Melba J. Dalton Obituary
The family of Melba J. Dalton (Morgantown, West Virginia) announces her passing on September 11, 2026. Melba, born on May 7, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melba J. Dalton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Franklin Crabtree and Esta Beatrice Smith Crabtree; her siblings, Myrtle, Mildred and Charlie; and her great grandchild Austin Williams.
She is survived by: her husband David Dalton; her children, Missy Dalton, Melanie Davis (Bobby), John Jolliffe (Mary) and Jamie Dalton; her stepdaughter Kristy Dalton (Bobby Wilson); her close friends, Brent Trimble, Melba and David; her grandchildren, Jay, Vic, Vanessa, Jeff, Justin and Jacob; her brother Johnny Crabtree (Shirley); and her pet Willa. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 16th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home (10 S High St, Morgantown, WV 26501). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens (1290 Fairmont Rd, Morgantown, WV 26501).
