Richard Ralph "Rick" Anthony

Richard Ralph "Rick" Anthony obituary, Buckhannon, WV

Richard Ralph "Rick" Anthony

Richard Anthony Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Richard Ralph "Rick" Anthony, age 86, of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville Community, died on Friday, December 20, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born September 19, 1938, in Buckhannon a son of the late Ralph Harrison and Della Virginia McCartney Anthony. He was united in marriage on September 15, 1960, to Barbara June Scarbrough Anthony who preceded him in death on January 1, 2024. He is survived by one daughter Sondra K. "Sonnie" Anthony of Buckhannon; special extended family: Marc, Terry and Eric Law; Matt, Debbie and Emily McCabe; and Kevin, Rachel, Elliott and Greyson Law. In addition to his parents and his wife he was preceded in death by two sisters.
Rick was a 1957 graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. He was a member of the Franklin Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. of Buckhannon and a member of the Straight Fork United Methodist Church.
A special thank you to Bill and Jill Marsh for their many years of love and friendship.
The body was cremated. A memorial graveside service and inurnment will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Wimer Cemetery at Straight Fork.

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