University High School Alumni Obituaries

Alex Stanley Bain 56 of Great Cacapon WV formerly of Jackson County WV passed away November 9 2025. He was born July 26 1969 in Parkersburg WV a son of the late Ralph Stanley and Patricia Ann Hopkins Bain. He was a 1987 graduate of Ripley High School and a graduate of AldersonBroaddus University. He...

He was the son of James R. Gerlach of Mount Alto WV and the late Beverly Ann Roush Gerlach. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Nina Harmon Roush paternal grandparents Ross and Marjorie Weaver Gerlach greatgrandma Maxine Scarberry aunt Carol Jean Roush. He ...

Barbara Jean Benner 88 passed away peacefully on January 17 2026 at The Village of Orchard Ridge Assisted Living in Winchester VA. She is the daughter of the late John and Isabella Wagonjack. Barbara or Nammy to her grandchildren was born on September 3 1937 in Port Huron Michigan and graduated fro...

James G. Jack Leslie 90 of Charles Town WV passed away on Monday January 26 2026 at home under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Jack was born on September 26 1935 in Frederick MD the son of James Erroll Leslie and Helen Elizabeth Jennings Leslie. He is survived by his son James Gary Leslie Jr. ...

Leon Ranson Upwright affectionately known as Bud age 80 of Middleway West Virginia passed away at his home on November 19 2025. Born on March 25 1945 in Leetown West Virginia Bud was the son of the late Leon Upwright and Estelle Upwright. He attended Charles Town High School and graduated from Abrah...

John Maurice Shank passed away quietly at his residence November 29 2025. John lived 95 full years bringing color to all he touched. He was born in Salem Virginia where he attended the Academy and Broad Street schools and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in 1948. He received his Bachelor of S...

The world lost a curmudgeon when Dr. Robert Kent “Bob” Modlin of Lewisburg, West Virginia died on February 1, 2026 at the age of 93. Bob was born July 23, 1932 in Albright, West Virginia to the late Rev. Harrison Eugene Modlin and his wife Mary Sumner Modlin. Because they could not agree upon a name...

Carolyn Sue Sherwood 74 of Princeton passed away on Wednesday November 12 2025 at Nelsons Personal Care Home in Princeton. Born December 18 1950 in Bluefield WV she was the daughter of the late Jerry Kyle Caldwell and Margaret Anne Caldwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he...

Amy Beth Compton Redden 37 of Rock Hill SC formerly of Bluefield WV passed away and entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday November 15 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. Amy was born in Bluefield WV on August 9 1988 to Jerry Compton Sr. and Becky Compton. Amy was a 2006 gra...

John Lee Eller 43 of Princeton left this earth peacefully as the snow fell quietly on January 25 2026 surrounded by family and friends. John was born May 31 1982 to Jack and Judy Eller at Bluefield Regional Hospital. John was a graduate of Princeton Senior High School in 2000 and completed his educa...

January 20 2026 Paula Jean Quesenberry McPherson of Quail Valley Drive Princeton WV transitioned from this earthly life into the eternal arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ at Carilion Memorial Hospital Roanoke VA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Wood Quesenberry and Audrey Sizemore Cante...

Amanda Beth McMichael 58 of Alderson died Wednesday morning December 31 2025 at her home after many years of living with significant physical disability which she met with hope and courage. Born June 8 1967 in Santa Clara California she was the daughter of William Bill McMichael and Karen Lori Bruce...

Nancy Carolyn Smith Jones 90 of Princeton passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior early Monday morning December 29 2025 at her home with her daughters by her side. Nancy was born on August 6 1935 in Cherry Falls WV the only child of the late Bert W. and F. Paulette Smith of Princeton. She atte...

Kay Ellen Gygax age 80 of Point Pleasant WV passed away on Thursday December 18 2025 at Rivers Health Center in Point Pleasant WV. Kay was born March 9 1945 in Gallipolis OH to the late William H. Gygax and Hilda Mae Wartenburg Gygax. She was a 1963 graduate of Point Pleasant High School and went on...

Andrew was born November 8 1979 in Gallipolis OH to John F. Nibert and the late Elizabeth Ann Burcham Nibert. Besides his father he is survived by his stepmother Jeanie Nibert brother John Christopher Nibert stepbrothers Justin Olivia Colvin Seth Sydney Colvin Cole Bayleigh Parenti stepsisters Beth ...

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...

age 93 of Franklin WV passed away on Tuesday January 27 2026 at English Meadows Nursing Home in Harrisonburg VA. She was born on November 19 1932 in Franklin WV the daughter of the late Roy M. and Ona Alice Warmer Lambert. Miss Lambert was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School and a graudate of th...

age 79 formerly of Cabins WV passed away on January 12 2026 at Cortland Acres Nursing Home Thomas WV. He was born on December 1 1946 in Kingwood WV the son of the late Walter Jackson Jr. and Eleanor Ruth Harned Moore. Steve graduated high school in Detroit MI and joined the United States Navy where ...

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...

Brandon Paul Mason 41 of Sistersville WV embarked on his journey on Friday January 23 2026 while at his home. Brandon was born January 13 1985 in New Martinsville WV the son of Jack Cub E. and Linda J. Starkey Mason of New Martinsville WV. He was a 2003 graduate of Paden City High School and a 2007 ...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

Haley Rachelle BlakemoreAdams 24 of New Martinsville WV began a new journey on Wednesday November 26 2025. Haley was born June 5 2001 in Wheeling WV daughter of John R. Julie Hill Blakemore of Glendale WV and Brenda E. Ed Streets Glasscock of Reader WV. She was a graduate of Valley High School 2019....

Parkston Linda Louise Weber 74 went to her heavenly home Friday December 12 2025 at Avera Bormann Manor. Funeral mass will be Thursday December 18 at 1030 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston. Prayer service will be Wednesday December 17 at 530 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkst...

Ida May King Seymore a beloved educator and lifelong resident of the Merkel community passed away peacefully on January 10 2026 in Merkel Texas. Funeral services will be 300 P.M. Tuesday January 13 2026 at First Methodist Church in Merkel with Rev. Rhonda Greenwood officiating. Interment will follow...

Joyce Corrynne Galloway age 85 of Floydada passed away on Thursday January 22 2026. Memorial Service will be 100 p.m. Saturday January 31 2026 at the First Baptist Church Parlor with Mark Snowden officiating. Visitation will be 100 p.m. 300 p.m. Friday January 30 2026 at MooreRose Funeral Home in F...

Patsy Gail Cravens Grigg age 90 of Sherman Texas passed peacefully into Heaven on Sunday January 25 2026. The following words were written by her late beloved husband. They are a testament to the deep bond shared between Gail and Buddy Grigg. The Lords Plan for this life on Earth has been fulfilled....

Waymon Ray Hinson PhD age 76 of Denison Texas passed away on January 22 2026 following a brief battle with Rapidly Progressive Dementia RPD. Dr. Hinson was born on October 6 1949 in Cleveland Texas to Bula Mae Vann and Luther James Hinson. He grew up in Trinity Texas and graduated from Trinity High ...

Teresa Kay Knight Gullett was born on September 15 1956 in Sherman Texas and passed away peacefully on January 14 2026 in Sherman surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 69. Teresa was preceded in death by her mother Peggy Marie Knight her father Hubert Calvin Knight her husband Gary Gullett and ...

Dr. David M. Phillips 74 passed away Monday November 3 2025. The Rosary will be Monday November 10 2025 at 1000 a.m. at Saint Patricks Catholic Church in Denison Texas. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1030 a.m. Family and friends are invited to the Saint Xavier Center for lunch and a tim...

David Alan Strasner 76 of Sherman Texas passed away in the early hours of October 31 2025 at his home with the love of his life Sherri by his side. While we lost the best husband dad and Poppy on earth God welcomed one of His most faithful servants into Heaven. David was born July 24 1949 in Gorman ...