Obituaries

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...

Jan 22, 2023

David Watson, 52, of Friendly, WV, passed away on January 22, 2023.

He was born January 25, 1970, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Engle Watson and Edith Richmond Watson.

David never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back for anyone.  He loved to fish and play pool.

Jan 18, 2023

Diana Lee Collins Cox, 52, of Friendly, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, due to complications from an automobile accident that had occurred on April 1, 2010.

She was born August 4, 1970, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of Ralph Lee Collins and Darla Jane Eddy Collins, both of Friendly, WV.  She married Brent...

Jan 12, 2023

James "Jim" Sine, 63, of Wick, WV, WV, passed away on January 12, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born November 10, 1959, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Robert Sine and Betty Flanagan Sine.

Jim was a member of the Union Chapel Church of Christ for many...

Jan 6, 2023

Mary Lou Boston, 89, of Sistersville, WV, passed away, January 6, 2023 at Genesis of New Martinsville.

She was born July 13, 1933, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Stacel Boston and Mary Blust Boston.

Mary was retired from C&P Telephone Company as an Operator for many years and she was a member...

Jan 5, 2023

Charles (Charlie) Paul LaRue, peacefully passed away the morning of January 5th, 2023. He was born June 2nd, 1932, in St. Marys, WV, the son of Charley & Myrtle LaRue. After moving to Sistersville in 1944, he graduated from Sistersville High School in 1950 as a three-year letterman in football & baseball.

He graduated from Marietta College...

Jan 3, 2023

Everett "Phil" Headley, 72, of Salem, WV, passed away, January 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 15, 1950, in Walnut Fork, WV, a son of the late Encil Headley, Sr. and Hattie Kester Headley.

Phil was a member of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.  He retired from...

Dec 20, 2022

Charlotte Adams, 90, of New Martinsville, WV, passed away, December 20, 2022 at Wetzel County Hospital.

She was born January 22, 1932, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Forrest McCammon and Wilma Zeidler McCammon.

Charlotte retired from Tyler Consolidated High School as the Librarian.  She was a past Secretary for the American Red...

Dec 15, 2022

Barbara Sovich, 88, of Sistersville, WV, passed away, December 15, 2022 at Sistersville General Hospital.

She was born September 24, 1934, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late John Mason and Alberta Wagner.

Barb was retired from Lilly's Crown Jewelers.

She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Bryan) Snider of Friendly, WV,...

Dec 14, 2022

Melissa Higgins, 52, of Pennsboro, WV, passed away, December 14, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 26, 1970, in New Martinsville, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin Eugene Rose, Sr. and Mary Lewis Rose.

Melissa loved spending time with her family and her grandkids.  She enjoyed fishing, camping and...

Dec 10, 2022

Pamela Jones, 69, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on December 10, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 8, 1953, a daughter of the late Butch Newlen and Patricia VanCamp Newlen.

Pam enjoyed knitting, cooking and watching the Steelers.  She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking for them....

Dec 7, 2022

Mary Lou Smith, 85, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on December 7, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 1, 1937, in Sistersville, WV, a daughter of the late Lawrence Kyle and Irene Grimes Kyle.

Mary Lou was a member of the Pursley Church of Christ.  She loved being outside and had a...

Dec 7, 2022

Fritz Huether, 86, of Sistersville, WV, passed away December 7, 2022 at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born November 4, 1936, in Germany, a son of the late Karl Huether and Charlotte Majawskr Huether. Fritz was member of the United States Army and worked various jobs, retiring from an Industrial plant in New Jersey. He enjoyed tinkering on computers....

Dec 1, 2022

Larry Lynch, 88, of Friendly, WV, passed away December 1, 2022 at The Heritage.

He was born January 12, 1934, in St. Leo, WV, a son of the late Theodore Sylvester Lynch and Edna Burnette Renner Lynch, formerly of Hundred, WV.

Larry was member of the United States Army, a member of the IBEW Local...