Obituaries

James Pickett

James Warren “JW” “Mcconk” Pickett, 82, of Philippi, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. He was born in Morgantown to the late Lewis and Mary Helen Ashworth Pickett.

James was a self-employed taxidermist. In his free time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

James is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mari Dionne; two sons, Jason Pickett, of West Virginia, and Lincoln Pickett Sr., of Maryland; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Lew Boyce, of Morgantown.

Honoring James’ wishes cremation services are being provided by Fred Jenkins Funeral Home and a memorial service will take place at a later date.