Obituaries

Jun 2, 2024

Doris Bassett, 85, of Sistersville, WV, passed away June 2, 2024 at home with her family by her side.

She was born October 12, 1938, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Elmer Fletcher and Rada Ice Fletcher.

Doris was a member of the Buck Run Church of Christ.  She loved watching all sports,...

May 23, 2024

Anna Mae Brown, 89, of Friendly, WV, passed away May 23, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Westwood Place.

She was born October 22, 1934, in Hebron, WV, a daughter of the late Francis "Frank" Dailey and Izona Cross Dailey.

Anna Mae was a member of the Friendly United Methodist Church and was very active in...

May 18, 2024

James “Jim” Barnhart, 80, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on May 18, 2024 at home.

He was born August 16, 1943, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Harvey Frank Barnhart and Olive Catherine Chute Barnhart.

Jim worked for the City of Sistersville for several years and retired as a Sanitation Driver.  He loved...

May 12, 2024

Donald “Donnie” Gene Evans, Jr., 70, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on May 12, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Sistersville, WV on March 22, 1954, to Catherine “Kay” Evans and the late Donald Gene Evans, Sr.

Donnie retired from Murray Energy-Marshall County Coal Company as a Bunker...

Apr 20, 2024

Nora Landora Leasure Sweeney Huether, 85, of Aliquippa, PA, formerly of Sistersville, WV, passed away on April 20, 2024.

She was born September 23, 1938, in West Union, WV, a daughter of the late Daniel Leasure and Martha George Leasure.

Nora was a Nursing Assistant for 36 years at Sistersville General Hospital and she was...

Apr 2, 2024

Judy “Jake” Johnson, 72, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on April 2, 2024 at home.

She was born April 30, 1951, in Kenova, WV, a daughter of the late Carl Johnson and Clara Smith Johnson, of Sistersville, WV.

Judy retired as a Police Officer for the City of Wheeling after 20 years of service.  After...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert “Bob” Bowen, Jr., 81, of Sistersville, WV passed away March 29, 2024.  He was born November 7, 1942, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Robert Oliver Bowen, Sr. and Emily Elizabeth Miles Bowen.

Bob was a Methodist by faith.  He graduated in 1964 from Bethany College with a degree in Chemistry and he retired as...

Mar 27, 2024

William Hinkle, 71, of Sistersville, WV passed away March 27, 2024 at home.  He was born in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Richard Hinkle and Beatrice Morris Hinkle.

He is survived by his sons, JR (Nathalie) Hinkle of Petal, MS and Brandon Hinkle of Holly Ridge, NC; step-daughters, Kate (Russ) Woods of Sanford, NC and Emily...

Mar 22, 2024

Shirley Doty, 83, of West Union, WV, passed away on March 22, 2024 at Sistersville General Hospital.

She was born July 21, 1940, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Louis Everett Britton and Catherine Virginia Caldwell Britton.

Shirley loved dancing and listening to all kinds of music, especially “old country”.  She enjoyed puzzles,...

Feb 18, 2024

James “Dave” Anderson, 51, of Middlebourne, WV passed away February 18, 2024 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born February 22, 1972, in Sistersville, WV, the son of the late Oral Anderson and Zelda Myers Anderson.

Dave attended Harvest Time Faith Chapel and he was a concrete truck driver for Heidelburg Material.  He enjoyed anything to do...

Feb 15, 2024

Joyce Moore, 69, of Sistersville, WV passed away February 15, 2024 at home, with her family by her side. She was born April 4, 1954, a daughter of the late James Jones, Sr. and Florence Koher Jones.

Joyce worked for Sistersville General Hospital in Housekeeping.  She enjoyed camping, coloring, working crosswords and working at the Tyler County...

Feb 13, 2024

William “Bill” Ingram, 91, of Sistersville, WV passed away February 13, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1932 in Sistersville, WV, the son of the late Paul Ingram and Rachel Tracy Ingram.

Bill was a member of the Pursley Church of Christ and he was a very integral part of...

Jan 31, 2024

Norma Jean Brewer, 91, of Sistersville, WV, passed away January 31, 2024, at Judge’s Personal Care Home in Middlebourne, WV.

She was born July 18, 1932, in Sistersville, WV, the daughter of the late Pearlie Phillips and Ida Lightner Phillips.

Norma was a homemaker.  She enjoyed swinging on the front porch, visiting with family, working...

Jan 31, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Brightwell, 67, of Waverly, WV, formerly Sistersville, WV, passed away January 31, 2024 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born July 2, 1956, in Follansbee, WV, the son of the late Henry Brightwell, Jr. and Alice Owens Brightwell.

Ron retired as a Mechanic from Momentive Performance Materials, formerly Union Carbide.  He was a...

Jan 28, 2024

Roy Gorrell, 78, of Middlebourne, WV, passed away January 28, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital.

He was born August 23, 1945, in Tyler County, WV, the son of the late Homer Gorrell and Martha Myers Gorrell.

Roy retired as a Boiler Operator from Momentive Performance Materials, formerly Union Carbide and was a member of the...

Jan 9, 2024

Barbara Vincent, 88, of Sistersville, WV, passed away January 9, 2024 at home.

She was born December 16, 1935, in Tyler County, WV, a daughter of the late Russell Ferrell and Chloe Underwood Ferrell.

Barb was a vital asset to the community of Sistersville.  She was a stoic and gracious lady who will be missed...

Dec 14, 2023

Jennifer Sue Steele, 37, of Huntington, WV, formally of Sistersville, WV, passed away December 14, 2023 at Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Jennifer was struck by a vehicle while crossing at an intersection and was pronounced deceased a few days later with her family by her side.

She was born February...

Dec 12, 2023

Melonna Rose, 60, of Paden City, WV, passed away on December 12, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born August 10, 1963, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Melvin Bieber and Donna Christie Bieber.

Melonna enjoyed crafting and diamond art.  She also enjoyed going to craft shows and spending time with her children....

Nov 27, 2023

Opal “Marie” Nash, 88, of Middlebourne, WV, passed away on November 27, 2023 at Wetzel County Hospital.

She was born May 15, 1935, at home on Muddy Creek, WV, to the late Kershel Anderson and Opal Sole Anderson.  She and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents, James C. Sole and Innie Baker Sole, on Gorrell’s...

Nov 16, 2023

Doris Wharton, 96, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away on November 16, 2023.

She was born October 3, 1927, at home, to the late George and Estella Eddy of Alvy, WV.

At the age of 16, she married the lover her life, Denzil Wharton and they enjoyed a good life.  After Denzil’s retirement, they would...