Dottie Elizabeth Vaughan, age 76, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on
February 10, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center, with her loving family at her side.
Dottie was born to the late Benjamin Clyde Hicks and Lula Hicks. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorcas Hicks, and Debra Isaac.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Alan Vaughan; her children, Flint Moore of
Spencer, West Virginia, and Teddy Cruickshanks of Charleston, West Virginia; her
stepson, Alan Vaughan Jr. (Becka) of Martinsburg, West Virginia; her cherished
granddaughter, Julie Moore of Elkins, West Virginia; and her step-granddaughter,
Ainsley Wykle. She is also survived by her siblings, Deane Drake, Bill (Jane) Hicks,
Doris Methney, and Barto Hicks, along with several nieces and nephews whom
she loved very much.

Dottie was a retired equipment operator in the construction industry, a profession she
carried out with strength and dedication. She was also a waitress at the Grantsville
Hotel & Restaurant for many years, where she was known for her warm smile and
friendly spirit. Above all, she loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her faith was
the foundation of her life, and she joyfully sang southern gospel music for several
years, sharing her love of the Lord through song.

Dottie faithfully cared for her family and home, living out the words of Scripture:
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
— Proverbs 31:27–28 (KJV)

At Dottie’s request, there will be a private gathering at a later time.