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SHIRLEY CARMICHAEL

Shirley J. Carmichael of Chester peacefully passed away at her cherished home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by love after a courageous battle with illness. Shirley was born in Wheeling on December 19, 1939, to the late John and Martha Bowers Schell. She was 86 years old. She was a devoted homemaker whose greatest joy was nurturing her family. Shirley’s warmth and gentle spirit filled her home, and she delighted in creating beauty with her hands through sewing and crafting. Raised near West Liberty, she attended West Liberty High School, forming lifelong friendships and ...

DOROTHY BARKER

Dorothy B. Barker, 75, passed away Wed., May 13, 2026 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Arrangements are in the care of Altmeyer Funeral Homes, 154 Kruger St., Wheeling.

JEAN FEHR

Jean A. Fehr, 97, of Bethlehem (Wheeling), WV, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born May 12, 1929, in Wheeling, WV, daughter of the late Ralph and Irene Ullom Troy (Paytos). Jean was a graduate of Wheeling High School and was the bookkeeper of Walgreens Drug Store in downtown ...

TINA SPRINGER

Tina Sue Springer, born on September 9, 1963, in Redwood City, California, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 62, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Tina was known for her love of motorcycles and her enjoyment of heavy and hard work. Her heart was as big as her spirit, and she had a ...

PAUL FELDMEIER JR.

Paul Francis Feldmeier, Jr., 82, of Paden City, WV took the next step on his journey on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 while at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family and friends by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Paden City with Monsignor Sam Sacus as celebrant. Burial to follow in the Paden Memorial Gardens in Paden City. Memorial contributions may be made, in Paul’s name, to either Paden City Museum, 213 W Main St., Paden City, WV 26159 or Chestnut Mountain Ranch, 244 Ponderosa Ponds Road, ...

KARL BROOKOVER

Karl Richard (Dick) Brookover, 73, of New Martinsville, WV, went home to be with Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital New Martinsville, WV. He was born January 25, 1953, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Melvin Lee and Betty Jean Drain ...