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William Dean Hersman, 85, of Orma, WV, passed away January 2, 2024, at Minnie Hamilton Health System, Grantsville, WV. He was born at Millstone, WV, on September 8, 1938, a son of the late Emanuel and Azeline Sturms Hersman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Deloris Jewell Hersman Read More…
Nolan Earl Moyers Sr., 86, of Frametown, WV went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on March 30, 1937, in Scott, WV, a son of the late Lester E.and Alda M. (Vanhorn) Moyers. In addition to his parents, Nolan was preceded in death by his loving and Read More…
Darrell McCumbers, 84, of Woolwine, VA was welcomed into Heaven on December 24, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1939, in Calhoun County, WV, the eldest of seven children of Bernard and Pearl (Cottrell) McCumbers. Darrell discovered a love for bluegrass music at a very early age and started playing when he was 3 Read More…
In Memory of Sherry ParsonsOctober 29, 1974 – December 17, 2023 On December 17, 2023 we lost our loving sister, friend and mother Sherry Ann Parsons, maiden name Robinson. She was raised in both Calhoun and Wood County, but spent the later half of her life in Parkersburg, WV. Sherry had many occupations throughout her Read More…
Virginia “Lucille” Basnett, 98, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Minnie Hamilton Health System. She was born September 9, 1925 at Joker, WV, a daughter to the late Joseph and Blanche Cooper Kirby. Lucille married her husband Robert Basnett Sr, July 5, 1945. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda (Michael) Radabaugh & Debra Basnett Read More…
Eva Jane Marks, 84, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on December 14, 2023, at her home. She was born to Everett and Gladys Bell on Basnett March 20, 1939, at Lemuels Run. She had two children Debbie Murphy (Jim) and William Daniel (Stacy). She had four grandchildren, Deva Dalton, Quentin Murphy, Danny Marks, Read More…
Madilene Starkey, 78, of Bramblewood Village, Grantsville, WV, departed this earthly life in the early moring hours of Tuesday, December 12, 2023, after lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Grantsville, WV, on December 23, 1945, to parents Lena and Violet Husk Blake. She married Willard Starkey in 1962. Madilene worked for Stump Funeral Read More…
Bobbi “Punkin” Haymaker-Ervin, 69, of Winchester, KY, passed away on December 9, 2023. Born on August 9, 1954, in Indianapolis, IN. Bobbi was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Known to her loved ones as “Punkin,” Bobbi had a vibrant personality and an infectious laugh that was often brought out by her children and grandchildren. Read More…
Glen Darrell “Brown” Roberts, 92, of Big Springs, WV, away December 10, 2023, at Genesis Health Care-Glenville Cener. He was born May 15, 1931, in Calhoun County, WV, on May 15, 1931, to the late Jesse and Violet Grimm Roberts. He was Ireta Beck Kight Roberts for 67 years. He was a resident of Nobe, Read More…
Larry Burrows, 78 ,of Big Springs, WV, departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV, following an extended illness. He was born December 14, 1944, in Big Springs, WV, to Hollie and Oma Richards Burrows who preceded him in death along with Read More…
