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Obituaries for Week of February 23

DONNA RUTH BELCHER
Donna Ruth Belcher, 89, of Hurricane, passed away February 15, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital Charleston.
She was born December 31, 1933 in Harmony, WV to the late Rolfe and Ruby Kee.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Phyllis Gandee and Margaret Kee; and a brother: Grant Kee.
She was a homemaker and member of St. John United Methodist Church Scott Depot.
Donna is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ira L. Belcher; daughters: Kendra (Donald) Burch of Waldorf, MD and Trina (Clyde) Stover of Canal Winchester, OH; granddaughter: Kaylin Stover and her sister: Delores Birckhead of Accokeek, MD.
Funeral service for Donna was Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Burial was in Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar.

DAVID WILLIAM BIAS
David William Bias, 70, of Liberty, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home following a long illness. He worked as an electrician and retired from Constellium of Ravenswood. One of his greatest joys in life was music, especially southern gospel. He attended Grace Fellowship Church in Kenna where he played the piano. David also enjoyed the outdoors and working on his tractor. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather and will be sadly missed.
Born March 24, 1952 in Boone County, he was the son of the late Billy Bias and Katherine Dunlap Bias.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Patty Bias; his children, David (Melessa) Bias, Jr. of Given; Crystal (Ken) Coulden of Ravenswood, Sherry Witt of Roseville, California, Cynthia Bias of Florida, and Erica David of Boone county; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Timothy Bias, John Bias, and Michael Bias; sister, Dixie Barick; as well as extended family and friends.
In accordance with his wishes, his body was cremated. A private family graveside service was held in Centerpoint Cemetery, Liberty.