Oakley Mae Fitzwater, of Grafton, was received in the arms of angels the day she was born, Monday, March 24, 2025. She passed away at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. She is the daughter of Dylan Fitzwater and Peyton Tietz. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.bartlettfuneralhomewv.com Bartlett Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Donald Ray Starr, 58, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 in Morgantown. He was born on January 2, 1967 in Aliquippa, PA, a son of the late Robert Eugene Starr and Doris Jean Trippett Starr. He is survived by one son, Donald Star; one brother, Robert Starr and wife Susan of Clarksburg and one sister, Michelle Starr. He enjoyed being outdoors and he especially liked to fish. In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated. Online condolences may be sent to www.Davis...

Gary Lee McKinney, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 24, 1961 in Pekin, IL, a son of the late Lee Edgar McKinney and Mary Lou Mendenhall McKinney. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Tonya Lee Connolly McKinney, whom he married on April 3, 2012. He is also survived by one son, Christopher McKinney and two daughters, Selena Critchfield and Samantha Matthis; and one sister, Dora; and many nieces and nephews. Gary was ...

Harry I. Kennedy was born April 5, 1941 in Charleston, WV to Dorsey C. Kennedy, Jr. and Velma Ice Kennedy. He passed away at The Laurels in Mount Vernon, OH on March 24, 2025. He lived in Clarksburg, WV for many years. He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife – Nora Virginia “Ginny” Kennedy. He is survived by his sons David Kennedy, Clarksburg, WV, Jeffrey Kennedy, West Union, WV and James E. Kennedy (Ashley), Clarksburg, WV and Grandchildren: Samantha Williams (Jeremiah), C...

James “Bill” Allen Fluharty, 81, of Jacksonburg, WV left this world on Sunday, March 23, 2025 while at his home and surrounded by his family. James was born January 3, 1944, in Morgantown, WV son of the late Rodney W. and Julia Ann (White) Fluharty. He was a retired operator for U.S. Steel. James enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, coon hunting and cutting up firewood. Surviving is his companion, Sara (Hendershot) Miller; two sons, Troy J. Fluharty and Shane (Crystal) Hendershot; four dau...

Melody Ann Kopfer, 66, of Frametown, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Melody was born in Akron, OH, on August 6, 1958, a daughter of the late Marshall Nichols and Betty Grable Nichols. On December 18, 1982, Melody married the love of her life, Michael "Mike" Clark Kopfer Sr. Forever cherishing their memories of Melody are her husband, Mike Kopfer Sr., of Frametown; two sons: Marshall and Michael Kopfer Jr., both of Frametown; four grandchildren: Paige, Sophia, Wade,...

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Donald “Punkin” Franklin Lyons, 53 of Grafton, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1971 in Manassas, VA, son of Donald “Duck” Paul Lyons (Linda Lou) of Newburg and the late Beverly Louise (Dennis) Lyons in 1993. He graduated from Woodbridge High School, Class of 1990. Punkin previously worked at RRHAMCO. He enjoyed old cars, collecting flags from different colleges, collecting hats, and working on model cars. In addition to his father and step-mother, Pun...

Obituary for Minister Laverna North Horton With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Minister Laverna North Horton, who was called home to her Heavenly Father on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Laverna was born on November 16, 1934, in Logan, West Virginia, to Leroy and Ruth Martian North. Her life was one of unwavering faith, profound love, and service to others—a life that touched the hearts of many and will continue to inspire for generations to come. Laverna’s journey began in ...

Elaine Michelle LaBenne, 64, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on August 31,1960, a daughter of the late John William LaBenne Sr. and Wilma June Starkey LaBenne. Elaine graduated from Liberty High School and studied Art at Fairmont State College. She was a warm and loving person with a passion for painting. She was known for her sweet, caring nature. She adored her grandchildren and everyone around her, always seeing the best in peo...