William Michael “Bill” Buchanan, age 29 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life Monday morning, October 5, 2026, at his home. Death was unexpected.
He was born Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at Elkins, WV, a son of Harold Lee Buchanan and companion Teresa Brinegar of Parsons and Marjorie Ellen Minear of St. George. Also surviving are one sister, Elizabeth Ann Buchanan of St. George; special cousins, Andy Minear of St. George, Samantha Gates and husband Patrick of Stemple Ridge and Shasta Streets and husband Brandon of Parsons; Uncle Steve Minear and Deanna of St. George; and several cousins and many friends.
Preceding him in death are his twin brother, James Delbert Buchanan; maternal grandparents, Donald and Yvonne Minear; paternal grandmother, Judith Ann Buchanan; paternal great grandparents, Don and Nina Buchanan, Don and Nina Buchanan, maternal great grandparents, Bill and Leah Minear and Allen and Mary Shahan; and special aunt, Madonna Burns.
He was a graduate of Tucker County High School with the class of 2015. He had worked at the Shop n Save at Davis for several years and was currently working at Sunrise Sanitation.
You would often see “Wild Bill” in his Stetson hat. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting, video games and he loved music. Bill had a comical sense of humor and enjoyed making people smile.
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday, October 11, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Final rites were conducted on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. Pastor Donna Bolinger officiated. Cremation followed.
Graveside service took place at the Parsons City Cemetery on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for William Michael “Bill” Buchanan. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.