Denzil Ray Thevenin
Denzil Ray Thevenin, 71, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House.
Ray, a lifelong resident of St. Albans, retired from Krogers. He had previously owned a floor cleaning business, a car wash, and an auto part store.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Haymer and Helen Gibson; brother, Bill Gibson; and sisters, Wanda Gibson and Debi Gibson-Arthur. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Criner (Dayton); niece, Jilli Arthur; brother-in-law, Scott Arthur; and friend, Erma Clark.
Special appreciation and thanks go to Susan Smith and Miranda Booth for the excellent direct home care they provided for him.
A service to Honor the Life of Ray will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Snodgrass Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to: CAMC Foundation, Debi Gibson-Arthur Endowment (www.camcfoundation.org).
Memories of Ray may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Reagen Lester
Reagen Tara Lester, age 24, departed this world on November 13, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. She was born on March 4, 1999, in Welch, WV, to Rachel and the late Charles “Terry” Lester. Reagen graduated from George Washington High School in 2017, and briefly attended WVU before embarking on a journey that took her to Florida and back to West Virginia several times.
Reagen found a permanent home in West Virginia this year, where she purchased her first home shared with her companion, Brandon. Her infectious spirit, sense of humor, and a radiant inner light made her a beloved presence in the lives of those around her. Reagen had a deep connection with her family, cherishing moments with her niece Charlie and her dogs, Cash and Moola. Shopping and traveling with her mom were two of her favorite pastimes, especially since her mother paid for everything! Reagen's unique spirit was complemented by her relentless pursuit of dreams. It was always a new adventure. She had courage. She would jump in a car and drive anywhere, in the bat of an eye. She was a lion with the heart of a lamb. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of everyone that she touched. Everyone dies, but not all people really live, but Reagen lived her life to the fullest!!
Reagen was preceded in death by her father, Charles “Terry” Lester, grandparents Charles “Benny” and Ann Lester, and her aunt Amanda Little.
She is survived by her parents, Rachel and stepfather Chris Allred of South Charleston, her brothers TJ (Katie) Lester of Cross Lanes, Matthew (Tesla) Lester of Kanawha City, stepsister Bethany (Zeke) Milam of Seth, grandparents, David and Kathy Little of South Charleston and Cordell and Donna Allred of Julian.
Friends are welcome to pay their respects between 1:00 and 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Snodgrass Funeral Home. A celebration service will follow at 3:00pm to honor her life. The family encourages all those who would like to share their thoughts about Reagen to do so at this time.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations made to: The CHASE Healing Fund through PayPal to Chasehealingfund@gmail.com
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements
Dr. Emad Wagdi Barsoum
Dr. Emad Wagdi Barsoum, age 44, of Charleston passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on November 21, 1978 in Alexandria, Egypt. Emad worked at Charleston Area Medical Center as an Internal Medicine physician for over 5 years and was beloved by both his patients and colleagues. He was a talented physician and deeply compassionate. Practicing medicine was more than a career for him; it was a labor of love. When not working, Emad loved laughing with friends, spending time with family, traveling, and fishing. He was a long-time member of St. Mary and ArchAngel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church. Emad was loyal, loving, funny, and exceptionally hard-working. He loved his daughter more than life and worked tirelessly to provide for his family and those in need, despite his illness. His sense of humor and infectious smile will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Annie; daughter, Evelyn; parents, Wagdi and Sazy; brother, William; sister, Marian; mother-in-law, Rashell; brothers-in-law, Michael, Jonathan (Rochelle), Jason (Sunshine), and Jeffrey; sisters-in-law, Melissa, Kristi, and Kayleen; Nephews, Wesley, Porter, Spencer, Ammon, and Bola; Nieces, Owyn, Lily, Julianna, Ashleigh, Alanna, Tori, Joy, and Marina.
A service to honor Emad’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Mary and ArchAngel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church with Abouna Shenouda officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Monastery, in Wayne, WV, with Very Rev. Fr. Samuel Haddad officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm Friday evening and one hour prior to the services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
Coptic Orphans (https://copticorphans.org) or
CAMC Foundation (https://camcfoundation.org/areas-to-support)
Friends may share condolences or memories at www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Adriana Teresa Gracida Love
Adriana Teresa Gracida Love, age 74, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
She was born on May 21, 1949, in Oaxaca, Mexico, the daughter of the late Carlos Gracida Carrizosa and Esther Canseco de Gracida. She was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jeanette Love and Adriana Marshall, (husband Jonathan), and their children Vincent and Adrian, all of Charleston; and her former husband, Stephen Love, M.D. of Wheeling, West Virginia.
She dedicated her life to being an excellent mother to her daughters and a caring and devoted grandmother to her grandsons. There was no role more important to her than caring for her family and she was adored by those who knew and loved her. She enjoyed CrossFit, gardening, and, most of all, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was the foundation of her family and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Mass to honor Adriana’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The family will receive friends half an hour prior to the service.
Friends may share condolences at our website www.snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Carol Colleen Hinchman
Carol Colleen Hinchman, known to her loved ones as Carol, peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023, in Bellevue, Washington. She was born on September 23, 1941, in Logan, West Virginia, to Hatler and Edith Cornette.
Carol had a fulfilling career working for the Logan County Department of Public Assistance, the VA Hospital, the Office of Surface Mining, and for the federal government in the Social Security Administration.
In her younger years, Carol attended Logan County Schools and graduated with Honors from Logan High School. She held the esteemed position of editor for the Here’s How, the school newspaper. Carol’s exceptional academic achievements led her to become a recipient of the West Virginia Golden Horseshoe Award. She was also a proud member of the National Honor Society, Quill, and the Keyettes service club.
Beyond her career, Carol had a variety of interests and hobbies. She was a talented jewelry artist and enjoyed expressing her creativity through her craft. Carol also had a green thumb and found solace in gardening. Additionally, she embraced her role as a homemaker, creating a warm and loving environment for her family.
Carol will be deeply missed by her surviving family members, including her sons, Michael (Debbie) Hinchman of North Bend, WA, and Mark Hinchman of Charleston, WV. She also leaves behind her beloved grandson, David Hinchman of Seattle, WA, and her brother, Carson (Betty) Cornette of Cadiz, KY. Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, David Hinchman; her father, Hatler Cornette; her mother, Edith Cornette; and her brothers, David and Donald Cornette.
To honor Carol’s life and legacy, a funeral service was held at Flintoft Funeral Home in Issaquah, WA, on November 6, 2023. A second service will be held at Snodgrass Funeral Home on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Carol Colleen Hinchman will forever be remembered for her dedication to public service, her love for her family, and her passion for creativity and nurturing. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Memories of Carol may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Lydia Johnson
Lydia Johnson, 81, of St. Albans, passed away on October 28, 2023, at her home.
She was a graduate of South Charleston High School, spent her career working in the hospitality industry, and loved shopping and spending time with her dog.
Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, William and Wanda Erskine; her sister, Nancy Fox; and her granddaughter, Amber Michelle Jackson. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Debbie Parsons (Jim) and Mrs. Carrie Looney (Steve), both of St. Albans; sister, Mrs. Kathy Cary, of Nebraska; five grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
The family will have a private celebration of Lydia’s life.
Memories of Lydia may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Paula Lynn Miller
Paula Lynn Miller, 64, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2023. Her life is best described by the words of Proverbs 3:15-18, “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.”
Paula devoted her life to being a loving wife, wonderful mother, and creating precious memories with her grandchildren. She is best remembered for her passionate love for others, selfless service, and nurturing spirit, that impacted the hearts of everyone she encountered. Her life was devoted to serving her Lord Jesus Christ, caring and compassionate love for her family, and creating life experiences that would forever touch the lives of others.
Paula was preceded in death by her mother, Margie F. Stump, her father, Paul E. Stump, sister, Deborah Eplin, and brother, Jack Stump. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert (Bob) A. Miller Jr.; brother, Paul Stump (Carolyn); brother in-law, Bert Eplin (Betty); daughters: Amber Moore (Sam), Kristin Scott (Marcus), and Malissa Miller (Carl); grandchildren: Eli, Eva, Mason, and Ella; her nephews, Craig Stump and Paul Stump; niece, Beth Stansbury; and her very special neighbor and friend, Annie Carr.
A Celebration of Life to honor Paula will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. Chuck Rhodes officiating. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 5028 Kentucky Street, South Charleston, WV, 25309.
Memories of Paula may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Eva Kay Cardea
Eva Kay Kessinger Cardea, 82, of Charleston, died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Ridgemont assisted living facility at Edgewood Summit. The only child of the late Arnold ("Kess") and Eva Moye Kessinger of Beckley, she grew up visiting relatives in Camp Creek and Spanishburg in Mercer County in a family of teachers and farmers.
Mrs. Cardea was an inspirational teacher of English and Speech at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, and for 30 years, teacher and chair of the English Department of West Virginia Institute of Technology in Montgomery. Her department included English composition and literature, foreign languages, drama, musical theater, and debate. In summers she organized federal remedial programs for non-traditional students. She also organized off campus classes for Job Corps and CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston.
A 1962 graduate of Concord College, she earned an MA degree from West Virginia University in 1965.
In 1975 she married Harry B. Cardea of Charleston and Welch. They enjoyed sports, travel, and volunteer work until his death in 2009. The couple held season tickets for Marshall University and WVU basketball and football home games, and attended all bowl games for both teams. They also spent spring training season in Sarasota, FL, and attended Cincinnati Reds practice games there as well as the annual jazz festival week. The couple flew to Portland, OR, for all the Four Freshmen annual concerts and enjoyed dance cruises on the Caribbean Sea. Their travel covered adventures from the Greek Isles to Alaska among others.
The couple's volunteer work included Meals on Wheels, bell ringing at Christmas for the Salvation Army, poll working on election days, and participation in the Sons of Italy and the Charleston Area Elks Club events.
After her husband died, Mrs. Cardea continued her work for the WV Republican Women and the Charleston Woman's Club. She supported the Appalachian Children's Choir, the Light Opera Guild, Kanawha Players, the WV Historical Society, and the musical arts productions at Capitol High School. As a volunteer, she worked for 12 years at the Consignment Shop where customers still look for her energetic personality.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, Thursday, October 26 at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston followed by a gathering and sharing of memories at 2:30 pm for those wishing to attend the committal in Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum on Harper Road in Beckley.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Charleston Woman's Club, 1600 Virginia St. E, Charleston, WV 25311.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary.
Bogdan Gumowski
Bogdan Gumowski of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2023, at the age of 91. Danny was born in Krynica, Poland, on January 16, 1932. After surviving living in forced labor camps for seven years during World War II, he emigrated with his family on the SS Ernie Pyle from Bremen Germany to the port of New York, arriving October 27, 1947. Danny became a naturalized US citizen in 1953.
Danny earned his Bachelor in Chemical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1953, and his Master of Science and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Rochester in 1955 and 1962, respectively. Danny moved to the Charleston area in September 1957. He worked for 35 years at Union Carbide’s Research and Development Center and often traveled around the country and the world setting up chemical processes for start-up Carbide plants.
Danny was well known in Charleston for his love of playing tennis and bridge. He played tennis daily at both the Charleston Tennis Club (CTC) and the Union Carbide Tennis Courts. He ran a successful tennis business from the basement of his home stringing tennis racquets and selling tennis supplies to members of CTC and Edgewood Country Club. He loved umpiring matches during the National Girl’s Sweet 16 Championships at CTC. Danny was also a life master in bridge and played in many tournaments locally and around the country. Listening to classical music, reading in both English and German, smoking his pipe, sipping scotch, and watching Notre Dame Football, the Green Bay Packers and professional tennis on television, were among his other favorite pastimes.
A beloved father and grandfather, he is survived by daughters, Julie Gumowski (Tom Barna) of Fairfax, VA, Lynn Gumowski (Jim Laychak) of Alexandria, VA, and Dana Senninger (Mark) of Louisville, KY; son, Alex Gumowski (Margie) of South Charleston; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Danny is predeceased by his first wife, Lydia Gumowski (2007), and his second wife Kathlyn Bailey Gumowski (2007).
A Memorial Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in South Charleston at 11am Friday, November 3, 2023, preceded by a visitation at 10am. His remains will be inurned at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens at 2pm.
In honor of his love for his rescued dogs, donations may be made in his memory to the ASCPA or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association.
Memories of Danny may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Betty Morrison
Betty Morrison, 89, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on October 11, 2023, at her home.
Betty was born in Weston, WV, on August 26, 1934, and graduated from Lewis County High School, class of 1952. She married Frank Morrison that same year and moved to Charleston to raise her family. She worked in retail for most of her life. Betty had many friends and enjoyed vacations with her children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered as the life of the party!
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William and Reva Johns; her husband, Frank Morrison; and her four brothers and five sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Janeen Nida and Cathy Weaver (Richard); sons, Steven Morrison (Tina), Mark Morrison (Adwena), and Brian Morrison; ten grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Belinda “B” Henderson for the loving care that she provided for their mother, along with HospiceCare, especially Kayla and Jennifer.
A service to Honor the Life of Betty will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, with Pastor Dave McCormick officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to HospiceCare (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/).
Memories of Betty may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.