach) and husband Bill, and Martha Collins (née Lambach) and husband Clay; his many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, rather than a funeral service, a Celebration of Life will be held; Bill requested that no attendees wear black or mourning clothes. The service will be on Saturday, February 21st at 12:00pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia, with Pastor Pete Thompson officiating.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.