Carl Russell “Rusty” Cooper, Jr. age 60 of Cabins, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 result of an ATV accident on his farm.

Born April 14, 1965, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of the late Carl R. “Buzz” Cooper Sr. and Peggy L. (Harman) Cooper. In addition to his parents, Rusty was preceded in death by his brother-inlaw, Arlyn Haslacker.

He is survived by his wife, Tina (Hesse) Cooper; four sons, David Cooper (Nathan) of Petersburg, W.Va., Quentin Cooper (Chelsea) of Augusta, W.Va., Dalton Cooper of Cabins and Greg Wells (Megan) of Maysville, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Aaliyah Goldizen and Annabeth Cooper; one sister, Rebecca Haslacker of Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Rusty was a 1983 graduate of Peterburg High School and was active in baseball, basketball and football. He attended Fairmont State College for baseball. He was a poultry farmer and a bus driver for the Grant County Board of Education for 25 years. He coached multiple sports with Grant County Little League and Petersburg Junior and High School. Rusty umpired boys baseball and girls softball over the years. He was a member of Cornerstone Family Fellowship in Petersburg. Rusty loved the outdoors and the family farm. He was known for his cooking and baking.

Rusty’s family will receive friends Thursday, February 12, from 4-8 p.m. at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be Friday, February 13, at 3 p.m. at Cornerstone Family Fellowship with Pastor P. J. Landes offi ciating. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville, W.Va.

In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to the Cooper Roby Harman Scholarship Fund, c/o Fred H. Roby, 183 Nelson Lane, Cabins, WV 26855. Condolences to the family may be left at www. schaefferfuneralhome.com (2-10-26)

Charles Leroy Brown, Sr., age 85, of Knobley Road, Keyser, W.Va., passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Hampshire Center in Romney, W.Va.

Born September 23, 1940, in Laureldale, W.Va., he was the son of the late Gilbert Branson and Margaret Emma (Shephard) Brown. Charles was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lovell Noralene (Manks) Brown, who passed on May 7, 2020; a grandson, Nicholas Ryan Brown; and his sister, Kathleen Tasker.

Charles is survived by his son, Charles Leroy Brown Jr. and wife Pamela of Augusta, W.Va. He was a cherished grandfather to his granddaughters, Sarah Haines and her husband Trevor, and Brittany Brown. He also took immense joy in his great-grandsons, Liam and Jackson Haines. He is also survived by his two brothers, Gilbert Brown of Keyser and Roger Brown of Oakland, Md.

Charles was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Navy from 1958-1961. Following his service, he embarked on a long and fulfi lling career as a coal miner with the Mettiki Coal Company. He was a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family. Charles was an avid fan of Western TV shows and movies, often enjoying a good book in the same genre. His love for sports was evident in his enthusiasm for boxing and Nascar racing. However, it was his hobbies of fi shing, gardening, woodworking and remodeling his own home that truly brought him peace and contentedness. Charles had a great, dry sense of humor that will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, with Pastor Josh Miller offi ciating. Interment was in the Idleman Cemetery, Scherr, W.Va.

Condolences may be left at smithfuneralhomes. net. (2-10-26)

Brian Alan McDonald, age 54, of Moorefi eld, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Born April 1, 1971, in Petersburg, he was the son of Forist James “Big Jed” McDonald Jr. of Moorefi eld, WV and the late Annabelle Laura (Berg) McDonald. Mr. McDonald attended Moorefi eld High School and worked in maintenance for Pilgrim’s Pride in Moorefi eld.

In addition to his father, Brian is survived by one brother, Forist “Little Jed” McDonald, III of Dorcas; two nieces, Emilee McDonald and Shantel McDonald; one nephew, Forist McDonald IV; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashley Nichole McDonald; unborn grandson, Rowan Jackson McDonald; and brother, Jeffery “Todd” McDonald.

Funeral services were Monday evening, February 2, in the Basagic Funeral Home chapel, Petersburg, with Pastor Mark Knight offi ciating. In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Basagic Funeral Home, POB 400 Petersburg, WV 26847.

Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home. (2-3-26)

Mary Moats Nazelrodt, age 89, of Petersburg, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg.

Born November 3, 1936, in Sugar Grove, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late William Roy Moats and Laura Anne Bodkin Moats Lefever. Mary was married to Willard McKinley Nazelrodt who preceded her in death in December 2013. She also was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter; three brothers, George, Samuel and Stuart; and four sisters, Bertha, Effi e, Blanche and Catherine. Mary was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mary retired from Advantage Foods Inc. in Petersburg. She was a member of the Moorefi eld Seventh Day Adventist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Richard W. Nazelrodt and wife Darlene of Bridgeport, W.Va., Charles W. Nazelrodt of Moorefi eld, W.Va. and Mark T. Nazelrodt and wife Teresa of Petersburg; one daughter, Ruth Ann Falkenstein and husband Jon of Fairmont, W.Va. She was the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Thursday afternoon, January 29, in the chapel of the Schaeffer Funeral Home, Petersburg, with Pastor Eddie Reyes offi ciating. Interment was in the North Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the North Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 477, Petersburg, WV 26847 or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.schaefferfuneralhome.com (2-3-26)