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...

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,...

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...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Louie “Lou” Belcastro, 94, of Lumberport. He left this Earth on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from the West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Bethlehem, WV to the late Frank and Anita (Bartolo) Belcastro. If you knew Lou, you know he was a true gentleman known for his love of a good joke and sports. He demonstrated a compassion for others and for animals, especially his cats. Lou, the s...

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...

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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...

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...

Earl Johnson Snyder Jr., 80, of Kingwood, passed away following a brief illness, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Valley Bend, WV, on July 20, 1944, son of the late Earl Johnson Snyder Sr. and Amy Louise Snyder. Earl was a 1962 graduate of Kingwood High School and was a sergeant in the US Army. He was a catcher for the WVU baseball team and also played for the football team. Earl graduated from WVU with a Bachelors in Curriculum...

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...