Judith Ann Franklin, 74 of Morgantown, WV passed away on December 13, 2024. Born June 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Audra Shreve Daft. Judy was a hair stylist by trade, and most recently worked at Sheetz serving coffee to the community. Judy was a person of warmth and compassion. Her vibrant personality shone through in every interaction, whether she was styling hair or serving coffee, she had a special talent for making everyone feel welcome and cherished. ...

Ray Robin Cress, age 61, of Kingwood, WV passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born July 18, 1963, a son of the late Leon Vance Cress, Sr. and Anne Julie (Grabowski) Cress. Ray was a QA Engineer for NASA and various other companies. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He is survived by: two brothers, Leon Cress, Jr. and wife Debbie, of Hagerstown, MD, and Duane Cress, of Hanover, PA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and neph...

Jerry Thomas McPherson, 65, of Burnsville, departed this life suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2024. A Methodist by faith, Jerry was joyously reunited with his beloved son, Neil McPherson, and father, Thomas McPherson, who preceded him in death. Jerry was born to Thomas and Mary Lee McPherson on February 21, 1959 in Weston, WV. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee McPherson of Burnsville; his brother, Brad McPherson and wife Tina of Morgantown; his sister, Sherrie McPherson of Weston; and ...

Denzil Leonard Smith “Bubby”, age 58, of Summersville, WV died on December 12, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children and special companion, Kathy Wetzel. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 18, 1966, to the late Lillian Mae Herron Smith Wilke and Denzil Wane Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brent Cameron Smith. Living with his memories are, his companion, Kathy Wetzel; two children, Amber Smith and fiancé David Casto of Queens,...

In the early morning hours of the 12th day of December, 2024, James (Jay) Joseph McLaughlin passed on unexpectedly to be free of the afflictions of this mortal realm. On the 7th day of September, 1972, the Lord blessed Michael Lynn McLaughlin and the late Margaret Ann Curtis Adams with a precious baby boy. As time went on, he became prepared to face any challenge that life provided. He often spoke of his most enjoyable moments being spent with his father, Lewis Adams, as they talked ab...

Randall L. Pingley, 76, a resident of Williamsburg, VA, died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on the evening of December 11, 2024. Randy was born in Elkins, WV on April 16, 1948. He graduated from Tygarts Valley High School, Class of 1966, Potomac State College of WVU in 1968, and West Virginia University in 1971. He received his Master of Science degree from Florida Institute of Technology in 1984. He graduated the Army War College and served a distinguished 28-year career in t...

Katherine Lynn Moyers, best known as Kathy to her friends, left this world on December 11, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on February 25, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, Kathy's life was marked by her boundless enthusiasm and her unwavering dedication to her family and career. Surrounded by the caring staff at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, in her birthplace of Morgantown, Kathy passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment. She began her journey as the cherished daughter...

Carolyn “Momma G” Sue Hovey, 84 of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Clarksburg Healthcare Center. She was born April 1, 1940 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Harley Vernon and Clara Kathryn Morris Stevens. Momma G had worked at Anchor Hocking, was a bartender for the Eagles, VFW and other bars around town and last worked at Olivero’s Peppers. She was an avid WVU Football, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins fan. She was a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed wo...

Joan B Elsey O’Mara, 80 of Bridgeport passed away on December 11, 2024, at her home. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1943, a daughter of the late John F. Elsey Sr. and Pauline ‘May’ Elsey. She married her husband James Patrick O’Mara on July, 14 1961. They spent 58 loving years together until his passing in 2019. They moved their family from Indiana to West Virgina in 1966 where they raised their four children in the Mountain State. Some of their fondest memorie...

Betty Newlon, 76, of Nutter Fort passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg on August 18, 1948, a daughter of the late Waymon Robert and Opal Marie Moore Newlon. She is survived by one sister, Margaret Matheny of Mt. Clare; her niece, Robin Osborn of Bridgeport; nephews, Bobby Russell of Clarksburg and Glen Matheny, Jr. of Mt. Clare; several great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her companion of over 16...