Beverly Ann Cobbs Hanway
Beverly Ann Cobbs Hanway, 83, of Lewisburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Peyton Hospice House.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Doris Cobbs. Beverly is survived by her loving husband, George Pete Hanway; her brother, Larry Cobbs of South Charleston; her sons, Michael and Josh Hanway; daughter, Klaressa (Chloe) Hanway; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
A private graveside service to Honor the Life of Beverly will be held at the Cobbs Family Cemetery on Spring Hill Mountain, with Minister Brian Lewis officiating.
Memories of Beverly may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
James A. Poindexter
James Andrew Poindexter, Sr., 66, of Charleston, WV, passed away at Heritage Nursing Home, located in Huntington, WV, on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
James was born on September 29, 1956, in Charleston, WV, to Lewis Willis and Maxine Threece (Watkins) Poindexter. He was a graduate of Harpers Ferry High School, and after graduation enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps, James went to work for the City of Charleston’s Landfill Department, John Amos Power Plant (AEP), and Moore Brothers Construction Company. After retiring from AEP, James decided to live out his life long dream by opening up the Indigo Lounge.
James loved the Lord and he loved and cared about people. Everyone loved Big Pon (Mr. P). He loved playing basketball, football, and sponsoring children for different conference and sports events.
James was a strong survivor of numerous illnesses. He was a Lebron James and Tiger Woods fan. He would always say to you, “I know baby,” with a smile and a chuckle.
James was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Terrence; nephew, Dominique; daughter, Leah; and niece, Brianna.
Left to mourn James’s passing is his wife of 49 years, Terri Poindexter; sons: Samar, James Jr., and Lazarus Poindexter; stepson, Butch Thaxton; daughters, Susan Blair and Misty Murphy; sisters: Denyse Powell, Elizabeth Willis, and Hope E. (Wilson) Ross; brothers: Michael and Rodney Poindexter (Diane), Clarence, Robert Earl, Mark Joyner, and Charles D. Willis of Knoxville, TN; sisters-in-law, Claudette (Boyd) Cade of Buffalo, NY and Barbara La Croix of Los Angeles, CA; special nephews, Rod Lee Coats and Robert Gillispie; special nieces: Shimeka, Keira, and Leigh Poindexter; special beloved aunt, Essie Barron; cousin, Dyana Morris; grandchildren: Mia and Samaira Marino, Micah, Demar, Aisha, Zhaquon, Alaraycea, Nautica, Syjeir, Kayden, Leandra L., Lieara R., Jayvion W., Lazarus Jr., Kaiwaun, Armaunini, Kamari Poindexter, Italy Cook, Shanya and Jina Taylor, Olivia Boyd, Zxavian D. Martin, Saebra J. Barclay, Jayla S. and Xavien T. Kouns; great grandchildren: Kayson G. and Oaklan S. Martin, Harrison A. and Penelope C. Barclay.
James also leaves behind his best friends: Steve Robertson, Katy Layne (Rab), Lucille White, Dee Garnett, Barbara Woodson, Matt Webb, David Bennett, Bertram Hunt, and Finnie Tyree.
James will be deeply missed by a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, family, and friends, including his St. Paul A.M.E. Church family.
A service to Honor the Life of James will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1108 2nd Ave., Charleston, WV, 25302, with the Rev. John Sylvia officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. A private interment will be held at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, WV.
Online condolences and memories of James may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Jack Jarrett
Jack Everett Jarrett, 89, of Charleston passed away on March 25, 2023.
Jack was born on July 6, 1933, the son of the late C. W. Jarrett, Sr. and Pearl Knight Jarrett. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Ward and Josephine Mason, and brother C.W. Jarrett, Jr.
Jack was a retired employee of Kanawha Valley Power/Appalachian Power Company with 41 years of service. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and a veteran of the Korean War.
Jack is survived by his wife Bonnie Means Jarrett, daughter Nancy Jarrett Koehler of Georgetown, Kentucky and granddaughters Emily and Elizabeth Koehler also of Georgetown, Kentucky. He is also survived by a sister, Helen Ward of West Palm Beach, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews.
At Jack’s request there will be no service or visitation Internment will be at the Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum in South Charleston. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to your favorite charity. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Donna Potter
Donna Lynn Potter, 68, of Dunbar, WV, went to heaven on March 24, 2023, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reverend Robert Pate.
Surviving loved ones are Donna’s beloved husband of 47 years, Bill Potter, Sr.; mother, Jane Pate of South Charleston; brothers Bobby Pate of South Charleston and Johnny Pate of Orlando, FL; children Billy Jr. (Ashlee) Potter of Barboursville; Kimmy Potter of South Charleston; Stevie Potter of Brockport, NY; grandchildren Jaeclinn Hall, Bryson Potter, Kaedlee Potter, Brayden Potter, and Linnlee Potter; and “Bella,” her adored Great Dane.
Donna was a devoted Christian and active member of South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed many years of serving in various ministries including the church nursery and assisting with health screenings for seniors. She loved her “Challengers” Sunday School class and participated in numerous outreach opportunities.
Donna graduated from South Charleston High School in 1973. In 1975, she earned a nursing degree from Marshall University. Throughout her extensive nursing career, she worked at several Charleston-area hospitals and served in home healthcare. She retired from Brickstreet/Encova in 2020. Being a nurse was much more than Donna’s profession, it was her calling and passion as a lifelong caregiver to her patients, friends, and family.
Donna exemplified what it means to be a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She and Billy have a love story that began 50 years ago as high school sweethearts. Donna’s greatest joy was in loving and caring for her family. Her grandkids adored her and called her “Nonna.” She loved attending all their sporting events and supporting them in every area of life. As she and “Bella” began each day with a nice, long walk, Donna knew the true meaning of contentment and the joy found in simple pleasures.
Donna’s relationship with Jesus Christ was the single most important aspect of her life. She believed in the power of prayer and served as a “praying friend” for countless people throughout her lifetime. She is now receiving her eternal reward in the presence of her Savior. But for all who knew and loved her, she will be greatly missed.
A service to celebrate Donna’s life will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 1:00 pm at South Charleston First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Kent Estep officiating. Burial following at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston. Friends may call on Tuesday, March 28th from 6-8 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston.
Online condolences and memories of Donna may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
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.