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...

Betty L. Stutler Jacobs Ingram, 90, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She was born in Troy on June 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Roscoe R. and Ruth C. Heckert Stutler. On August 23, 1974, Betty married the late Ollie Ingram who preceded her in death on August 5, 2005. In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by one son, Jacky Lynn Jacobs; and one brother, Richard Stutler. Forever ch...

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...

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...

Gayle A. Davis, 86, of Wallace, passed away on December 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 11, 1938, in Shinnston, a son to the late Harold W. Davis and Ethel Grace Lanham. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws Audie R. Swiger and Juanita L. (Chrislip) Swiger; grandson Shane K. Davis; brother Marvin Davis; sisters Eileen (Davis) Wagner, Irma (Davis) Dotson; brothers-in-law Bradley Swiger, Bobby Harbert, and Robert Dotson; sisters-in-law Beverly...

Gary Wayne Shaffer, age 77, a resident of Boulder community passed away Wednesday December 25, 2024, at his residence. Gary was born November 19, 1947, in Buckhannon, WV a son of John Glenneth and Alda Alene (Nitz) Shaffer. Gary was a graduate of Philip Barbour High School class of 1965. Gary served in the US Army from 1967-1969. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigations. He attended the Boulder Church. Gary enjoyed golfing and was working at the Barbour Country Club. He liked t...

Mary Farr Wallace Secrist, 88, passed away peacefully on her Arnold’s Creek farm in West Union on December 25, 2024. She was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 28, 1936, daughter of the late Joseph Edgar and Mary Agnes Maxwell Wallace. She was a great granddaughter of Lewis Maxwell and a great-great granddaughter of Chapman Stuart. She was a daughter-in-law of Max and Esther Secrist. Mary Farr was married to W. Lowell Secrist who preceded her in death on June 8, 1994. Surviving from this ...

Delores June Chico, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born in Maidsville on June 10, 1932, a daughter of the late Dennis and Merle Bland Everly. She retired as a payroll clerk from Fairmont Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed gardening and reading mystery books. She most enjoyed the time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lo...