In Remembrance

Doneva Sue “Suzie” Fitzwater, 73, of Charleston passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at home after a short illness.

Suzie was a caring and tolerant (to a point) wife, mother, and Mawmaw. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Doloras Virginia (McClanahan) Hughes, brother John D. “Jay” Hughes, and grandparents Delbert Arnold and Donna Lee (Tate) McClanahan.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Lewis “Mike” Fitzwater III of Charleston,
WV; children, William “BJ” Fitzwater of Charleston, WV, Nicholas (Madeline) Fitzwater of Charleston, WV, Sara Fitzwater (Joshua) Miller of Barboursville, WV; grandchildren, Elliot and Ari Miller of Barboursville; brother, Larry C. Hughes of Akaska, SD; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and longtime friends.

Suzie was born in Charleston, WV, graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1972, lived briefly in Denver, Colorado, and returned to her hometown, raising and loving her family until her final days.

Suzie was best known for being a spitfire of a woman. She possessed a rare trait of being fiercely loving, loyal, and direct. She could simultaneously dissect your life decisions while also showing her deepest love through caring and cooking, which was her greatest love language. Suzie provided advice to all family and friends, requested or not. She demanded people recognize their worth, with the familiar reminder of how “People will only do to you what you let them.” While we remember her tough demeanor, her compassion and ability to connect with others provided a constant reminder that they were loved, valued, and cherished. Communication was one of her greatest strengths, because “Everybody knows everybody if you just keep talking.”

She leaves behind a family that is deeply grateful for every message she drilled into them, but also lost without her attentive oversight, which was as predictable as the sunrise.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Hafer Funeral Home in Elkview, WV at 5:30pm, with visitation beginning at 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association (1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston WV 25311) or Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation (P.O. Box 16810 Columbus, OH 43216-6810).

Grady M. Bowyer, 79, of St. Albans, WV, departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 28, 1947, in Union, WV, a son of the late Emmett and Minnie Susan (Linton) Bowyer.

Grady was a 1965 graduate of Pineville High School and a 1970 graduate of the Charleston Memorial Hospital Radiologic Technologist Program. He began his career as a radiologic technologist before entering public service with the State of West Virginia in 1972. Throughout his nearly 40-year career, he held numerous positions, including radiation equipment inspector and Executive Director of the West Virginia Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology. He also served as President of the West Virginia Association of Licensing Boards and held appointments to several professional licensing boards. Following his retirement in 2012, Grady continued his work in public service, eventually becoming Office Manager for the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners, a position he held at the time of his passing.

Grady was a member of Pineville Presbyterian Church. He had a genuine love for life and people and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, and woodworking. Above all, he treasured his family and the time spent with those he loved. Grady appreciated life’s simple pleasures, valued the friendships he made along the way, and leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 48 years, Sharon Ann (Young) Bowyer; beloved children, Victoria Westfall and Jessica Bowyer; grandchildren, Sean and Brianna Westfall; four great grandchildren; brothers, Gary Bowyer (Penny) and David Bowyer (Belinda); beloved neighbors, George and Belinda Walker; along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Cremation will take place, and a celebration of Grady’s life will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM., Friday, October 16, 2026 at The Venue at the Loop, 68 6th Avenue, St. Albans, WV 25177.

The family requests that memorial donations be made in Grady’s memory to the American Kidney Fund at https://give.kidneyfund.org.

Good Shepherd Mortuary, 335 Fifth Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Spencer James Arnold, age 40, of Ronceverte passed away on Sunday morning June 7, 2026 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Even though his ever present infectious smile has been diminished, it will be ever present in our hearts and mind!

Spencer was born April 27, 1986 in Ronceverte and was the son of Pam and Rusty Arnold of Ronceverte.

He was a graduate of Greenbrier East High School and received his Associate Degree from New River Community College. Spencer proudly serviced as Sgt. in the U. S. Army having served two tours in Iraq.
He was a member of the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church. Spencer was an employee of Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home.

Spencer is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William L. Wallace; paternal grandparents, Jim and Edna Arnold; maternal grandparents in law Wilbur and Ann Arnold; nephew Odin Robert Arnold.

He will be forever remembered by his wife Tasha Nicole Arnold; sons, Gunner James Arnold and Kyler Odin Arnold; parents Pam and Rusty Arnold; maternal grandmother Phyllis S. Wallace, mother in law Nannette Arnold and father in law Gerry Wooding (Michele); Siblings, Ann Dove (Jeromy), Cav Arnold (Shawna), Elizabeth Arnold (Jonathan Parker); brother and sisters in law, Kristina Ward (Chad), Garrett Wooding (Kat) and Denise Wooding (Daryl); uncles and aunts, Ridge Arnold (Nancy Clower), Robbie Arnold (Brenda), Beezle Arnold, Judy Polan (Josh); nieces and nephews, Chase Arnold, Bre Theriot, J. R. Weikle, Kyleigh Weikle, Ivan Weikle, Naomi Weikle, Emily Dove, Wyatt Dove, Lylah Parker, Zoey Parker, Harlow Parker, Colton Ward, Koah Ward and Josiah Fox; great nephews, Kai and Zayden.

Funeral services for Spencer will be Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephen Baldwin, Pastor Stewart Farley and Pastor Greg Scott officiating, interment with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #26 at the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville.

Visitation will be Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg, WV.

The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@roncevertepress

Richard D. Bishoff, Jr., 64, of Charleston, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2026.

Rich was born and raised in Oakland, Maryland, and was a 1979 graduate of Southern High School. He attended West Virginia University, served his apprenticeship at Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home in Charleston, and then went on to graduate with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in January of 1987. He was the president of his class and was awarded the Mu Sigma Alpha award for academic, citizenship, and character excellence.

He received his introduction to the funeral business by working evenings and weekends at a funeral home, starting at the age of 16. His grandfather and great grandfather were Morticians and owned Markwood Funeral home; established in the late 1800’s up until 1960, in Keyser, WV. Rich was currently serving as the LIC Funeral Director and Embalmer at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, where he had been since 2018. For Rich, serving his community in the Funeral Industry was a calling and a gift from the Lord. He was a very talented Embalmer and provided care and kindness to all the families he served over his lifelong career.

He was a member of the River Ridge Church, where he was a leader of one of two greeting teams, and served in other capacities over the years.

Rich was continuously active in his community through coaching little league, travel softball teams, and as the George Washington High School Assistant Softball Coach. After his daughters left home, he continued to serve as Assistant Softball Coach at Horace Mann Middle School, where he, as well, was a mentor and reading coach.

Rich is a former board member of The Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home.  He had been active with HospiceCare since 2002, where he served on the board of directors until 2012, and was made a board member emeritus. He went back on the board and continued to serve HospiceCare by providing CEU training for RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, and their Social Workers.

Rich also served as President and District governor of District 1, WV Funeral Directors Association, and in 2018 was appointed by the Governor Justice as a member of the WV Board of Funeral Service Examiners.

Rich is also a long-time member of the Kanawha City Lions Club, one of the largest such clubs in West Virginia, where he served as president for two terms.  He was awarded the Leonard Jarrett award in 2019, named after the founder of Lions club International.  It is the highest award a Lion can receive.

Rich always had a deep love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard D. Bishoff, Sr. and Mary V. Bishoff; his fur babies: Missy, Annie, Marley, and Ilsa.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janie; beloved daughters, Amy Bishoff-Evans and Jacy Peterson; sons-in-law, Will Evans and C.J. Peterson; three granddaughters, Eloise, Layla and Maisy Jane, all who called him Papi; bonus grandchildren, Etta and Sawyer McMakin; sisters, Nina (Rich) Costantino, and Mary Ann Bishoff. He is also survived by his beloved cousin, Melody Stevens; his lifelong partner-in-crime, Mike Morrow; and his fur baby, Emma. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Rich was not only passionate about his work, but he had a love for the game of golf and its history since the age of nine. To his wife’s delight, he loved to cook, mostly on the grill and with his smoker. He also enjoyed taking walks with Emma, traveling to Maryland with family and friends, and time spent with his three precious granddaughters.

A Celebration of Life for Rich will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at River Ridge Church – Charleston, with Rev. Matt Santen officiating, assisted by Rev. Greg Hudson. Friends may visit from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the church.

A huge thank you to all the staff at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospital for their amazing care and compassion!

In Lieu of flowers and to honor his wishes, please make any donations to: Hospice of Charleston,1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387 (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/)  or Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home, 1121 Virginia Street E., Charleston, WV 2530 (https://www.kvfh.org/donate.php).

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting https://snodgrassfuneral.com/richard-d-bishoff-jr/. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.

Charles F. Greco, 88, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Fairmont and Weirton, WV husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and esteemed member of the funeral service community, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023, in Murrells Inlet, SC. His first wife, Patty will no doubt greet him with class and dignity, with the words, I could have told you…

Charles was born in Fairmont, WV, on December 19, 1934, one of two children born to Anthony “Tony” and Martha “Virgina: DiCea Greco.
Charles graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1952. He had a passion for the Weirton community, and his journey in life was filled with kindness, success, and a profound commitment to helping others in their times of need. He would always say “Throw away your watch and take care of the people.”

In his early years, Charlie hitchhiked to Weirton, WV, at the encouragement of Dr. Ray, Victor, Johnny and Joe Greco. There, he started his career at Hertnick’s Funeral Home driving the ambulance and service car, in the Summer of 53. It was at Hertnick’s Funeral Home that he met Joan Patricia “Patty” Hertnick, whom he married on August 25, 1956. Together, they raised two daughters and a son and were blessed with two grandsons, three granddaughters, and a great-granddaughter.

Driven by a desire to serve, Charles pursued higher education, graduating from West Virginia University and continuing on as a graduate of the Class of 1958 Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Alongside his devoted wife Patty, they became the owners and operators of the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home for over 40 years. Under their care and guidance, the funeral home has become an institution in the community, standing for over a century in Downtown Weirton. Their legacy continues through their son, John, who now owns and operates the funeral home and crematory.

In addition to his work in Weirton, Charles owned the Bavington Inn in Bavington, PA. He also expanded his contributions to the funeral service profession, acquiring and managing the Lynch Stacy Greco Funeral Home in Clarksburg, WV. His dedication to the funeral profession extended to his role on the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners, where he served for 17 years, even holding the position of President of the board. Charles was appointed to the board by 3 West Virginia Governors Moore, Rockefeller, and Caperton. He also achieved the prestigious distinction of being the first West Virginian to serve as President of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and the American Board of Funeral Service Education. His firm was invited to join the National Selected Morticians in 1971. The funeral home has been honored with this distinction for over 50 years.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charlie will be remembered for his generosity, warm smile, and easygoing spirit. He cherished the company of his friends, sharing countless meals and conversations with them. Whether it was going to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, he treasured every moment of camaraderie with friends like George Huxie – Sarge Mergen, Jimmy Zerkle, John T. Grossi, Bill Marino, Tom Sessi, Chas Marino, Romie Castelli, Don Gianni, Andy DiFonzo, Ed Klee, Emmanuel Starvaggi, Jeff Jezierski, Morris Chijner, Lenny Shaw, Chappy Ballato, Al Lauttamus, Nick Hawley, and Richard Wilburn, just to name a few.

Charlie’s life was one of dedication to his friends, and the communities he served. He was always concerned about the funeral home. His daily calls to his son John would always start out with “You busy” and end with “I love you all.” His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of compassion, service, and camaraderie will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Mary Zick (Jeff) and Michelle Gallaway (Walt), and his son John Charles (Susan) Greco. He also leaves behind his grandchildren W. Michael (Michelle) Bettinazzi, Elle M. and Eliza P. Greco, Jeffry, and Katerina Zick, and his great-granddaughter, Olivia; his sister, Anna Marie Durham; his spouse of the last 15 years Faye Powers and their beloved dog Franklin; his nieces, nephews many cousins.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday and 3 – 7 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV
His funeral will be held at 10 AM Friday at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
He will be laid to rest with his family at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

His children and grandchildren thank Debi McKenzie, Myrlee Powers and Richard Wilburn for all the love and care they gave to our father and grandfather during his time in South Carolina and with his recent illness.

Margie Edith Cooper Mock, 96 of Hinton, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter in Wake Forest, North Carolina following a short illness.

Margie was born September 30,1927 in Hinton, a daughter of the late Archie Edward and Gussie Mae Shrader Cooper.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donald F. Mock, Sr., one son, Donald F. “Freddie” Mock, Jr. and a daughter, Sandra Honaker Yost; four brothers, Clarence “Whitt” Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Charles “Buster” Cooper and Jerry A. Cooper; three sisters, Imogene Ewing, Geraldine Kirby and Phyllis Berry; son in law Billy Ray Honaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Pivont and husband Ray, with whom she made her home in Hinton; six grandchildren, Kelly Brogan and husband Jim of Princeton, WV, Autumn Paluch and husband Ted of Wake Forest, NC, Kimberly Toth and husband James of Pt. Pleasant, WV, Lee Pivont and wife Dena of Hinton, Donald F. “D. F.” Mock III and wife Juli of Charleston, and Mollie Mock-Kaufman and husband Craig of Morgantown, WV; 18 great grandchildren, Tyler Ellison, Kelsey Reynolds (Keith), Katherine Brogan and fiancé Mark Blankenship, Payton Paluch, Landry Paluch, Quest Paluch, Evan Smith (Dustin), Avery Pivont, Gavin Pivont, Sullivan Pivont, Alexa England (Zane), Cole McCormack (Catie), Savannah Lidel (Matt), Chandler Haga (Tyler), Haydon Mock, Harper Mock, Roe Kaufman, and Cooper Kaufman; 14 great, great grandchildren; Lincoln, Langley and Boston England, Maddox Ellison, Adeline and Nora Reynolds, Ryder, Blake, Saylor and Suttyn McCormack, Gemma Garwood, Cambreigh Simpson, Leighton Lidel, and Sawyer Smith; sisters-in-law, Janie Cooper of Oak Hill, WV and Dorothy Mock of West Palm Beach, FL; daughters-in-law, Faye Mock of Rome,GA and Donna Sue Mock of Huntington, WV; son-in-law, Lance Yost of Point Pleasant, WV; several loving nieces and nephews also survive.

Margie, affectionately known as “Granny Margie” by her family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Hinton and was a member of Beech Run Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Throughout her life, she excelled in creating a beautiful and gracious home which welcomed anyone who came through the door. She loved her family dearly, having babysat all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening, canning, and working on puzzles. Margie had an infectious smile and a gentle spirit that impacted all who knew her. Her loss has left a profound imprint on the heart of her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.