Tammy MaryAnn Martin
Tammy MaryAnn Martin, 58, of Dunbar, passed away on September 14, 2023, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was born at the McMillan Hospital in Charleston, WV, on July 13, 1965, and lived her whole life in Dunbar, WV. She graduated from Dunbar High School, class of 1984, and WV State College (University), in December of 1987. She worked for the same company for over 30 years in accounting.
She was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Hurricane, where she was very involved in the Live Embers Group. She enjoyed bowling and belonged to a league. She also served as Finance Officer for over 15 years for the Civil Air Patrol. Tammy was a very kind and giving person. She served wholeheartedly behind the scenes and was well known by many for her acts of kindness. She lived a very simple and happy life and loved her cats dearly. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover S.W. and Elizabeth Joan Dewey Morris.
Tammy is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Richard R. Martin; brothers, Thomas R. Morris (Sandra) of Charleston, WV, and Grover S.W. Morris, Jr. (Vicki) of Hurricane, WV; nieces, with whom she had very special relationships: Stephanie Fox ((Johnny) of Cross Lanes, WV, Danielle Wilson (Garrett) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Elyse Brown (Chad) of Fairmont, WV; as well as several great nieces and nephews.
A service to Honor the Life of Tammy will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 22, 2023, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Ron McClung officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memorial Park, Dunbar. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests to all who knew and loved her, to perform a random act of kindness or service to others in Tammy’s memory, or to make a donation to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Building Fund (2150 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, WV 25562).
Memories and online condolences of Tammy may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Kc (Kathleen Ann) Lovin
Kc (Kathleen Ann) Lovin, 69, of South Charleston passed away peacefully at Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston on Sept 11th 2023 after a long illness. Kc was born to the late Marjorie and Daniel Rader in Dallas, Texas on May 10th 1954. She was a 1972 graduate of W.T. White High School in Dallas, TX. After high school Kc entered the US Navy where she served as a corpsman until 1979. She joined the Navy reserves and attended University of Texas Austin and then University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston where she became a licensed physician assistant. Kc moved to WV where she practiced medicine in Huntington. She reentered active duty in 1988 and left in 1990 as a CWO2. She returned to WV and married Mark Lovin in 1991. Kc practiced in South Charleston, Charleston, and ended her over 40-year career as a Physician Assistant at Clendenin Health Center. Kc loved her work. She was known for her professionalism and the loving care she gave all her patients during her career. Kc was a member of First Presbyterian Church of South Charleston. She sang in the choir, volunteered on the music and worship committee, and help prepare delicious meals for church fellowship dinners. The children of our church and her neighborhood adored her. Kc enjoyed painting, crafts, working on her miniature doll house, and gardening. Kc was a great conversationalist. She was knowledgeable in scripture and shared her knowledge with many. She loved the Lord with all her soul. She shared her love and joy for Christ wherever she went.
Kc was preceded in death by her father, Daniel LaGrande Rader, her mother, Marjorie Ellen Coleman, and her beloved dogs Barney and Riley. She is survived by her husband Mark A Lovin, her brother Daniel Luke Rader (Marla Elliott) of Olympia Washington, her niece Miranda Elliott-Rader of Charlottesville, VA, past co-workers, and many other dear friends. Kc will be missed by her loving dog Gracie.
A celebration of her life will be held at Snodgrass Funeral home on Saturday, September 16th, at 2pm. Family will be receiving visitors from 12 to 2. Pastor Ginna Taylor of First Presbyterian Church South Charleston will be presiding over the service. Her body will be entombed at the mausoleum at Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens following the services
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to honor Kc can be sent to HospiceCare of Charleston or First Presbyterian Church South Charleston.
The family would like to thank Thomas Memorial Hospital and Hubbard House for the excellent care Kc received during her illness.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Cathy Jones Graceson (Gallagher)
Cathy Jones Graceson (Gallagher), 67, was born on April 2, 1956, in Kanawha County, WV, and passed away on September 5, 2023, at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV. She was the daughter of Dr. Barbara Jones Springer and the late Jack Lee Jones.
Cathy was a proud Daughter of Marshall University, with a degree in journalism and a Master’s in business administration. She was also a proud graduate of St. Albans High School, class of 1974. Cathy was an accomplished EEO trainer & HR specialist. Throughout her career, she worked at several organizations, including Union Carbide, Toyota, Dingess Rum Properties, and finishing her career with the state of West Virginia.
To know Cathy was to know that she had a large and pure heart. She cared deeply for others, especially those who needed an advocate. She always defended the right thing, even if it put her on a harder path. Having her in your corner provided a comfort that many are now left missing. She enjoyed giving back to her community through several organizations and was exceptionally passionate about supporting animal rescues. Brilliant and vivacious, she had a true appreciation for life, never took herself too seriously, enjoyed traveling the world, and was a voracious reader. However, make no mistake, she had no greater joy than being a mom and grandmother.
She is survived by her two daughters, Erin Gallagher & Annie Gallagher; three grandchildren, Colin Gallagher, Cara Gallagher & Claire Gallagher; mother, Barbara Jones Springer; stepfather, Don Springer; siblings, Jill Jones von Dohlen and Jeffrey Jones; aunt, Helen Rollins; nieces and nephews, Sara Jones, Michael von Dohlen, & David von Dohlen, as well as three dogs and one cat who will miss her very much. Cathy was preceded in death by her brother, Jack Allan Jones.
A tribute to Cathy's life will be held on September 16, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament, with visitation at 10:00 AM and a mass at 11:00 AM. Cathy's memory will be dearly cherished by all who knew her.
Memories and online condolences of Cathy may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Tianna Butler
Tianna Butler gained her angel wings on September 07, 2023, at her home in St Albans, WV. Tianna was 72 years old. Her life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that she stayed here.
Tianna was social and made friends everywhere she went. Not a day went by where Tianna didn't talk about how much her children and family meant to her - her family was arguably her most important achievement in life. Tianna retired from Verizon Wireless after twenty years of service.
Tianna is survived by her loving husband, Champe Butler II; her son, John T. Harmon IV and his wife Kelly C. Harmon; her daughter, Rachel K. Butler-Myatezh and her husband Alex Myatezh; grandchildren: Haley H. Breaux and Brittain A. Breaux, Hunter T. Harmon, Jalin S. Harmon, Charleigh R. Harmon, and Zachary Deming; and her great-grandchildren, Carter M. Breaux and Leo T. Breaux. Tianna was predeceased by her parents, Burl A. Mallory and Phyllis B. Mallory, and her brother, Mitchell L. Mallory.
A memorial service to Honor the Life of Tianna will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Twin City Bible Church, 100 First Avenue, Nitro, WV 25143. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Missions at Twin City Bible Church in Nitro, an organization Tianna cared for.
"... a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." -Ecclesiastes 3:4
Memories and online condolences of Tianna may be shared by visiting http://www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
William "Bill" Peters
William “Bill” Graves Peters II, 79, of South Charleston passed away on September 9th, 2023.
Bill graduated from South Charleston High School. He was retired from the WV State Tax Revenue, and IBM as a computer programmer. He was also a former employee of the Capitol City Auto Auction as a driver shortly after retirement because, if you knew him, you know he did not like to sit still. He loved to drive, he loved his boat, and he loved his family. He was a father figure to many, and a ‘Poppy’ to many more. He will forever be loved, remembered, and missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Blanche Peters; sister, Betty Peters (White); as well as his ex-wife and friend, Carolynne Peters.
He is survived by his daughter and caretaker, Stacey Peters; granddaughter, Darienne King (Benjamin; great granddaughter, Poppy Lynne King; sons, Donald Peters (Nancy) and Robert Peters (Heather).
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 pm, Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia. Family and friends may visit from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Carolyn Sue Smith
Carolyn Sue Smith, age 78, of Charleston peacefully passed away, surrounded by family on Friday September 1, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House after an extended illness.
She was born on December 18, 1944 in Charleston, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Adkins Whittaker. She is also preceded in death by her husband Opie E. Smith, Sr.; sisters, Linda Ferrell and Elizabeth Kelly; brother in law, George Ferrell, Sr.
Carolyn attended Charleston High School and later earned her Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. She was a CNA at St. Francis Hospital for more than 20 years caring for others, like she always did. Later she was a local business owner and manager where she became “Mom” to everyone she met.
She taught everyone about courage, kindness, hard work, helping others, but most importantly about strength; she exercised that strength throughout her extended illness. Carolyn placed so many above herself and cared for family members, friends, and others; especially when others had no option. She loved us all and had special places in her heart for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. It was her nature to always see the value in everyone and never give up on people.
Carolyn is survived by her two sons, Opie E. Smith, Jr. of Charleston, and William L. Smith of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Kim Swiney (Ben) of Clendenin, Opie E. Smith, III, (Devan) of Charleston; chosen grandson Xavier Blackledge; great grandchildren, Sophie, Madi, Zach, Gracie, Ella, and Athena; brother, Denver Whittaker (Susie); sisters, Vicki Starcher and Nikla Hardman; nephew, Opie Lee Kelly who was like her third son; chosen son Zane Blackledge (Lauren) and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday September 6, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Swiney officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of Flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Carolyn to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311 or HospiceCareWV.org
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Rosalie Gay Estep Medley
Rosalie Gay Estep Medley, 88, of South Charleston, passed away on August 28, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House West.
She was born in Powelton, WV, to the late Homer and Georgia Legg Estep. She was a homemaker and cared for her family very deeply. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and embroidering. Rosalie was a member of First Church of God on Ohio Street in South Charleston, where she loved to sing in the choir and fellowship with her church family.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Gail Medley; sister, Patsy Board; brother, Steve Estep.
Rosalie is survived by her four children, Jerry (Vickie) Medley of Hurricane, WV, Mark Medley of Charleston, WV, Stephanie Dotson of South Charleston, WV and Greg (Brandi) Medley of Nitro, WV; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
A service to Honor the Life of Rosalie Medley will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Pastor Charles Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting http://www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Richard Thomas Anderson
Richard Thomas Anderson, age 38, of South Charleston went to his eternal heavenly home, with his mother and close friends by his side, on Sunday August 27, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital.
Richard was born in Charleston, March14, 1985, son of the late Robert T. Anderson, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carl Hampton Wills, Sr. and Ann Greathouse Wills; paternal grandparents, Andy Anderson and Dorothy Davis Anderson.
Richard was born with a life of many physical and intellectual challenges, however through that he was able to have a life of enjoyment and loved by many. One of his enjoyments was his father’s daily rides in a golf cart at Kanawha Country Club and his family taking him to South Charleston parades and festivals.
Richard loved music, church, eating good food, his home and celebrating special events.
Richard is survived by his mother, Treisa Anderson of South Charleston; brothers, Robbie Anderson, Sr. (Blaire) of Charleston, and Paul Anderson (Erin) of South Charleston; uncle, Carl H. Wills, Jr. of Charleston; aunt, Carol Hill of Ohio.
The family greatly appreciated Richard’s long time health care providers, Walter Dawkins and Maria Marotto. Also, a special thanks to McKinney Family Chiropractic and staff and CAMC General Neuroscience Unit.
A service to celebrate Richard’s homegoing will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday September 1, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Pastor James Wright officiating. Interment services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday evening at the funeral.
Donations be made to: Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 400 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 or TSCalliance.org/give/
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
William Carl "Bill" Dotson, Jr.
William Carl "Bill" Dotson, Jr., age 88, passed away on August 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington. Born on October 8, 1934, in Bownemont, WV, to William Carl Dotson and Pearl Mae Evans, he graduated from South Charleston High School in 1952.
He attended West Virginia University, was part of the Pride of West Virginia Marching Band, and a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He eventually graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he continued his involvement in the marching band.
Bill's career was in the automotive industry, working for American Motors Corporation and later Chrysler Corporation as an Executive Sales Manager in Detroit, Michigan. He had a fondness for playing musical instruments, particularly the euphonium and tuba. He was engaged with various community bands in Michigan, West Virginia, and Florida, and Senior Moments Dixieland Jazz.
Bill achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and remained involved as a Scout Master and mentor. He also served his country for three years in the United States Army.
He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Carolyn Jean Evans, after 53 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Norma Dotson; his son, Peter Dotson (Annette); and daughters, Patrica Woll (Timothy), Carol Huber, and Nancy Ryan (Richard); 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His cherished companions included Gracie the dog and Bailey the cat.
A Service to Honor the Life of William Dotson is scheduled for August 31, 2023, at 1 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Officiated by Pastors Scott Bandy and Ray Witmer III, the service will be followed by entombment at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A visitation window will be open from 12 pm to 1 pm on the same day.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School at http://stjo.org/flowers. Memories and condolences can be shared at http://snodgrassfuneral.com. Arrangements are being handled by Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Patricia Lou Fields
Patricia Lou Fields, 76, of South Charleston, passed way on August 17, 2023, at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She was born on July 22, 1947, in Charleston, WV, to the late John G. Perkins and Betty L. Perkins. She was a proud member of the Charleston High School class of 1965 and the Marshall University class of 1969.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Patrick Paxton. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, A.J. Fields; sons, Will (wife Tina) of Covington, VA, and Andy (wife Cecilia) of New Bern, NC; granddaughters, Caitlin and Grace Fields of Covington, VA, Xazil Johnson of Oak Island, NC, and Andrea Garvey of Charlotte, NC; grandson, Giovanni Triana of Charlotte, NC; brother, John R. Perkins (wife Sally) of Charleston, WV; sister, Polly Paxton of Jefferson, IN; brother, David Perkins (wife Holly) of Harpers Ferry, WV; brother-in-law, Thomas Fields (wife Ann) of Charlottesville, VA; three greatgrandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Abby.
A private service to Honor the Life of Patsy will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, https://adoptcharleston.com/index.php/give/thank-you/.
Memories of Patsy may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.