The Times West Virginian

Obituaries

June 19, 2012

Freeman Joseph “Butch” Critchfield Jr.

For the Times West Virginian

FAIRMONT — Freeman Joseph “Butch” Critchfield Jr., 66, of Covington, Ky., passed away Thursday (June 7, 2012) of a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 2, 1945 in Fairmont.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman Joseph Critchfield Sr. and Maxine J. West Critchfield.

He is survived by two children: a daughter, Joey Shaffer and husband Steve of Fairmont, and a son, Brian Critchfield. Grandchildren include Floyd Cowger, Michael and Maggie Shaffer, and Brian “BJ” Critchfield. He is also survived by two sisters, Linda Parlett and husband Michael of Fairmont, and Donna Doty and husband David of Chambersburg, Pa.

Joseph served his country in the Navy. He was a Vietnam veteran. He was an avid NASCAR racing fan. He was an organ donor through Life Center.

Graveside services will be held at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown at 11 a.m. Friday.

Text Only
Obituaries
  • Texie Vuckovich

    Texie Ruth Hardway McClung Vuckovich, 90, of Fairmont, formerly of West Newton, Pa., left this life peacefully on her journey to meet her Heavenly Father.

    May 18, 2013

  • Clara Vergine

    Clara (Boyce) Vergine, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Fairmont, passed away Oct. 14, 2012, in Daytona Beach.

    May 17, 2013

  • Julia Trowbridge

    Julia Trowbridge, 92, of Fairmont, passed away Thursday (May 16, 2013) at Fairmont General Hospital.

    May 17, 2013

  • LTC Pervis M. Bates

    On Friday (May 3, 2013), LTC Pervis M. Bates Sr, 97, passed away peacefully at home in Randallstown, Md.

    May 17, 2013

  • Clara Vergine

    Clara (Boyce) Vergine, of Daytona Beach, Fla., formerly of Fairmont, passed away on Oct. 14, 2012, in Daytona Beach.

    May 16, 2013

  • Cora Martin

    Cora Marie Martin, 85, of Farmington, died Tuesday (May 14, 2013) in Fairmont General Hospital in Fairmont.

    May 15, 2013

  • The Rev. Douglas Jones

    In loving memory of the Rev. Douglas Blake Jones, 82, of Northwood, Ohio, who has graciously gone home to be with the Lord on Friday (May 10, 2013) at 8:30 p.m.

    May 15, 2013

  • Sallyanne Gorbey

    Sallyanne Gorbey, 72, of Mannington, passed away on Monday (May 13, 2013) at her residence.

    May 15, 2013

  • Kenneth Carr

    Kenneth A. Carr, 71, of Mount Zion, passed away Sunday (May 12, 2013) at Fairmont General Hospital.

    May 14, 2013

  • Richard Garrett

    Richard Garrett, 82, of Worthington, passed away Saturday (May 11, 2013) at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport.

    May 14, 2013

Featured Ads
House Ads