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Arlie Hill Morgan

Arlie Hill Morgan, 85, of Arbovale, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Honoring Arlieás wishes, he was cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held in August, with details to be announced by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Arlieás memory to Green Bank Senior Citizens, 4498 Potomac Highlands Trail, Green Bank, WV 24944. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.

Delvin James ‘Jim’ Wratchford

Delvin James "Jim" Wratchford, 80, a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, departed this life early Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, at Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs, Elkins, West Virginia. He had been in declining health. A Graveside Service will be conducted at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, West Virginia, on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Reverend James Snyder will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Delvin James "Jim' Wratchford. Condolences may be ...

Gene E. Doyle

Gene E. Doyle, 86, of Beverly, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. He was born on Dec. 13, 1939 in Blue Springs, West Virginia. He was the son of the late Jesse and Ada Doyle of Monterville, West Virginia. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Doyle, who passed ...

William E. Evans

William Edward "Will" Evans, 71, of Maysville, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at home. Will’s family will receive friends on Sunday, July 19, 2026 from noon till 2 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Evans Family Cemetery.

Eleanor Feaster

Eleanor "Beanie" (Schell) Feaster, 79, of Petersburg, West Virginia, died on Tuesday. Eleanor’s family will receive friends on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Maysville Cemetery.

Vallie Pearl Harper Goots

Vallie Pearl Harper Goots, 100, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, family, hard work, and selfless service to her community. Born on Feb. 12, 1926, in Randolph County, West Virginia, Vallie was the only daughter of ...