Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

Richard Barnhart, 95, of Sistersville, WV, passed away November 13, 2023 at Sistersville Center. He was born November 12, 1928, in Raven Rock, WV, a son of the late Richard C. Barnhart and Ethel Huffman Barnhart. Richard enlisted in the United States Navy, service for eight month and then re-enlisted in the United States Army, serving for two years. The...

Nov 8, 2023

Raymond Smith, Jr., 60, of Sistersville, WV, passed away November 8, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 10, 1963, in Libertyville, IL, a son of the late Raymond Smith, Sr. and Linda Hahn Smith.

Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and dirt track racing.  He loved to work on cars, lawn mowers and...

Oct 10, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Young, Jr., 81, of Sistersville, WV, passed away October 10, 2023 at home.

He was born April 3, 1942 in Wileyville, WV, a son of the late Lawrence Richard Young and Sarah Bernita Dakan Young.

Larry retired from the former Union Carbide as an Instrument Technician.  He was a United States Air...

Oct 6, 2023

Mary Smith, 82, of Jacksonburg, WV, passed away October 6, 2023 at home.

She was born June 14, 1941, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late John Billiter and Thelma Stewart Billiter.

Mary enjoyed her flower beds, camping, listening to music and singing karaoke and fishing.  She loved horseback riding and showing in parades....

Sep 20, 2023

Randall “Randy” Lewis Campbell died September 20, 2023 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after battling numerous health issues. He was born September 30, 1950 in Sistersville the son of the late Betty Doreen Summers Campbell and Harold Lewis Campbell and brother to Tammy Campbell of Monticello, GA (Paul Greenlee), and husband to Gayl Ford Campbell. Randy was an intelligent man...

Sep 20, 2023

George Allen Eddy, 68, of Middlebourne, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from his home surrounded by family. He was born July 16, 1955, a son of the late George William and Erma Lucille Little Eddy. George was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a retired coal...

Sep 15, 2023

LeRoy J. Glover, 80, of Sistersville, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2023 from his home.

He was born June 15, 1943, a son of the late Leonard and Oma Francis Glover.

LeRoy was a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a Corning-Schott Glass retiree and...

Sep 12, 2023

Earl P. Kendle, Sr., 86, of Paden City, WV, passed away at his home on September 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born May 7, 1937, on the family farm in Paden City, WV, a son of the late Melvin L. Kendle, Sr. and M. Francis Plummer Kendle.

Earl worked at PPG for...

Sep 11, 2023

Frances Kay Hammond Nophsker, aka, Kay H. Nophsker, 81, resided and passed away in Columbus, OH, September 11, 2023, near her son, while spending her last years in assisted living and Hospice Care.

She was born in Chester, PA, where her father worked in the shipyard during WWII. The family congregated back to Sistersville where she graduated...

Sep 4, 2023

Patricia Marie Fluharty-Ziegler, 64, of Friendly, WV, passed away on September 4, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Alliance, OH, a daughter of the late Marvin Jack Fluharty, Sr. and E. Frances Spivey Blessing.

Patricia enjoyed sewing, working puzzles, playing solitaire and gardening.  She also loved watching sci-fi horror films.

Aug 24, 2023

Brent Crawford, 71, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1952, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Gail Willard Crawford and Laura Katherine Gaiser Crawford.

Brent was a retired Rural Route Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service.  He...

Aug 20, 2023

David Ray Kyle, 57, of Kingwood, WV, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 due to an automobile accident. He was born July 27, 1966, in Hampton, VA, a son of David Eugene and Ila “Grace” (Barker) Kyle. His life partner, Michele DeWitt, also passed as a result of the automobile accident.

Dave was a 35-year employee of...

Aug 8, 2023

Paul Williamson, 86, of Friendly, WV, passed away on August 8, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born September 25, 1936, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Martin Williamson and Deloris Light Williamson.

Paul spent his 43 year career in the steel fabrication industry working at Sistersville Tank Works, Valley Steel and...

Aug 8, 2023

Martha Martin, 79, of Sistersville, WV, passed away August 8, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 17, 1944, a daughter of the late Arthur Mayfield and Martha Stacy Mayfield.

Martha enjoyed crafting, sewing and working in her yard.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed listening...

Aug 4, 2023

Glenna Adkins, 97, of Sistersville, WV, passed away August 4, 2023 at home.

She was born February 26, 1926, in Accoville, WV, a daughter of the late Marion Adkins and Martha Queen Adkins.

Glenna was a merchant/clothier all of her life.  She was a member of the New Hope Freewill Baptist Church.  She was a...

Aug 2, 2023

Scott Pratt, 44, of St. Mary's, WV, passed away, August 2, 2023 at Sistersville General Hospital.

He was born January 26, 1979, in Sistersville, WV, a son of David and Rita Brightwell Pratt.

Scott was a truck driver and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

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Jul 20, 2023

Geneva Cumbridge, 90, of Friendly, WV, passed away July 20, 2023 at Sistersville General Hospital.

She was born June 25, 1933, a daughter of the late Francis "Frank" Dailey and Izona Cross Dailey.

Geneva was a member of the Paden City Church of God.  She enjoyed crafting, sewing, quilting and painting.  She loved her family...

Jul 19, 2023

Nancy Forrester, 86, of Middlebourne, WV, passed away July 19, 2023 at The Heritage at St. Mary's.

She was born July 17, 1937, a daughter of the late Frank Lucas and Mary Laidacker Lucas.

Nancy was a member of the Middlebourne United Methodist Church.  She and her late husband, Richard, loved to travel to antique...

Jul 14, 2023

Beryl A. Wilson Jr., passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the AdventHealth Hospital in Ocala, Florida. Born in Parkersburg, WV, on May 18, 1946, he was the eldest son of the late Beryl and Virginia Hart Wilson.  Often called Junior, he was a 1964 graduate of Sistersville High School.

Beryl married Linda Louise Stanley on...

Jun 27, 2023

Franklin Joseph Sellers, 70, of Friendly, WV, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

He was born August 9, 1952, in Bamburg, Germany, a son of Keith Sellers and the late Rose Sellers.

Frank retired from Momentive, former Union Carbide, after 37 years of service.  He was a member of the Sistersville...