Obituaries

John G. Miller, 62, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

He was born in Clarksburg on November 20, 1962, a son of the late Robert B. Miller, Jr. and Anita Shreve Miller who survives in Clarksburg.

John leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Patricia Ann “Patty” Miller, whom he married on November 5, 1988.

In addition, he is survived by one son, Lacy “Danny” Carpenter and wife Kathy of Clarksburg; one daughter, L. Diana Shanholtz and husband Daniel of Salem; four grandchildren, Samantha Carpenter and husband Cody, Haley Webb and husband Jamie, Ashlynn Carpenter, and Brayden Carpenter and soon-to-be wife Faith; five great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kennedy, Brandon, Mallory, and Wiley; two brothers, Robert Miller of Michigan and Kirby Miller and wife Ashley of West Union; one sister, Annica Stansbury of Huntington, WV; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved dog, Sweetie.

John was a graduate of Washington Irving High School. He furthered his education, attending Salem-Teikyo and West Virginia Wesleyan College.

For over a dozen years, John served the Harrison County area, and State of West Virginia, as the executive editor of The Exponent Telegram, where he formed many lifelong friendships, and captured the minds of thousands of faithful readers. It was here where John got to do what he loved, which was to write. John was an award-winning columnist, editorial writer and sports writer, and also helped mentor dozens of coworkers who won awards.

Away from work, John loved playing the drums and music in its entirety. He enjoyed watching sports, coached soccer and basketball for many years, and held the title ‘State Commissioner’ for the Babe Ruth Youth Baseball League.
John also was the 2024 recipient of the Cecil Jarvis Award, presented to him by the Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K board for his work helping boost the race since its inception.

Above all, John loved his family. Christmas time with his children and grandchildren brought him great joy.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison St, Nutter Fort on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am with Pastors Aaron Morgan and Shane Wolford presiding. Interment will follow in the Shinnston Memorial Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.