Rosemary Adams Stiwinter
Rosemary Adams Stiwinter, 85, of Charleston, WV, passed away on July 27, 2025 at the Arthur B. Hodges Center, located at Edgewood Summit in Charleston, WV.
Rosemary was born in Monaville in Logan County, WV, to the late Chester Farris and Lucy Clark Adams. She grew up in the mining community of Holden, WV, and enjoyed going to the Holden Reunions over the years. Rosemary retired from Bell Atlantic (Verizon) with over 40 years of service. She was an avid runner and competed in many local events, often taking awards for first in her age group. Her crowning accomplishment was completing the Charleston Distance Run. She was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, camping, and backpacking. Rosemary was a voracious reader, and a member of the Universalist Unitarian congregation in Charleston.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Stiwinter; sister, Charlotte Dowdy; and brother, Chester Latimer Adams. She is survived by sisters, Joyce Bradshaw and Aralia Rock (Joe); daughters, Dr. Lucy Kara Shamblin (Mansford), Katrina Beth Reed (Steven); stepdaughters, Martha Walker (Owen) and Kathy Mills; granddaughters, Abigail Watkins (Travis), Delana Reed, and Sarah Reed; step granddaughter, Amber Munroe (Timothy); four great-grandchildren; and her beloved cats, Bart & Charlie.
The family wants to thank Andy Barker and the amazing Memory Care staff at the Arthur B. Hodges Center for all their care and support over the last five years.
A Service to Honor the Life of Rosemary Adams Stiwinter will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial Veterans State Cemetery, with Pastor Ginna Taylor officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ASPCA or a local animal shelter.
Memories of Rosemary may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Maria Anna (Giordano) Kovac
Maria Anna (Giordano) Kovac, 87, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Brownsburg Health Care Center, Brownsburg, Indiana, after a long illness with Parkinson’s and dementia. She was born to Domenico and Josephine Marino Giordano on May 30, 1938, in Charleston, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Charleston High School, Charleston, West Virginia, and then worked at the DuPont Belle Plant, C&P Telephone Company, West Virginia Steel, and then retired from U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Maria was an organist for 20 years at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Charleston, WV. She was also a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge, Charleston, WV. She loved to sing and enjoyed performing with the Charleston Light Opera Guild. After her marriage to Albert Kovac in 1982, she moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. She continued with her musical talent there, playing the accordion with the Grand Rapids Accordion Ensemble, performing throughout Grand Rapids, and was organist at the Villa Maria Nunnery. She attended St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Kovac; brother, Domenico Giordano, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Charles Haynes. Surviving are her four children: Julie (Dan) Arganbright, Michael Kovac, Toni (Chuck) Beaubien, and Alexa Kovac; her beloved grandchildren: Nate Arganbright, Stasia Arganbright, Jonah (Skylar) Kovac, Joseph Kovac, Annie Beaubien, Louie Beaubien, Alexander Bruining, Lena (Andrei) Schmuker; great-grandchildren: Jacob Bruining, Keagan Kovac, Kinley Kovac, and Kaylin Kovac; sisters: Margaret (Doug) Rice, Sr., Avon, Indiana, Caterina (Curt) Quinlan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Patricia Haynes, Newark, Delaware, Wanda (Julius) Byrd, Mooresville, North Carolina; and brother, Vincent Giordano, Florida. Maria also leaves many nieces and nephews to mourn her passing.
Maria loved her family dearly and was very proud of her Italian heritage. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, organ, and accordion; loved gardening, and grew the best tomatoes.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Brownsburg Health Care Center and Hospice for their excellent care, love, and compassion. A special thank you to Maria’s nurse, Christine; CNA’s – Kim, Marlow, Bello, and Jazianna, and so many others who took such loving care of Maria. Also, thank you to St. Malachy Catholic Church volunteers for their weekly rosary/prayer visits.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 204 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston, West Virginia, on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with Father Prakash Kerketta officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit at the church one hour prior to the funeral Mass.
Memories of Maria may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Stephen "Steve" Brown
Stephen “Steve” Brown passed away on July 24, 2025, following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Patricia Brown; sister, Louann Brown; and maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley Rebrook (Ian); grandchildren, Carson and Livia Rebrook; son, Adam Brown; and Dinah Brown.
Steve was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on September 24, 1955. He moved with his family to Charleston, West Virginia, as a young boy, where he would call home for the rest of his days. It was here that Steve would grow to be one of the most accomplished and respected athletes of his era. From his exploits on the football field and baseball diamond at Charleston High, to his Hall of Fame pitching career at Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston), Steve was a fixture of the local sports scene, where his talents are still talked about to this day. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals after completing his college career, and spent time in their minor league. Steve is a member of two baseball Hall of Fame’s- The MC/UC Golden Eagles Athletics Hall of Fame, and The National Baseball Congress Valdosta Red Sox Hall of Fame, honors that filled him with immense pride.
Despite becoming a local legend for what he did on the field, his true passion was coaching others. For five decades Steve coached and mentored athletes of all levels and ages. From throwing batting practice for the Charleston Charlies, coaching t-ball and youth league basketball, joining the coaching staff of his alma mater, to introducing travel baseball to the Kanawha Valley- Steve’s influence was vast and far reaching. Helping young people excel at the games they love was his most cherished accomplishment.
Steve’s other passion was his family. He loved his children and was always there for them. There was rarely any event that his two children participated in that he was not present for. He continued this with his two grandchildren, who brought him so much joy in his later years. Steve will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and the countless athletes he has mentored over the years.
A Service to Honor the Life of Steve will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Rev. Ron McClung officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Memories of Steve may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
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.