James Phil Armstrong, 71, of Gerrardstown, WV passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Hospice of Panhandle. Born August 16, 1954 in Ranson, WV. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Manus; and one grandchild. James was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Writt Armstrong. Services and interment will be private. To send flowers to the family of James, please visit our floral store .

Stephanie Sue Snyder, 67, of Shenandoah Junction, WV passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was preceded by her parents, Richard Shaffer and JoAnn Cale Shaffer, of Masontown, WV. She is survived by her husband, Former Senator Herbert Snyder; six children, Jason Tisdale, Rodney Snyder (Alex), Terra Palmer, Mariah Dent (Steven), Herbert Snyder, II (Danny), Joseph Snyder; five siblings, Marcia Shillingburg (Tom), Kimberly Adams (Rick), Pamela Greathouse (Mike), Patti Greathouse, R...

Ettes Frances Sarver 93 of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 13th, 2025. She was born on September 17th, 1932 to the late Newman Forrest Walkup and Hallie Ethel Walkup. She was a member of the Guthrie Missionary Baptist Church for many years. In addition to her parents Frances is preceded in death by her 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Those left to cherish her memory include her son Jody Stout, brother Mike Walkup, sister Carolyn Adams, and grandchildren Chris P...

Robert Leroy Ashmore, Sr. Obituary Robert L. “Bob” Ashmore, Sr., 93, of Charleston, WV departed this life Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Genesis Marmet Center. He was born September 28, 1932 in Spartanburg, SC. A son of the late, Otis L. and Fannie (McCravy) Ashmore. He grew up and attended schools on Charleston’s west side. At age eight he received and learned to play the Clarinet after music lessons which resulted in a love of music and performing in junior high and high school...

Charles Clifford Buzzard, 71, of Newton, WV., departed this life Saturday, December 13, 2025 at CAMC General Hospital. He was born February 1, 1954 in Charleston, WV. A son of the late, Clifford Lee Buzzard and Nora Ethel (Ashby) Varney. Also preceding him in death are brother, Willard Buzzard; grandchild, Axl Bolser and daughter-in-law, Mandy Turley. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Debra Sue (Goodall) Buzzard; children, Amy Bolser (Richard) and Richard...

Harold Poston, 92, of Middleway died December 12, 2025. He was born August 7, 1933 in White Post, Virginia. He was predeceased by his parents Clifton and Lucy Royston, his wife of 65 years Betty, and his bothers Richard, and William. Harold is survived by daughter Gaila, his beloved sister-in-law Brenda (Richard), nephew Richard Todd Poston, sister Betty Grim and nephew Gary Grim. Missing him terribly his cat, Lucky. He loved cats. Harold’s hobby was work. He was a self-employe...

Martha Ellen Burns, “Marty”, 71 of Charles Town passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, in the Hospice Inpatient facility surrounded by her loving family. Born July 13, 1954, in Charles Town, she was the daughter of the late Caleb Frazier Burns, Sr. and Bessie Lee Mason Burns. She was a member of the Charles Town Presbyterian Church. Marty worked as a registered nurse at the Winchester Medical Center for over 35 years. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and to travel. She is ...

Delilah Jane Griffith Bracken, lovingly known as Janie to her friends and family, went home to be with the Lord the morning of December 12, 2025, unexpectedly. She was a woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and enduring love, whose life reflected the beauty of a heart devoted to Jesus and to her family. Janie was preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Dorothy Griffith; her brother, Billy Griffith; her nephew, Jason Griffith; and her beloved grandson, Benjamin Daniel Bracken. She is ...

Emma Michelle Welch, 3 months old, of Martinsburg, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born September 6, 2025, in Martinsburg, she was the daughter of Ty David Welch-Rich and Makayla Dorothy Colley Welch, also of Martinsburg. She was a very happy baby and had a beautiful smile. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her brother Liam Colley Welch, at home. A funeral service will be held 1pm, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Jefferson Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will...

Frank J. Larese, 79, of Belle, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on December 11, 2025. Frank was born and raised in Fayetteville, West Virginia and graduated from Fayetteville High School where he was a member of the football team. He went on to graduate from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he majored in Interior Design. He worked in the furniture and carpet industry for many years. After retirement, he began working for the West Virginia Legislature as head doorkeeper and worked the...