Katherine Jane "Kathy" Jones
Katherine Jane Rupe Jones passed peacefully from this life February 14, 2026, at 74 years of age. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 5, 1951, to Mac Dudley Rupe and Sarah Eloise Booth Rupe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 47 years Gregory Wayne Jones, as well as her sister and brother Thoma Marquez and William Rupe.
Though Kathi’s life was filled with numerous physical challenges she never let it hold her back. Her strength and perseverance were evident to all who knew and loved her.
Left to treasure her memory are her daughter, Jennifer Jones Bragg (Brad) of Sod, WV, her grandsons whom she loved beyond all measure, Nicholas Bragg of Prichard, WV and Bradley Bragg, II of Greenville, SC, two great-granddaughters Charlee & Eleanor, one brother Stanley Rupe (Suzette) of Greenville, SC, brother and sister-in-law Bruce Jones and Anne Rupe, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank special friends Barbara Barnes and Donna Hively for their care and support during the last chapter of Kathi’s life, and their friendship with her through all the good times.
Per Kathi’s wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Grandview Memorial Park on Memorial Day Weekend as Kathi despised winter weather, date and time pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Kathi’s honor.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Charles Richard "Dick" Cobb
Charles Richard “Dick” Cobb, 83, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on March 23, 1942, in Ward, West Virginia, Dick lived a life full of purpose, passion, and service to others. Dick built a distinguished career in arena and public facility management across the eastern United States. His work was more than a job—it was a calling. He had a deep enthusiasm for promoting concerts and events that brought people together and enriched communities. Over the years, he collected countless stories from his time in the entertainment business and took great joy in sharing them with friends and family. His legacy in the industry is marked not only by the events he helped bring to life but also by the relationships he built along the way. A man of many interests and boundless curiosity, Dick was especially drawn to history— particularly World War II—and genealogy. He took pride in tracing his family tree and understanding the roots that shaped him. Music was another lifelong passion; he loved all genres and often sang with joy. His appreciation for the arts extended into his personal life as well, where he shared many meaningful experiences exploring artistic expression with his beloved wife Carter, an accomplished artist. Dick’s commitment to community service was unwavering. He believed deeply in treating everyone with dignity and respect—from “the bottom of the totem pole to the top,” as he often said. He founded “Litter Gitter,” an initiative aimed at educating citizens and small businesses about community pride through beautification efforts. His dedication to civil rights and local improvement projects reflected his core belief that everyone deserves a clean, welcoming place to live. He was known for his kindness, humor, and ability to connect with anyone—he truly never met a stranger. Whether offering a heartfelt “I appreciate you” or lending a helping hand, Dick left an impression on everyone he encountered. A gentle soul who loved animals dearly and found joy in simple pleasures, he lived each day with gratitude and grace. Dick was also active in sports during his high school years—playing basketball and football—and carried that same team spirit throughout his life. He is lovingly remembered by his son Charles Richard Cobb II and daughter-in-law Bridgette Bollig; daughter Niki Davis and son-in-law Kent Davis; grandchildren Collin Evans Cobb, Taylor Ryan, and Andrew Rosenfield; sister Jean Cobb Teter and brother-in law Don Teter; brother William E. Cobb and sister-in-law Rita Patton Cobb; sister Patricia Cobb Carter and brother-in-law James Carter as well as his step daughter, Dorothy Ann Stinson (Scott); step sons Michael Seaton and Jimmy Seaton (Kelly). He is preceded in death by his father and mother Charles William Cobb & Lucy Maxine Cochran Cobb, his wife Carter Taylor Seaton, and his sister, Janet Ruth Cobb Click and his step son, Tony Seaton. A devout Christian, Dick accepted Jesus into his heart early in life. His faith remained a guiding light throughout his journey. Dick’s warmth, humor, generosity of spirit, and unwavering belief in equality will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we take comfort knowing he is now at peace in Heaven—a place as kind as he was. We love you dearly, Dad, Richard, Dick. Thank you for everything.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter at hwcanimalshelter.com
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Terry Ray Stone
Terry Ray Stone, 69, of Charleston, WV, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1956, to the late Dorothy and Shirley Stone, and was one of nine children.
Terry graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and worked for many years for Union Carbide, before retiring from the State of WV.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Cerruti; brother, Ronald Stone; and nephews, Ricky Parsons and Eddie Merrill. He is survived by his daughter, Tera (Jeff) Peters; grandchildren, Hudson, Olivia, and Addison Peters; sisters, Patricia Hayden, Shirley O’Connor, Sherry Grubb, and Dottie Merrill; brothers, Danny and Donald (Debbie) Stone; many nieces and nephews; good friend Mitzi Ochetree; and his dog, BoBo.
Terry enjoyed spending time with his brothers, watching ballgames, and winning horseshoe tournaments in Kentucky. He will forever be missed.
A Celebration of Life for Terry will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Charleston’s West Side on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Memories of Terry may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Daniel "Danny" Boyd
Daniel “Danny” Ned Boyd, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, left the physical world February 5, 2026. He was an acclaimed professor, filmmaker, writer, creator, and gardener.
How do words befit a proper tribute to honor a wonderful, dynamic soul as accomplished, unique, and special as Danny? An endeavor maybe only a writer of his talent could both elegantly and succinctly capture, but we did our best.
Danny was born on September 14, 1956, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. From a young age he showed a wide range of talents from lettering in Varsity Track and Wrestling, posting record scores playing Pinball or Foosball, and teaching himself to play the harmonica (amongst other instruments). He was a 1974 graduate of Martinsburg High School and remained a lifelong proud Bulldog.
After graduating from West Virginia University in 1978, he began making short films and documentaries already demonstrating a signature fearlessness to shine light on important political, social, or other potentially controversial subjects most others shy away from tackling. He earned his Masters of Arts in Communications and Film Arts from the University of Arkansas in 1982.
He was a highly respected academic, spending more than three decades as a professor of media studies at West Virginia State University. While his heart and passion remained steadfastly committed to enriching and furthering future opportunities for students within his home-state, he also taught around the world, including as a three-time Fulbright Scholar in Tanzania, as well as work forging educational partnerships with local communities and schools across the globe.
While he formally retired from WVSU in 2016, he never really “fully” retired, as he always remained available to his students and colleagues, both current and from years past, any time they could use his support as a mentor, advisor, or consultant. The only real change was hosting his “office hours” from a patio chair on his beloved front porch or from the seat next to him on the third base line of a Charleston Dirty Birds game.
Danny was the definition of “multifaceted” and, as an artist whose career spanned writing and directing feature films, documentary production, graphic novels, and musical theater, he unequivocally leaves a significant mark on the cultural landscape of West Virginia and beyond. His unending curiosity and appetite to find “stories” to tell through his own first-hand life experiences led him to stints in the professional wrestling ring as “Professor Danger”, bull riding in rodeos, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, and bicycling trails across hundreds of miles of West Virginia outback.
Danny’s life was filled with professional accomplishments and achievements, memorialized by many awards and accolades of distinction in the arts and media industries, academic recognition, and a vast professional body of work that speaks for itself. However, if you asked him, he would likely bring up his Duncan Yo-Yo Champion title he won as a teenager or when he achieved a lifelong dream of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks in 2014 with the same pride as his more conventionally prestigious Regional Emmy nominations.
It is just as important to Danny’s family to shine light on the memories that are not measurable with trophies or public accolades that made him such a treasure in our lives.
He lived for humor and spent his lifetime making those of us who knew him best, or were just lucky enough to cross paths with him, laugh like no else could. But the real thrill was in making him laugh, which had an infectious joy that filled a room and also made you feel like the most special person in it since it was from something you said or did.
His daughters will always remember him as the father who loved riding every rollercoaster at an amusement park and always bought the mid-ride souvenir photo to display proudly in the collection on his wall; the dad who turned old, run-down public playgrounds into intricate obstacle courses and fiercely competed for the fastest time with his young daughters; the hero who fearlessly nailed the perfect “Gainer” back-flip off a diving board with no prior practice to commemorate his 40th birthday; and the man who created infinite other moments of fun and made everyday- life always feel magical while spending time with his girls.
As a “Poppy”, he adored his two granddaughters, and although they will not get to experience the years of their childhood they deserve to get to spend with him, Losie and Paige already looked at him with stars in their eyes and were the happiest recipients of his cuddles, stories, hugs, and funny voices.
The West Side will remember a proud resident who loved and looked out for his community and neighbors, and, in particular, his active role in the lives of the children in his neighborhood. Danny enjoyed planting and tending to his beloved sunflowers in his front yard with the young “members” of his West Side Garden Club and got so much joy watching them grow (the kids and the sunflowers). He was also a lover of nature, someone who cared deeply about the earth and environment and the preservation of the planet for generations to come.
Preceding him in death are his mother, Dolores Hafer Boyd and his father, Ned Lamarr Boyd of Martinsburg, West Virginia; his brother, Stephen Dory Boyd of Orlando, Florida; paternal grandparents Dory and Detta Boyd of Martinsburg, West Virginia and maternal grandparents Edwin Hafer of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and Roseline Collins of Washington, D.C.
He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Elizabeth Boyd of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Georgia Boyd Powell and husband, James, and granddaughters, Losie Boyd Powell and Paige Barnes Powell of Annapolis, Maryland; Sister, Sharon R. Tusing and husband, Tom of Pinedale, Wyoming; Nephews and nieces, Ella Riggs (John), Matthew Cody Tusing (Cyndi), Chris Tusing (Brooke), Tatiana Boyd, and Nicholas Boyd; Partner, Cheryle Brown of St. Petersburg, Florida; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins; and a host of cherished friends who were also, in every sense, family to him and deeply rooted in his life -- many of whom by his side for decades.
We know that so many people would deeply share the same sentiment for how he impacted them that he himself expressed in an open “Thank You” letter to his dear students and colleagues when announcing his retirement. Since Danny was a better writer than we could ever be, we borrowed some of his own words that strongly and aptly express how we will always feel about him:
“You meant the world to me. You mean the world to me. I am so much better for knowing you.”
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Museum, located in Charleston Town Center, on Saturday February 28, 2026, at 3 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Meals on Wheels America or to Read Aloud West Virginia, benefiting two of the causes near and dear to his heart.
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.
William "Bill" Apgar
William (“Bill”) Apgar, age 85 of Charleston, WV passed from his earthly situation on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Bill began his earthly journey on January 15, 1941 in Plainfield, NJ as the first son to Dr Allen W and Dorothy E (Brennan) Apgar.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Dr Allen W Apgar and Dorothy E (Brennan) Apgar, his loving wife of 54 years Constance Ann “Connie” (Cray) Apgar and his daughter Angela Apgar. He is survived by his sons Michael (Elizabeth) Apgar, and Kevin (Elizabeth) Apgar, by his daughter Tiana Apgar, by his brother David Apgar, and by his grandchildren Grace, Oliver, Sebastian, Amelia, Addison, and Natalie.
Bill will be cremated, then interred next to his wife at St Charles Catholic Church Cemetery in Bellows Falls, VT. His wish was to have no formal funeral service and his family will honor that wish.
Those wishing to honor Bill with a gift of remembrance are encouraged to donate to the American Cancer Society, the Arthur B Hodges Center (at https://www.edgewoodsummit.com/health-services/), HospiceCare of WV and Hubbard Hospice House (at https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/), or a charity of your choice, in his name.
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.
Shirley Marria
Shirley Marie Wilson Marria, 100, of South Charleston, WV passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Dunbar Health Center.
She was born in South Charleston, WV on April 10, 1925 to the late William and Lesta Wilson. She was a member of Darlington United Methodist Church, St. Johns United Methodist, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She was always very active in church functions and sang in the choir. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 94 where she held many different offices. She was a volunteer at Mountaineer Boys State. After graduation from South Charleston High School in 1942, she was employed as the school secretary. She held that position for the next 42 years.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter R. Marria; brother, Keith Eli Wilson.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Donna Trippett (Marvin) of Parkersburg, WV and Helen Marria-Conrad (Jerry) of Clearwater, FL; son, Walter Keith Marria (Patty) of Sandy Hook, VA; grandchildren, Kevin Trippett (Deborah), Brian Trippett (Sharon), Bill E. Saul, Amberly Marria-Hawk (Chris), Raleigh Marria (Julie); great grandchildren, Madison, Hunter, Naiya, Xander, and Ryland.
A service to Honor the Life of Shirley will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home at 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026 with Pastor Jarrod Caltrider officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until service time.
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following people and organizations that gave joy and end of life care to our mother; neighbors, Rosaline Lawrence, Sandy Daubman and Gary Scragg, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Faith-in-Action, Visiting Angels, Meals On Wheels, Dunbar Care Center's caring team, Terry White, Susan Casto, Kathy Eaton, Mike Corey and her hair dresser, Tammy Lanham. God Bless You All.
Donations can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of WV, 1251 Doolin Run Road, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
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.
Shimeka M. Poindexter-Cook
Shimeka M. Poindexter-Cook, 43, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Charleston. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
David A. DeBolt
David A. DeBolt of Charleston died February 1, 2026, peacefully at home at age 87.
He graduated from Charleston High School with the Class of 1956. He went on to receive his Bachelor and Master's degrees from The Ohio State University.
David had a passion for music that never waned. He performed as Principal Bassoonist with orchestras in Charleston, WV; Birmingham, Alabama; Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kansas City. Following these positions, he became a Professor of Music at Kent State University. David was a founding member of Kent Camarata, a chamber music group that performed at many locations in the United States and Europe.
He was quite active in his church, St. John's Episcopal in Charleston, where he was a member of the choir and facilitated many other musical events.
David was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and E. V. Winston DeBolt, and his wife, Katherine Gerson DeBolt, with whom he shared his love of classical music.
He is survived by his sisters, Martha Cox of Charleston, Mary Broome of Bear, Delaware, as well as his bother, Jack W. DeBolt of Charleston and Jack's children and grandchildren.
In accordance with his wishes, David has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.
Joyce Mathena
Joyce Edith Oxley Mathena, 90, of Charleston, WV passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House.
She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Donald and Dorothy Peyton Oxley. She was a charter member of Blessed Sacrament Church. As a lifelong member of the church, she was always very active in church functions and special events. She participated in organizing and decorating for special events and Holidays. She enjoyed playing cards with her husband and family and friends over the years as well as working puzzles. She was very talented at making floral arrangements, which she worked at part-time in earlier years, as well as sewing for her herself and her family.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. “Jim” Mathena; daughter, Patricia Hickman; son, Donald R. Mathena; son-in-law’s, Steve Rader and Phil Hickman.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Brenda Rader of South Charleston; daughter-in-law, Gail Mathena of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren, Brian Hickman (Jennifer), Joe Hickman (Heather), Stephen Rader (Claire), Heather Rhea, Candace Talley (Walter); great grandchildren, Zach Hickman, Luke Hickman, Hendrix Rader, and Braylen Talley.
A Mass of Christian Burial to Honor the Life of Joyce will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston with Father John Finnell officiating. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Joyce’s memory to Catholic Charities or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 305 E St. South Charleston, WV 25303.
Friends may share memories and condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting Joyce’s obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Robert Bucklen
Robert (Bob) Bucklen, 90, of South Charleston, West Virginia entered heaven on January 25, 2026.
He was born on May 25, 1935 to the late Myrtle Agnes White and Roscoe Bucklen.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances (Babe) Bucklen; son, Edward (Monique); three grandsons, Zachary (Grace) of CharlesTown, Gabriel (Nikki) of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and Lucas of Leland, North Carolina; and four great grandchildren.
He retired after 40 years of service as a manager for the SS Kresge/K-Mart corporation. He was a past member of the IOOF lodge and a long-standing member of the former Calvary Baptist Church where he served as both a deacon and usher.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 2 at the Charleston Baptist Temple with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
The family extends its sincere appreciation to the caring and compassionate staff of CAMC Memorial Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House.
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.