PATRICK ‘RICK’ ALTIZER
Patrick “Rick” James Altizer, 70, of Scott Depot, passed away suddenly March 3, 2023.
Born in Huntington, Rick was a son of the late Harwood and Juanita (Cazad) Altizer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 36 years Rita Clonch Altizer, son, Nick Altizer, brother Andy Altizer, and sister Greta Altizer.
A graduate of Barbousville High School and Marshall University, Rick retired from WVDHHR after 35 years of service as an adult services social worker and in client services. After he retired, he was a substitute teacher’s aide for Putnam County Schools
Rick was a self-proclaimed “Jesus Guy” and strived to live the love of Jesus. He was passionate about his family and making sure they were happy and taken care of. You could always find him helping with lining the field for Winfield High School football games or taking care of the players during hot summer months with cool towels. He wanted to put a smile on everyone’s face and would surprise people with gifts whenever he found something he thought they would like. He loved children and helping church youth activities or in classrooms as a substitute teacher’s aide. He found peace in exercise and was a lifelong runner.
He is survived by his children, Katy Altizer Melius and partner Peter Chanas of Winston-Salem NC; Molly and her husband Bryan Morrison of Scott Depot, Brett Altizer of Scott Depot; grandchildren, Briar and Freya; brother, Evan (Bea) of Huntington; sister Bronwyn (John) Smiley of Huntington; sister-in-law, Gail Tephabock of Kingsport, TN; brother-in-law Roger (Betty Jo) Clonch of Covington, VA; niece, Karin Williams (Scott) and nephews, Kevin Lynch and Shane Clonch; grand-niece Kaytlin (Jake) Erwin; grand-nephew Cameron; and new great grandnephew Lukas Scott Erwin.
Funeral service was Thursday, March 9, at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

FRANKLIN DOUGLAS
Franklin Truman Douglas, 73, of Buffalo, passed away March 9, 2023.
Frank is retired from Payne’s Produce and enjoyed hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hattie and Miner Douglas; brothers Cecil, Park, and Donald Douglas; and sisters Norma Holloway, Arbutus Douglas, and Janet Douglas.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Connie Douglas; children April Doulas and Christian Douglas; brothers Keith Douglas and Archie Douglas; and a host of other family and friends.
At his request there will be no services.