Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

Martha Michaels, 91, of Sistersville, WV, passed away June, 17, 2023, at home. Martha was born on August 1, 1931, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Harold Ladie and Leona Craig Ladie White. Martha was a retired nurse with Sistersville General Hospital. She is survived by her son, Mike Michaels of Sistersville, WV. In addition to her...

Jun 16, 2023

Delbert Rush, 91, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on June 16, 2023 at New Martinsville Center.

He was born June 1, 1932, in Silver Hill, WV, a son of the late Curtis Rush and Sadie Chambers Rush.

Delbert was a member of the Sistersville First United Methodist Church, Sistersville ELKS #333 and New Martinsville Moose...

Jun 14, 2023

Carolyn Coleman, 81, of Sistersville, WV, passed away June 14, 2023 at Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born April 26, 1942, a daughter of the late Frank William Thomas and Lorena Masters Thomas.

Carolyn was a member of the Sistersville First United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning and quilting.

She...

Jun 12, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" Keller, 76, of Sistersville, WV, passed away June, 12, 2023, at home. Vickie was born on September 25, 1946, in Alma, WV, a daughter of Nina Smith Wise and the late Edward Virden and step-father, Robert Wise. Vickie was a member of the Middlebourne United Methodist Church and the Tyler County High School Class of 1964.  She...

Jun 5, 2023

Nila Rae Still Goudy, 70, of Sistersville, WV, passed away at Marietta Memorial Hospital on June 5, 2023, after an unexpected illness. Nila was born in Sistersville, WV on September 12, 1952 a daughter of the late Catherine “Katy” Still Amos and Cleatus L. Still. She was a loving wife, a devoted daughter, a trusted sister, a proud mother,...

Jun 1, 2023

Frances Yost Patterson Taylor, 98, passed away on June 1, 2023, at Judge's Residential Board and Care Home.

She was born November 21, 1924, in Weirton, WV, a daughter of the late Gordon Yost and Flora Swartzmiller Yost.

Frances was a member of the Sistersville First Baptist Church and the SHS Class of 1943.  She...

May 18, 2023

Paul Wells, 95, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on May 18, 2023 at The Heritage in St. Mary's.

He was born September 18, 1927, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Otis Wells and Shirley Moore Wells.

Paul was the youngest of 8 siblings.  The family lived in Pursley and farmed as their primary...

May 3, 2023

Katherine Springer, 75, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away on May 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 1, 1948, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Charles Robert Hayes and Virginia Hays Hayes.

Katherine worked at Teletech and she...

May 1, 2023

Donald Lester Stokes, 86, of Paden City, WV, died in Parkersburg, WV, May 1, 2023, with his sons at his side. Don was born December 3, 1936, in Sistersville, WV, to Celia Ann Stokes and Lester Franklin Stokes. He was Presbyterian. Preceding Don in death was his sister, Jo Anne (1948), son, James (2020) and countless relatives. He is survived...

Apr 16, 2023

Barbara Michaels, 77, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on April 16, 2023 at Sistersville General Hospital.

She was born July 17, 1945, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Pearlie Phillips and Ida Mae Lightner Phillips.

She is survived by her sons, Neal (Amy) Michaels of Beaver, WV and Charlie (Cindy) Michaels of Columbus,...

Apr 15, 2023

Marilyn Lucas, 76, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on April 15, 2023 at Sistersville General Hospital.

She was born December 2, 1946, in Waynesburg, PA, a daughter of the late Charles Whipkey and Marion Conely Whipkey.

Marilyn worked for the Mini-Market and BP gas station.  When Marilyn didn't work, she enjoyed being a homemaker and...

Apr 9, 2023

Janet Phillips, 92, went home to be with Jesus on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.  Born Marilyn Janet Stetson in Sistersville, WV, on January 31, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry Stetson, Jr. and his wife, Jennie Bolger Stetson and Margaret Burl Doty Stetson.

She was a 1949 graduate of Homestead High School in Homestead, PA...

Mar 16, 2023

Joan Haught, 90, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Sistersville Center.

She was born November 19, 1932, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Delbert Weekley and Genevieve Merritt Weekley.

Joan was an immaculate housekeeper who always took pride in her home.  She enjoyed watching old tv shows and she...

Mar 15, 2023

James E. "Jim" Howard, 77, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on March 15, 2023 at Sistersville Center after a challenging illness with Parkinson's.

He was born October 23, 1945, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Lawrence Archer Howard and Margaret Starkey Howard.

Jim enlisted with the United States Air Force, serving from 1964-1967. ...

Mar 12, 2023

Nancy McMullen, 69, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on March 12, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born March 5, 1954, at home, near Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Kenneth Johnson and Helen Ice Johnson.

Nancy was a member of the Sistersville First Baptist Church where she played the piano and was...

Mar 4, 2023

Sandra Shreves, 75, of Friendly, WV, passed away on March 4, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born November 25, 1947, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Jacob Markley and Carrie Monroe Markley.

Sandra was retired from the United States Postal Service as a City Mail Carrier.  She enjoyed hummingbirds and crafting...

Feb 28, 2023

Coy L. Moffitt, 66, of Sistersville, WV, passed away February 28, 2023.

He was born April 2, 1956, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Herman Moffitt and Elaine Fletcher Moffitt.

Coy was retired from the Department of Highways.  He lived and loved for his family.  He was a great Dad who would do...

Feb 13, 2023

Hilda Wright, 96, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on February 13, 2023 at home.

She was born February 27, 1926, in Friendly, WV, to the late Oliver Henry Hays and Laura Mae Duty Hays.

Hilda was a member of the Pursley Church of Christ, Daughters of the American Revolution, Republican Women of Tyler County and...

Feb 12, 2023

Brenda "Bunny" Hammel Starkey, 70, of Parkersburg, WV, formerly Sistersville, WV, passed away on February 12, 2023 at WVU Camden Clark Medical Center.

She was born April 14, 1952, in Wetzel County, WV, to the late Wilbert Hammel and Ida Nolan Hammel.

Bunny was a Christian, wife, momma, Meme, daughter, sister, teacher, friend, voice of...

Feb 4, 2023

Donald E. Grimes, 86, of Sistersville, WV, passed away February 4, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born December 8, 1936, in Tyler County, WV, the son of the late Earl Grimes and Bessie Howard Grimes.

Don was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ and spent several years serving...