All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Carl E. Tenney

Carl E. Tenney, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, January 23, 2023, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon.

He was born December 30, 1947, in Hemlock, WV, a son of the late Simon D. and Mary L. Ford Tenney.

He is survived by one son, Roger L. Tenney of Fairmont, WV; one grandson, Graham Tenney of Goldsboro, NC; one sister Rosalie Stanton of Buckhannon and two brothers, Ted Tenney of Ellamore and Michael K. Tenney of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeremy Tenney and one daughter Carla Marie Tenney.

In honoring Carl’s wishes he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hemlock Community, Mt. Olive Cemetery, 67 High School Ave., Buckhannon, WV 26201.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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