Ronnie Dale Smith, 76, of Salem passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1948 in West Union, son of the late Winfred and Irene LaVonne Stuart Smith. Ronnie graduated from Doddridge County High School. He then enlisted into the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the B&O Railroad, Chessie System and retired from CSX Railroad as a track foreman. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, going to his hunting camp, playing car...

Ronald Joseph Bishop, 79, of Aurora, WV, passed away on Friday, Jaunary 3, 2025 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1945, in Morgantown, son of the late Joseph Emory and Clarice Elizabeth (Harned) Bishop. Ronald was a 1963 graduate of Kingwood High School. He had worked at Foodland, Chem Metals, Camp Dawson and owned and operated Eglon Farm Service. Ronald enjoyed hunting, farming and watching wildlife. He loved caring for his kids and grandkids. Ronald is su...

Mary Ellen Ervin, 79, of Reedsville, WV, passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late William Forest Runner and Violet Viola Gross. She is survived by her son, Anthony Scott and his partner Luann Wiles, of Reedsville, her daughter, Sherry Scott, of Newton; and her cherished grandchildren, Nina, Bobby, Danica, John, and Skye. Mary is also survived by three of her siblings, William David Runner and his wife Cristal, Maryl Runne...

George Thomas ‘Tuff’ Nicholson, 75 of Summer School Road, passed at his home place on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Tuff was born August 6, 1949 son to the late Millard ‘Fizz’ and Bonnie Nicholson. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Linda) Nicholson, Art (Donna) Nicholson and Paul (Luann) Nicholson. Also surviving are his beloved sisters, Betty (Freddie) Murray, Pam (Jeff) Hart and Annemarie (Bob) Hart. Tuff had no children of his own but had many nieces, nephews, g...

Macil “Mae” Rebia Dodrill Stipe, 93 of Flemington passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 25, 1931 in Beckley, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Susan Pearl Sheppard. Mae is survived by her husband, Paul Stipe. Mae worked at and was co-owner of Dodrills News Stand for many years and volunteered as an EMT for Taylor County Emergency Squad. She was proud of being a two-time Breast Cancer survivor. Mae was a faithful member ...

Joshua James Luzader, lovingly known as Josh to all who knew him, was a native and lifelong resident of Morgantown. Born on May 11, 1986, his cheerful spirit and big heart graced the world for 38 years before he passed away unexpectedly in his home in Morgantown on January 2, 2025. The Luzader family mourns the untimely loss of a son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose absence will be profoundly felt every day. Josh leaves behind his devoted mother, Penelope 'Penny' McClurg Luzader; his...

Denise Ann Layman, 68, of Fairmont, WV passed away on January 1, 2025, at WVU Medicine J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Denise was born January 5, 1956, in Fairmont, WV. She was the daughter of the late Tracy and Jessie Maxine Lough, both of Fairmont. She made a loving career of being an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She graduated from East Fairmont High School, where she met and married her high school sweetheart. Denise is survived by her loving husband Mark La...

Rose May Knotts, 47 Tunnelton, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1977 in Morgantown, daughter of the late Ona Knotts Sr., and Virginia Lee Knotts. She loved cooking, and playing with her nieces and nephews. Rose is survived by her four brothers, Ona Knotts Jr., Elza Knotts, John Knotts and wife, Tina, all of Tunnelton, Bradley Knotts and Mary, Kingwood; one sister, Dawn Ann Knotts, Tunnelton; three nieces and nephews, Delmas ...

Shannon Faye Wagoner, age 53, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born December 23, 1971, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Larry and Shirley Westfall Landis. On March 31, 1995, she married Charles Wagoner of Buckhannon who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Larry Ruben Wagoner and Dewaine Wagoner and fiancé Mackenzie Wagner all of Buckhannon; two brothers, Ben Landis and wife Amanda and Joe Landis all of Buckha...

Janet Ruth Bolyard, 74 of Scotch Hill, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late William and Winnie Funkhouser Lipscomb. Janet loved collecting antiques and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, ramps, canning, doing her flowers beds, and putting up Christmas decorations. Janet was a very giving person, always lending a hand. She was a hard worker her entire life and had worked at Rosewood and Abundant Life Landscaping. Janet is s...