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JOSEPH JOHNSON

Joseph R. Johnson, 88, of Proctor, WV left this world on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 while at Reynolds Memorial with family by his side. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023 at the Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home, 1224 S Bridge St., New Martinsville, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023 with Dwight Williams officiating. Burial to follow in the Jolliff Cemetery in Silver Hill, WV. Memorial contributions may be made to Wetzel County Animal Shelter, 399 Mollohan Dr., New Martinsville, WV 26155 or WV School of Preaching, 1 Willard Rd, ...

MARTIN MORRISON

Martin Patrick Morrison, 71, of Colerain, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Wheeling Hospital. He was born August 9, 1951, in Belmont County, OH, son of the late John P. and Beverly Shields Morrison. Martin was a born again disciple of Jesus. His passion was to share the redemption & salvation available to all through Jesus his redeemer and savior. He was charismatic, fun, an outdoorsman and an accomplished athlete. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Mitchell John Morrison. Martin is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lori Anne Coss ...

JAMES “BRENT” WOLFE

James “Brent” Wolfe, of Moundsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of 60 years of Karen (Persinger) Wolfe; son of the late James and Betty (Lilley) Wolfe; brother of Sonnie (Bill) Groft of Moundsville and Gary (Beth) ...

LANE BOHRER

Lane Scott Bohrer, age 84, of Clarington, OH, passed away Wednesday August 9, 2023, at WVU Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV He was born May 31, 1939, in New Martinsville, WV to Earl and Lucille (Leap) Bohrer. He was a retired Crane Operator at Ormet with 42 years of service. Lane was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Shirley Day, and Earleen Bohrer; a brother Niles Bohrer. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Bohrer; son Darren (Kelly) Bohrer of New Martinsville; stepdaughter: Jodi (Watson) Blakenship of Columbus, OH; 3 grandsons, Ryan ...

DALE “JOEY” PARSONS

Dale J. Parsons “Joey,” 45, of New Martinsville, WV passed away Monday August 7, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was an amazing husband, son, brother, uncle, and son-in-law. Joey was born December 26, 1977, in Wheeling, WV. Son of Daniel Parsons & Helen Jeanne (Church) Stephenson. He attended Wheeling Park High School. Graduated from Diesel Mechanic School. Joey was a dedicated Toyota Mechanic and had been employed by Jim Robinson Toyota since 1999. Also, a member of the Teamster Local #697 Wheeling, WV. Preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jack ...

ALICE RILEY

Alice A. Riley, 93, died August 9, 2023. Visitation at the Wilson Funeral Home, Dillonvale, August 13, 2023, from 12-4 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m.