Billie V. Bosher
Your beauty should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. This line of scripture so aptly depicts the manner in which Billie V. Bosher lived her life.
Sometime during the afternoon of November 21, 2022, the gentle and quiet spirit of Billie V. Bosher unexpectedly slipped into the arms of God, with all the grace and dignity that defined her.
Billie V. Newman was born November 25, 1937, in rural Arkansas to Cornelius and Maude Newman. During Billie’s early teens, she moved from Arkansas to live with her sister, Margie, and brother-in-law R.D. Holbrook, in Chesapeake, WV.
Billie attended and graduated from East Bank High School where she was a majorette and member of the band.
Billie met a local boy named Billy Gene Bosher, and a short time later Billy and Billie shared the same last name following their marriage on October 7, 1955. They bought their first and only house on Noyes Ave. SE in Kanawha City, which was transformed in her image to create a warm and comfortable home. Their union was soon blessed with the birth of their first daughter, Penny, in May, 1956, and later the birth of a second baby girl, Robin, in September, 1960.
Once the girls were old enough for school, Billie began contributing as more than wife and mother. She began a career as marketing and supply rep for the Handleman Corporation, distributing records and tapes to retail chain stores. She excelled in her work, and was recognized companywide for her appealing, theme-oriented displays of various record label products. Billie managed to balance multiple careers for nearly thirty years.
Billie retired in 1995. She was a grandmother of two and soon to be a great grandmother.
Billie valued her love for God and family as the most important things in her later life.
She was a member of her beloved United Methodist Church in Chesapeake, WV.
Holidays and birthdays were her time to shine as hostess to family and friends with her soul warming food and hospitality.
After 64 years sharing her life experience, Billie was widowed on March 20, 2019. When Bill passed away, Billie’s loneliness was tempered by spending time shopping and beach trips with her family.
Billie lived her years with all the qualities of grace, dignity, and humility. She exuded peace and tranquility from her heart; seemingly, that she knew something that we didn’t. Billie’s loss for us is heaven’s gain. She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Billie was predeceased by her husband, Billy Gene Bosher; father and mother, Cornelius and Maude Newman; sisters; Margie, Becky and Betty; brothers Don and Rudolph.
Those left to bask in her light are daughters, Penny (Dean) Stone of Charleston, Robin (Ralph) Bush of Charleston; grandchildren, Deena Stone of Charleston and Neal (Darby) Stone of Charleston; great-grandchildren, Austin Stone and Mason Stone; sister-in-law, Nancy Hodges of Chesapeake; and cousin, Jeannie Harper of Jacksonville, FL.
A celebration of life service will be held in Billie’s honor on Friday, November 25, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia, with Pastor Christopher Hudnall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memories of Billie may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Nelly Cabascango Bagyi
Nelly Cabascango Bagyi, 88, of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 20th. She was born in Otavalo, Ecuador on December 20, 1933 to Cesar and Ines Cabascango.
On September 26, 1959, Nelly married the love of her life, Nicholas Bagyi. Together they raised a family, they traveled the world, and they shared an undeniable and pure love for many years. Nelly gave birth to two boys, Nick and Leslie. She was a devoted wife and mother, who spent every day nurturing and providing for her family. She also showed that same love and compassion to her three grandchildren. Nelly cared deeply for those in her life. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was.
Nelly was proceeded in death by her husband, Nicholas Bagyi: her parents, Cesar and Ines Cabascango; sister, Carmen Cabascango; and brother, Cesar Cabascango.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Nick (Tammy) Bagyi of Charlotte, North Carolina and Leslie Bagyi of Charleston, WV; Grandsons, Jon Bagyi and Steven Bagyi of Charlotte, North Carolina; Granddaughter, Ava Bagyi of Charleston, South Carolina; Sisters, Enoe McDonough of Chicago, Illinois and Zulma Buitron of Quito, Ecuador; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The Bagyi family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Perez family and Lowe family for a lifetime of friendship and assistance in caring for Nelly; Julie Ciccarello, for keeping Nelly’s hair always styled, as she would have it no other way; David Hoyer, for being an exceptional neighbor; Casey (who Nelly often called her third son) and Tammy Robinson, for being extraordinary friends; James Williams and Nathan Williams, for caring for Nelly like they would their own mother; and Brent Wilson, a lifelong best friend of Nick, who has always loved and supported the Bagyi family, especially Nelly.
The family is respecting Nelly’s wishes of not having a service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made on behalf of Nelly to the Union Mission and the Salvation Army in Charleston, WV.
Memories of Nelly may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Mary Katherine "Katy" Gillespie
Mary Katherine (Katy) Gillespie went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2022 at the age of 97 at the Arthur B. Hodges Center in Charleston.
Born on the west side of Charleston on October 17, 1925, Katy was a member of the first graduating class from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1943. She later moved to South Charleston and lived there for her entire adult life. She worked at Columbia Gas which is also where she met her husband, Lyle, to whom she was married for 33 years prior to his death in 1984. Katy retired from Columbia Gas in 1985.
After her retirement she was blessed to be able to travel to many parts of the world including Israel, Australia, and Europe. Katy was a devoted Christian and a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 80 years. She was involved in many volunteer efforts over the years at church as well as the Ronald McDonald House, CAMC Hospital, and the American Baptist Conference Center in Green Lake Wisconsin. Her desire was to never draw attention to herself for her volunteer work.
She was preceded in death by husband J. Lyle Gillespie, parents Victor and Blanche Daoust and sister Aileen Sauzer. She is survived by daughter Donna Bell (Michael), son David Gillespie (Marjorie), grandchildren Brian Arden (Linsay), Timothy Arden (Kara), Paige Ricci (John), Andrew Gillespie, and great grandchildren Emma and Nola.
Visitation will be held on December 2, 2022 at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM followed by a funeral service at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ron Stoner and Rev. Don Biram officiating. Entombment will follow at Cunningham Memorial Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, Katy requested that donations be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church building fund, 1401 Washington St. W, Charleston, WV 25387.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Eleanor A. Puskas
Eleanor A. Puskas passed away at the Cedar Ridge Nursing Home on November 17, 2022. Eleanor was preceded in death by her father, Laslo Puskas, mother, Anna Puskas Benedict, and sister, Mary L. Snuffer. She is survived by her brothers; Joseph Benedict (Diane), and John Benedict; her sister, Ilene B. Harper (Jason), as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Cedar Ridge for their long and supportive care. A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley, WV.
Memories of Eleanor may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
David M. Lowman
On November 14, 2022, David Michael Lowman, son of the late David Clark Lowman and Sandra Jean (Richie) Fierbaugh, passed away at his home in Charleston, West Virginia.
David was born March 27, 1960, in Gallipolis, Ohio, and was a 1978 graduate of Gallipolis High School. He was intelligent and personable, and worked in many vocations throughout his life, including government, technology, medical, and services fields. He had formerly resided in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Oregon, among others. A born entertainer, David readily acknowledged that he always loved being on stage, and his performance talents were remarkable. He was befriended by many celebrities, including Reba McEntire, and won Miss Gay America 2011. David was a peaceful soul and was extremely compassionate for animals; he rarely missed an opportunity to adopt or help a creature in need. Indeed, many will remember David through his acts of humane kindness which typified his life. David will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and pets, as those who sought merciful ways were drawn into his company.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Clark Lowman (Ella Jean) and step-brother, Derek Martin Badgley (Susan).
He is survived by: mother, Sandra Jean (Richie) Fierbaugh; step-mother, Ella Jean (Meadows) Lowman; brother, William Mark Lowman (Angela); sisters, Melinda Lee Wooden (Don) and Lori Lynn Lowman; half-brother, Benjamin Meadows Lowman (Melinda); half-sister, Allison Underwood; step-sister, Jennifer Lee (Badgley) Young; and step-brother, Dalton D. Badgley. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, cherished friends and neighbors, and appreciative animals that sensed his caring spirit. At his request, his ashes will be scattered at the burial site of his beloved paternal grandparents, the late Willard H. Lowman and Dorothy V. (Clark) Lowman, in Ironton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the humane rescue organization, www.chasehealingfund.org, would be David’s thankful wishes. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
A memorial service to honor David’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday December 10, 2022 at Snodgrass Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services.
Memories may be shared by visiting snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Uhler
On November 10, 2022, Margaret (Peggy) Anne Uhler (Hayes), 87, passed away peacefully at her South Charleston home with her husband of 67 years, Clayton, and her family surrounding her.
Originally from Wilkes Barre, PA; Peggy went to Penn State University, where she met Clayton and graduated with a Bachelor of Sciences degree. She worked to raise her six children and enjoyed many years as a real estate agent. Peggy was adventurous and joyful in all that she did; she loved travel, the beach, golf and her golfing ladies, her time with the Charleston Light Opera Guild, and many other things. She was a proud member of the Union Carbide Golf League, Blessed Sacrament Church, and the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Above all, her family was the most important thing to her.
Peggy is survived by those that loved her very much: her husband, Clayton J. Uhler of South Charleston, WV; her children, Susan Dickey (T.O.), South Charleston, WV; Kenneth Uhler (Dorie-deceased), Glen Burnie, MD; Joan Uhler, Alameda, CA; Judy McGimsey (Randy), Doyline, LA; Robert Uhler (Nicole), South Charleston, WV; and Janice Uhler (deceased); her sister, Ellen Belisle (Hookstown, PA); her sister-in-law, Barbara Parke (Tom ), Pittsburgh, PA; her grandchildren, Jennifer Dickey (Abdul), Meg Dickey-Kurdziolek (Wes), Beth Dunaway (Spencer), Kimberli Williams (deceased), TJ Solod (Roman), and Jon-Robert Williams (Liz); 11 great-grandchildren (who called her GG), her nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A visitation will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston on Thursday, November 17, from 7:00-8:15 pm, with a prayer service at 8:15 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, November 18, at 11:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, where Peggy worshiped for over 50 years. In lieu of flowers, please honor Peggy with a donation to the Charleston Light Opera Guild.
Memories of Peggy may be shared by visiting www.Snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Irene Mae Shriver
Irene Mae Shriver died at home on November 9, 2022. Irene was born on January 9, 1926, in Morgantown WV to Edgar Jennings and Martha Pearl Carney. She grew up in Buffalo NY and Waynesburg PA. Although Mom was encouraged by the President of Waynesburg College to attend college upon completing high school, her family encouraged her to become a secretary instead. Most of her current family are convinced that she should have become a doctor. Irene taught all of us the meaning of love, beauty and discipline.
Irene and Blaine dated in high school and Mom waited for Dad while he served in the Army in Korea after the end of WWII. When Dad returned home safely, they were married on June 8, 1947, and moved to Fairmont WV where Dad was employed as a telephone lineman. They moved to South Charleston in 1967 to allow Dad to advance to become an Engineering Manager of northern West Virginia central offices in the C&P Telephone Company of West Virginia. Mom was active in Tel-E-Wives Club as an officer and host to social and educational events for the spouses of the C&P employees. Reading the 1969 Program they had a seminar on “Modern Miracle of Micro-Wave Cooking”. No wonder Mom made the best hot dog in the microwave. They had four boys: John, Jim, Tom, and Ted, along with 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren to date.
Irene loved volunteering in church where she served on many ladies’ Circles, helped Dad lead a youth group, and served in outreach and visitation groups. One of her favorite activities on ladies’ night out was playing Canasta with the other moms in the neighborhood. She loved to cook, and her family favorites included apricot filled turnovers, a special New Year’s ice cream punch, and of course Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with all the trimmings. She also loved to tend to her flower garden with its many azaleas, ferns, and perennials. Her love for flowers was extended to the community as a member of the Rock Lake Village Garden Club and when the Club visited the Greenbrier Resort. In addition to raising four successful sons, her proudest accomplishments are the many beautiful quilts that she created after she retired as a Mom.
Irene is survived by brother Donald, sister-in-law Ruth, sons and daughters-in-laws, John and Elaine, Deborah, Thomas and Laura, Ted and Catherine; grandchildren Christina Groff (Jared), Adam Shriver (Bailey), Matthew Shriver (Sakary), Joshua Shriver (Nikki), Iain Shriver (Candace), and Christopher Shriver (Kaitlyn); and great-grandchildren Addison Groff, Maddox Ray, Aubrey Groff and Dorothy-Jean Catherine Shriver. Irene is preceded in death by her parents, her brother James, her husband Blaine of 73 years, and son James Shriver.
The family expresses special thanks to the dedicated and loving caregivers at Harmony at Southridge and HospiceCare
A private funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. on November 10, 2022, at Cunningham Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Joel Harpold.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to HospiceCare or St. Albans First Baptist Church.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Donna Songer Matheny
Donna Songer Matheny, 88, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hubbard Hospice.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Sybil Songer; sisters, Jane Cottrell, Phyllis Creech, and Charlotte Cunningham; brother, Jimmy Songer.
Donna is survived by her sister, Rita Lynch (Charlie); son, Rob Matheny (Teresa); daughter, Carol Bowen (David); grandsons, Josh Taylor (Megan) and Christopher Matheny (Moe); great granddaughters, Abby and Zoey Taylor, and Miria Matheny; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Donna was proud to be the head cook at Ruthlawn Elementary, serving children through multiple generations. When Donna retired from Ruthlawn, she went to work at Kroger, retiring three different times before the final time at the age of 75.
Although Donna was retired, she was not finished working. She always loved helping others, cooking, and serving meals to her neighbors at Lippert Terrace where she lived, and volunteering at the Rand Community Center and Hospice Care. She was well known for her quilts that she gifted to family and veterans. She also shared her beautiful afghan’s with newborn babies at CAMC Women and Children’s.
There will be a celebration of Donna’s life and memorial service on December 23, 2022 at 2:00pm. Service will take place in Wesley Hall at First United Methodist Church, 905 Glendale Ave, South Charleston, WV
The family would like to thank the staff at Riverside Nursing Home and Hubbard Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Hospice Care 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston, WV or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Martha Bane
Martha Cole Bane, 87, of South Charleston passed away at CAMC Memorial on November 3, 2022.
Martha was born in Coal City, WV and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV in 1953, married Robert Conway Bane in 1954 and they moved to South Charleston in 1964.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Ransom Cole and Mary Alma (Dodd) Cole, all nine of her siblings and her husband, Robert Conway Bane, Sr.
She is survived by the her sons, Robert Bane II (Carol) of Charleston, Greg Bane (Lisa) of Hurricane and daughter, Joanna Watters (Alan) of Silsbee, Texas; grandsons, Brian Bane (Jeanette) , Andrew Bane, John Watters and Luke Watters; granddaughters, Jennifer Watters and Lauren Bane; great-granddaughters, Alexis Bane and Olivia Bane.
She was a member of the United Disciples of Christ Church. She worked several jobs over the years as an administrative assistant, most recently with the Presbytery of West Virginia where she edited the Catalyst. She retired in 2000 after 27 years of service.
A service to honor Martha’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 12, officiated by the Reverend Steven Smith and Pastor Robert Bane in the chapel at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. The service is preceded by a visitation starting at 10 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens of Beckley at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Heart and Hand of South Charleston or the Salvation Army.
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.
Sharon Ann Tabor Byrd
Sharon Ann Tabor Byrd, age 72, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022. Sharon was born on January 30, 1950, to Dorothy and Charles Tabor in Huntington, West Virginia. She attended Marshall University where she received her degree in Elementary Education. While at Marshall University, she met the love of her life, David W. Byrd, and the two married on August 4, 1973. Following their wedding, Sharon and David moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, where she continued her long and dedicated career as an elementary school teacher.
Sharon taught in elementary schools from 1974 until her retirement in 2014. During that time, she was a teacher at Cedar Grove, Loudendale, Dunbar Intermediate, Weberwood, and Overbrook Elementary schools. Sharon was a dedicated teacher who exhibited passion and love for her students, and consistently worked to make the classroom a great place for them. She always taught her students to show respect to their fellow classmates and teachers. Sharon’s impact on her students continued throughout their lives, and many of her students stayed in contact with her.
Along with her loving husband (David) of 49 years, Sharon is survived by her son, Andrew David Byrd, daughter-in-law Christina Merbedone-Byrd, grandchildren Connor Andrew Byrd and Charlotte Angela Byrd of South Charleston, and her other beloved family members including Joseph and Nellie Parriott of Moundsville, West Virginia; David, Virginia and Trevor Flick of State College, Pennsylvania and Margaret Cullings of Crofton, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Dorothy Tabor.
A Celebration of Life service for Sharon will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, West Virginia with Reverend Ray Stonestreet officiating. The family will receive friends two (2) hours prior to the service at the funeral home, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Morris Memorial United Methodist Church, 4615 MacCorkle Avenue, SE Charleston, West Virginia 25304.
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.