Charlotte Clower Adkins
CHARLOTTE CLOWER ADKINS, 97, died on November 30, 2025, at Sweetbriar Assisted Living. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fletcher Adkins, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Deborah L. Adkins; and grandson, Benjamin N. Adkins. She is survived by her sons, Paul F. Adkins, Jr., Richard W. Adkins (Barbara); daughter, Marilyn A. McGuffin (Michael); and grandson, Brian F. Adkins.
Typical of the Greatest Generation, Charlotte met her husband when he returned from service in World War II. They married and created a loving home for their children. Charlotte was a stay-at-home mom until her children were in school. She then worked as the Assistant to the Buyer at the Stone and Thomas Department Store. She enjoyed traveling with the Happy Traveler Group, which did bus tours to entertainment sites and natural wonders, and was an active member of the Porcelain Doll class, and enjoyed that art with many friends.
A Service to Honor the Life of Charlotte will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Steve White officiating. Burial will follow in the Glendale Cemetery in South Charleston. Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.
Memories of Charlotte may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Mary Virginia Miller
Mary Virginia Vansickle Miller, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025. She was born June 11, 1930 in Hinton, West Virginia, to the late Boyd and Alease Vansickle.
She grew up in Hinton, WV, where she met the love of her life, Sterling "Ted" Miller. They were married in 1950 and moved to Whitesville, WV, later settling in Sylvester, WV, where they lived for over 50 years.
Mary lived a rather "June Cleaver" life. She took great pride in her home, her children and her grandchildren. She loved to cook, sew, and she was a creator of a wide variety of beautiful handcrafts. Mary especially loved the holidays, the decorating, the baking and most of all, the socializing that came with all of that. Mary retired from the United States Postal Service as a Postmaster in 1997.
Mary was well known for her feisty nature, and she will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling James Miller; her brother, Boyd, Jr.; and sister, JoAnn Fox.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda Wright and husband Steve, and Margaret Ann Santmyer and husband Stephen; grandchildren: Heather Johnson (Jeromy), Laureen Church (Cody), Nicholas Santmyer (Whitney), Emily Tucker (Nick), Jonathan Santmyer, Haley Bobinger (Alex); and great grandchildren: Haley, Brennan, Benson, Briggs, Noah, Eli, Mason, Marley, Kyleigh, Sterling, Adam and Hadley.
A service to Honor the Life of Mary will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Sylvester Baptist Church in Sylvester, WV. Friends may visit from 10:30 a.m. until service time. Entombment will follow in Pineview Cemetery, Orgas, WV.
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Dennis Lee "Bud" Goins
Dennis Lee “Bud” Goins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025, in Charleston, West Virginia, at the age of 86. Born in Freeman, West Virginia, and raised in Bramwell, WV, Bud’s early years were marked by a love of learning and athletics. He attended West Virginia University, where he studied Petroleum Engineering and was a proud member of both the WVU Track Team and the Cross Country Team. Bud graduated from WVU with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering in 1962. Upon graduation, he became active in the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, & Petroleum Engineers.
Professionally, Bud was widely respected in the oil and gas industry as a petroleum engineer and entrepreneur. Upon graduation from WVU, he moved to Texas to start his career with the Gulf Oil Company. He lived, worked, and raised his family in various towns in the “oil patch” of Texas (Midland, Fort Stockton, Houston, Amarillo, Odessa) and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Ardmore). He also drilled oil/gas wells in Indonesia, Kansas, Colorado, West Virginia, and Louisiana. He had an entrepreneurial spirit, so he ultimately went into business for himself drilling his own wells, as a consultant for companies such as British Petroleum, and as an expert witness in energy-related litigation. He was respected for both his technical expertise in finding and producing oil and gas, and his business acumen. He had lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, since 1979, where he raised his family and built lifelong relationships in the community. Two and a half years ago, Bud returned with his wife to his native West Virginia to be closer to family, while cherishing his roots and the beauty of the Mountain State.
Bud was a true sports nut. He was a multi-sport varsity athlete in high school, and ran track and cross-country in college. He rooted for his beloved WVU Mountaineers, OU Sooners, and Dallas Cowboys. He also loved the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team—primarily because one of its most beloved players and general managers, Jerry West, was a fellow native West Virginian. Bud enjoyed playing sports even more than watching them. He had a true zest for life and was a natural athlete. He played basketball, baseball, softball, football, and ran track/field in his younger days. He also coached youth basketball. He was an avid skier and loved the slopes of Colorado and West Virginia. He was a quail, duck, and pheasant hunter. Later in life, he became an avid golfer and tennis player, and was a longtime member of the Meadowbrook Country Club and the Shadow Mountain Raquet Club in Tulsa. Bud never passed up the opportunity to play a top-rated golf course.
Sports was not, however, his only interest. Bud was an avid reader and movie lover. He had an encyclopedic memory of classic movies and actors. He especially loved Westerns, war movies, mob movies, and thrillers. He loved to read and learn about history, politics, and business. His favorite sources of information were the Wall Street Journal, the Tulsa Tribune, the Dallas Morning News, and the Daily Oklahoman. He had a great sense of fashion, was always well-groomed, and was always a snazzy dresser. He knew how to play just about any game you can think of, including chess, checkers, poker, gin rummy, blackjack (or just about any other card game), craps, and “shoot the moon” (a game played with dominoes). He loved teaching these games to his family and friends. He was a massive music lover and had an eclectic taste in music, enjoying everything from The Beatles, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin, to Bob Dylan, Elvis, Merle Haggard, George Jones, George Strait, Frank Sinatra, and Snoop Dogg. He was a skilled cook and griller who loved a fine meal, and his family always looked forward to his specialty: his famous made-from-scratch sausage gravy. Bud had deeply held values and convictions, and although he was politically and socially conservative, he was not intolerant of others’ beliefs. He recognized early on that the ability to hear and manage conflicting views with civility is an important life skill, and he passed this concept on to his children. Bud didn’t let politics get in the way of personal relationships, and there was nothing he enjoyed more than sitting down with family and/or friends over a good glass of scotch (or bourbon), a good cigar, and a good conversation about the issues of the day.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Lynn. He married Brenda on June 3, 1964, at the First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown, WV, beginning a partnership that would last a lifetime. Together, they raised two children: Jace Harrison Goins and Page Elizabeth Gajan. Bud’s legacy continues through his family. Jace, married to Laura Goins, blessed Bud with grandchildren Emily Claire Swingle and Lanham Goins. Page, married to Jason Gajan, blessed Bud with grandchildren West Gajan and Peyton Deschamps Gajan. Peyton, married to Brice Deschamps, brought Bud the joy of a great-grandson, Barrett Harrison Deschamps Gajan. Bud is also survived by his younger brother, Larry Goins. He is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Katherine; his sister Jackie, and his sister Martha Ann. Bud’s commitment to his profession, commitment to his family, intelligence, and sense of humor, touched all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all whose lives he enriched.
A celebration of Bud’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on December 4, 2025, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, West Virginia, followed by his interment in the church columbarium. A light reception will be held in the church’s Hunter Hall afterwards.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
William Keith "Bill" Adamson
William Keith Adamson, also known as "Bill," of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 24, 2025.
He was born to the late William and Joyce Adamson in Martins Ferry, OH, on January 2, 1952. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Craig Adamson, and sister-in-law, Barbara Reese.
Bill graduated from St. Clairsville High School in Ohio and attended The Ohio State University. In 1979 Bill began his commitment to help people achieve their financial goals by working as an independent financial planner with Northwestern and Mass Mutual Insurance Companies. He was also the past president of the American Society of CLU and ChFC. In 2005 he applied his knowledge and skill set as the Director of Rates and Forms with the WV Insurance Commission until his retirement.
Bill's great sense of humor and quick wit endeared him to all. He was active in the community, serving on numerous local boards, including the Children's Therapy Clinic, Stephen Ministry, and with Big Brothers & Big Sisters.
He was a lifelong Christian, who served as an Elder, Board Member, and his favorite, teaching the 2-year-olds Sunday School Class with his wife. Bill was active in River Ridge Church of Charleston and was a member of the Charleston Baptist Temple.
Over the years, Bill loved to travel with Melinda, as well as with his best friend, Judd Roseberry, and his wife, Chris. He enjoyed life and had unlimited energy. One of his greatest pleasures was working on his home with Melinda, applying his handyman skills, to bring new life to an old house.
Bill leaves behind his dedicated wife of 32 years, Melinda; his fur children and the joys of his life, Coco and Kitty; sisters, Brenda Adamson, Tina Byrne, and Tammy Adamson; sisters-in-law, Connie Harrah and Nancy Holstein; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with Pastor Matt Santen of River Ridge Church officiating and the Rev. Dr. Jim Hewitt of Charleston Baptist Temple assisting. Entombment will follow in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Cross Roads Men's Shelter in Charleston (https://unionmission.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate).
Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting his obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements.
Kimberly Lynn Taylor-Mills
Kimberly Lynn Taylor-Mills passed away suddenly on November 21, 2025, while bravely battling to overcome a massive stroke. She was born on July 18, 1963, in Charleston, WV, to her parents, Wanda L. Gill and the late William F. Taylor Sr. Kim was the devoted Mother of Leslie A. Steele and Michelle L. Garcia; a caring and compassionate mother-in-law to Leslie’s husband, Steven Steele, and Michelle’s husband, Luis A. Garcia; and a beloved grandmother to her 7 grandchildren: Emma K. Upton, Steven L. Shearin, Luis A. Garcia, Cruz A. Garcia, Tino A. Garcia, Isabel A. Garcia, and Daniel A. Garcia; and a loving sister to her brothers, William Taylor Jr. and Chester Taylor.
Kim was a big personality in a small package. She had an impact on each person she interacted with. She was courageous, inspirational, kind, loving, funny, a ball of fire that never gave up, and fought till the end. She lived her life full of spunk and spark. Despite her many illnesses and challenges, she taught us what it means to be a fighter.
Kim considered her greatest joys and accomplishments in life to be the gifts of being a devoted mother to her two daughters and a loving and caring grandmother to her seven grandchildren.
Kim is preceded in death by her father, William Taylor Sr; grandmothers, Mary Ellen Mollet and Geraldine Taylor; and grandfather, Frank Mollet. She is survived by her mother, Wanda L. Gill; daughters: Leslie A. Steele, her husband Steven Steele, and their children Emma Upton and Steven Shearin, and daughter, Michelle L. Garcia, her husband Luis Garcia, and their children, Luis A. Garcia, Cruz Garcia, Tino Garcia, Isabel Garcia, and Daniel Garcia; as well as her brothers, William Taylor Jr and Chester Taylor; and Ex Husband David L. Mills.
Kim will be desperately missed by all those that she left behind. Our hearts are so broken by this unexpected loss. She was one of a kind and to be loved by her was truly a blessing.
A gathering to Honor the Life of Kim will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Memories of Kim may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
William "Bill" Hamilton Osborne
William “Bill” Hamilton Osborne, 76, passed away at his home on November 19, 2025.
He was born in Charleston, WV, to the late James Robert Osborne and Shirley Anne (Miller) Osborne. Bill graduated from George Washington High School and the WVU School of Journalism. He served in the US Army in Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970. After a career in advertising in Maryland and West Virginia, Bill joined the family business, Chemac Company, working there for 40 years and retiring in 2019.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Andrew Osborne. He is survived by his daughter, Erin Elizabeth Osborne; granddaughter, Arrillia “Ria” Anne Osborne; brothers, Jefferson (Marty) Osborne and Thomas Osborne; sister, Susie (Jeffrey) Kimble; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill will be remembered for his sense of humor and kindness to others. There will be no service per his wishes.
Memories of Bill may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Devonia "Donie" Argento
Donie Argento, 87, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Magnolia Assisted Living.
Donie was born on January 25, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Tyner High School in 1955. She was a faithful member of Rock Lake Presbyterian Church for 60 years and of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for over 33 years. She was also an avid aviator, having a private pilot’s license while owning and operating her own planes out of Mallery Airport in South Charleston. She had a passion for art and was an experienced painter.
Donie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Benny Argento; parents, Lemuel and Pearl Duckett; and siblings, William, Ariena, Kenneth, Vera, Niagara, Lemuel, Cubert, and Eugene.
She is survived by her sister, Clara Nell Ellixson of Orlando; son, John Argento (Debbie) and grandchild Katrina (Josh) and great grandchild Reid; grandchildren, Benny (Claire) and Victoria, of North Carolina; and son Scott Argento (Teresa) and grandchildren Sarah and Nathan, of South Charleston.
A service to Honor the Life of Donie will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Snodgrass Funeral home in South Charleston, WV, with Pastor Patricia Jarvis officiating. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 1pm. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.
Memories of Donie May be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Homer Benjamine (HB) Graham
Homer Benjamine (HB) Graham, of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 18, 2025, having lived a full, fun, and love-filled life. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Homer was a resident of Charleston. He was a charming, witty, optimistic man who could make-up a funny song on the spot; yet, use his insight and diplomacy to navigate a business dilemma. Homer was devoted to his family and was quick to step-up when caregiving, assistance or guidance were needed. He loved his family, friends, boats, cars, tennis, and sales.
As a kid, Homer worked a paper route up New House Branch and scrubbed car parts for a nickel a day at his dad’s business, Graham Motors. This started his passion for cars and helped him build his mechanical skills. He parked cars when downtown Charleston was bustling, raced stock cars in the 1950s, and closely followed NASCAR and Formula One Racing. The Daytona 500 became an annual family trip for Homer, his father, brothers, and nephew. Homer was especially happy to take his dad there to see the ocean for the first time. Homer loved British cars, owned several beautiful cars through the years, worked with his brother David to restore a 1972 Triumph Stag, and recently refined and updated a 1979 MG. He was member of the local MG club.
At 16, he left home to finish High School and began college at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Shortly thereafter, Homer was hired in telephone communications, where he worked for 35 years. He started with Bell Communication Systems in 1953, as a technician, then sales, marketing, and ended his career managing the AT&T Credit Center, before he retired in 1989. He was assigned to work communications from 1957 to 1959, while stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, with the Army. Homer witnessed the telephone system evolve from analog to digital to today’s world-wide resource we carry in our pockets. He set up communications for visiting dignitaries, including Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as worked the Silver Bridge Disaster. Homer sold one of the largest PBXD systems in the State, networking multiple locations. He worked with local dignitaries to bring the AT&T Credit Center to Charleston, converted the former JCPenney building, and created over 550 quality jobs for West Virginia. He coached C&P’s women’s softball team, and several of the players remained close friends. After his retirement, Homer owned a telephone consulting business.
Homer loved boating. He bought his first boat, a beautiful mahogany, inboard Chris-Craft, in the 1970s, and soon leased a camping spot on Summersville Lake, where he hosted family, friends, and business associates. He moved up to larger boats and shared his adventures, crossing big water while making the loop from Charleston to Florida and back a few times. Especially memorable was the trip he made with his brothers, Reuben and David. Following his first and second retirements from telecommunications, Homer worked for Charleston Marine and Trojan Landing. Homer had his Waterway Captain’s License, was a former member of the Kanawha River Navy, and previously served on the Board of the Charleston Boat Club.
Homer played tennis well into his senior years and made many beloved friends at the Charleston Tennis Club.
He was preceded in death by parents, Homer B. and Goldie M. Graham; brothers, Reuben L. and David A. Graham; nephew, David L. Graham; and niece, Shari L. Tipton.
Homer is survived by wife, Diana L. Graham, of Charleston; daughters, Sara L. and Susan J. Graham of Lewisburg, and Alysia D. Eary (Jeff) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Sophia A. and Jackson W. Eary of St. Albans; sister, Lida I. (Larry) Widdecombe of Oriental, NC; sisters-in-law, Janet K. Graham of Pineville, NC, and Dora Grubb of Fairmont; and beloved nieces.
The family invites you to honor Homer’s life at a memorial service at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, WV, on Saturday, December 6, at 1:00 p.m., with a reception to follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please pay forward a kindness to those in need.
Memories of Homer may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Jo Ann Mallory
Jo Ann Richards Mallory, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, and is waiting the return of our lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born October 15, 1931.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Mallory, of whom she was married to for 72 years, and her son Mike Mallory. She is survived by her three children, Rick (Kim) Mallory, Craig (Keli) Mallory, and Kim (Scott) Bodolosky. She had 6 grandchildren: Ricky, Michael, Kristina, Mallory, Anna, and Brenton. She had 6 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Jo worked at Mallory’s Grocery for 20 years, and did the accounting for the store and for Mallory Airport. She enjoyed water aerobics at the South Charleston Recreation Center for 20 years and all of the friendships she made there. Jo loved God with all her heart and was a woman of prayer. Her sense of humor, wise counsel, and impacting prayer life will be missed by her family.
A memorial service to Honor the Life of Jo will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Family and friends may visit 1 hour prior to the service. Jo was privately laid to rest next to her husband in the Mallory Family Cemetery on Spring Hill Mountain.
Memories of Jo may be shared by visiting http://snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.
Ethel M. Anderson
Ethel M. Anderson, 99, of Charleston, WV, passed away on November 15, 2025, at English Meadows Assisted Living Facility.
Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Ethel spent her early childhood there before her family relocated to Pennsylvania. She grew up in Glassport, attending local schools and later completing business school - an education that laid the groundwork for the professional life she would pursue with dedication and pride.
Ethel eventually returned to her hometown of Charleston, where she began her working life, and soon embarked on what would become a long and accomplished career with United Bank. Known for her strong work ethic and professionalism, she formed lasting connections with colleagues and customers alike.
She treasured time spent with her sisters and family, finding great joy in the closeness they shared throughout the years. Ethel also had an appreciation for the finer things—an elegance and refined taste that reflected her personality and the graceful way she moved through life.
Ethel will be remembered for her refinement, her love of family, and the many lives she touched along her journey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Mallory Anderson; her sister, Jo Anderson; and her nephew, Clinton Anderson Steele. She is survived by her sister, Phyllis Atwood.
A private burial was held for Ethel in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling the arrangements.