David Stamm Harman, age 89, died March 16, 2023, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, WV. He was born February 24, 1934, In New Martinsville, WV, the son of the late Clarence Stamm Harman and Ruth Fisher Harman. Dave was a 1952 graduate of Magnolia High School and a 1956 graduate of the West ...
Linda Lee Hawkins Stocke, 80, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Wheeling and loved to work with children. For the majority of her adult life, she ran an in-home daycare and helped to shape many children into generous and kind young ...
Helen E (Gray) Archbold, 97, of Charlotte, NC formerly of Wheeling, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023. She was born in Short Creek, WV on August 9, 1925 daughter of the late, Robert and Thelma Irene (Hercules) Gray Johnson. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. “Wally” Archbold; brothers, John R. “Bob” Hercules, Melvin Gray; sisters, Zelda Simms; Phyllis Cortellessi. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Arthur) Brassington of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter, Denise Phillips (Timothy) Hatfield, of Louisville, KY; ...
Gertrude (Trudy) Forster entered into eternal rest Wednesday March 15, 2023. She was born April 13, 1938. She was a very active member of St. John’s Parish in Benwood. Trudy attended Central High School and was a graduate of Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing in 1958, where she spent her entire career of nursing. She was a member of many organizations throughout her life. Upon retiring she worked as a secretary for St. Alphonsus, St. James and St. Johns. She is survived by, a niece, Mary Catherine (Michael) Laroy; a nephew, Gerald (Rosemary) Pavelka; Great nieces, Renne (James) ...
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. Following his return from the Air Force, he worked for Mobay/Bayer and retired after 38 years of service. He was a Methodist by faith. He was a longtime NASCAR fan and an avid car enthusiast and collector along with his friend, Bill ...
Bruce H. McElroy, 87, of Wheeling, WV passed away at his home on March 4, 2023. Bruce was born January 20,1936 to the late Howard and Lorayne McElroy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two children, William F. McElroy and Lawrence W. McElroy; and one brother, Gary McElroy. Bruce is survived by Diana L. Risbin; six children, Jimmy, Jeff, Shanna, Bruce, Jeffery, and Darla; a sister, Judy Israel; and numerous grandchildren. Services for Bruce are at the convenience of the family. To offer condolences or help cover Bruce’s funeral cost please visit ...
