2022

Kenneth “Kenny” Lehman Wilhelm, 80 U S Navy Vietnam Veteran for his final services on Tuesday, 12 July 2022. Kenneth went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 6, 2022. Kenny graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1961 where he was a star basketball player, #11. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Coral Sea during the Vietnam War. He retired as a police officer with the City of Clarksburg with twenty years of service.…

Patriot Guard will escort Mr. Williams from Huntington, WV to the Capital in Charleston, WV where he will lie in state. Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known as Woody went home to be with the Lord June 29, 2022. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center which bears his name. Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support.

First Lieutenant Richard William Horrigan, Pilot in a P-47D “Razorback” Thunderbolt with the 22nd Fighter Squadron, 36th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force serving in Kolsa, Falkenburg / Elster, Brandenburg, Germany, assigned to Armed Reconnaissance Mission to the Alt Lönnewitz Airfield crashed while strafing enemy planes parked likely due to anti-aircraft fire on the 19th of April in 1945. Richard’s Wingman witnessed the crash but because the Airfield was behind enemy lines, Richard could not be recovered. Once sufficient evidence became…

Lawrence Ray Barr, age 89 US Army Veteran for his final services on Monday 20 June 2022. Lawrence went to be with the Lord on Thursday 16 June 2022. Lawrence graduated from Moorefield High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Shepherd University, and a Master’s Degree in Education from WVU. Lawrence was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a lifelong member of the Oak Dale Presbyterian Chapel where he served as Deacon and taught…

WV Patriot Guard will stand in honor and respect for: CWO4 Dale Ashley – a veteran who served in the US Navy (1988-1999), served during the Persian Gulf War and as Naval Base Police. He was honorably discharged from the US Navy in 1999 and he then joined the US Coast Guard – serving 22 years before retiring in 2021. Mr. Ashley served in various capacities during his years of service and received multiple commendations. Please join us as we…

Richard Neal “Hotdog” Heater, 72 U S Army Disabled Veteran for his final services on Friday 10 June 2022. Richard went to be with the Lord on Monday 6 June 2022. Richard was a graduate of Washington Irving High School. He was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Army and was retired from the United States Postal Service. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing and cherished his grandchildren. Amos Carvelli Funeral Home 201 Edison Street Nutter Fort, West…

for Cpl Lonnie Lonnie Jay “L.J.” Williams Jr, 36 U S Marine Corp. Veteran for his final services on Wednesday 8 June 2022. Lonnie went to be with the Lord on Thursday 26 May 2022. L.J. was a graduate of Morgantown High School, attended culinary classes at Vo-Tech and obtained his Bachelors Degree from West Liberty College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having obtained the rank of Corporal after nine years of dedicated service.…