Brent Berardi, 54, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 9, 1970, the son of Betty Berardi, who survives in Bridgeport, and the late Jerry Anthony Berardi. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his twin sister Dawn Berardi; his children, Ian and Lindsey, his step-daughter Hayley, and his grandmother, Virginia Berardi. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in...

Mary Ann Welks Eubank, 87, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg on December 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Andrew S. Welks and Rose Paletta Xenakis and her husband Stanley. She was married to Gene V. Eubanks, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Gene V. Eubank and his wife Vera of Clarksburg; two daughters, Nancy Higginbotham of Jane Lew and Teresa A. Eubank of Clarksburg; 15 grandchildren, Ju...

Brenda Kessler, 72, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on May 6, 1952, in Morgantown, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dale McMillen and Helen Doloris, her in-laws, Bert and Ruby Kessler, and her sister, Wilma Santana. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Kessler; her children, Timothy Dalton (Kim), Bert Kessler (Kayla), and Heidi Dalton (Edward); a...

Steven Chris Blinkmann, 73, of Reader, WV took the next step on his journey on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home and with his family by his side. Steve was born December 25, 1950, in Florence, AZ son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth I. (Vahldieck) Blinkmann. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam, where he earned the rank of A.S.A. Spec 4; a member of the DAV and IOOF Reader Lodge No. 282. Steve was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying from port to port. He col...

Tamberly Jo Dennison, 53, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1971, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Howard Lee and Teddy Lee Davis Dennison of Salem. Tamberly graduated from Liberty High Class of 1989. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at Fairmont State University. Tamberly was employed for the Department of Justice as a facial recognition technologist and a finger print examiner for 27 years. She loved animals (especially her ...

Chandra Brooke Metz, age 26, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born March 23, 1998, in Morgantown, a daughter of Mack and Judith Payne Metz, both of Buckhannon. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Corey Williams and fiancée Shawna Smith of Buckhannon; special nephews, Aiden Collins and Lincoln Williams both of Buckhannon; special niece, Lainey Williams of Buckhannon; fiancée, Joshua Alderman of ...

Joyce Stubbs, 81, of Salem WV, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at her residence with family by her side. Joyce was born January 22, 1943, daughter of the late Jennings Lee and Beulah Beatrice Balis Cottrill. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Ford. She is survived by her husband Jimmie Stubbs; her two children, Kevin (Rita) Stubbs of Salem, and Lisa (Carl) Ravin, West Union; granddaughters Alexandria and Katie Ravin, West Union. Alexandria...

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick was born on December 13, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Cody Kirkpatrick and Kylie Parsons. Ryker passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Shane Parsons. In addition to his parents, Ryker is survived by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Amy Kirkpatrick; maternal grandmother, Brandi Parsons; and his uncles, Cory Kirkpatrick, Colston Kirkpatrick, and Kaiden Parsons. Friends will be ...

Okey Clarence Delaney lll, 69 of Grafton passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Grafton, WV on August 3, 1955, son of the late Okey Clarence Delaney, JR, and Delores Lander Delaney Spence. Okey is survived by his loving wife Joice Boggs Delaney. They were married on July 12, 1975 spending forty- nine wonderful years together. Okey was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1973. He worked as a trackman and retired from th...

Carl Alan Payne, 64, of Hilltop Community, Mannington, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Fairmont, April 22, 1960, a son of Edna Rose Deavers Payne of Mannington, and the late Earnest Carl Payne. Carl is also survived by his sisters; Kimberly “Kim” Legette and her husband Tim of Charleston, SC; and Kathy “Kat” Headrick of Bridgeport; nieces and nephews, Trista Haynes and her husband John; Krista Driggers and her husband Darren, all of Charleston, SC...