Richard Lawrence “Rick” Cornwell's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2023 in Independence, West Virginia

Richard Lawrence “Rick” Cornwell

August 18, 1948 - August 29, 2023 (75 years old)

Independence, West Virginia

Richard Lawrence “Rick” Cornwell's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2023 in Independence, West Virginia

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Bolyard Funeral Home and Crematory

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Richard Lawrence “Rick” Cornwell

August 18, 1948 - August 29, 2023 (75 years old)

Independence, West Virginia

Richard Lawrence Cornwell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 29, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Richard Lawrence Cornwell of Independence, West Virginia, born in Morgantown, West Virginia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lawrence Cornwell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Junior and Sylvia Louise Cornwell (Smith); and his siblings-in-law, Blaine Jennings, Robert Fortney, Ray Fortney, Grant Christopher, Zayne B Hovatter Jr., Donna Marie Cornwell and Doris Fortney.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Lou Cornwell (Fortney); his siblings, John Arthur Cornwell, Elnora Jennings and Melanie Goff (Eugene); his sister-in-law Lucille Trickett Hovatter (Loretta Christopher) of Reedsville; and his friends, Shirley, Dennis Hovatter of Independence, Barbara, Chester Wilkins of Masontown and Cathy Fortney. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethlehem Cemetery Association, C/O Lucille Hovatter, 119 Hazel Drive, Reedsville, WV 26547.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bolyard Funeral Home and Crematory



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Sep 02

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Bolyard Funeral Home & Cremation
79 Morgantown Ave, Newburg, WV 26410

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Sep 02

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Bolyard Funeral Home & Cremation
79 Morgantown Ave, Newburg, WV 26410

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Sep 03

Graveside service

Bethlehem Cemetery
2705 Dogtown Rd, Reedsville, WV 26547

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