Dorsey Talbott

Dorsey was born April 9, 1940, at Belington, West Virginia, a son of the late Luther Alexander and Evelyn Virginia Golden Talbott.

On Sept. 2, 1961, at Deep Creek, Maryland, he was united in marriage to the former Jeanie Poling, who survives at their home in Belington.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Michael W. Talbott and wife, Charlene; two granddaughters, Taylor R. Matlick and husband, Elijah, and Lillie F. Talbott, all of Belington.

Great-grandchildren surviving are Jackson Lee Matlick, Dawson Joel Matlick, Lowen Rue Matlick and Scottlyn Roan Matlick.

Additional survivors include two sisters, Retha June Dickenson of Philippi, West Virginia, and Brenda Ann Foy and husband, Larry, of Belington; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Milford Dale Talbott and Marvin Gerald Talbott; two sisters, Carolyn Sue Southerly and Judy Marlene Canterbury; and his father- and mother-in-law, Jack and Opal Poling, who thought of him as a son.

Dorsey attended the Schools of Barbour County and before his illness was attending the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Belington.

He began his working career at the early age of 16 for Talbott Logging and then went to work for the Elkins Limestone Plant, where he was employed as an end loader operator. In 1975, he went to work for Republic Steel Coal Company until 1987 when the mine closed. He then gained employment with Penn Line Service from which he retired. His entire working career centered around running heavy equipment, and had the reputation of being one of the best operators around.

In his earlier years, he was a member of the Belington Kiwanis Club, served on the Belington City council, he belonged to the Belington Masonic Lodge 125 AF & AM, the United Mine Workers of America and after retirement, he enthusiastically assisted his son at the Talbott Funeral Home in Belington.

Dorsey had a great work ethic and was always thankful to have employment. He was a great provider for his family, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His son and wife would like to thank everyone who sent cards and well wishes during his illness.

Friends will be received at the Talbott Funeral Home, 56 N. Brandenburg Street in Belington, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the funeral hour, when final rites will be conducted from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmie E. Tallman and Pastor David Shelton officiating.

Interment will follow in the Concord Cemetery near Belington, where the Belington Masonic Lodge 125 AF & AM will conduct the Masonic Burial Rite.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the Concord Cemetery c/o Brian Poling P.O. Box 231 Belington, WV. 26250.

The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Dorsey Talbott.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneralhome.com.