David Lee Anderson, 69, of Salem passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1955 in Charleston Memorial Hospital, first born and son of the late Donald Lee and Edwina Eleanor Drake Anderson. David graduated from Herbert Hoover High School, Class of 1974. He worked in the Gas & Oil industry with several companies such as Emergent Energy, Pro-Active Services, and Antero Resources and was known as “The Dehy Man” be...

Jacquelene “Jackie” Mary Adams, 73, of Clarksburg passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Bridgeport. She was born on November 5, 1951 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Louis Wilmoth and Ruth Violet Campbell Adams. She is survived by her companion of 37 years, Cleo Dennis Adams; one daughter, Cindy Adams and several brothers and sisters. Davis Funeral Home and Onsite Crematory is handling the cremation and honored to serve the Adams family. Online condolences may be sent to the ...

Minneka Faye Skidmore, age 95, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Mountain Living Assisted Living Home in Belington, WV. She was born April 28, 1929, in Volga, WV, a daughter of the late Herbert and Georgia Virginia Teets Bennett. On September 9, 1946, she married Elwood Skidmore who preceded her in death on August 15, 1996. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Richard and Athol Duane Bennett and three sisters-in-law, Jua...

John “Bob” Robert Rowgh, 75, of Weston, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bob was born in Weston on December 23, 1949, the only son of the late John Henry Rowgh and Lucinda “Pauline” Elliott Rowgh. On October 23, 1976, Bob’s life was forever changed for the better. He married the love of his life and his best friend, Charlene Diane Reed and together they shared over 46 wonderful years. Bob missed her dearly afte...

Stephen Vincent Smigocki died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Vincent and Erma Smigocki. The eldest of five boys, he attended Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland. Stephen graduated with a B.A. in Art from the University of Maryland in 1964, earned a master’s degree in Fine Arts in 1968, and completed his academic accomplishments with a Ph.D. in Visual Studies from Florida State Uni...

Londia Louise Goff, 70, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Fairmont on September 18, 1954, a daughter of the late Joseph and Geneva Hannah Laboda. Londia was always helping others professionally and volunteering during her personal time. She and her husband volunteered at the Fairmont Soup Opera. She was an active member of the Fairmont Christ Episcopal Church. She worked for over 30 years in nursing at Ruby Memo...

Franklin Delano Priester, aged 84, peacefully entered the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 26, 2024. Frank was a gentle soul who never knew a stranger, always greeting everyone with warmth and kindness. Born and raised in Number 9, Frank cherished his childhood and loved sharing stories of those simpler days. His life was marked by service and dedication. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a chapter of his life he held dear. After his milita...

Betty Jean Reed McCumbers, 81 of Glenville, departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. She was born September 7, 1943 in Normantown, WV; daughter of the late Glen and Maxine (Harris) Kuhl. Betty was a homemaker who loved caring for her family and the children of others in her family. She was known to babysit her nieces and nephews and loved them as if they were her own. In...

Arthur “Bud” Faesenmeier Jr, 81, of Stonewood, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. He was born on February 6, 1943 in Jimtown, a son of the late Arthur Benjamin Faesenmeier Sr and Freda Tressie Harlan Faesenmeier. Bud graduated from Belington High School. He worked as a carpenter his entire life. He was a member of Clarksburg First Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed listening to Gospel Music, reading his bible and watching Westerns. He loved...

Rondal Wayne Sprouse, 84 of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence in Normantown. He was born June 5, 1940 in Normantown, son of the late Ernest and Hazel (Carpenter) Sprouse. Rondal is a graduate of Normantown high School, class of 1959 and a graduate of Salem University, class of 1963. He was a teacher at Jane Lew High School and Lewis County High School for several years, having then transitioned to a social w...