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.
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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/.
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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.
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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
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Alma Chandler
Alma Marie Chapman Chandler, 89, of South Charleston, WV passed away on January 17, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House of Charleston.
She was born to the late Oran and Pearl Lowers Chapman in South Charleston, WV. She worked as a Surgical Technician at CAMC- Memorial Hospital for over 30 years before retiring. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School and participated in the Palm Sunday classes. She was an avid Mountaineer Fan. She enjoyed being outside in the sunshine and traveling to the beach. She was a great cook and baker and would often share delicacies with her family, friends and neighbors.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jefferson Chandler, Sr; son Harold Jefferson Chandler, Jr.; and four siblings.
Alma is survived by her daughter, Lesley Marie (Jeff) Hunt of Fraziers Bottom, WV; sons, Wesley Chandler of Greenville, South Carolina and Scott (Sheila) Chandler of Salisbury, NC; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister and best friend, Barbara Chapman Nunn of South Charleston, WV.
A service to Honor the Life of Alma will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, January 20, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Rev. Paul Mateer officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Gina Marie Cruise Schrader
Gina Marie Cruise Schrader, of Charleston and Hillsboro, West Virginia, died on January 13 of injuries sustained in a fall on January 2, in Charleston. Born April 14, 1945, Gina packed several lives’ worth of living into her 77 youthful years.
A tiny sprite with an outsize personality and warm, engaging smile, Gina was a resourceful woman who made her own way throughout her life, supporting herself by her wits, energy, and sales talents. She successfully raised a daughter as a young, single mother in a time when such a feat was rare.
She earned a BS degree in geography and sociology from the University of Charleston where she was introduced to arts, crafts, and, her life-long passion, West Virginia traditional music. For several years, she worked as an agent for top West Virginia bands, co-founded a bluegrass and traditional music booking agency, initiated a hugely successful bluegrass festival featuring John Hartford and Bela Fleck, and learned firsthand the difficulties of making a living as a music promoter.
In the span of her long and varied career, Gina worked as an advertising sales rep for WTIP/WTIO FM Radio in Charleston, then made friends of business owners in Parkersburg and the greater Charleston metro area through her work with the direct mail company, Val-Pak.
After selling her West Virginia Val-Pak franchise, she took on the job of developing partnerships for the Midland Trail Scenic By-Way Association. Described as “a hummingbird” by members of the association of business operators along the 189-mile federal scenic highway, Gina worked tirelessly to make the organization a success.
She got her first 35mm camera in the early 1970s, and began taking photographs for fun. She could capture the brightest, best spirit of her friends in images, many of whom were working musicians, so her photographs sometimes were used on album covers and promotional posters.
She loved organizing and painting, and never hesitated to jump in to help friends downsize and refurbish. She was a certified master gardener, and was quick with advice and often with labor, and generously shared plants. She loved presenting friends with thrift store treasures, and she was famous for her yearly Saturday night parties following official Memorial Weekend Vandalia Gathering activities.
The last 15 years of her life were her happiest, as she shared them with her great love, photographer Doug Chadwick. She assisted him with his panoramic photography business, and they traveled together throughout the United States, Central and South America, Europe, and Australia. She died thirteen days after his January 1 death.
Friends and family were of utmost importance to her. She cultivated them as carefully as a garden. As a result, she had a wide network of people who were always happy to see her, whom she popped in to visit whenever she was in their neighborhood, and who came to her aid when she suffered two life-threatening health crises. The FOGgers, Friends of Gina, took shifts sitting by her bedside around the clock during a month-long ordeal in 2015, following surgery for a second ruptured brain aneurism.
Gina is survived by her daughter, Michelle Schrader and grandson, Corey Hardie of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; by cousins in West Virginia, Virginia, Florida and New York City; by her childhood pal, Judy Galloway, with whom she shared many an adventure; by longtime friend, Pam Hutton; by Doug Chadwick’s sister, Deborah Clearman of New York City; and a host of dear friends from here to Australia. She made everybody feel special.
At the end, the people in the room were Judy, Pam, and Michelle. Holding the long vigil were Kate Long, Cheryl and Scott Williams, Becky and Bill Kimmons, Alice Hypes, Paul and Becky Flaherty, Carter Zerbe and Maureen Conley, Ginger and Bob Must, and by long distance, Sallie Sublette and Beccy Wilfinger. Her beloved Anton Shelepov and his wife, Irena, were among the many who were there for her, in person and in spirit.
She will be remembered as a generous, energetic peacemaker who loyally and enthusiastically supported her friends through thick and thin.
Gina’s family and friends wish to thank the staff in the Surgical-Trauma ICU at Charleston General Hospital who showed visitors unusual kindness during Gina’s stay, and those who came forward to help defray travel expenses for Michelle.
A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date. Friends wishing to memorialize Gina may send donations to The Greenbrier River Watershed Association, greenbrier.org; the Friends of Old Time Music and Dance, FOOTMAD.org; or Manna Meal, mannameal.org, in Charleston, WV.
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Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Peter Silman White
Peter Silman White, 89, passed away in Sarasota, Florida, on January 12, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Pete was born in Falling Rock, West Virginia, on March 16, 1933. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Fred and Helen, sister, Betsy, and brother Fred.
Pete is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jo, daughter Anne, and son Brad (Heather). He was a man of deep faith and a devoted member of Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Charleston and All Saints Episcopal Church on Longboat Key, Florida.
From an early age growing up in Clendenin, Pete learned the value of hard work, from shining shoes to raising rabbits during the Depression and World War II. In his free time, he and his sister Betsy shared a love for basketball, shooting at a rim and backboard on a Sycamore tree by the house. It paid off. Pete starred for Clendenin High and was First Team All-State as a Senior. He had collegiate offers across the country – from Princeton University to the University of Kentucky under Coach Adolph Rupp. Because of his loyalty to his home state, he chose West Virginia University.
In his senior year under first-year Head Coach Fred Schaus, Pete was elected Captain. He was only one of a handful of players during that era to start every game and is one of only 10 Mountaineer players to average a double double in scoring and rebounds for an entire season. A 6’5” Center, on January 29, 1955, he scored 29 points and 27 rebounds leading WVU to beat Pitt. One statistic not recorded was that Pete broke his nose three times in 9 days and never missed a game in that memorable season. With a win over nationally ranked George Washington to win the Southern Conference Championship, he led the Mountaineers to their first-ever NCAA Tournament. This ushered in the Golden Era of WVU basketball with stars like Rod Hundley, Rod Thorn and Jerry West.
He also was outstanding in track and field and a four-year letterman as a high jumper and hurdler. While a student, Pete was a member of Mountain, Sphinx, and president of the Sigma Chi fraternity. For his lifetime achievements, Pete received the highest honor from his National Fraternity – The Significant Sig Award.
At WVU Pete met his wife Jo in English Class. As the story goes, the professor apparently didn’t like “jocks” and was tough on Pete. She failed him the first semester. Jo, a future teacher, took Pete under her wing. He passed the class, and the rest was a beautiful life together where they raised their children. Pete loved teaching his children about sports so much that they were quick to finish their homework after school because when Dad got home from work it was time for fun and games. The routine was basketball before dinner followed by ping pong then billiards and usually a game of gin or hearts before bedtime.
Daughter Anne achieved worldwide fame as the best Professional tennis player to come from West Virginia. She was an All-American at the University of Southern California, played at Wimbledon, all the major international tournaments, and was ranked 19 in Singles and 9th in Doubles in the World. She is currently Director of tennis at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club where she nurtures many young players. She is also an accomplished film documentary producer. Son Brad played Lacrosse at Vanderbilt where he was a two-year Captain, 1988 Southeastern Lacrosse Conference Champion, a leading conference scorer and later played at the highest non-professional level for the Washington Lacrosse Club. In 1996, Brad returned to West Virginia from government service as a legislative assistant to Senator John Glenn and later a Readiness Analyst for the Secretary of Defense, to join his father in the life insurance business, the White Planning Group. He has coached Lacrosse at George Washington High School since 2008. Pete was proud of his children and spared no expense or passion to support their goals.
After WVU, Pete was drafted by the NBA’s St. Louis Hawks but he declined the invitation to fulfill his ROTC commitment to the Air Force. He was immediately recognized for his brilliance with numbers analysis, critical thinking and trained to become an electronics countermeasure officer on one of the first 8 operational B-52s in the Strategic Air Command with the 93rd Bombardment Wing at Castle AFB. Pete would jam Soviet intercept frequencies/radars to deter surface to air missile attacks so his B-52 could make it to the target. He was also responsible for managing mid-air refueling on missions that lasted for dozens of hours.
After active duty, Captain White served his nation in the West Virginia Air National Guard with 130th Airlift Wing as a navigator on C-119s. In the 1960’s during the Cold War, one of the 130th’s chief missions was the airborne insertion of Special Forces behind Soviet lines, should they invade Western Europe. Their training was grueling and involved extremely low altitude flying, so low that one night over Sissonville, Pete jumped into the cockpit to alert the pilot that the plane was flying too low and they would hit a ridge. The correction was made, the C-119 took the tops off trees and limped back to now-Yeager Airport, “using every foot of that runway.” Pete stopped by St. Matthews Church that night on the way home to give thanks for the Grace of God.
Following his active duty, Jo returned to finish her undergraduate education at WVU and Pete enrolled in WVU graduate school studying Industrial relations. In Morgantown, he began his insurance career with Northwestern Mutual Life as a statistician, part time agent and worked the front desk night shift at the Hotel Morgan.
Pete had an exceptional career in finance and insurance for over 60 years, with an extensive background in business, estate and charitable planning. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy.
In 1973, he joined Connecticut Mutual as General Agent for West Virginia. Under his leadership, the agency’s production tripled in under 8 years. “Tired of babysitting people who didn’t want to work,” Pete moved to St. Petersburg, FL where he returned to Northwestern Mutual, specializing in executive benefits planning for public and private corporations. In 1987, Pete was honored to be recruited by longtime friend Gaston Caperton to return to West Virginia to run the life insurance division of McDonough Caperton. There, he enlisted his best office manager, Donna Whited, who loyally worked with Pete until her retirement in 2020.
With his son Brad, Pete established the White Planning Group in 1996. The firm joined PartnersFinancial, where they assisted clients with optimal results as they ‘sat on the same side of the table’ as the client. Pete was grateful for his enduring friendships made at Partners. During his career, he achieved the insurance industry’s most prestigious awards: Top of the Table, Court of the Table and was a life, and qualifying member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Pete was a Lion in the Life insurance industry.
Pete loved his diverse community and was active and held offices in the following organizations: The Association of Advanced Life Underwriters, the Society of Financial Service Professionals, The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, The Charleston Estate Planning Council, West Virginia State Heart Association, Kanawha County Heart Association, The Charleston Army Navy Club, Sunrise Museum, Fund for the Arts, Charleston YMCA Development Committee, Charleston Rotary, West Virginia Allergy Foundation and West Virginia Senior Olympics Board.
Among all these fine organizations, one that stood out was West Virginia University. Pete was the longest seated member of the Foundation, 42 years. In 2016 he received the Foundation’s Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropist Award. He was a member of the Irvin Stewart Society and in 2001, he achieved the highest honor at WVU – the Order of Vandalia. In 2019, Pete was inducted into the WVU Sports Hall of Fame for his basketball achievements. In total, there are less than 5 people in Mountaineer history who have amassed as many accolades from WVU. To Pete it was straightforward – he wanted to give back for all he had received.
Pete warmed a room with his big heart and quick wit, lessened tensions with his calm demeanor and loved all, from his dogs and cats to all walks of life. And he loved to travel, sharing in trips around the world with Jo’s successful travel business in the company of great friends and beloved clients. Never stopping, Pete played Senior Olympics basketball well into his 70’s and charged the net in tennis to his early 80’s.
The family thanks many who cared for Pete, especially Mary Shaheen, who moved to Florida with Pete and Jo. She is a kind soul who gave so much. The family expresses its gratitude to The Inn at Sarasota Bay and its incredible staff who loved Pete. He was their “Gracious Man,” as the Mayor of the Inn.
In his humble way Pete always thought about others and paved a path of philanthropy. If you would like to share in your love for Pete and his inspiration, the family recommends donations to the Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute for Parkinson’s Research, c/o the WVU Foundation, Attention Tim Bolling, (PO Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507-1650) and St. Matthews Episcopal Church (36 Norwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314).
A Memorial Service to Honor the Life of Pete will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Charleston, WV.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home of South Charleston is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.
Sharon Charbonniez
Sharon Lee “Cookie” Charbonniez of Charleston, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on November 30, 1944 to the late John Glenn Hebb I and Edna Eloise “Babe” Hebb. She was also predeceased by her brother, John Glenn Hebb II and nephew, Joel Lee Myers.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Anne Marie Charbonniez and granddaughter, Sophia LeeAnne Charbonniez of St. Albans; sisters, Patricia Ann Ruddle (John David) of Yorktown, VA, Sandra Ka Myers of Virginia Beach, VA and sister-in-law, Donna Broom Hebb of St. Albans, WV.
She is also survived by nieces and nephews, John G. Hebb III (Angie), William Hebb ( Laurie), Hollie Hebb-Thompson (Bobby), Michael Hebb (Erica), Elizabeth Ruddle Kortz (Steve), Katherine Ruddle O’Dea (Shawn), David Ruddle ( Chantel); great nieces and nephews- Peyton Hebb (Stephanie), Madison Hebb, MaKayla Moss, Taylor Thompson, Damon Hebb (Amanda), Caleb Hebb, Aubrie Hebb, Andrew Kortz (Kate),Robert Kortz (Damar), Brittney Merindino (Anthony); great-great niece & nephew – Noah Kortz and Madelyn Merindino.
She was employed by The C & P Telephone Co. as soon as she graduated from St. Albans High in 1962. She frequently went to The Outer Banks of N.C. and attended many WVU football games with friends and family. She was devoted to her granddaughter, Sophia and her beloved Bichons, Chablis and Christophe’.
A service to Honor the Life of Sharon will be held at 3:30 pm, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston with Celebrant H. R. Whittington officiating. Friends may visit from 2:30 to the start of the service at the funeral home.
Memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and select the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Bradford Gene Stewart
Bradford Gene Stewart, 74, of Milton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2023, at home after a brave battle with cancer.
Brad was born in Charleson, WV, to Donald and Martha Stewart on December 2nd, 1948. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School while working as a carrier for the Charleston Daily Mail. After high school, Brad diligently worked retail to support his family until he was accepted to the Police Academy in 1970 and went on to serve as a Kanawha County Deputy Sheriff. Continuing his undying dedication to service, he distinguished himself as a Fire and Rescue Professional for the City of Charleston in 1972. In 1978, he explored other opportunities as a representative for Kraft and also for Peerless Packing, where he excelled as a leader in the industry. In 1982, Brad returned to his true calling as a Fireman, culminating in a decorated 27-year career at the rank of Captain. A man of deep faith and love of his fellow man, he dedicated his time to enhancing his community through his leadership in the Church, the Milton Lions Club, and the Pumpkin Park Committee. He never met a stranger and brought joy to all that met him with that friendly smile and fun nature. He deeply loved God, his Family, his Friends, Country, and Cavalier Kings. He was a faithful follower of Christ until the end. The world is a lesser place without him.
Brad is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Martha Stewart.
Brad is survived by his devoted wife, Connie; their children: Jason (Annemarie) Stewart, Wendy (Kevin) Casterline, Jeremy (Christina) Carte, and Brittany (Lee) Edwards; his brothers: Steve, (Joan), Doug, his sister, Donna; his in-laws: Barry (Toni) Harlin, Terry (Kermit) Smith, and Jason (Amy) Griffith; his many beloved grandchildren: Emily, Johnathan, Jordan, Sydney, Brent, Owen, Logan, Kayla, Megan, Abigail, Daniel, Christopher, Loren, Ryan, Parker, and Ava; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Milton United Methodist Church or the Milton Lions Club. Brad’s family wishes to thank CHH Oncology and 4 South Tower staff, the faithful neighbors, and everyone for their prayers.
A service to honor the life of Brad Stewart will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Milton United Methodist Church with Rev. Nancy White officiating. Burial will follow the funeral at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Milton United Methodist Church.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Snodgrass Funeral Home.
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Everett A. Evans
Everett A. Evans, 89, of Saint Albans, WV, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at home. He went to be with his wife, Doris, that he was married to for 65 years.
He was born on August 19, 1933 to the late Everett and Catherine Evans.
Everett was an Army vet in the Korean War.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Doris; his parents, as well as his brother, Bill Evans, and sisters, MaryJo Lambert and Ann Sibio.
He is survived by his sons, Roddy (Nicci) Evans and Jeff (Jill) Evans; grandson, Rodney Evans; his brother, Gary; and his sisters Janie, Vickie and Fran.
A committal service to honor the life of Everett will be held at 11:45 AM, on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the upper Chapel at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 11:45 am at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.
Memories and condolences can be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston is assisting the family with the arrangements.