Richard “Dick” James Nichols, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at River Oaks Healthcare Center. He was born on May 11, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Richard William and Margaret Ruth Schlagler Nichols. Richard graduated from Washington Irving High School, Fairmont State College and received his Masters from West Virginia University. He started his career as a teaching principal at Reynoldsville School, then to Harden Grade School. Richard then became prin...

Melissa Kay Higgins, 56, of Mannington passed away at her residence on April 03, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1968, a daughter of the late Robert McCaulley and Brenda Myers. Melissa is survived by her husband William "Bill" Higgins; son Cody Wayne McCaulley; brother David Allen McCaulley and wife Brenda; step-mother Virginia Kay McCaulley; granddaughters Jaden and Keyria Higgins; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her ...

Emma Jean Michael Wetzel, 94, of Mannington died April 3rd. Mrs. Wetzel was the fifth of eight children of the late Leo Forest Michael and Lutie Marie Arnett Michael. She was a graduate of Mannington High School, Class of ’49. She and Herbert “Jerry” Wetzel were married May 16, 1950. She was always involved in activities of the town of Mannington; a member of the First Baptist Church of Mannington where she was active in various roles for many years, 50 years’ honoree of the West Virginia Wom...

Timothy “Tim” Jay Mick, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 1, 1962, in Harmony, PA, a son of the late Wilbur and Gretchen Burkett Mick. Tim is survived by his wife of eleven years, Melissa Elaine Connolly Mick whom he married on August 30, 2014; four children, Timothy Mick Jr, April Fullwood, Christina Delaney (Daniel), Shawn Siders; ten grandchildren; one great grandson; siblings, Susan Mick, Robert Mick “Jill”; special brothe...

Herman “Marty” Martin Hussmann, III, 74, of Wallace, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1951 in Pemberton, NJ a son of the late Herman Hussmann, Jr. and Mary Ann Grover Scully and her husband Alvin. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Bates Hussmann, who he married on October 9, 1981. He is also survived by four daughters, Rebecca Swiger and husband Justin of Sardis, Janie Cox and husband Ed of Wallace, Hele...

Richard “Butch” Elliott, 81, of Lost Creek passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on May 19, 1943, a son of the late Fred and Eleanor Wickenhofer Elliott. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janet Sue Buchannon Elliott, whom he married on April 15, 1966. Also surviving are one daughter, Kimberly Wygal and her husband Dave of Lost Creek; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Wygal; and one great granddaughter, Kynlee, who was the apple of his eye. ...

Arlene Leoda Stackpole, 81, of Buckhannon, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2024, under the compassionate care of Holbrook Heath Care in Buckhannon. Arlene was born in Buckhannon on July 4, 1943, a daughter of the late Albert Luther Sharp and Minnie Sothen Sharp. In addition to her parents, Arlene was preceded in death by the love of her life, Roger Wayne Stackpole; one child, Glen Jay Stackpole; one sister, Mary Ann Sharp; one brother, Calvin Sharp, Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Bill...

Bobby Joe Hamilton, 75, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1950, in Fairmont, WV the son of the late Denzil and Wilmadean (Price) Hamilton. Bobby was a graduate of Fairview Highschool. He owned and operated Hamilton House of Color and Hamilton Sanitation Route both in Fairview, WV. Bobby loved being with his family. He enjoyed watching sports, fishing and he loved to golf. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Judith Ellen (Fortne...

Shannan Elizabeth Stanley, 54, of Enterprise, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 1, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg on January 15, 1971 to Charles Smith and the late Patricia (Simmons) Smith. Shannan was a loving mother, grandmother and a great friend. She found joy in the simple things. She enjoyed gardening, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her caring nature, especially when it came to her many beloved pets. Shannan’s love for ...

Jason Garcia Cano, 49, of Shinnston passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:15pm at his residence following an extended illness. Born May 24, 1975 in Clarksburg, WV He was the son of Robert G. Cano, Jr. and Chyrell D. Weekly Cano Buckingham who survives in Shinntson. Jason worked in Killen, TX on the Army Base. He was proud of his work learning construction, having also worked in Florida, Massachuetts and West Virginia. Jason made a lot of friends and met a lot of people in his trav...