Obituaries in Bruceton Mills, WV

Mar 16, 2026

Feb 28, 2026

Jul 26, 2026

Patty Louise Wolfe,

90, of Albright (Valley Point Community), West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Mon General Hospital, with her family by her side.

Born November 27, 1935, in rural Preston County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy B. Pratt and Elmo V. Jones Pratt. Patty was a longtime member of the Church of...

Jul 15, 2026

Gordon Austin Knight,

Gordon Austin Knight, born on March 9, 1938, passed away peacefully in his home on July 15, 2026, at the age of 88, after a brief bout of cancer. He was a proud son of the late Harold Austin and Eleanor Grace (Watson) Knight of Aberdeen, Maryland.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Connie (Seese) Knight....

Jul 13, 2026

Lola Mae Wolfe Graham

83, of Kingwood, WV, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.

A daughter of the late Guy Isador and Goldie Mae Dillow Wolfe, she was born on March 14, 1943, in Bruceton Mills, WV.

She married her one true love, the late Jimmie Lee Graham, on August 5, 1961, in Oakland, MD. They began...

Jul 11, 2026

Daniel J. Updegraff, 78 of Albright, West Virginia, passed away on July 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 4,1947, in Columbus, Ohio.  After graduating from North Torrance High School in 1965, Daniel lived a life defined by service, dedication, unwavering faith and love of family.

A proud patriot, Daniel served honorably in the United States...

Jul 5, 2026

Richard Nathaniel Sheppard

March 29, 1942 - July 5, 2026

Richard was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, in Morgantown, WV.

Richard was born with a creative spirit, loved life and had a deep respect for American history. Growing up in a family that raised NC tobacco, hard work was instilled in...

Jun 27, 2026

Thomas Henderson Hoover,

68, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, in his home. He was the son of the late Rev. Thomas Brem and Catherine Hoover and was born in West Union, Iowa, on September 28, 1957.

Thomas was raised in the Presbyterian church and was a 35-year truck driver who loved his dog, Bonnie.

He is survived by a...

Jun 27, 2026

Betty L Reckart,

83, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, with her daughter Carmen and granddaughter Shelby by her side.

Betty was the daughter of the late Anna Hayes and Vincent Gordon. She was born February 18,1943 in Albright, WV.

Betty enjoyed living at the cabin on Muddy Creek enjoying the nature and wildlife that was surrounded by her.

In...

Jun 26, 2026

Robert Lee Howdershelt,

88, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away at his daughter’s home in Morgantown, WV, on June 26, 2026. He was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Sophia Mae Nestor Howdershelt and was born in Bruceton Mills on October 5, 1937.

Bob graduated from Bruceton High School, became a carpenter and a farmer, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He...

Jun 6, 2026

Gerald Allen Valentine, Jr.,

58, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. The son of the late Jerry A. Valentine, Sr. and Janet Fike Valentine, he was born October 5, 1967, in Morgantown.

After graduation from Bruceton High School, he worked at various jobs, including the coal mines.

Jerry is survived by his...

May 22, 2026

Doris Jean Feather, 93, of Bruceton Mills (Cuzzart community), WV, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at home with her family by her side. Jean was the daughter of the late Frank Ernest and Lulu Gertrude Ringer. She was born on July 30, 1932 in Centenary, WV. Jean was a proud employee of The Sterling Faucet plant in Sabraton, WV...

May 21, 2026

James L. Hensell,

85, of Morgantown, WV passed on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Son of Arthur M. Hensell and Eleanor A. Kraus, he was born on May 11 (Mother’s Day), 1941 in Pittsburgh, PA.

James is survived by his daughter Diane Hensell Cale, and son James R. D. Hensell; granddaughter’s Emily Cale (Ragjeen Davidson), Sarah Cale Doughty (Joe), Rebecca Hensell Quiroz (Henry);...

May 16, 2026

Kenseth Matthew Maust June 16, 2008 – May 16, 2026 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Kenseth Maust, on May 16, 2026, just one month before his 18th birthday. The cherished son of Eddie and Lori Maust, he was born on June 16, 2008, in Morgantown, WV.

Kenseth touched the...

May 9, 2026

Carol Elaine McMillen,

77, of Morgantown, WV has embarked on her final adventure on May 9 at her home after a brief illness. The daughter of the late Thomas & Dorothy (Forman) Mason of Bruceton Mills, WV, Elaine was born on August 5. 1948 in Uniontown, PA.

Elaine grew up on Mountain Aire Dairy Farm a family-owned business in Preston County, WV....

May 9, 2026

Adrian Charles Everly,

77, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away peacefully, May 9, 2026, at his home with his daughter and son by his side in Bruceton Mills.

The son of late William Woodrow and Doris Jean Thomas Everly, he was born in Morgantown, WV, March 6, 1949.

It was not unusual to go to Bruceton, and you would see Adrian at the...

May 7, 2026

Sallie Ann Bolyard,

“One Day at a Time Lady”

of Bruceton Mills, WV, peacefully passed away, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at home. The daughter of the late Charles and Agnes Burns Goff, she was born in Etman, WV, on October 1, 1938, and grew up in Rowlesburg, WV.

Sallie graduated from Rowlesburg High School. She was a housewife and a Zayre Department Manager,...

Apr 25, 2026

Eileen V. Hensell

81, of Morgantown, WV passed on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at home. The daughter of William J. Uphold and Amanda J. Burch, she was born on June 11, 1944, in Pisgah, WV.

Eileen is survived by her husband James L. Hensell (63 years of marriage), daughter Diane Hensell Cale, and son James R. D. Hensell; granddaughter’s Emily Cale (Ragjeen...

Apr 16, 2026

Betty Jane Spiker Smith,

94, of Bruceton Mills, WV passed away April 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. A daughter of the late Robert Loren Spiker and Nellie Feather Spiker, she was born November 7, 1931.

Betty married Roy D. Smith on November 17, 1949. They celebrated 69 years of marriage months before his passing on April 29, 2019. Their marriage was...

Apr 11, 2026

Larry Summers,

76, of Bruceton Mills, WV, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Samuel Lovel and Lena Shaffer Summers, he was born on December 24, 1949, in Hazelton, WV.

Larry worked 35 years in the coal mines. He enjoyed listening to country music, gardening, spending time outdoors, telling...