Joshua Scott Hudson
Joshua Scott Hudson, 35, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 22, 2023. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Josh was the first born and beloved son of Timothy Glenn Hudson and Jenny Beth Hudson (Odell) of South Charleston.
In addition to his parents, Josh is survived by his sister, Jessica (Logan) Cottrill, niece Rylynn Cottrill, grandmother Lola Hudson, aunt Jenny (David) Pitchford, uncle Carl Mahood, uncle Mike (Alison) Hudson, aunt April (David) Keatley, uncle, Bobby (Connie) Odell, aunt Sandra Jean, uncle Tim (Laura) Odell, cousin Jason (Annie) Jean, cousin Heather (Jeff) Smith, cousin Jodi (Brian) Barnes and numerous addition cousins and extended family. Josh was preceded in death by is his grandfather Robert Odell, grandmother Joyce Odell, and grandfather Glenn Hudson.
Josh was very talented in many ways and enjoyed having a good time, especially at family events. He was always up to shenanigans with his partners in crime (aka his uncles and cousins). He was known to crank up the heat or have a waiter deliver a birthday celebration to an unsuspecting family member (and it was not their birthday).
Josh was passionate about art and was extremely creative. He had been putting his talents to good use over the years by designing art and media campaigns for his dad’s business. He also enjoyed playing the guitar, a talent learned from his late great-grandfather Walter Hudson.
A service to celebrate Josh’s life will be held at noon on Thursday March 30, 2023 at Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Ollie Parsons officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday March 29, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to Treasured Memories at https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/joshua-josh-hudson/7692/ to help the family with expenses.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Debi Gibson-Arthur
Debi Gibson-Arthur, age 59, passed away on Monday March 20, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born November 13, 1963 in South Charleston, daughter of the late Haymer and Helen Gibson. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Gibson and sister Wanda Gibson.
She was a 1982 graduate of St. Albans High School, she earned her nursing degree from the University of Charleston in 1985, she graduated from CAMC Nursing School of Anesthesia in 1995, and she then obtained her Master’s in Science of Management (MSM) from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies in 1997. She became the Lead Nurse Anesthetist in 2007 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Debi is survived by her husband, Scott; daughter, Jilli Arthur; sister, Barbara Criner (Dayton); brother, Ray Thevenin; mother-in-law, Mary Lou Arthur, sister-in-law, Angela Sue Arthur; her many friends and colleagues at CAMC Memorial Hospital, and the many pets that she rescued and kept.
Debi enjoyed spending time with family, helping others, rescuing animals, gardening, and decorating for holidays, especially Halloween.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Samantha Arrington (her best friend) for being by Debi’s bedside whenever needed and helping Scott with medical decisions; to her friends who stayed by her bedside during her final hours; and the rest of her CAMC family; and finally, to the doctors and nursing staff that provided excellent care to Debi.
A Service to honor Debi’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday March 24, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Mateer officiating. Interment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until service time.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association. adoptcharleston.com/index.php/give/thank-you/
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Betty Jean Estep
Betty Jean Estep, age 76, of Charleston, passed away Thursday March 16, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born on December 29, 1946 in Charleston, daughter of the late Osdell and Florence Comer Slater. She is also preceded in death by her husband Marcell Lee Estep; Baby Estep; sisters, Marie Elswick and Bootie Clendenin; brothers, Joe, James, Teddy, Harold, Osdell, and Nathan Slater.
Betty was a great mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved camping, four wheeling, and gardening.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolina Johnson (Jerry); son, Teddy Estep (Laura); sisters, Linda Ennis (John) and Virgie Facemyer; grandchildren, Leean, Cara, TJ, Kevin, Samantha, Christopher, and Joseph; great grandchildren, Allena, Remington, and Freya.
A service to honor Betty’s life will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Estep Family Cemetery, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am until service time.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Rainelle Painter
Rainelle Painter, 88, of Sissonville, WV, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 15, 2023.
Born to the late Hattie and Shirkey Hay on August 9, 1934. She was born on her family’s farm in Cicerone at just 2lbs, the 4th of 6 living children. She was a graduate of Walton High School and was retired from Broughton Dairy after serving many years as their office secretary. She loved taking her great granddaughter to Church and Bible School, front porch sitting with her friends, and shopping for all the best deals at Macy’s.
She was preceded in death aside from her parents, by her husband of 48 years, Glen Painter; her sisters, Mary (Clifford) Smith and Arnetta (Lawrence) Painter; brothers, Paul (Betty) Hay, Jim (Nancy) Hay, and Randy (Lana) Hay; and her nephew, Rodney Hay.
Rainelle is survived by her son Larry (Monica) Painter of Sevierville TN; daughter, Chris (John) Parsons of Sissonville, WV; granddaughter, Branigan (Bobbie) McCormick of Sissonville; her great-grandchildren, who were her true pride and joy, Lakyn and Easton McCormick. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as her long-time friend and neighbor, Mary Lou Withrow.
A graveside service to Honor the Life of Rainelle, will be held in the mausoleum at Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Sissonville on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:30pm. A visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 pm, Monday, March 20, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff in the MICU and Hubbard Hospice House at CAMC Memorial for the excellent care that was given to her during her final days.
Memories of Rainelle may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting her obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Michael Max Smith
Michael Max Smith, 69, of Charleston, WV passed away on March 14, 2023 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Lynn (Walsh), daughter Jennifer Lynn Smith, daughter Laura Ann Smith (Ryan Marino), brother Mitchell (Tracy) Smith, sister Coleen (Tim) Wells, sister Candace (Everett) Ross, and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and pets. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max Donald Smith and Gloria (Thornberry) Smith.
Mike will be remembered by many as a science teacher at John Adams Middle School and Sissonville Junior High School. Before moving to Charleston in 1981, he taught science at Grandview High School in Grandview, Ohio and Amanda-Clearcreek High School in Amanda, Ohio.
Mike was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, and anyone who knew him was aware of his passionate love for the Buckeyes. Game day was always taken very seriously.
Mike loved his family and the numerous dogs and other “unusual” family pets that he generously shared his life with. He was an avid gardener, hunter, and fisherman. He was as comfortable riding a horse as walking. During many beach vacations, Mike was admired for the sand sculptures he built, including dragons, castles, and various sea creatures. He could often be seen with one or more of the family dogs walking in Kanawha State Forest, at Capitol Market, or on the grounds and trails at John Adams Middle School that he designed, built, and maintained with student volunteers. Mike was rarely seen without one of his souvenir pin-covered signature felt or straw hats and was fondly referred to as the “snake man” by the thousands of students he taught and people who attended his countless nature programs throughout the Charleston area and beyond.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on March 25, 2023 from 3pm to 5pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Mike’s memory to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, the Kanawha State Forest Foundation, or HospiceCare. The family extends a special thank you to HospiceCare, who took wonderful care of Mike and his family during his final days.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Burnette
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Burnette, 86, of South Charleston, WV, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Hospice House West, South Charleston, WV.
Betty was born on May 12, 1936 to the late Reverend E.R and Elizabeth Thompson. She worked for Park Corporation and the phone company, but was a dedicated homemaker most of her life.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, especially her beloved Isaiah Young, and she loved a good shopping trip to Walmart and Sam’s.
Along with her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Dickie Burnette; brothers: Edward Thompson, Richard Thompson, and James Thompson; sister, Ella McDaniel; daughters, Becky Young and Cindy Young; and granddaughter, Kelli Jo Burnette
Betty is survived by her sons, Rick Burnette and Jeff (Amy) Burnette, both of South Charleston, nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.
A gathering of family and friends to Honor the Life of Betty will be held at Little Creek Golf Course, Eagles Nest Restaurant, on Saturday March 18, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Memories and condolences of Betty may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Sandra Casteel
Sandra Webb Casteel, 82, of Charleston, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on March 9, 2023 at CAMC from cancer.
She was very proud to be a member of D.A.R. She graduated from Scott High School in 1958 and attended Marshall University.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Casteel; parents, Ray and Genevieve Price of Madison; and daughter, Catherine Tate.
Surviving are sons, Charles R. “Rusty” (Robin) Webb of Charleston and Jason (Crista) Webb of Cross Lanes; grandchildren, Alexandra, Jackson, and Jillian Webb, and Andrea Tate (Brandon Kline) of Charleston; great-grandson, Declan Banks Kline; brothers, Gary (Bonnie) Price of Caldwell WV and Lloyd (Lora) Price of Teays Valley; sisters, Linda Price of Dunbar, Wilma (David) Styers of Princeton, WV; and her faithful friends, Susy Combs, Barbara Harless Brown, and Madeline Lipscomb. Thank you.
The family wishes to give a very special thank you to her niece, Tammy McClanahan, without whom she would not have had the quality of life of which she enjoyed.
A Celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, 4122 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, Charleston, WV 25309. Friends may visit from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Memories may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Catherine Lee Halloran
Catherine Lee Halloran died peacefully at her home in Charleston on March 9, 2023 at the age of 90.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Catherine was the daughter of Martin C. and Regina McAndrews Conway. She graduated from St. Ann’s Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania.
Catherine dedicated her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved and supported her family in all their endeavors. She will be remembered and cherished for her engaging personality, irreverent sense of humor, and very kind heart. She had a dynamic and diverse group of friends who enriched her life. Her loyalty to her family and friends was constant and true. She loved theatre trips to New York City, overseas travel with her husband Tom and their friends, and days spent at Hilton Head Island when her children were young. She was a longtime supporter and volunteer at The Charleston Light Opera Guild.
Catherine is survived by her children Erin Oblinger and her husband Phillip of Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas R. Halloran, Jr. and his wife Stacey of Charleston, and Kitty Sununu and her husband John of Rye Beach, New Hampshire. She is also survived by grandchildren Holly Mott and husband Michael, Anne Pohlman and husband Gunnar, Elizabeth Mackey and husband Wil, Thomas R. Halloran III, Gretchen Halloran, John Hayes Sununu, Grace Sununu, and Charlotte Sununu; and her great grandchildren Georgie Mott, Darby Pohlman, and Louis Pohlman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas R. Halloran, Sr., and her daughter M. Lynn Halloran.
A funeral Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00 am. A reception and luncheon will follow at Edgewood Country Club at 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Charleston Light Guild, Post Office Box 1762, Charleston, West Virginia, 25326.
Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Norma Margaret Shaar
Norma, Ms. Shaar, Coach Shaar, or as she was affectionately known as “Aunt Norma” was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Lebanese immigrants, Richard and Suria Shaar. She was the third born to a family of five children. As a family experiencing the hardship of The Great Depression, they relocated to Charleston, WV. Through the tireless work and combined efforts of her parents and beloved aunt and uncle, the family of nine established roots on the West Side of Charleston. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and Marshall University.
Norma grew up loving sports and athletics, but unfortunately excelled at a time when women athletes went essentially unnoticed for their skills. Norma thrived in every endeavor she tried: Basketball, Softball, Track and Field. Her love of athletics led her to a long career in teaching, coaching, and serving as the Athletic Director at Chillicothe High School. She was inducted into the Chillicothe Hall of Fame in 2013. Norma retired after 30 years from the Ross County School system and returned to Charleston to start her second career at Stonewall Middle school where she continued teaching and coaching until 2017. Her long career spanned almost eight decades. Her friends and co-workers were abundant and the students she taught and coached still remember her to this day. Norma’s desire to interact with people led her to became a familiar figure at the Civic Center, Laidley Field, and Power Park. They made sure to leave the rowdy sections to her! Norma leaves behind a Legacy of excellence and an impact on so many that will linger in our hearts. Her days as a World Class Athlete may only be recognized or remembered by a few, but her leadership helped pave the way for women in athletics today. Ms Shaar, Coach Shaar, and Aunt Norma will never be forgotten. Left to cherish her memory are sister: Sallie Shaar Waheed of Houston TX, brother: Kamal (Nancy) Shaar, South Charleston, nieces: Kama Sue Shaar, Palatine IL, Kamilla Shaar Rashid (Mitchell), Charleston, WV, Kathy (Joe) Link, Houston, TX, Carol (Fran) Testa, NJ, nephews: Rob Waheed, Houston, TX, Dickie Lamb, NJ, and Patrick Lamb, AZ, grandnephews: Kam Craft, Sabian, Gabriel, Zavier Rashid, and Chris Testa, grandnieces: Keaton Craft, Sarah Link, Sarah and Katy Testa, and Kelly and Kristin Waheed. Aunt Norma loved and cherished every one of her family members. Last, but not least her beloved Dog, Shadow, who was rightly named. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, or HospiceCare.
A service to honor Norma’s life will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday March 9, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, celebrated by family and friends. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Entombment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston, WV.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Kelli Harrah
Kelli Beth Harrah, 63, of South Charleston, passed away Sunday, March 5, after an extended illness. Kelli was the daughter of the late Bonnie & Dick Harrah. She is survived by her sister, Karen Harrah, and nephew, Kylar Harrah; both of Arizona.
To say Kelli Harrah lit up a room is an understatement. She typically blew in like a small tropical storm and her personality immediately filled up every room upon her arrival.
Kelli was a 1978 graduate of Winfield High School. She had so many people who loved her and whom she loved deeply. Her sudden departure has left a lot of people with a broken heart. In her time on this earth, the number of people whose lives she touched and whose lives were enriched by knowing her and loving her are countless.
She was beautiful, smart, generous, thoughtful, hilarious, fiercely loyal, vivacious, and a fashion plate. She was also brutally honest with everyone she knew and loved, especially regarding your choice of outfit or current hair style.
There is no one else like Kelli Harrah and there never will be. If you were lucky enough to have been loved by her, there was no question that you knew she loved you. She will be deeply missed by many.
Kelli didn’t want a funeral service; she couldn’t bear the thought of people crying over her. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to the Chase Healing Fund (ChaseHealingFund.com) in Kelli’s name and in honor of her beloved late dogs, JoJo and Muffin, and her loyal-to-the-end girl, Zoey.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.