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 ...

Ms. Traci Lynn Haney age 51, a resident of Philippi, WV departed this life Friday December 13, 2024 at her home. She was born December 26, 1972 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of Jerry L. and Nancy B. (Kines) Haney. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory are one sister Amy Baker and husband Vic of Morgantown, niece Gabrielle Baker and nephew Zackary Baker both of Morgantown. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by paternal gr...

Murel Lee Elmond, age 74, a resident of Brownton Community passed unexpectedly from this life on Friday December 13, 2024. Murel was born February 10, 1950 in Brownton a son of Robert Lewis and Dorothy Fay (Parsons) Elmond. Murel served in the US Army from 1969-1971 and served 12 years in the Army Reserves. Murel worked construction for MEC Construction, and currently was working at the Lois A Johnson VA Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching tv with his grandchildren. M...

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...

Minnie Marie Knight, age 92, a resident of Philippi passed away Friday December 13, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital in Buckhannon. Marie was born September 28, 1932, in Philippi, a daughter of the late Willard and Lena (Mouser) Poling. Marie was united in marriage on February 16, 1952, to Denzil Lee Knight who preceded her in death in 1995. Marie attended the Rockford Church and currently Jerusalem United Methodist Church, she enjoyed gardening, canning, hunting and helping around the farm. ...

David Allen Stewart, 44 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Friday, December 13, 2024 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born September 11, 1980 in Grantsville, WV; son of Lloyd “Fuzz” Jr., and Connie (Townsend) Stewart of Glenville. David is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1999. He worked as a cook in the food service industry having done a little bit of everything while working for the f...

Emily Grace Lambruno, 83, of Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on December 15, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Blondie William and Florence (Waltz) Phillips. Emily was a graduate of Mountaineer High School, and kept the classmate connections strong as the High School Reunion organizer. She was well known in the community from her job as office manager at the Mountain Top Health Clinic, where she worked for many years until...

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...