Rebecca Lynn Workman
In loving memory of Rebecca Workman, she was a very strong and beautiful woman. Always cared for everyone, helped anyone who needed it. Everyone loved Rebecca as she did others, may you rest in peace. Proceeded in death by mother Virgie Fields and father Wilber Myers.
She is survived by her husband, Willard Workman; children, Lester Counts (Jessica), Tonya King (Jay King), Alan Counts (Amanda Counts), Brett Counts (Sierra) , Ashley Counts (boyfriend, Denzel Higgenbothom) , Tasha Myers (Travis Miller) and Jessica Workman (Eric Werhle); eighteen grandchildren and four sisters.
Condolences can be made at Snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Frank Thompson
Frank B. Thompson, Jr., of St. Albans, passed away on February 23, 2023 at HospiceCare at Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born on March 18, 1940 on a property owned by his maternal great-grandfather, Evermont Dent.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank B. Thompson and Hester A. Hunley; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Dent Wallace; his aunt, Agnes Cox; and a host of other relatives. His family was the owner and operator of The Marvin Motel on Route 60 in South Charleston and The Marvin Midtown Motel and Restaurant located on Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston among other business ventures.
Frank graduated from South Charleston High School in 1958 and immediately began working for the FMC Corporation in South Charleston. He started his career in the mailroom, but held positions in accounting and other departments over his 25-year tenure. Upon retirement, he was the Peroxide Unit Supervisor.
Frank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Roberta Thompson of St. Albans; his children, Cheryl Barker (Terry) of St. Albans, Brooks Thompson of South Charleston, and Tracy Thompson (Pam) of Dunbar; his granddaughters, Erica Master (Bret) of St. Albans and Ashley Schumaker (Chris) of Suffolk, Virginia; and his great-grandchildren, Damon and Delilah Master of St. Albans and Garrett Schumaker of Suffolk, Virginia; as well as extended family members and loved ones. He was affectionally referred to as Pop by his wife, children, granddaughters, and those closest to him. His great-grandchildren called him Grouchy Pop, which was a reflection of his lack of patience in his older years.
Frank was an avid bowler, fisherman, hunter, and collector of coins and guns. He was a regular watcher of Jeopardy, and he almost always answered correctly before the contestants. He lived a great life and had lots of entertaining stories to share. His loved ones have fond memories of family trips to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the family camp on the Greenbrier River where there is a sign that reads, “An old fisherman lives here with his best catch.”
A family celebration of Frank’s life will be held at a later date. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may share condolences at snodgrassfuneral.com
George Maxwell Robertson
George Maxwell “Max” Robertson, age 87, of South Charleston, formerly of Asheville, NC, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital. His life was filled with love and laughter. He spent his days fly fishing, watching NC State Wolf Pack sports, and enjoying time with his family, whom he cherished. He also relished sharing time with his dear friends, Bob Medley, Tom Coleman and others.
Max was employed by Union Carbide during most of his career and later moved on to the DEP where he finished his career by enforcing environmental regulations. He continued in this regard by serving faithfully with Trout Unlimited to until he passed.
He was born on February 25, 1935 in Asheville, NC, son of the late George David and Priscilla Aldren Robertson. He is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Constance Delores Saunders Robertson.
Max is survived by one son, George Kenneth “Ken” Robertson (Sylvia); four grandchildren, Joel Alm (Megan), Elaine Alm, Katie Robertson, and George Cole Robertson.
A service to honor the life of Max will be held on Monday February 20, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Thompson officiating. Entombment will be at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 pm on Monday.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: Ernie Nester Chapter of Trout Unlimited, WWW.ENCTU.org
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Mark M. Holstein
Mark Morris Holstein (Mag to family/Poppy to Brooks), of Hurricane, WV, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023.
Mark was born in Charleston, WV to the late Betty Jo and Stanford (Kack) Holstein. Mark grew up in Kanawha City along with his cousin Marcia Campbell. He lived with his parents and Nana, Marie Morris.
He and his wife Vicki were high school sweethearts at Charleston Catholic. They went on to attend Eastern Kentucky University where Mark played tennis. Together they had three boys, Jason (Madyson), Justen and Jordan. On December 6, 2022 a granddaughter (Brooks Rebecca) was welcomed into our world.
Mark enjoyed playing tennis and teaching his sons to play golf. More recently he enjoyed mountain biking, taking short walks with Vicki, and enjoying Starbucks.
Mark’s life will be celebrated at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. There will be a time of remembrance at 6:30 p.m., where family and friends may celebrate our beloved Mark and the mark he left in this world.
The family would like to thank the staff of Teays Valley Cancer Center, the Doctors and Nurses at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital, and his friends, colleagues, and coworkers at Teays Valley Heating and Cooling for their love, care, and support.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Craig Lee Selby
Born on December 13, 1945, to Clyde and Sarah McIntyre Selby, Craig Lee Selby grew up in Morgantown, WV. He passed away on February 6, 2023, in Charleston, alongside family after a long illness.
Craig loved growing up on Ridgeway Avenue, biking the neighborhood to Whitmore and Marilla Parks, honing his basketball and baseball skills. Voted “best-looking” in high school, he was a star baseball pitcher and carried his charm to the campus of WVU. A member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Following graduation, Craig moved to Charleston in 1968 and began working for the newspaper in the advertising department.
During his forty-five-year career with Charleston Newspapers and the Daily Gazette Company, Craig held numerous positions, including Personnel Director, Assistant General Manager, Publisher and Executive Editor of the Charleston Gazette, and President and General Manager of Charleston Newspapers.
Craig served on the boards of the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, West Virginia Press Association, Fund for the Arts, and the YMCA. He also acted as board member and president of the Southern Newspaper Press Association. He attended the Executive Leadership Program at Stanford and was extremely proud of his career in the newspaper business.
Early on in Charleston, Craig played basketball in the Charleston Businessmen Basketball League at Old Charleston High. When he became too much of an “old man” to play basketball, he moved on to golf. He was a devoted golfer, spending hours upon hours at Berry Hills Country Club trying to achieve a longer drive. Craig was known to say, “I’m not as good at golf as I think I am.” He was an ardent skier, a cookie lover, and a wine and vodka aficionado. He loved his semiannual golf trips to Canaan Valley, his daily visits to the YMCA, and his annual beach trips to Sunset Beach, NC where he perfected his tan. As a WVU sports enthusiast, Craig maintained season tickets to both basketball and football games. An avid reader and sport statistician, he devoured John Grisham and James Patterson novels while knowing every Trivial Pursuit sports question in the deck. Craig was also in the minority of people who still dressed to fly.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Sarah Selby, and his beloved dog, Maggie. He was very proud that he trained Maggie to gently retrieve his paper from the driveway each morning.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sue; his two children, Crista Reed of Flower Mound, TX (husband Doug, daughter Emily) and Allyson Fox of Mountain Brook, AL (husband Bill, daughter Margaret, sons Will and Henry); his brother David of San Luis Obispo, CA (wife Chip, son Jamison, daughters Brooke and Amanda), brother-in-law George O’Malley of Charleston, WV (wife Jamie); and his best friend of 73 years, Clete Smith, of Pittsburgh, PA.
A gathering to Honor the Life of Craig will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, February 24, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
A reception will follow at the Berry Hills Country Club, from 12:30 p.m.to 2:30 p.m.
The family would like to extend special thanks and unending gratitude to his caregivers: Rose Hughes, Karen Igo, and Pam and Stacy Jarrett, for their devoted, kind, and compassionate care at the end of his life.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the WVU Foundation (www.WVUF.org) or the Charleston YMCA (http://ymcaofkv.org/donate/).
Memories and condolences of Craig 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.
Catherine Tate
Catherine Delane Webb Tate, 60, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.
Cathie grew up in Madison, WV and graduated from Scott High School. She studied at Marshall University and then went on to become a nurse. Though the most important job she ever had was being a mom and sister. She spent her time loving on her beloved dog, Oliver. She had recently become a nana to her first grandchild which had been a really bright time in her life. Cathie was easy going and friendly, quickly making friends with everyone she met. She was always good for a laugh and she was fiercely loyal to her family. She was so generous and kind. And she was intentional with her efforts in making those around her feel her love.
She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Gene Webb.
She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Tate (Brandon Kline) and grandson Declan Banks Kline of Charleston; her brother, Jason Webb (Christa) and nephew and niece, Jackson Webb and Jillian Webb of Cross Lanes; and her brother Charles Webb.
A casual gathering to Honor the Life of Cathie will be held from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Memories may be shared by visiting https://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting her obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Priscilla M. Haden
On January 25, 2023, Priscilla M. Haden, 86, of Charleston, West Virginia, died peacefully surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Judge Charles H. Haden II, U.S. District Court of the Southern District of West Virginia, and her parents, Dr. Delmas Miller and Mrs. Myrtle C. Miller, and her sister, Dr. Betsy M. Hobbs.
Left to remember her and to honor her legacy are her three children, Charles H. Haden III (Christi) of Charleston ,WV, Timothy Michael Haden (Carol) of Richmond VA, and Amy Haden Davis (Doug) of Charleston WV, along with ten grandchildren: Charles H. Haden IV “Chip” and Edward Haden, Michael, Mindy, Patrick, and Catrina Haden, Conner, Cassie, Matthew, and Meg Sorrells; and thirteen great grandchildren: Finley Matthews, Georgia, Teigan, and Henry “Hank” Haden, Everett, Brooks, and Carter Haden, Eloise, Charles, and John Haden, Lily and Edward “Ray” Haden, and Genevieve Sorrells.
Born in Moundsville, West Virginia on May 10, 1936, to Methodist educator parents during the Great Depression, Priscilla was generous in sharing her time, talents, and resources to support the public good. Her life’s mission was to serve community before self. After moving to Morgantown, West Virginia from Moundsville in her teen years, she met “Chuck” Haden at church youth group who became her high school sweetheart, and whom she later married while in college. Priscilla and Chuck were partners in life who shared a devotion to friends, family, and public life. They were blessed by their relationships with a large family, lifetime friends, and an extended community within West Virginia and beyond that reflected their life’s work as public servants.
A graduate of Morgantown High School and West Virginia University, Priscilla received a Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1957 and a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1963 from WVU. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at WVU. Priscilla was a public school teacher for thirty years, teaching social studies and English, worked as a high school counselor, and served on the Kanawha County Board of Education and the State Board of Education, ultimately serving as its President. Priscilla was a lifelong advocate for policies that supported civic education to promote democracy. Priscilla devoted her life to education in West Virginia and to public service, serving on numerous boards and organizations at the local and state level. She remained active in public life until her death.
She served on the West Virginia School Building Authority, West Virginia Public Broadcasting Authority, the Education Alliance, the Central West Virginia Airport Authority, the Thomas Memorial Hospital Foundation, and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Board. Priscilla served on the Charles & Mary Glotfelty Foundation, as the state education chairwoman for the League of Women Voters, was a member of the Vandalia Rotary Club and the Clay Center Collectors Club. She served on the West Virginia University’s Board of Advisors for the College of Human Resources and Education, WVPASS, the West Virginia Hi-Y Youth in Government Committee, the Civic Literacy Council, the Ohio-West Virginia YMCA Board, and the National Center for Civic Leadership and Civic Learning on its Executive Board. Priscilla served on various committees at West Virginia University and WVU’s College of Law. She received West Virginia State University’s Hazo W. Carter Presidential Award and WVU’s James R. McCartney Award for Leadership.
Priscillia remained a lifelong learner and avid reader throughout her lifetime. She was well-versed in current events and loved the arts, attending the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, supporting many West Virginia artists and writers, and belonging to several book clubs. She was a member of Christ Church United Methodist Church. She died full of wisdom, full of years, and with rich stories and experiences to match her life. Priscilla enriched everyone’s life around her with her loyalty, wit, especially her laughter, and wisdom. She provided a great sounding board for her family, friends, and community. She was especially proud of her family and delighted in watching her great grandchildren grow up. Priscilla will be remembered by her 10 grandchildren for her special grandparent trips and adventures, along with lifelong friend Betsy King of Richmond, VA, and her grandchildren.
Consistent with her wishes there will be no formal funeral service. Instead there will be a private family service and committal of her ashes. In lieu of flowers or other acknowledgements, the family requests that donations be made to: Priscilla M. Haden Teach Education Fund at West Virginia University. Make donations to WVU Foundation (https://give.wvu.edu/fundraiser/4394618). She will be sincerely and deeply missed by all.
Memories and condolences of Priscilla 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.
Arthur Pat Boyd
Arthur Pat Boyd (“Pat”) passed away peacefully at HospiceCare at CAMC Memorial on January 20th.
Pat was born on February 20th, 1944, to Lee Boyd and Pauline Copenhaver in Boomer, WV. After Pat graduated from Gauley Bridge High School, he graduated with a degree in Printing Management from West Virginia Tech. He started out in the workforce within the printing field in Louisville, Kentucky, and upon returning to West Virginia, became Personnel Manager at Montgomery General Hospital and Job Corps. He later retired from the State of West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
In 1964, Pat met his future wife of 55 years, Sue. In 1972, they welcomed their first daughter, Traci Boyd Acklin, MD. In 1975, they welcomed their second daughter, Kelli Ann Boyd.
Pat was the ultimate dad and husband. Outside of his love of accidentally injuring himself, his focus in life was his wife and his girls. He taught his daughters to play tennis, which is still a favorite family sport. He was the poster child of family and community involvement, being ahead of the curve and creating the “Mr. Mom” ideology. He went to work late to dress his girls for school and was President of the Band Boosters and President of the PTA. The trend continued as he became a super granddad to his grandchildren, Ben, Philip, and Brady. He was loved by everyone that met him and was known to kids and parents alike as “Poppy.”
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Boyd and Pauline Copenhaver. Siblings: Robert Boyd, Curtis Boyd, Eugene Boyd, Larry Boyd, and Susie Lingafelter.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Boyd (Charleston, WV); daughters, Kelli Boyd (Charleston, WV), Traci Boyd Acklin; son-in-law, Brian Acklin; and grandsons, Benjamin Boyd Acklin, Philip Graham Acklin, and Brady Hamilton Acklin, all of Tacoma, WA. Siblings: Richard Boyd (Ravenswood, WV), Rhonda and Larry Tasker (Mt Nebo, WV). Extended family: brother-in-law, Tom B. and Debbie Kincaid (Mooresville, NC), sister-in-law, Susan Kincaid (Charleston, WV), Alex and Michael Lacy (Huntersville, NC), and Brent Kincaid (Charleston, WV). Special acknowledgment to Mike and Kathy Siemiaczko, Betty and David Persinger, Sandra and Bob Bowen, Carol and Fred Mays, and Shatima Lewis.
A Memorial Service will be held at St Timothy Lutheran Church, 900 Lawndale Lane, Charleston, WV 25314, on January 28th, at 12 noon, with Pastor Jamie Strickler and Pastor Jim Smith officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests donations be made to HospiceCare of CAMC Memorial through their website at https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/.
Memories and condolences of Pat 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.
Virginia "Dolly" Selanik
Virginia “Dolly” Selanik, age 93, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 20, 2023, at home, where she lived with her daughter, Michele Selanik.
Dolly was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas and Magdalena Corsatea; siblings: Helen Maximillian; Cornell Corsatea, Elizabeth Corsatea, Thomas Corsatea, Jr.; and her husband, Mike Selanik.
She is survived by her daughters: Patricia S. Meisner, V. Michele Selanik, B. Suzanne Schmitz; grandchildren: Zak Richards, Adam Richards, Michael Meisner, Mallory Richards; great-grandchildren: Abraham Richards, John Richards, Emily Richards, Thalia Meisner, and Harrison Meisner.
The family will announce plans for a Memorial Service to be held in Warren, Ohio, later in the year.
Memories and condolences 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.
Nancy Don (Freed) Lerum
Nancy Don (Freed) Lerum, 88, of Galesville, Wisconsin, left this world peacefully on January 18, 2023 at Harmony of Southridge in Charleston, West Virginia.
Born in Perryville, Kentucky in 1934, she was the oldest Daughter of Donald G. Freed and Nancy Catherine (Harmon) Freed. She was a 1952 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, West Virginia, and later obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky. Born with an interminable spirit, she lived a life filled with passion for the people and things that she loved. She was an accomplished entertainer and an educator who brought her passion for life to everything she did.
Nancy loved teaching. During her 30+ year tenure as a high school English teacher at Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School, she taught generations of kids. Her enthusiasm for learning and the arts was contagious and she brought that with her to the classroom. She loved her students and they loved her. “Mrs. Lerum” left her indelible mark on so many.
As an entertainer, Nancy’s first love was always music. In the 1960’s she sang at Belle’s and the Top of the Inn, in Charleston, WV. She also performed with the Charleston Light Opera Guild early in its history, doling out unforgettable performances in Annie Get Your Gun, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls and other productions. In 1970, Nancy moved to Wisconsin where she continued to sing, lending her beautiful voice to the choir at Zion Lutheran Church, several stage productions, and most recently, The Coulee Region Gospel Choir.
Nancy loved animals. On a small farm in Wisconsin, she and her husband Ken raised horses, cows, and, at one time, chickens. And, of course, there was always a dog and at least one cat. She was a consummate horseman and loved to gallop across the Wisconsin countryside.
Most importantly, Nancy was a mom, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother whose boundless love will never die.
Nancy lived her life well. Her spirit will never be forgotten by those who knew her.
Nancy is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Murphy of Fayetteville, WV; her Granddaughter, Daryl Nelson and husband Jason of Bellevue, NE; brother, John Freed and his wife Kate of Wheeling, WV; and her sister, Suzanne Freed-Archuleta and her husband Peter of Tuscon, AZ. She is also survived by Sharon and Keith LaFee of MI, Carol and Mike Hendrick of FL, Curt and Karen Lerum of MN, Bruce and Terrie Lerum of AZ, Dean and Julie Lerum of MN, many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces who she loved dearly.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kenneth J. Lerum, her father, Donald Glen Freed and her mother, Nancy Catherine Freed Canada.
A service to honor the Life of Nancy Lerum will be held in Galesville, WI in July of 2023. Date and time will be posted on social media at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Coulee Region Gospel Choir, Attn: Ruth Granum/Sue Schultz, 515 1st Avenue E., Holmen, WI 54636
Memories and condolences of Nancy may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.