River High School West Virginia Alumni Obituaries

The Reverend Frederick Lee Bird, 79, passed away at his home on January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Rev. Bird is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Donetta Bird; the mother of his children and first spouse, Karen Bird; and his three children, Sara Bird of Rochester, New York; Benjami...

Mary Ellen Martin, born on February 5, 1939, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by family. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her sweet spirit, friendliness, and good cheer will be deeply missed.Mary Ellen was born in New Matamoras, Ohio, the daughter of ...

Alvin ONeil Thompson 84 of Woodsfield Ohio passed away Wednesday Feb. 4 2026 at Arbors at Woodsfield. He leaves an enduring legacy as a husband father grandfather brother uncle Christian and as a steadfast friend to many but especially as an educator as evidenced by the countless Switzerland of Ohio...

Brent Wallace Anderson 82 of McCammon Idaho passed away on Sunday December 14 2025. He was born June 9 1943 in Blackfoot Idaho the second of nine children born to Wallace Owen and Vivian Darrington Anderson. He grew up in the RiversideThomas area and graduated from Snake River High School in 1961. B...

Fayetteville W.Va. Dr. Margaret Anne Staggers a trailblazing emergency physician and dedicated West Virginia Legislator passed away on January 1 2026 at the age of 80. Know for her unwavering commitment to public health and her tireless service to the people of West Virginia Dr. Staggers leaves behi...

In Loving Memory of Susan Ramey Green RobertsonSusan Ramey Green Robertson, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in East Orange, NJ, on February 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry Austin Ramey and Lucile Blackmore Ramey.After graduating from West Orange High School in...

Allen Kendell Talbott, 48, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 8, 2026. Known for his boundless creativity, musical talent, and love of the Appalachian outdoors, Allen inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Born Thursday, January 20, 1977, t...

David Barker Dudley age 95 passed away at Friendship Village of Dublin on Wednesday June 18 2025. He was born in Columbus Ohio on April 6 1930 to R. Lewis and Virginia Barker Dudley. David graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1948 and from The Ohio State University in 1952 where he was a ...

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived we celebrate the homegoing of Dameta Javalin Giles age 69 who transitioned from this life on February 3 2026 in her home in Bluefield West Virginia. Born on July 19 1956 in Welch West Virginia Dameta was the ninth child of the late ...

A memorial service will be held for Libbie Ball on February 14 at 1pm at West Market Street United Methodist Church Greensboro NC. Libbie Elizabeth Sister Ann Mom Granny Sis was the youngest daughter of Harry and Hazel Viall and grew up in Barbourville KY. Libbie married her Barbourville High School...

Mary “Mary Sue” Graham Atkins, 105, of West Chester, passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born in Newport News, VA to Ota Treville and Mary “Mamie” Stanley Graham. Her mother died of a heart condition shortly after she was born. Her beloved grandmother, Amanda Louella “Ella” Graham, raised Mary...

John Edward Sang age 82 of Point Pleasant passed away peacefully on December 29 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 23 1943 in Huntington West Virginia to the late Ruth and Bob Coach Sang. He graduated from Barboursville High School in 1961 and went on to ear...

Henry Hank Wakefield Brandenburg 65 passed away on January 15 2026 in Franklin West Virginia. Hank was born on October 4 1960 in Washington D.C. to the late Norma Jean Sites Brandenburg of Franklin and Russell Brandenburg of Bartlesville Oklahoma. He grew up in Oxon Hill and Camp Springs Maryland. A...

Born on August 11 1923 to Ethel and Elmer Mortimer in Hitchcock South Dakota. She would say that she never felt she was from a poor family because she knew she was always loved. She loved the farm animals and admitted to being pretty much a tomboy. Cleda graduated from Hitchcock High School. She th...

Clyde Howard Hall of Warrenton, Virginia passed away on January 9, 2026. He was 90 yearsold.His life was devoted to family – his parents and sisters, his children, five grandchildren and agreat-grandchild. He enjoyed a successful and rewarding law enforcement career and loved thegame of golf.Clyde w...