In Remembrance

Spencer James Arnold, age 40, of Ronceverte passed away on Sunday morning June 7, 2026 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Even though his ever present infectious smile has been diminished, it will be ever present in our hearts and mind!

Spencer was born April 27, 1986 in Ronceverte and was the son of Pam and Rusty Arnold of Ronceverte.

He was a graduate of Greenbrier East High School and received his Associate Degree from New River Community College. Spencer proudly serviced as Sgt. in the U. S. Army having served two tours in Iraq.
He was a member of the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church. Spencer was an employee of Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home.

Spencer is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, William L. Wallace; paternal grandparents, Jim and Edna Arnold; maternal grandparents in law Wilbur and Ann Arnold; nephew Odin Robert Arnold.

He will be forever remembered by his wife Tasha Nicole Arnold; sons, Gunner James Arnold and Kyler Odin Arnold; parents Pam and Rusty Arnold; maternal grandmother Phyllis S. Wallace, mother in law Nannette Arnold and father in law Gerry Wooding (Michele); Siblings, Ann Dove (Jeromy), Cav Arnold (Shawna), Elizabeth Arnold (Jonathan Parker); brother and sisters in law, Kristina Ward (Chad), Garrett Wooding (Kat) and Denise Wooding (Daryl); uncles and aunts, Ridge Arnold (Nancy Clower), Robbie Arnold (Brenda), Beezle Arnold, Judy Polan (Josh); nieces and nephews, Chase Arnold, Bre Theriot, J. R. Weikle, Kyleigh Weikle, Ivan Weikle, Naomi Weikle, Emily Dove, Wyatt Dove, Lylah Parker, Zoey Parker, Harlow Parker, Colton Ward, Koah Ward and Josiah Fox; great nephews, Kai and Zayden.

Funeral services for Spencer will be Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Ronceverte Presbyterian Church with Rev. Stephen Baldwin, Pastor Stewart Farley and Pastor Greg Scott officiating, interment with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #26 at the End of the Trail Cemetery, Clintonville.

Visitation will be Tuesday June 9, 2026 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg, WV.

The service will be live streamed at www.youtube.com/@roncevertepress

Richard D. Bishoff, Jr., 64, of Charleston, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on May 25, 2026.

Rich was born and raised in Oakland, Maryland, and was a 1979 graduate of Southern High School. He attended West Virginia University, served his apprenticeship at Bartlett Burdette Cox Funeral Home in Charleston, and then went on to graduate with honors (Magna Cum Laude) from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in January of 1987. He was the president of his class and was awarded the Mu Sigma Alpha award for academic, citizenship, and character excellence.

He received his introduction to the funeral business by working evenings and weekends at a funeral home, starting at the age of 16. His grandfather and great grandfather were Morticians and owned Markwood Funeral home; established in the late 1800’s up until 1960, in Keyser, WV. Rich was currently serving as the LIC Funeral Director and Embalmer at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, where he had been since 2018. For Rich, serving his community in the Funeral Industry was a calling and a gift from the Lord. He was a very talented Embalmer and provided care and kindness to all the families he served over his lifelong career.

He was a member of the River Ridge Church, where he was a leader of one of two greeting teams, and served in other capacities over the years.

Rich was continuously active in his community through coaching little league, travel softball teams, and as the George Washington High School Assistant Softball Coach. After his daughters left home, he continued to serve as Assistant Softball Coach at Horace Mann Middle School, where he, as well, was a mentor and reading coach.

Rich is a former board member of The Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home.  He had been active with HospiceCare since 2002, where he served on the board of directors until 2012, and was made a board member emeritus. He went back on the board and continued to serve HospiceCare by providing CEU training for RN’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, and their Social Workers.

Rich also served as President and District governor of District 1, WV Funeral Directors Association, and in 2018 was appointed by the Governor Justice as a member of the WV Board of Funeral Service Examiners.

Rich is also a long-time member of the Kanawha City Lions Club, one of the largest such clubs in West Virginia, where he served as president for two terms.  He was awarded the Leonard Jarrett award in 2019, named after the founder of Lions club International.  It is the highest award a Lion can receive.

Rich always had a deep love for his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard D. Bishoff, Sr. and Mary V. Bishoff; his fur babies: Missy, Annie, Marley, and Ilsa.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janie; beloved daughters, Amy Bishoff-Evans and Jacy Peterson; sons-in-law, Will Evans and C.J. Peterson; three granddaughters, Eloise, Layla and Maisy Jane, all who called him Papi; bonus grandchildren, Etta and Sawyer McMakin; sisters, Nina (Rich) Costantino, and Mary Ann Bishoff. He is also survived by his beloved cousin, Melody Stevens; his lifelong partner-in-crime, Mike Morrow; and his fur baby, Emma. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Rich was not only passionate about his work, but he had a love for the game of golf and its history since the age of nine. To his wife’s delight, he loved to cook, mostly on the grill and with his smoker. He also enjoyed taking walks with Emma, traveling to Maryland with family and friends, and time spent with his three precious granddaughters.

A Celebration of Life for Rich will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at River Ridge Church – Charleston, with Rev. Matt Santen officiating, assisted by Rev. Greg Hudson. Friends may visit from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the church.

A huge thank you to all the staff at WVU Medicine Thomas Hospital for their amazing care and compassion!

In Lieu of flowers and to honor his wishes, please make any donations to: Hospice of Charleston,1606 Kanawha Blvd. W, Charleston, WV 25387 (https://www.hospicecarewv.org/make-a-donation/)  or Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home, 1121 Virginia Street E., Charleston, WV 2530 (https://www.kvfh.org/donate.php).

Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting https://snodgrassfuneral.com/richard-d-bishoff-jr/. Arrangements are in care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.

Charles F. Greco, 88, of Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Fairmont and Weirton, WV husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and esteemed member of the funeral service community, passed away on Saturday August 12, 2023, in Murrells Inlet, SC. His first wife, Patty will no doubt greet him with class and dignity, with the words, I could have told you…

Charles was born in Fairmont, WV, on December 19, 1934, one of two children born to Anthony “Tony” and Martha “Virgina: DiCea Greco.
Charles graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1952. He had a passion for the Weirton community, and his journey in life was filled with kindness, success, and a profound commitment to helping others in their times of need. He would always say “Throw away your watch and take care of the people.”

In his early years, Charlie hitchhiked to Weirton, WV, at the encouragement of Dr. Ray, Victor, Johnny and Joe Greco. There, he started his career at Hertnick’s Funeral Home driving the ambulance and service car, in the Summer of 53. It was at Hertnick’s Funeral Home that he met Joan Patricia “Patty” Hertnick, whom he married on August 25, 1956. Together, they raised two daughters and a son and were blessed with two grandsons, three granddaughters, and a great-granddaughter.

Driven by a desire to serve, Charles pursued higher education, graduating from West Virginia University and continuing on as a graduate of the Class of 1958 Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Alongside his devoted wife Patty, they became the owners and operators of the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home for over 40 years. Under their care and guidance, the funeral home has become an institution in the community, standing for over a century in Downtown Weirton. Their legacy continues through their son, John, who now owns and operates the funeral home and crematory.

In addition to his work in Weirton, Charles owned the Bavington Inn in Bavington, PA. He also expanded his contributions to the funeral service profession, acquiring and managing the Lynch Stacy Greco Funeral Home in Clarksburg, WV. His dedication to the funeral profession extended to his role on the West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners, where he served for 17 years, even holding the position of President of the board. Charles was appointed to the board by 3 West Virginia Governors Moore, Rockefeller, and Caperton. He also achieved the prestigious distinction of being the first West Virginian to serve as President of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and the American Board of Funeral Service Education. His firm was invited to join the National Selected Morticians in 1971. The funeral home has been honored with this distinction for over 50 years.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Charlie will be remembered for his generosity, warm smile, and easygoing spirit. He cherished the company of his friends, sharing countless meals and conversations with them. Whether it was going to breakfast, lunch, or dinner, he treasured every moment of camaraderie with friends like George Huxie – Sarge Mergen, Jimmy Zerkle, John T. Grossi, Bill Marino, Tom Sessi, Chas Marino, Romie Castelli, Don Gianni, Andy DiFonzo, Ed Klee, Emmanuel Starvaggi, Jeff Jezierski, Morris Chijner, Lenny Shaw, Chappy Ballato, Al Lauttamus, Nick Hawley, and Richard Wilburn, just to name a few.

Charlie’s life was one of dedication to his friends, and the communities he served. He was always concerned about the funeral home. His daily calls to his son John would always start out with “You busy” and end with “I love you all.” His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of compassion, service, and camaraderie will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Mary Zick (Jeff) and Michelle Gallaway (Walt), and his son John Charles (Susan) Greco. He also leaves behind his grandchildren W. Michael (Michelle) Bettinazzi, Elle M. and Eliza P. Greco, Jeffry, and Katerina Zick, and his great-granddaughter, Olivia; his sister, Anna Marie Durham; his spouse of the last 15 years Faye Powers and their beloved dog Franklin; his nieces, nephews many cousins.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday and 3 – 7 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV
His funeral will be held at 10 AM Friday at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
He will be laid to rest with his family at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

His children and grandchildren thank Debi McKenzie, Myrlee Powers and Richard Wilburn for all the love and care they gave to our father and grandfather during his time in South Carolina and with his recent illness.

Margie Edith Cooper Mock, 96 of Hinton, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter in Wake Forest, North Carolina following a short illness.

Margie was born September 30,1927 in Hinton, a daughter of the late Archie Edward and Gussie Mae Shrader Cooper.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donald F. Mock, Sr., one son, Donald F. “Freddie” Mock, Jr. and a daughter, Sandra Honaker Yost; four brothers, Clarence “Whitt” Cooper, Raymond Cooper, Charles “Buster” Cooper and Jerry A. Cooper; three sisters, Imogene Ewing, Geraldine Kirby and Phyllis Berry; son in law Billy Ray Honaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Pivont and husband Ray, with whom she made her home in Hinton; six grandchildren, Kelly Brogan and husband Jim of Princeton, WV, Autumn Paluch and husband Ted of Wake Forest, NC, Kimberly Toth and husband James of Pt. Pleasant, WV, Lee Pivont and wife Dena of Hinton, Donald F. “D. F.” Mock III and wife Juli of Charleston, and Mollie Mock-Kaufman and husband Craig of Morgantown, WV; 18 great grandchildren, Tyler Ellison, Kelsey Reynolds (Keith), Katherine Brogan and fiancé Mark Blankenship, Payton Paluch, Landry Paluch, Quest Paluch, Evan Smith (Dustin), Avery Pivont, Gavin Pivont, Sullivan Pivont, Alexa England (Zane), Cole McCormack (Catie), Savannah Lidel (Matt), Chandler Haga (Tyler), Haydon Mock, Harper Mock, Roe Kaufman, and Cooper Kaufman; 14 great, great grandchildren; Lincoln, Langley and Boston England, Maddox Ellison, Adeline and Nora Reynolds, Ryder, Blake, Saylor and Suttyn McCormack, Gemma Garwood, Cambreigh Simpson, Leighton Lidel, and Sawyer Smith; sisters-in-law, Janie Cooper of Oak Hill, WV and Dorothy Mock of West Palm Beach, FL; daughters-in-law, Faye Mock of Rome,GA and Donna Sue Mock of Huntington, WV; son-in-law, Lance Yost of Point Pleasant, WV; several loving nieces and nephews also survive.

Margie, affectionately known as “Granny Margie” by her family and friends, was a lifelong resident of Hinton and was a member of Beech Run Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Throughout her life, she excelled in creating a beautiful and gracious home which welcomed anyone who came through the door. She loved her family dearly, having babysat all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening, canning, and working on puzzles. Margie had an infectious smile and a gentle spirit that impacted all who knew her. Her loss has left a profound imprint on the heart of her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Jeff Canterbury officiating. Burial will follow in Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Dewey Smith Hastings, 97, of Morgantown, died Thursday, September 7, 2023 at Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown. He was born September 10, 1925 in Morgantown, a son of the late George Dewey and Jeannette Elizabeth (Smith) Hastings. He was raised on a dairy farm, owned and operated by his family. He graduated from Morgantown High School and was attending West Virginia University when he joined the United States Army Air Force and served during World War II. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he began serving his two year apprenticeship as a funeral director and embalmer at a local funeral home in Morgantown.

Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Dewey attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating in 1949 and was a member of the Pi Sigma Epsilon Honorary. Returning to Morgantown after graduation, he married a local girl, Mary Nichols and resumed his work. With the help of his family, Dewey and Mary purchased the Hardigan property in Morgantown, the site of the first Morgantown hospital. They established Hastings Funeral Home on February 15, 1952. He was a faithful member of Spruce Street United Methodist Church.

Dewey was a member of several civic and fraternal organizations including the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at WVU, Sons of Italy, Sons of the Revolution, IOOF #10 as a 70+ year member, WV Farm Bureau, and Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow. Professionally, he was past president of the WV Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association from 1985-86 and was a longtime member of NFDA. He is survived by his two sons, Edward Daniel Hastings, Dewey Samuel Hastings; three grandsons, Matthew Daniel Hastings, Grant Smith Hastings, and Ted Andrew Hastings; two granddaughters, Mary Elizabeth Hastings and Jennifer Ann Hastings; brother, Robert Hastings and his wife Carol; sister in law, Marcia Nichols; and several nieces and nephews, including Andy Pickering, Paula Pickering, Tim Hastings, Rob Hastings, Kimberly Nichols Goodman, Edward Bartow Nichols, Leigh Nichols Turner, Claudia Nichols Bays, Monica Nichols and Andrea Coleman. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Stella Hastings and his sister, Margaret Peggy Hastings and her husband, Richard “Dick” Pickering.

The Hastings family would like to thank the administration and staff at Sundale Nursing Home and special friend Donna Darby for their excellent care. Friends and family will be received at the funeral home he founded, Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown on Monday, September 11, 2023 from 2-5 PM. Visitation will continue at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center, 1 Alumni Drive, Morgantown, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 4-7 PM and again on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Bart Thompson officiating. A family committal service will take place at East Oak Grove Cemetery with full military rites being conducted by VFW Post #9916, #548, and the United States Army. Donations may be made to Morgantown Hospice, 3596 Collins Ferry Road, Suite 250, Morgantown, WV 26505 or to St. Ursula Food Pantry Outreach, P O Box 18, Pursglove, WV 26546.

Charles W. “Bud” Smith, 73, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 15th, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown after a short, but very brave bout with pancreatic cancer.

Bud was born September 24th, 1950 in Glen Dale, WV, a son of the late Jack and Irene Poland Smith.

Survivors include his two sons, Matt Smith with whom he made his home, and Jason Smith and his wife Cathy of Morgantown; a grandson, Austin Charles Smith of Hubbard, OH; four step-grandchildren, Jeremy and Zach Reeder, and Jordan and Taylor Thorn; two brothers, Dave Smith and wife Carol Sue of Mannington, and Gary Smith and his companion Susie of South Carolina; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his most faithful canine buddy, Pebbles.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of more than 45 years, Linda Mays Smith, and a brother, Bob Smith.

Bud graduated in the class of 1968 from the former Mannington High School. For more than 20 years, he worked for Consolidated Natural Gas in various capacities. Bud was an assistant baseball coach in Farmington and was active in the North Marion High School Band Boosters during his son Jason’s four years there.

He was a member of the Mannington Elks Lodge #388 and was an early member of the Woodcutters who were responsible in large part for the construction of the football field at North Marion High School. For the last several months, Bud was a constant fixture at his son Matt’s business, Wright Dogs in Fairmont. He always enjoyed seeing the customers and his buddies there.

Bud was a sweet and simple guy. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures such as being out on the boat with his son Matthew, spending a lot of quality time with Pebbles, and had a kind word for everyone he knew. Even during his cancer diagnosis, he looked ahead and fought it with dignity and grace, and never feared whatever may have come his way.

Friend may join the family to honor Bud’s life and legacy at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St. , Mannington on Tuesday, March 19th from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, March 20th, from 12:00 Noon until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM with Pastors Jason Marshall and Isaac Harmon co-officiating. Bud will be laid to rest next to his wife at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmington.

Mannington Elks Lodge #388 will hold a memorial service for Bud at 7:30 PM Tuesday evening at the funeral home to conclude the visitation, and will also hold a dinner in Bud’s honor at the lodge following the graveside service for those in attendance.

While flowers are welcomed at the funeral home and because of Bud’s love of animals, please direct contributions in Bud’s memory to the Marion County Humane Society, PO Box 905, Fairmont, WV 26554, or online at https://www.mchswv.com/donate.

Masters Funeral Home is being assisted with Bud’s arrangements by his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Cathy Smith, with Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown.

Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures for the Smith family may be offered at either www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or www.smithfcc.com.