Snodgrass Funeral Home

Snodgrass Funeral Home Proudly serving the community for over 80 years. We are available 24/hrs a day, 365 days per year? L. J. Fairless, 4th Generation Owner Richard Bishoff, L.I.C.

06/04/2026

We take great pride in providing service with excellence and honoring life. We are proud to be a part of the South Charleston community—providing services for residents of the Kanawha Valley.

After a lifetime of working heartily, staying active, and serving others, David Timothy Hannon, 77, hung up his hat and ...
06/03/2026

After a lifetime of working heartily, staying active, and serving others, David Timothy Hannon, 77, hung up his hat and is no longer available for earthly service to his family, friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Having faithfully spent his life helping those around him, David moved on to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2026. He will reunite with the love of his life, Linda Eileen Ray Hannon, who preceded him in death in 2012 after 44 years of marriage and with Karen Lee.

While his work here is complete, the legacy he leaves behind will continue through the family he loved so dearly. David was the proud father of David Timothy (Valerie) Hannon II of Soper, Oklahoma, and Kathryn Lynn (Dale) Nance of Apple Grove, West Virginia.

Known affectionately as PawPaw, Popsicle, and Grandpa, he leaves behind grandchildren Amanda Hannon of Fairmont, West Virginia; Kristen Hannon (Scott Combs and son Jeremiah) of Huntington, West Virginia; Jacob Hannon (Sidney and daughter Hallie) of Durant, Oklahoma; Skyler Nance (Lindsey) and LillyAnne Nance of Apple Grove, West Virginia; and Summer Nance (Zach) of Leon, West Virginia.

He is also survived by his brother, Steve Hannon of South Charleston, West Virginia.

David spent nearly his entire life in the Spring Hill and South Charleston communities. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired from Dodson Pest Control after many years of dedicated service. Retirement did not slow him down. He thoroughly enjoyed visiting with friends, exercising, and sharing lunch at the South Charleston Community Center. David was looking forward to his 60th South Charleston High School reunion to visit with others whom he had lost contact with through the years. More than anything, David enjoyed taking care of people. Whether family, friend, neighbor, or stranger, he was always ready to lend a hand, share his time, or offer encouragement.

David's life was not measured by wealth or recognition but by the countless acts of kindness he performed and the many lives he touched along the way. He lived by the Lord's command to "Love one another as I have loved you". He leaves behind a family who loved him, friends who will miss him, and a community made better because he was part of it.

As David would likely prefer, rather than mourning that his hat has been hung up, let us be grateful for the many years he wore it well.

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the South Charleston Community Center Senior Lunch Program. Payable to City of South Charleston, 601 Jefferson Road, South Charleston, WV 25309.

A service to Honor the Life of David will be held at 11:00 am, Friday June 5, 2026 at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentucky Street, South Charleston, with Pastor Dave Lee officiating. Friends may visit at the church from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

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.

Ruth Saunders Cogan, 93, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on May 30 at Edgewood Summit in...
06/02/2026

Ruth Saunders Cogan, 93, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away on May 30 at Edgewood Summit in Charleston after a long illness.
Born in Robinette, West Virginia in 1933, she was a lifelong resident of West Virginia. She graduated from Dupont High School and was offered a full scholarship to Marshall University, which she declined due to family obligations. Upon graduation she was employed at Sears, and later worked for Jefferds and Moore, and FMC.
Throughout her life, Ruth was devoted to and prioritized her family and faith. She was married to Harry Manning Cogan, III, for 50 years and together they made their home in Charleston, South Charleston, and Hurricane. Her greatest joy was being with her immediate and extended family. She is remembered for her loving, kind, and generous spirit, and for leading a life grounded in her Christian faith and love. Her life was a model of devotion.
She was a faithful member of Farrar Baptist Church and later attended the Bible Center Church. Knowing her was a blessing. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy. Through her living example, she instilled in others the values of honesty, integrity, empathy and gratitude, and has enabled us to live fully, embracing both great joy for her life and deep sorrow with her passing. Her family finds comfort knowing that, as her death approached, she was listening to the hymns she loved.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Cogan, III, her parents Golden and Mary Saunders, her stepfather, Elzie Ferrell; her siblings, Wayne Saunders, Lacy Saunders, and Goldia Raines; and step-siblings Virginia Pinson, Willard Ferrell, Norman Ferrell, Garland Ferrell, Walter Ferrell, and Charles Ferrell.

She is survived by her son Harry Cogan, IV and his wife, Karen, and daughters, Mary Beth Cogan, and Laura Cunnings and her husband Col. John Cunnings; her grandchildren, Hal, Brian and Will Cogan, Ellen and Claire Beaudry, and Erin Boone Burdette, Ryan and Kyle Boone; and her great-grandchild, Sadie Boone, with two additional great grandchildren expected. Her family was her greatest source of pride and joy.
She was also survived by her younger siblings to whom she was devoted, Gay Bono, Johnny Ferrell, and Glenn Ferrell, and was thought of as a “second mother”.
She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many.
Family welcomes friends at 3:00 pm for visitation at Snodgrass Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 4:00 pm on Friday, June 26, 2026 with Pastor Richard Thompson officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice Care of WV, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
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.

Charles Elmer Miller, 97, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born in Sissonville January 8, 1929 to Clairmont and Rosa High M...
05/29/2026

Charles Elmer Miller, 97, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born in Sissonville January 8, 1929 to Clairmont and Rosa High Miller.
Elmer attended Sissonville High and was a graduate of Marshall University.
Elmer began his teaching career in 1953. After teaching for 2 weeks, he was drafted into the Army and proudly served most of his time in Korea. Upon discharge, Elmer returned to his teaching position at Sissonville High School to teach Science, Math, Chemistry, and Physics. He retired in January, 1984. After retirement he used his attention to detail and eye for perfection to re-finish school gym floors. Gardening was always a source of enjoyment.
Elmer’s happiest time was spent signing barbershop harmony with Pitch Hitters and Kanawha Kordsmen for 54 years.
Proceeded in death by his parents, Clairmont and Rosa Miller, siblings, Doris, Kathryn, C.T. (Jr.), Lester, Sybil, and Noble, special nephews Charles Young and Randy Pettit. He was also proceeded in death by his first wife Geraldine and second wife Mary Elizabeth (Betty).
Elmer is survived by his son, Eddie Miller (Sherry), Front Royal, VA and step-daughter, Betty Fluharty, Charleston, WV. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, and cousins, including special nephew Byron Young (Lori) and niece, Karen Morphew (Don).
Also surviving Elmer is 2 grandchildren, CJ and Amy, 2 step-grandsons, Gary (Jenn) and Scott (Lauren), 3 great grandchildren, 3 step-great grandchildren.
Special thanks to neighbors Joe Patton and Robert & Sarah Perez for their consistent caring and compassion for Elmer’s well-being. Also, thanks to the caring staff of Kanawha Place Assisted Living and Kanawha Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sissonville High School.
Services will be conducted Monday, June 1, 2026, 11:00 AM in the chapel of Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Entombment will follow.
The arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home

Shirley Anne Fritsch passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Thomas Memorial Hospital May 18th, 2026. Shir...
05/29/2026

Shirley Anne Fritsch passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Thomas Memorial Hospital May 18th, 2026. Shirley is the daughter of the late Robert and Edith Dyer. Preceding her in death was her husband Ray, daughter Tina, and special son-in-law Anthony White.
Surviving Shirley in her death are three children, John (Tina), Joni, and Chuck (Jessica); five grandchildren, Adrienne, Donnie, Anthony, J.C., and Maria (Shane). five great grandchildren; Noah, Jay, Garrett, Cora, and Lydia. And a host of friends that were like family.
Shirley grew up in Boone County and was a hard worker since a child. She carried her work ethic into adulthood and enjoyed each job she had. Her job she held most of her adulthood was at Joe Holland, where she answered phones and interacted with customers. Some would call her the voice of Joe Holland as her voice was used as the automated phone message. Shirley was an animal lover, saving countless dogs and cats over the years. Her greatest love was for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would drop anything she was doing to be there for her family and offer her wisdom and advice. Beyond these things and the most important to her was her faith and love of God. Shirley was truly one of a kind and her spirit will live on in those that loved her.
A private family interment was held in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston. The family will have a Celebration of Shirley’s life on June 20 from 12-2pm at the Charleston First Church of the Nazarene 200 Park Avenue, all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers donations to Kanawha Charleston Humane Association.
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.

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