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

Rickey Elwood Armentrout

Rickey Elwood Armentrout, age 54, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

He was born August 31, 1967, in Elkins, WV, a son of Amy Lou Dean Armentrout of Whitmer, WV and the late Wilbur Armentrout. On June 10, 1995, he married Ruthann Freeman who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by one son, Christopher Ryan Armentrout; one sister, Jaqueline Thompson and husband Doug of Circlesville, WV; two aunts, Betsy Dean of Whitmer and Shirley Mallow and husband Ray of Harman, WV; one niece, Katie Thompson of Circlesville; lifelong friends, Shark, Barkley and Racie Nelson and numerous other friends. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Corey James Elwood Armentrout.

Mr. Armentrout was a carpenter and a member of The Way of Holiness Church in Buckhannon. He served in the Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department for several years. Mr. Armentrout was a warrior, fighting battles with illnesses for many years.

Friends will be received Tuesday, August 23, 2022, from 1 to 3 PM at The Way of Holiness Church. A funeral service will follow at 3 PM at the church with Pastor Jerry Murrell officiating. In honoring his wishes, Mr. Armentrout will be cremated after the services. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

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

My Buckhannon publishes obituaries free of charge as a courtesy to the family. Readers can support our publication by becoming a premium member.

Share this obituary:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

High Voltage Power Line

Equipment failure on transmission line causes widespread Upshur County power outage

An equipment failure on a transmission line feeding a French Creek substation knocked out power to about 4,000 Upshur County customers, with residents reporting bright flashes and loud booms.

Basketball Lady Bucs come up short at home against North Marion in 48-40 setback

Buckhannon-Upshur rallied from a 15-point third-quarter deficit to cut the gap to five in the final minute but fell 48-40 at home to North Marion, with freshman Emma Pingley leading B-U with 13 points.

My Buckhannon kicks off 2026 with a new login system, more updates to come

My Buckhannon is kicking off 2026 with a smoother, password-free login: enter your email, get a six-digit code, and you’re in. More account and backend upgrades are coming soon, alongside the same sharp focus on local stories that matter.

Stockert Youth and Community Center eyes funding opportunities for new technology learning facility

Buckhannon residents are being asked to prioritize how a $1 million Weyerhaeuser THRIVE grant should be spent. Local leaders hope community support will steer the funds toward a new regional STEM center.

Senator Robbie Morris named chairman of Committee on Government Organization

Senate President Randy E. Smith has appointed Sen. Robbie Morris to chair the Senate Committee on Government Organization, citing its key role in overseeing agencies, regulations, and reforms for a more efficient, accountable state government.

Record-breaking year for labor and delivery at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital celebrated a record-breaking 2025 in labor and delivery, welcoming 373 babies—the most in its history for the critical access hospital.

Buckhannon City Council approves record $50,000 for 2026 Strawberry Festival

Buckhannon City Council voted to appropriate $50,000 for the 2026 West Virginia Strawberry Festival — the city’s largest contribution yet. Festival leaders say the increase will help offset uncertain state funding and boost entertainment and overall event quality.

Evid Eugene Miller

Evid Eugene Miller, 92, a Korean War U.S. Army veteran, well tender, devoted outdoorsman and Methodist from Buckhannon, died January 4, 2026, and is survived by his children, brother, nieces, nephews and friends.

Ryan Lantz

Ryan Lantz, 51, of Lauderhill, Florida, who loved baseball, football, hunting and fishing, died May 26, 2025; a Celebration of Life will be held Jan. 17, 2026, at South Buckhannon Mission Church, with donations suggested to St. Jude’s or the church.

Nancy Ann Lantz

Nancy Ann Lantz, 79, of Buckhannon, formerly of Lauderhill, Fla., a retired educator and EMT instructor who served as a security officer and loved outdoor family time, died Jan. 1, 2026; a Celebration of Life will be Jan. 17.

Melvin Robert Perry Sr.

Melvin Robert Perry Sr., 88, a Buckhannon native, Army veteran and production manager, died January 4, 2026, and is survived by children, grandchildren, siblings and other relatives, with services at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.

Two Upshur County residents federally indicted on drug charges

Two Upshur County residents were federally indicted on methamphetamine-related charges, according to the Mountain Region Drug and Violent Crime Task Force.