Richard Yon Shivers
Richard Yon Shivers, 75, of Wheeling, W.Va., died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Wheeling Hospital.
He was born December 11, 1945, in Wilmington, S.C., a son of the late Benjamin and Mary Lee Yon Shivers, and stepson of the late Mary M. Newman Shivers.
Mr. Shivers was a longtime resident of West Alexander. He was a member of the First Christian Church of West Alexander.
He was a carpenter until he embarked on a mission of professional truck driving, which he loved. After retiring, he worked part time at the Wellness Center in Wheeling.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Guy Newman; and stepsisters Margaret “Peg” McAdoo and Mary R. Garove.
He is survived by his brother, Benjamin F. (Sandra) Shivers of South Carolina; stepbrother James W. Newman of Washington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the First Christian Church of West Alexander, 124 Main Street, West Alexander, PA 15376 (724-484-0420).
There will be no services.
Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 (304-242-2311).