William "Bill" Apgar
William (“Bill”) Apgar, age 85 of Charleston, WV passed from his earthly situation on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House after an 18 month battle with cancer.
Bill began his earthly journey on January 15, 1941 in Plainfield, NJ as the first son to Dr Allen W and Dorothy E (Brennan) Apgar.
Bill was predeceased by his parents Dr Allen W Apgar and Dorothy E (Brennan) Apgar, his loving wife of 54 years Constance Ann “Connie” (Cray) Apgar and his daughter Angela Apgar. He is survived by his sons Michael (Elizabeth) Apgar, and Kevin (Elizabeth) Apgar, by his daughter Tiana Apgar, by his brother David Apgar, and by his grandchildren Grace, Oliver, Sebastian, Amelia, Addison, and Natalie.
Bill will be cremated, then interred next to his wife at St Charles Catholic Church Cemetery in Bellows Falls, VT. His wish was to have no formal funeral service and his family will honor that wish.
Those wishing to honor Bill with a gift of remembrance are encouraged to donate to the American Cancer Society, the Arthur B Hodges Center (at https://www.edgewoodsummit.com/health-services/), HospiceCare of WV and Hubbard Hospice House (at https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/), or a charity of your choice, in his name.
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.
Shirley Marria
Shirley Marie Wilson Marria, 100, of South Charleston, WV passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Dunbar Health Center.
She was born in South Charleston, WV on April 10, 1925 to the late William and Lesta Wilson. She was a member of Darlington United Methodist Church, St. Johns United Methodist, and St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. She was always very active in church functions and sang in the choir. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 94 where she held many different offices. She was a volunteer at Mountaineer Boys State. After graduation from South Charleston High School in 1942, she was employed as the school secretary. She held that position for the next 42 years.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Walter R. Marria; brother, Keith Eli Wilson.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Donna Trippett (Marvin) of Parkersburg, WV and Helen Marria-Conrad (Jerry) of Clearwater, FL; son, Walter Keith Marria (Patty) of Sandy Hook, VA; grandchildren, Kevin Trippett (Deborah), Brian Trippett (Sharon), Bill E. Saul, Amberly Marria-Hawk (Chris), Raleigh Marria (Julie); great grandchildren, Madison, Hunter, Naiya, Xander, and Ryland.
A service to Honor the Life of Shirley will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home at 1:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026 with Pastor Jarrod Caltrider officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends may visit from 12:00 Noon until service time.
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following people and organizations that gave joy and end of life care to our mother; neighbors, Rosaline Lawrence, Sandy Daubman and Gary Scragg, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Faith-in-Action, Visiting Angels, Meals On Wheels, Dunbar Care Center's caring team, Terry White, Susan Casto, Kathy Eaton, Mike Corey and her hair dresser, Tammy Lanham. God Bless You All.
Donations can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of WV, 1251 Doolin Run Road, New Martinsville, WV 26155.
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.
Shimeka M. Poindexter-Cook
Shimeka M. Poindexter-Cook, 43, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Charleston. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the church. Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, WV.
David A. DeBolt
David A. DeBolt of Charleston died February 1, 2026, peacefully at home at age 87.
He graduated from Charleston High School with the Class of 1956. He went on to receive his Bachelor and Master's degrees from The Ohio State University.
David had a passion for music that never waned. He performed as Principal Bassoonist with orchestras in Charleston, WV; Birmingham, Alabama; Tulsa, Oklahoma and Kansas City. Following these positions, he became a Professor of Music at Kent State University. David was a founding member of Kent Camarata, a chamber music group that performed at many locations in the United States and Europe.
He was quite active in his church, St. John's Episcopal in Charleston, where he was a member of the choir and facilitated many other musical events.
David was predeceased by his parents, Ruth and E. V. Winston DeBolt, and his wife, Katherine Gerson DeBolt, with whom he shared his love of classical music.
He is survived by his sisters, Martha Cox of Charleston, Mary Broome of Bear, Delaware, as well as his bother, Jack W. DeBolt of Charleston and Jack's children and grandchildren.
In accordance with his wishes, David has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.
Joyce Mathena
Joyce Edith Oxley Mathena, 90, of Charleston, WV passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House.
She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Donald and Dorothy Peyton Oxley. She was a charter member of Blessed Sacrament Church. As a lifelong member of the church, she was always very active in church functions and special events. She participated in organizing and decorating for special events and Holidays. She enjoyed playing cards with her husband and family and friends over the years as well as working puzzles. She was very talented at making floral arrangements, which she worked at part-time in earlier years, as well as sewing for her herself and her family.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James E. “Jim” Mathena; daughter, Patricia Hickman; son, Donald R. Mathena; son-in-law’s, Steve Rader and Phil Hickman.
Joyce is survived by her daughter, Brenda Rader of South Charleston; daughter-in-law, Gail Mathena of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren, Brian Hickman (Jennifer), Joe Hickman (Heather), Stephen Rader (Claire), Heather Rhea, Candace Talley (Walter); great grandchildren, Zach Hickman, Luke Hickman, Hendrix Rader, and Braylen Talley.
A Mass of Christian Burial to Honor the Life of Joyce will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, South Charleston with Father John Finnell officiating. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations be made in Joyce’s memory to Catholic Charities or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 305 E St. South Charleston, WV 25303.
Friends may share memories and condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting Joyce’s obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Robert Bucklen
Robert (Bob) Bucklen, 90, of South Charleston, West Virginia entered heaven on January 25, 2026.
He was born on May 25, 1935 to the late Myrtle Agnes White and Roscoe Bucklen.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances (Babe) Bucklen; son, Edward (Monique); three grandsons, Zachary (Grace) of CharlesTown, Gabriel (Nikki) of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and Lucas of Leland, North Carolina; and four great grandchildren.
He retired after 40 years of service as a manager for the SS Kresge/K-Mart corporation. He was a past member of the IOOF lodge and a long-standing member of the former Calvary Baptist Church where he served as both a deacon and usher.
A service to Honor the Life of Bob will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 2 at the Charleston Baptist Temple with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
The family extends its sincere appreciation to the caring and compassionate staff of CAMC Memorial Hospital and Hubbard Hospice House.
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.
Irving "Joe" Graves
Irving “Joe” Graves, of Charleston, WV, born July 26, 1925, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He had celebrated his 100th birthday over the summer.
Joe served in the U.S. Army, 5250th Technical Intelligence Co. in World War II, with battles and campaigns in New Guinea and Luzon. For his service, he was awarded the Asian-Pacific Theater Ribbon and two Bronze Stars.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, George and Isabel Graves; sister, Pat; sons, Steve and Ronnie; daughter, Cheryl; and grandson, Christopher.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Juanita Douglas Graves; son, John Graves; as well as additional grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.
Joe loved outdoor water sports: swimming, water skiing, boating, and fishing. He also loved vacationing at Myrtle Beach and Florida beaches. Joe had a lifelong love of music, and was always singing along with Frank Sinatra or Glen Miller. He was light-hearted, always joking with a smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.
Joe worked for many years in car dealerships at various positions. He attended the Bible Center Church.
A private service with military honors was held at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, WV, with Rev. Greg Hudson officiating.
Memories of Joe may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Thelma B. Steele
Thelma B. Steele, 95, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on January 23, 2026, after a long and beautiful life. Thelma, known as Peaches by her family, was born on August 10, 1930, to Frank and Mabel Hedrick Bailey of Cedar Grove, WV. After graduating from Dupont High School, she pursued a career in medical records.
Thelma married the love of her life, Earle D. Steele, in 1951. They began their married life in Logan, then Parkersburg, settling in Charleston, where they raised their family. Thelma was a devout Christian woman and devoted wife and mother. She dedicated many hours to the First United Methodist Church of South Charleston, and after retirement, First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, Florida.
Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mabel Bailey; husband, Earle D. Steele; siblings, Mildred Steele Sanger, Virginia Tootsie Jolly, Merell Mike Bailey, Dag Bailey, and Paul Bailey; and various loved aunts, uncles, cousins, and longtime friends.
Thelma is survived by her son, Bruce Steele (Betsy); his children, Elizabeth Steele Hernandez, Matthew Steele (Molly), Michael Steele (Diane), and Emily Steele; her daughter, Amy Allison Craft (Greg); and her children, Christoper Allison and Daniel Allison (Sarah).
Thelma has been blessed with 9 great grandchildren, 2 step grandsons, and 3 great step grandchildren from the Craft family.
Thelma is also survived by various cousins, nieces and nephews.
This long and beautiful life is filled with her personal touches. Thelma was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing and creating. She was a wonderful cook, famous for so many dishes filled with love, but especially her peanut butter fudge, and potato salad, just to name a few.
Feeding her family was truly one of her greatest joys. "Well done, good and faithful servant..." Matthew 25:23
A Service to Honor the Life of Thelma will be held in the Spring of 2026 at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, WV. Thelma will be entombed with her husband at that time.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc. of West Virginia. (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/) Thank you.
Memories of Thelma may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Charlotte Etta Houser
Charlotte Etta Houser, 89, of South Charleston, passed away on January 23, 2026, at home with her family.
Charlotte was born on November 12, 1936, in Portsmouth, OH, and graduated from Valley High School in Lucasville, OH. Her career as an Administrative Assistant in the insurance business allowed her to retire from the Combined Insurance Company of America. After retirement, Charlotte volunteered countless hours at Thomas Memorial Hospital. As a Christian, Charlotte was a faithful member of the Oakwood Baptist Church in Charleston for over 50 years.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil Hillard and Opal Grizzle Hillard; four of her sisters; one brother; her daughter, Linda Helms; and granddaughter, Ashley Addington.
Charlotte is survived by her one remaining sister, Peggy Kidd; children, Wayne Houser (Cecy Kobayasi), Anita Jo Vance, and Lisa Addington (Craig); grandchildren, Melisa Snodgrass, Christopher Vance, Brittany Kelly, and Joshua Addington; and nine great grandchildren.
A Service to Honor the Life of Charlotte will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Pastor David Moutz officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.
Memories of Charlotte may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Pamela Gail Jackson
Pam Jackson, 68, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Otis and Edna Blaisdell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Cathy Chandler, and niece, Megan Blaisdell.
Her life was defined by her deep Christian faith and her unwavering devotion to her family. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and caring aunt.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 43 years, Rick Jackson; son, Aaron Jackson; daughter, Sarah Jackson; brother, Paul Blaisdell and wife Beth; sister-in-law, Marlene Smith and husband Danny; and mother-in-law, Betty Jackson.
Special to Pam were her niece and nephews. Matthew, Ava, and Nate, may you go through life knowing you have an Angel watching over you.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital for the kindness and care they gave Pam in her most difficult times.
A Service to Honor the Life of Pam will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Pastor Kent Estep officiating. Visitation from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Burial will follow at the Jackson Family Cemetery, Roane County, WV.
Memories of Pam may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting her obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.