John J. Lordan
John J. Lordan, 85, peacefully passed away on December 15, 2023, at the Genesis Nursing Home in Marmet, WV.
John was born on March 25, 1938, in Chicago, IL., and lived most of his life in Sterling, IL. John was very proud of his Irish heritage; he loved being among family and friends reminiscing about the good old days.
Volkswagen of America, South Charleston, WV, hired John to serve as their Purchasing Agent. Other companies where John was employed include: The Budd Company, Gary Plant, Gary, IN, Conca, Inc., Mendota, IL and J.I. Case Company, Bettendorf, IA. John was a licensed insurance agent for Northwestern Mutual, Charleston, WV.
John earned a B.A. in Business Administration from St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA, and he was a member of the National Association of Purchasing Managers as director of National Affairs.
John was an Army veteran, serving in active duty and reserves for six years.
John was proceeded in death by his parents, John Stephen Lordan and Lucille Grennan Lordan, and a sister, Anne Lordan Coerver. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Diane Schowalter Lordan, and their three children, Michael, Douglas (Karim Ruiz), and Kathleen; and five grandchildren: Ryan, Kara, Enrique, Alberto, and Nathan.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences and memories of John may be shared by visiting https://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
Clara June (Hyer) Milam
Clara June (Hyer) Milam, 79, of Scott Depot, WV (formerly St. Albans), passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023. She had valiantly battled kidney disease in recent years, but never wavered in her strength and will to live. Unfortunately, her journey here came to an end and Jesus called her home.
June married the love of her life, Okey Milam, on May 27, 1961, and they have lived a wonderful life filled with love and family ever since. She was ahead of her time in being a working woman, beginning in the 70s, while raising a family with her loving husband. Most of her career was spent in the optical field and she was proud to be a licensed Optician. It was a perfect fit for her, as she loved helping people and loved fashion. She enjoyed fitting people with glasses that improved their vision, and (as she often said) accented their face like a nice piece of jewelry. Most of all, she enjoyed meeting people and chatting with them – every kind of person imaginable. She knew ALL people mattered and taught her children (and anyone that would listen) never to look down on anyone.
June enjoyed decorating, shopping, fashion, and attending church at Dunbar Nazarene. More than anything, she enjoyed just spending time with her children, grandchildren, and her large extended family and close friends. If you have lived in the Charleston area for a while, you probably have a connection to the Hyer family.
June was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and John Hyer; sisters, Frances Brown, Kay Laton, and Joan Whitlock; brothers, Charles (Babe) Hyer, Buddy Jarvis, and Oval Jarvis. She is survived by her husband, Okey Milam; children, Tony Milam (Terry Fondren) and Kim Cameron (Larry); grandchildren, Tyler Cameron, Sarah (Cameron) Houff (Brandon), and Matthew Fondren; siblings, Louse Shamblin, Kathy Hyer, Clara Atkins, Carol Wolfe, and John Hyer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank CAMC and Fresenius Kidney Care (Hurricane) for all the care and compassion they showed to her. Several nurses cried with the family at different times in this journey and her family will never forget them.
In keeping with June’s final requests, she will be cremated and buried at a later date at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar. A service to celebrate her beautiful life will be held this Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Dunbar Nazarene Church, with Pastor Greg Hudson officiating. Visitation will be at 12:00 Noon and the service will be at 1:00 PM.
Memories of June may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Charles L. "Chuck" Young, Jr.
Charles L. “Chuck” Young, Jr., 56, of Charleston, WV, passed peacefully on December 11, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by family.
He was born on May 29, 1967 to Charles and Anita Young. Chuck was a 1986 graduate of George Washington High School. He worked in the medical field for many years. He enjoyed working with animals more than humans. Chuck was last employed by Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital where he worked as a vet tech and office manager for his best friend Sarah Stephenson. His hobbies included spending time with his many grandchildren, causing trouble on social media and arguing with his mother.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. “Charlie” Young, Sr.
Chuck is survived by his mother, Anita Young of Charleston; son, Anthony Young (Kayla) of Pinch; daughters; Makayla Bailey (Jamie) of Barboursville and Hannah Harrison (Christopher) of St. Albans. He is loved by his grandchildren, AJ, Casey, Rylee, Millie, Jace, Emma, Jesse, Lainee, Noah, and Maisie; sisters, Cathy Jones (Will) of Florida, Rebecca Draves (Rudy) of Georgia, and Tina Young of Cross Lanes; his honorary sister, Dawn Taylor (Joey) of Charleston; his best friend of all lifetime and mother of his children, Robin Young of Charleston; as well as many friends and family.
A service to Honor the Life of Chuck will be held at Noon, Friday, December 15, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Sarah Stephenson officiating. Interment will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Friends may from 11:00 am until the service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier St, Charleston, WV 25311.
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.
Roy James Grose
Roy James Grose, 102, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on December 11, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West.
He was born on March 10, 1921 in Procious, WV, the son of the late Jesse James and Dessie Samples Grose. He graduated from Clay County High School when he was 16 years old. He proudly served his country in the Pacific as a Naval Sonar Operator during World War II. After the war he was employed as a Mill Wright at Union Carbide of South Charleston and retired as a supervisor after 38 years of service.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence and Gary; sister, Ruth; first wife and mother of his daughter Jo, Dimples Shelton Grose; second wife, Faye Adkins Grose.
Roy is survived by daughter, Jo Elaine Bauman of South Charleston; granddaughter, Jama Whittaker (Frank) of South Charleston; great grandchildren, Amanda Mattix (Robert) of South Charleston and Cole Whittaker (Shannon) of Cross Lanes; great-great grandchildren, Gabe and Lucy Mattix and Hollyn Whittaker; niece, Judy Sexton of Columbus, Ohio.
A service to Honor the Life of Roy Grose will be held at Noon, Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV with Pastor Matthew Decker officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.coim and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Merlene Marie Brenneman
Merlene Marie Kirk Brenneman, 93, of Charleston, WV passed away on December 5, 2023.
She was born in Ashford, WV to the late Wade and Violet Doss Kirk. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a painter in her early years and always enjoyed taking walks.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Whittington; son, Timothy Whittington, sisters, Mary Burchett and Maxine Skaff.
Merlene is survived by her son, Greg Whittington of Charleston; 3 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Gallo of New Jersey, Jean Allen of Charleston, Carol Wilkinson (Bob) of Nitro; brothers, Dean Kirk (Sue) of Charleston and Roger Kirk (Fil) of Charleston; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to Honor the Life of Merlene will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with H.R. Whittington officiating. Entombment will follow in the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donating a book to a library of your choice.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Othar Gordon Ballard
Othar Gordon Ballard, 88, of South Charleston, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House.
Gordon was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Ballard and grandson, Jeremy Ballard.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife and love of his life, Barbara Ballard; daughter, Leslie Ballard; son, Mike Ballard; daughter, Kellie Ballard; son, Brad Ballard (Kelly); brother, Bitner Ballard (Peggy); grandchildren, Zakary Ballard (Courtney), Tanner Ballard, Bryce Ballard, Brandon Ballard, Summer Ballard, Autumn Ballard (Cass), Haylie Blankenship (Randy), Lindsay Randolph (Christian), Savannah Friar (Josh); great grandchildren, Julianne Ballard, Brooks Ballard, Ivory Friar, Iris Friar, Jensen Friar, Sydni Cawley, Brooklyn Cawley, Madalyn Randolph, Kayden Randolph, Owen Blankenship, Mara Blankenship and Malachi Casseus.
Gordon was a retired Captain with the Charleston Fire Department where he developed many life-long friendships. He was also the Owner and Operator of Ballard Fence Company since 1959. He is a legend in the fence industry and his pride in his work will never be matched. He developed lasting relationships with his customers that remain to this day and his legacy will be carried on by his son and grandsons.
He was also a life-long Cincinnati Reds and Cincinnati Bengals fan, attending many games during his lifetime. He enjoyed birthday and holiday celebrations and going on vacations, especially time with family. His greatest love of all were his grandchildren, spending time with them whether it was picking flowers or finding seashells, playing ball or just setting and listening to them talk or read a book.
Gordon’s hard work ethics, humble attitude, kindness towards others and his intense love for his family will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. He was known as, husband, dad, papa, papa Gordon, friend, best friend, protector, hero and idol. He is loved dearly and will be greatly missed by his family and friends, until one sweet day when they will see him again.
A service to Honor the Life of Gordon will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Celebrant, H.R. Whittington officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV. Friends may visit at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
A special thank you to all the staff at Hubbard Hospice House. They are truly angels that walk among us.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to HospiceCare of Charleston, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuenral.com and selecting the obituary.
Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
Donald Ray Hundley
Donald Ray Hundley, 90, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on November 29, 2023. He was a retired CPA. Donald was born on August 18, 1933, to Donald and Lyda Hundley.
Donald graduated from South Charleston High School, class of 1951, and is an alumnus of Western Kentucky University. He then served his country in the United States Air Force.
In 1960 he married the love of his life, the former Kay Summers. They both served the Lord faithfully at Spring Hill Baptist Church where they were members.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Peggy Bailey and Patsy Carson.
He is survived by his wife, Kay, of 63 years; son, Carl (Louise) of Daleville, VA; granddaughter, Amanda Webb (Josh) of Roanoke, VA; grandson, Jared (Victoria) of Tupelo, MS; great grandchildren, Harper Rae Webb and Austin Brooks Webb; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to Honor the Life of Donald will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Rev. Matthew Decker officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Union Mission Ministries, Inc., P.O. Box 112, Charleston, WV, 25321 (www.unionmission.com/donate/), or to the Spring Hill Baptist Church, 4707 Ohio Street, South Charleston, WV, 25309.
Memories of Donald may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Annette Tabit Reynolds
It is with great sadness we share that Annette Tabit Reynolds, 56, of Charleston, passed away on November 28, 2023.
Annette was known for her beautiful smile, kind and witty personality, and perfectly shaped eyebrows. She was medical advisor to her family as well as their COVID guru. Whenever you were around her, you left feeling uplifted. She was a friend to all. Her warm, caring and encouraging nature forged enduring bonds with everyone she touched. She was a loving and caring mother and faithfully supported her son’s Charleston Catholic High School basketball and baseball games and other activities.
Annette was born in Charleston, WV on July 3, 1967. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Charleston Catholic High School in 1985. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Charleston in 1991.
Annette worked as a RN Case Manager for Anthem, Inc. She had also worked as a nurse for Accordia/Wells Fargo, HealthSmart and Thomas Hospital.
Annette was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gloria Tabit, sister Judge Joanna Tabit, and daughter Hallie Tabit Johnson.
She is survived by her beloved son Jeff Reynolds, sister Diana White, and special nephew, Craig Tabit.
Annette is also survived by many other extended family and close friends who were fortunate to have been touched by her presence in their lives.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston, with Father Donald X. Higgs officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church on Friday, December 1, 2023. The funeral service will also be live-streamed. It will be available on the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart’s Facebook video page Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | Facebook.
In order to continue the important work and passion of her sister Judge Joanna Tabit, it is asked, in lieu of flowers, to consider donating to Juvenile Drug Court administered by the WV Supreme Court of Appeals, or to scholarship support for students and athletics at Charleston Catholic High School. Donations can be made through the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation. Send contributions payable to TGKVF, PO Box 3041, Charleston, WV 25331, or visit www.tgkvf.org. Please designate your contribution for support of Juvenile Drug Court or Charleston Catholic High School scholarships.
Online condolences and memories of Annette may be shared by visiting
https://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
Constance Ann "Connie" Apgar
Constance Ann “Connie” Apgar, age 86, of Charleston, passed away Sunday November 26, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House after a brief illness.
She was born in Keene, NH daughter of the late Edward D. and Edna Smith Cray.
Connie is survived by, her loving husband of 54 years, William “Bill” Apgar; sons Michael (Elizabeth) Apgar, Kevin (Elizabeth) Apgar; daughters, Angela Apgar, Tiana Apgar; sister, Dolores Judge; brother Edward (Janet) Cray Jr.; grandchildren, Grace, Oliver, Sebastian, Amelia, Addison, Natalie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday December 5, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston with Father Paul Wharton officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church
Interment will be in the St. Charles Catholic Church Cemetery, Bellows Falls, VT.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: HospiceCare at www.HospiceCareWV.org or Arthur B. Hodges Center at www.edgewoodsummit.com/arthur-b-hodges-center/
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Ken Johnson
Ken Johnson, age 66, of South Daytona Beach, FL, passed away on Friday November 17, 2023.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on November 29, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with, his sister, Pastor Bea Thompson officiating.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.