Farrell Jamima (Short) Wells, 87, of Petersburg, W.Va., found eternal rest on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va.

Born June 29, 1937, in Cumberland, Md., she was the daughter of the late William Noah Short and Dessel Ordell (Timbrook) Short.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Perry Ansel Wells in 1986; and three sisters, Fuchsia Meleo, Judy Smith, and Dessel Poland.

Farrell is survived by her four children, William Wells of Petersburg, Mitch Wells of Madison Heights, Va., Scott Wells (Sue), of Lahmansville, W.Va. and Beth Kivett (Mickey) of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, Gregory, Stephanie, Larissa, Ethan, Noelle, Brandon and Alexandra; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Farrell was a 1955 graduate of Romney High School. She was a strong-willed, hard worker who loved bowling, sports, and the color red. Her favorite activity was tending her flower gardens. She was a member of the Potomac Valley Baptist Church, Maysville, W.Va. She was a server in her early teens, sold Avon for decades, and worked at the Joan Curtis Sewing Factory, State Farm Insurance, Forestry Service, and Fort Hill Motel before retiring at age 77.

Services will be private and interment will be in the Tearcoat Cemetery, Augusta, W.Va. 

Condolences to the family may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com.

Grace Randee Erin Moreland, known to those who love her as Goose, was born into a world of love on October 9, 2023. 

She knew nothing but that love, and peacefully went to her heavenly home joining her beloved grandfathers Randy Rohrbaugh and Aaron Moreland Sr. on November 19, 2024. 

Grace was born with a rare genetic disease, called Severe Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa or Butterfly Syndrome and although she was only with us for a brief time, she brought education and awareness to many. 

Her family, community members and especially her health care teams were all taught by Grace. There were many medical professionals who were able to learn from Grace’s life who will now be able to help future butterfly babies. Although we are devastated to lose her, we are comforted in the knowledge that she made an enormous impact on this world, leaving it better than she found it. 

Grace was born with a fighting spirit and a full head of dark hair. However, because she liked to keep everyone on their toes, she ended up a beautiful red head who was fun and tenacious even through all her challenges. Grace was inquisitive, loving to watch faces, and the day-to-day happenings of those around her. She loved to be held and cuddled so much so that her mom thought of her as her Velcro baby. She delighted in her parents and siblings who will miss her every second.

Grace is survived by her loving and dedicated parents Katie Rohrbaugh and Aaron Moreland Jr. who cared for Grace; advocating, and making sure her life was full of adventures. She is also survived by her brother and sister Hayes and Hinlee Moreland, and her village. She will also be dearly missed by her favorite furry friends, Shadow and Twin.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you donate to the EB Research Partnership at https://www.ebresearch.org.

Services were private.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.helsleyjohnsonfh.com.

Arrangements are being handled by Helsley-Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 95 Union Street, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.     

 Dylan Scott Reed, 27, of Maysville, died at his home, Thursday, June 20. 

Born Dec. 28, 1996, in Petersburg, he was the son of Billy Joe Reed of Maysville and Tammy Dawn Mongold of Chippewa Falls, Wisc., but was raised by Charles “Chuck” Reed of Maysville.

In 2015, he graduated from Petersburg High School and attended Elkhorn Chapel, Dorcas. He was currently working as a home health aide and faithfully attended 3D Recovery in Moorefield.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Nicole Reed; one daughter, Katherine Reed of Parsons; one son, Braxton Pritt-Reed of Parsons; two sisters, Felicia Reed and Brittany Reed, both of Petersburg; one niece; and two nephews.

The family will receive friends today (Tuesday) 12-2 p.m., at the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Glenn Vance Jr. officiating.

Memorials may be made to the family c/o the Basagic Funeral Home P.O. Box 400, Petersburg, WV 26847. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.

(6-25-24)