Russell “Rus-dawg” Snopps

Russell “Rus-dawg” Allen Snopps, 62, of West Milford, passed away Friday evening, October 16, 2026. He was born in Clarksburg on March 4, 1964, a son of the late Martha Ellen (Cumberledge) Snopps and William E. Snopps.
He is survived by his brother, Samuel L. Snopps of Bristol, TN; his sister-in-law, Vicki Snopps of Bridgeport; a niece, Megan P. Snopps and her fiance’ Alec Oliverio of Morgantown; his nephew, Joseph Snopps; his aunt, Carol Cumberledge of Bridgeport; many cousins, including Brad Cumberledge with whom he was especially close; and three special friends, J.O. Ruckman; Thomas “T-Bird” Morrison; and Sheila Roush.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tamela Colleen Wease and her husband Donzel Wease; and a brother, William Aldon Snopps.
Rusty was a graduate of South Harrison High School, Class of 1982, and he attended HRDF for construction. He had worked all his life in construction, including for Lang Brothers and Oliverio’s Painting.
He enjoyed softball, golfing, hunting and fishing, and shooting pool. He also loved following WVU football and NASCAR, with Mark Martin being his favorite driver.
Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 10 a.m. – 12 Noon on Thursday, October 22, 2026. A Graveside Service will immediately follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Richard Jeffries presiding.
Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport