Joan Summers McKnight
Joan McKnight, age 90, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
She was born on December 16, 1935 in Grafton, WV, daughter of the late Walter and Mary Kathryn Held Summers.
She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church of Charleston, was retired from the State of WV as an accountant for the Department of Education and worked 25 years at the old Kroger warehouse.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Ron; two children, Rodney McKnight and Carol Norman; grandchildren, Tom Norman and Shelly Howell; and great grandchildren, Charlotte Norman and Addie Johnson.
A graveside service to honor Joan’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:00 am at Mt. View Cemetery, Charleston, with Pastor Rodney Smith officiating.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Billy Summers
Billy “Bill” Summers, passed away on February 16, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of strength, service, storytelling, and deep love for family.
Born and raised in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Bill often said that if you grew up there, you were made of legends and heroes. “You were tough if you grew up in Cabin Creek,” he would say with a grin — and anyone who knew him would agree that toughness, resilience, and grit were woven into the fabric of who he was. The hills and hollers of his childhood shaped a man who loved the outdoors and carried a deep pride for his roots throughout his life.
Bill graduated from East Bank High School and, at just 17 years old, answered the call to serve his country. He enlisted in the United States military and went on to serve bravely in the Vietnam War in the Special Forces Unit. His courage and commitment reflected the same fearless spirit he credited to his Cabin Creek upbringing.
After his military service, Bill pursued higher education at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in History. He built a distinguished professional accounting career, serving as an internal auditor for the West Virginia Department of Transportation, later as an international accounts auditor for Union Carbide, continuing with U.S. Borax, and concluding his career with Melitta, where he earned respect for his precision and global expertise.
An avid hunter, fisherman, and true outdoorsman, Bill felt most at home beneath an open sky. Whether deep in the woods, casting a line in the rivers of West Virginia, or swapping stories with lifelong buddies about the one that got away, he embraced every moment outside.
Bill was a storyteller like no other. He could captivate a room with tales of childhood baseball and football games played in Cabin Creek, family gatherings filled with laughter, and adventures from across the globe. Throughout his career, he traveled the world and delighted in recounting his visits to the Taj Mahal, journeys through Australia, and time spent in Italy and Asia. Yet no matter how far he traveled, his stories always found their way back to home.
He is survived by his three children, Travis Summers (Kailynn), Tiffany Gargiulo (Mike), and Trey Summers; he was a proud grandfather to six beloved grandchildren, Genevieve, Chloe, Summer, Bennett, Jackson, and Wyatt; sister, Janice Armstrong; sister-in-law, Peggy Summers; beloved nieces and nephews, Michelle, Joey, Jay, Amy, and Lea; he is also survived by his companion, Mary Meadows.
Bill was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pearl Lee Crum; his mother, Loraine Crum Summers McQuillen; his step father, Hap McQuillen; and his brother, Tom Summers.
His life was one of service, adventure, faith, grit, and love. He leaves behind not only memories but a legend — the kind born in Cabin Creek — told in stories that will live on for generations.
A service to honor the life of Billy will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, February 27. 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Burial will follow in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting www. snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Flossie Kennedy
Flossie (Rollins) Kennedy, 87, of Charleston, formerly of Clendenin, finished her earthly journey and gained Heaven as her home on February 22, 2026, after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Randall Kennedy; her son, Tim Kennedy; her stepson, Don Kennedy; her parents, Bert and Alma Rollins; four sisters; and four brothers.
Flossie was a devoted homemaker who lovingly raised five children and two stepsons. She was a strong woman with a kind and gentle spirit who loved her family deeply. Her sense of humor made everyone laugh! She created a home filled with warmth and faith, giving her children and grandchildren treasured memories they will cherish forever.
She is survived by her children: Karen Morgan; Joyce Harrah (Rick); Brenda West (Jim); and Bill Kennedy (Karen) all of Charleston. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Jason of Georgia; Lindsay, Alicia, Alfred and Christina of Charleston; Erin of Jacksonville, Florida; and Kelli of Huntington, WV. She is further survived by several step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Jay and David of Georgia.
Flossie attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church of Hurricane, WV.
The family would like to share this scripture:
"Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope."
— 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV)
The body will be cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memories and online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneralhome and selecting her obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Satterfield
Jimmie Satterfield, 82, of Branchland, WV, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Rev. Rex Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens in Yawkey, WV. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Roger Dale Jefferson
Roger Dale Jefferson, 84, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on February 16, 2026.
He is survived by son Brad (Rebecca Stafford) of Columbus, daughter Laura Jefferson Anitori of Powell, OH, granddaughters Sara Anitori and Mary Anitori both of Columbus, grandson Adam Jefferson of Huntington, WV. Roger was preceded in death by his wife Carol who passed in October 2024, and parents Hobert and Christine Jefferson. He will be missed by many friends, coaching and teaching colleagues, and former students and athletes.
Roger was born on September 21, 1941 in Huntington, WV, to Hobert and Christine Maxwell Jefferson. He grew up on a farm on the left fork of Union Ridge (as he would often say) near Lesage, WV and was a 1959 graduate of Barboursville High School. At Barboursville, Roger was a starter on an undefeated football team in 1958 that finished 3rd in the state rankings at a time when only the top 2 teams played for the championship. He was also a state ranked wrestler for Barboursville and earned an athletic scholarship to play both sports at Marshall University.
At Marshall, Roger was an Education Major and was a 3-year letter winner for both the football and wrestling teams. He was co-captain of the 1962 football team with his high school teammate, Bob Maxwell. He was a 2-time place winner as a heavyweight wrestler in the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Tournament and was captain of the wrestling team his senior year. Roger maintained many close friendships with his Marshall teammates over the years and he was a strong supporter of the University his entire life. Roger was honored to be inducted into the Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame for his achievements there in 2003.
Roger married Carol Newman in 1961 while still in school and after graduating from Marshall in 1964, they moved to Charleston where he taught and coached at Stonewall Jackson, Charleston and Capital High Schools. Roger and Carol eventually settled in South Charleston raising their family there.
Roger was a positive influence on many young lives as a father, grandfather, teacher and coach. Many of his former students kept in touch with him through the years which he very much enjoyed. He also maintained close relationships with the coaching staffs he worked with and often pointed out their contributions to his teams’ successes. The teams Roger coached were very successful. He was part of teams that won 5 AAA football state championships – one as an assistant at Stonewall in 1974 under Bill Jarrett, one as the head coach at Charleston High in 1988 (the school’s last year} and three at Capital High in 1989, 1991 and 1995. He was especially proud that the 1988 Charleston team shut out all 3 opponents in the playoffs. He was honored as West Virginia High School Coach of the Year in 1990. Roger also started a wrestling program at Stonewall and coached 3 Stonewall wrestling teams to AAA runner-up finishes in the state tournament including 1966 which was only the second year the school had a wrestling program. He also officiated wrestling for many years and officiated 12 WV state wrestling tournaments. Roger has been inducted into the West Virginia Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the West Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his contributions to high school athletics.
Roger would always make sure to acknowledge others who helped with the success of his teams and that included assistant coaches at Charleston and Capital; John Baird, Bob Cummings, Howard Daniels, Moe Townson, John Vencill, Stan White, Donnie Woolwine and Jack Woolwine. He also worked with Bill Jarrett, Garland Barnhart, John Pisapia and Paul Talbott at Stonewall. He maintained a close relationship too with wrestling official friends Dale Slack and Rodney Elam. Many of his former students, coaching friends and official friends checked on him, took him to wrestling tournaments and football games and kept his spirits up as it got a little harder for him to get around in his later years.
Roger retired from teaching and coaching in 1997 and started a new profession selling football equipment for Riddell to colleges, high schools, middle schools and youth leagues in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Not surprisingly, he excelled with this job and was one of the top sellers in the company.
Roger very much enjoyed his time with family and friends, including grandchildren Sara, Mary and Adam. They will miss his “traditional” Christmas gifts of oranges, apples and bananas. He was a wonderful dad and grandfather.
Roger and Carol had many great friends including Mary and Moe Townson and Vicki and Butch Pendell of Charleston with whom they enjoyed many spirited card games and family vacations. Roger and Carol’s college friend Judy May Hayes and her family have been great friends to the Jeffersons. Judy’s husband Ralph May was Roger’s college teammate in both football and wrestling. Ralph passed in 2008 and Judy’s current husband, Frank Hayes became a good friend to Roger and Carol. The May/Hayes family have gone to many Marshall football games with the Jeffersons over the years.
A service to honor the life of Roger will be held on Sunday, February 22 at 4 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston with Reverend Jim Plyburn officiating. Visitation for family and friends will precede the service beginning at 2:30 pm.
Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, February 23 at Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam Counties by going into https://hfhkp.org/support-us/ and put “in memory of Roger Jefferson” in the notes. You may also send checks to 815 Court Street, Charleston, WV 25301 and add his name to the memo line. Or donations can also be made by going online to Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley or Faith in Action – River Cities.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
William Carl "Bill" Lambach
William “Bill” Lambach, 66, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by all his children and other family members with the best treatment that Thomas Memorial Hospital could provide.
Born November 24, 1959, to Ernie and Glenda Lambach (née Williams), Bill was a fun-loving free spirit with a generous heart. He loved the outdoors, listening to music, traveling with his family, and surprising his parents, then later children or wife, with a new “pet” as often as he could. Bill worked when he needed to, but was happiest when he was with his family. Bill was many things to many people – a father, a husband, a son, a brother, an uncle, a grandfather, a teacher, a leader, and a coach. Even when (perhaps especially when) he was already overextended, he was the first to volunteer to help when someone was in need. He touched many lives, and leaves behind a legacy of laughter and love.
Bill will be missed by: his wife, Mary Beth Barroso; his children, Lyn Hale (née Lambach) and husband Tommy, Carl Lambach, Janel Beehner (née Lambach) and husband Tom, Bryen Lambach, Erin Anderson (née Haynie) and husband Paul, and Joe Halstead and wife Meggie; his mother, Glenda Lambach (née Williams); his siblings, Paul Lambach and wife Rosa, Jim Lambach and wife Janice, Ruth McCarthy (née Lambach) and husband Bill, and Martha Collins (née Lambach) and husband Clay; his many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, rather than a funeral service, a Celebration of Life will be held; Bill requested that no attendees wear black or mourning clothes. The service will be on Saturday, February 21st at 12:00pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia, with Pastor Pete Thompson officiating.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Katherine Jane "Kathy" Jones
Katherine Jane Rupe Jones passed peacefully from this life February 14, 2026, at 74 years of age. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 5, 1951, to Mac Dudley Rupe and Sarah Eloise Booth Rupe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 47 years Gregory Wayne Jones, as well as her sister and brother Thoma Marquez and William Rupe.
Though Kathi’s life was filled with numerous physical challenges she never let it hold her back. Her strength and perseverance were evident to all who knew and loved her.
Left to treasure her memory are her daughter, Jennifer Jones Bragg (Brad) of Sod, WV, her grandsons whom she loved beyond all measure, Nicholas Bragg of Prichard, WV and Bradley Bragg, II of Greenville, SC, two great-granddaughters Charlee & Eleanor, one brother Stanley Rupe (Suzette) of Greenville, SC, brother and sister-in-law Bruce Jones and Anne Rupe, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank special friends Barbara Barnes and Donna Hively for their care and support during the last chapter of Kathi’s life, and their friendship with her through all the good times.
Per Kathi’s wishes she will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at Grandview Memorial Park on Memorial Day Weekend as Kathi despised winter weather, date and time pending. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Kathi’s honor.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Charles Richard "Dick" Cobb
Charles Richard “Dick” Cobb, 83, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on March 23, 1942, in Ward, West Virginia, Dick lived a life full of purpose, passion, and service to others. Dick built a distinguished career in arena and public facility management across the eastern United States. His work was more than a job—it was a calling. He had a deep enthusiasm for promoting concerts and events that brought people together and enriched communities. Over the years, he collected countless stories from his time in the entertainment business and took great joy in sharing them with friends and family. His legacy in the industry is marked not only by the events he helped bring to life but also by the relationships he built along the way. A man of many interests and boundless curiosity, Dick was especially drawn to history— particularly World War II—and genealogy. He took pride in tracing his family tree and understanding the roots that shaped him. Music was another lifelong passion; he loved all genres and often sang with joy. His appreciation for the arts extended into his personal life as well, where he shared many meaningful experiences exploring artistic expression with his beloved wife Carter, an accomplished artist. Dick’s commitment to community service was unwavering. He believed deeply in treating everyone with dignity and respect—from “the bottom of the totem pole to the top,” as he often said. He founded “Litter Gitter,” an initiative aimed at educating citizens and small businesses about community pride through beautification efforts. His dedication to civil rights and local improvement projects reflected his core belief that everyone deserves a clean, welcoming place to live. He was known for his kindness, humor, and ability to connect with anyone—he truly never met a stranger. Whether offering a heartfelt “I appreciate you” or lending a helping hand, Dick left an impression on everyone he encountered. A gentle soul who loved animals dearly and found joy in simple pleasures, he lived each day with gratitude and grace. Dick was also active in sports during his high school years—playing basketball and football—and carried that same team spirit throughout his life. He is lovingly remembered by his son Charles Richard Cobb II and daughter-in-law Bridgette Bollig; daughter Niki Davis and son-in-law Kent Davis; grandchildren Collin Evans Cobb, Taylor Ryan, and Andrew Rosenfield; sister Jean Cobb Teter and brother-in law Don Teter; brother William E. Cobb and sister-in-law Rita Patton Cobb; sister Patricia Cobb Carter and brother-in-law James Carter as well as his step daughter, Dorothy Ann Stinson (Scott); step sons Michael Seaton and Jimmy Seaton (Kelly). He is preceded in death by his father and mother Charles William Cobb & Lucy Maxine Cochran Cobb, his wife Carter Taylor Seaton, and his sister, Janet Ruth Cobb Click and his step son, Tony Seaton. A devout Christian, Dick accepted Jesus into his heart early in life. His faith remained a guiding light throughout his journey. Dick’s warmth, humor, generosity of spirit, and unwavering belief in equality will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we take comfort knowing he is now at peace in Heaven—a place as kind as he was. We love you dearly, Dad, Richard, Dick. Thank you for everything.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter at hwcanimalshelter.com
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Terry Ray Stone
Terry Ray Stone, 69, of Charleston, WV, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born on September 6, 1956, to the late Dorothy and Shirley Stone, and was one of nine children.
Terry graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and worked for many years for Union Carbide, before retiring from the State of WV.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rita Cerruti; brother, Ronald Stone; and nephews, Ricky Parsons and Eddie Merrill. He is survived by his daughter, Tera (Jeff) Peters; grandchildren, Hudson, Olivia, and Addison Peters; sisters, Patricia Hayden, Shirley O’Connor, Sherry Grubb, and Dottie Merrill; brothers, Danny and Donald (Debbie) Stone; many nieces and nephews; good friend Mitzi Ochetree; and his dog, BoBo.
Terry enjoyed spending time with his brothers, watching ballgames, and winning horseshoe tournaments in Kentucky. He will forever be missed.
A Celebration of Life for Terry will be held at the Emmanuel Baptist Church on Charleston’s West Side on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Memories of Terry may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Daniel "Danny" Boyd
Daniel “Danny” Ned Boyd, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, left the physical world February 5, 2026. He was an acclaimed professor, filmmaker, writer, creator, and gardener.
How do words befit a proper tribute to honor a wonderful, dynamic soul as accomplished, unique, and special as Danny? An endeavor maybe only a writer of his talent could both elegantly and succinctly capture, but we did our best.
Danny was born on September 14, 1956, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. From a young age he showed a wide range of talents from lettering in Varsity Track and Wrestling, posting record scores playing Pinball or Foosball, and teaching himself to play the harmonica (amongst other instruments). He was a 1974 graduate of Martinsburg High School and remained a lifelong proud Bulldog.
After graduating from West Virginia University in 1978, he began making short films and documentaries already demonstrating a signature fearlessness to shine light on important political, social, or other potentially controversial subjects most others shy away from tackling. He earned his Masters of Arts in Communications and Film Arts from the University of Arkansas in 1982.
He was a highly respected academic, spending more than three decades as a professor of media studies at West Virginia State University. While his heart and passion remained steadfastly committed to enriching and furthering future opportunities for students within his home-state, he also taught around the world, including as a three-time Fulbright Scholar in Tanzania, as well as work forging educational partnerships with local communities and schools across the globe.
While he formally retired from WVSU in 2016, he never really “fully” retired, as he always remained available to his students and colleagues, both current and from years past, any time they could use his support as a mentor, advisor, or consultant. The only real change was hosting his “office hours” from a patio chair on his beloved front porch or from the seat next to him on the third base line of a Charleston Dirty Birds game.
Danny was the definition of “multifaceted” and, as an artist whose career spanned writing and directing feature films, documentary production, graphic novels, and musical theater, he unequivocally leaves a significant mark on the cultural landscape of West Virginia and beyond. His unending curiosity and appetite to find “stories” to tell through his own first-hand life experiences led him to stints in the professional wrestling ring as “Professor Danger”, bull riding in rodeos, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, and bicycling trails across hundreds of miles of West Virginia outback.
Danny’s life was filled with professional accomplishments and achievements, memorialized by many awards and accolades of distinction in the arts and media industries, academic recognition, and a vast professional body of work that speaks for itself. However, if you asked him, he would likely bring up his Duncan Yo-Yo Champion title he won as a teenager or when he achieved a lifelong dream of visiting all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks in 2014 with the same pride as his more conventionally prestigious Regional Emmy nominations.
It is just as important to Danny’s family to shine light on the memories that are not measurable with trophies or public accolades that made him such a treasure in our lives.
He lived for humor and spent his lifetime making those of us who knew him best, or were just lucky enough to cross paths with him, laugh like no else could. But the real thrill was in making him laugh, which had an infectious joy that filled a room and also made you feel like the most special person in it since it was from something you said or did.
His daughters will always remember him as the father who loved riding every rollercoaster at an amusement park and always bought the mid-ride souvenir photo to display proudly in the collection on his wall; the dad who turned old, run-down public playgrounds into intricate obstacle courses and fiercely competed for the fastest time with his young daughters; the hero who fearlessly nailed the perfect “Gainer” back-flip off a diving board with no prior practice to commemorate his 40th birthday; and the man who created infinite other moments of fun and made everyday- life always feel magical while spending time with his girls.
As a “Poppy”, he adored his two granddaughters, and although they will not get to experience the years of their childhood they deserve to get to spend with him, Losie and Paige already looked at him with stars in their eyes and were the happiest recipients of his cuddles, stories, hugs, and funny voices.
The West Side will remember a proud resident who loved and looked out for his community and neighbors, and, in particular, his active role in the lives of the children in his neighborhood. Danny enjoyed planting and tending to his beloved sunflowers in his front yard with the young “members” of his West Side Garden Club and got so much joy watching them grow (the kids and the sunflowers). He was also a lover of nature, someone who cared deeply about the earth and environment and the preservation of the planet for generations to come.
Preceding him in death are his mother, Dolores Hafer Boyd and his father, Ned Lamarr Boyd of Martinsburg, West Virginia; his brother, Stephen Dory Boyd of Orlando, Florida; paternal grandparents Dory and Detta Boyd of Martinsburg, West Virginia and maternal grandparents Edwin Hafer of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and Roseline Collins of Washington, D.C.
He is survived by his daughters, Danielle Elizabeth Boyd of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Georgia Boyd Powell and husband, James, and granddaughters, Losie Boyd Powell and Paige Barnes Powell of Annapolis, Maryland; Sister, Sharon R. Tusing and husband, Tom of Pinedale, Wyoming; Nephews and nieces, Ella Riggs (John), Matthew Cody Tusing (Cyndi), Chris Tusing (Brooke), Tatiana Boyd, and Nicholas Boyd; Partner, Cheryle Brown of St. Petersburg, Florida; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, and cousins; and a host of cherished friends who were also, in every sense, family to him and deeply rooted in his life -- many of whom by his side for decades.
We know that so many people would deeply share the same sentiment for how he impacted them that he himself expressed in an open “Thank You” letter to his dear students and colleagues when announcing his retirement. Since Danny was a better writer than we could ever be, we borrowed some of his own words that strongly and aptly express how we will always feel about him:
“You meant the world to me. You mean the world to me. I am so much better for knowing you.”
There will be a Celebration of Life held at the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Museum, located in Charleston Town Center, on Saturday February 28, 2026, at 3 p.m.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Meals on Wheels America or to Read Aloud West Virginia, benefiting two of the causes near and dear to his heart.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.