Clarence Wilbur Lemley, Jr., a cherished husband, beloved father, and skillful electrician, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, at his home in Core, West Virginia. Born on March 3, 1940, in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, he leaves behind a legacy of love and craftsmanship, having dedicated two decades as an electrician at West Virginia University Health Sciences Center before his well-earned retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Lemley, Sr. and Mary King Lem...

Mary Farr Wallace Secrist, 88, passed away peacefully on her Arnold’s Creek farm in West Union on December 25, 2024. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 28, 1936, daughter of the late Joseph Edgar and Mary Agnes Maxwell Wallace. She was a great granddaughter of Lewis Maxwell and a great-great granddaughter of Chapman Stuart. She was a daughter-in-law of Max and Esther Secrist. Mary Farr was married to W. Lowell Secrist who preceded her in death on June 8, 1994. Surviving from this ...

Elizabeth Anne “Susie” (Brookover) Hart, age 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 25, 2024. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on June 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late William S. “Bill” and Helen Brookover. She was preceded in death by her brother, William S. “Bill” Brookover, and her sister, Rebecca Louise “Becky” Moore. Susie married her high school sweetheart, John C. Hart, on May 29, 1959. They shared 50 years of love and devotion before his passing in ...

Gayle A. Davis, 86, of Wallace, passed away on December 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1938, in Shinnston, a son to the late Harold W. Davis and Ethel Grace Lanham. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws Audie R. Swiger and Juanita L. (Chrislip) Swiger; grandson Shane K. Davis; brother Marvin Davis; sisters Eileen (Davis) Wagner, Irma (Davis) Dotson; brothers-in-law Bradley Swiger, Bobby Harbert, and Robert Dotson; sisters-in-law Beverly...

Donald Robert Bennett, born October 18, 1956, in Carrollton, OH died on December 25, 2024, 2024 in Morgantown, WV due to complications with Pneumonia. He was the beloved son of Carolyn and Elmer Bennett. Affectionately known as Donnie, he was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His life was marked by love and compassion, exemplified by his 35-year career as a CNA at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehab, where he cared for countless individuals. He was a h...

Delores June Chico, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Maidsville on June 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Dennis and Merle Bland Everly. She retired as a payroll clerk from Fairmont Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed gardening and reading mystery books. She most enjoyed the time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lo...

Gary Wayne Shaffer, age 77, a resident of Boulder community passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024, at his residence. Gary was born November 19, 1947, in Buckhannon, WV a son of John Glenneth and Alda Alene (Nitz) Shaffer. Gary was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School class of 1965. Gary served in the US Army from 1967-1969. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. He attended the Boulder Church. Gary enjoyed golfing and was working at the Barbour Country Club. He liked t...

David Lee White, age 69, a resident of Buckhannon, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV., with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia a son to the late George and Mildred “Ruth” White on October 26, 1955. He joined hands in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Sue Smithson, in 1989, after 11 years of dating. Dave graduated from Phillip Barbour High School in 1973. D...

Jasmine Nicole Hendrickson (Pratt) Born Sept. 10, 1995 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Allen and Sherry Pratt (Kimball) of St. Mary’s WV. Jasmine is the granddaughter of Harold and Edna Kimball of St. Mary’s, Rita and Dave Pratt of St. Mary’s and Roger Pratt of Tyler County. Jasmine left this world on December 24,2024 at home surrounded by her family. Jasmine was a 2015 graduate of St. Mary’s High School where she graduated with honors, alongside her brother Jeremy " Jerm" Pratt. After h...

Billy Joe Wyckoff, 86, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, OH. Billy was born May 5, 1938 in Smithfield, WV, Wetzel County, son of the late Glenn and Bonnie Ann Ensminger Wyckoff. Billy was a field superintendent with Eureka Pipeline for thirty-four years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking and restoring old cars. Billy is survived by his son, David Glenn Wyckoff and wife Linda, Salem; son-in-law, Walter Lewis K...