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

Kenneth David ‘Dave’ Malcomb

Kenneth David “Dave” Malcomb, age 55, of French Creek, WV, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

He was born May 10, 1968, in Monaca, PA, a son of Helen Ours Malcomb of Buckhannon, WV and the late Junior David Malcomb. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancée and companion of 18 years, Terry Tenney; two daughters, Melinda Moore and husband Matt and Zerrick Malcomb; foster son, Jacob George; two brothers, Tim Malcomb and wife Crystal and Jeff Malcomb; three sisters, Sandra George and husband Eric, Judy Cutright and husband Bob and Linda Williams; five grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and his beloved dogs, Sissy and LuLu.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Nathan George.

In honoring his wishes, Dave will be cremated.

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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