All Obituaries
Emma Housner Altoona, PA
Emma Theresa Housner, called Winky because of her maiden name, Winklbauer, passed away at Windy Hill in Kingwood, WV. Winky was 94 and passed away on June 30, 2020, from natural causes. Winky was born on May 29, 1926 in Altoona, PA. She had three brothers, Bun, Shorty, and Tubby and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She grew up in Sinking Valley and had an idyllic life living in the beautiful mountains near Altoona. She was a tomboy and loved riding bikes, climbing trees,...
Emma Theresa Housner, called Winky because of her maiden name, Winklbauer, passed away at Windy Hill in Kingwood, WV. Winky was 94 and passed away on June 30, 2020, from natural causes....
Burley Johnson, Jr. Morgantown, WV
Burley W. Johnson, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 21, 2020 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a seven-month illness. He was born April 24, 1962 to Betty (Hardy) Johnson of Kingwood, and the late Burley W. Johnson, Sr.
In 1980, Burley graduated from West Preston High School. He entered Fairmont State College in his senior year and graduated in 1983 with an A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He immediately began a career with...
Burley W. Johnson, Jr., 58, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 21, 2020 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a seven-month illness. He was born April 24, 1962 to...
Alberta Graham Albright, WV
Alberta “Pat” Graham, 90, of Albright, WV, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Monongalia General Hospital.
Alberta was born June 15, 1930, in Albright, a daughter of the late Ernest and Emma Clara (Wheeler) Stanton.
She worked at the Kenney Shoe Factory as a gluer for 15 years and was a member of the Fort Butler Post 826 VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by one son and spouse, Eric and Connie Graham of Albright; two daughters and spouses, Connie and John Snyder of Mt....
Alberta “Pat” Graham, 90, of Albright, WV, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Monongalia General Hospital.
Alberta was born June 15, 1930, in Albright, a daughter of the late Ernest...
David Colebank Marquess
David Keith Colebank, 67, of Marquess, WV, died on Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home.
David was born July 24, 1952, in Marquess, a son of the late Robert Lee and Hazel Ruth (Cline) Colebank.
He was a graduate of Fellowsville High School and he graduated from Fairmont State University with a degree in business. After his retirement from General Labor Local 379 in Morgantown, he then worked for the Department of Highways for 10 years. David enjoyed farming and buying and selling equipment...
David Keith Colebank, 67, of Marquess, WV, died on Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home.
David was born July 24, 1952, in Marquess, a son of the late Robert Lee and Hazel Ruth (Cline) Colebank.
He...
Nelson Buckingham Grafton
Nelson “Shane” Buckingham, 51, of Grafton, WV, formerly of Rowlesburg, died on Friday, June 12, 2020.
Shane was born April 23, 1969, in Kingwood, a son of BJ Buckingham of Kingwood, WV and the late Irene Virginia (Bever) Buckingham.
He was a 1988 graduate of Rowlesburg High School. Shane was a member of the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years, the Rowlesburg Volunteer Ambulance Service and the Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department for several years, then with...
Nelson “Shane” Buckingham, 51, of Grafton, WV, formerly of Rowlesburg, died on Friday, June 12, 2020.
Shane was born April 23, 1969, in Kingwood, a son of BJ Buckingham of Kingwood,...
John Jones Kingwood
John David Jones, Sr., 92, of Kingwood, WV, joined his beloved wife Dorothy in Heaven on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
John was born October 7, 1927, in Ritchie County, where he was proud to be from. He was a son of the late David Banks and Rachie Emmie (Davis) Jones.
Mr. Jones was a graduate of WVU, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He began his career as a 4H Club Agent, after which he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Home Administration until his retirement. He...
John David Jones, Sr., 92, of Kingwood, WV, joined his beloved wife Dorothy in Heaven on Sunday, June 7, 2020.
John was born October 7, 1927, in Ritchie County, where he was proud to be from. He...
Jeremy Knotts Tunnelton, WV
Jeremy “Young-N” Michael Knotts, 24, of Tunnelton, WV, died on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Jeremy was born July 31, 1995, in Kingwood, beloved son of Kevin and Angela (Watkins) Knotts of Tunnelton, and Luann Melchek of Tunnelton.
He was a 2013 graduate of Preston High School and a member of Laborers Local Union 379 in Morgantown. Jeremy enjoyed basketball, music and time with his best friend and dog, Max.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Brandon Knotts of...
Jeremy “Young-N” Michael Knotts, 24, of Tunnelton, WV, died on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Jeremy was born July 31, 1995, in Kingwood, beloved son of Kevin and Angela (Watkins) Knotts of...
Christopher Tatham, Jr. Kingwood
Christopher “Chris” Columbus Tatham Jr., 75, of Kingwood, WV, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home.
Chris was born November 13, 1944, in Washington, DC, a son of the late Christopher Columbus and Esther (Ford) Tatham Sr. He attended the WVU School of Forestry and graduated in 1970.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving his Country in Vietnam from April 1, 1966 until March 11, 1968 with the 3rd Marine Division and also aboard the USS Iwo Jima. Chris started...
Christopher “Chris” Columbus Tatham Jr., 75, of Kingwood, WV, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at his home.
Chris was born November 13, 1944, in Washington, DC, a son of the late...
Jeanne Teets Terra Alta
Jeanne Rae Teets, 80, of Terra Alta, WV, died on Monday, April 20, 2020, at her daughter’s home.
Jeanne was born August 26, 1939, at home in Arthurdale, a daughter of the late Edward Rankin and Cora Delvina (Raplee) Watkins. She was a 1957 graduate of Newburg High School. Jeanne had worked at Mary’s Restaurant, The Preston County Inn, and Little Bit Of County, after which she began housekeeping for her very good friends, JoAnn and Jim Dailey and Patty and Chilton Grose. Jeanne...
Jeanne Rae Teets, 80, of Terra Alta, WV, died on Monday, April 20, 2020, at her daughter’s home.
Jeanne was born August 26, 1939, at home in Arthurdale, a daughter of the late Edward Rankin...
Junior Upperman Tunnelton
Junior Robert Garfield Upperman, 76, of Tunnelton, WV, died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Preston Memorial Hospital.
Junior was born August 3, 1943, in Albright, a son of the late Ben and Nellie V. (Brewer) Upperman.
He retired in 2002 after working over 15 years for Preston Sanitation. He was a member of the Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department and the Isaak Walton League. Junior enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting grass and going ramp hunting.
He is survived by three sons and spouses,...
Junior Robert Garfield Upperman, 76, of Tunnelton, WV, died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Preston Memorial Hospital.
Junior was born August 3, 1943, in Albright, a son of the late Ben and Nellie...