Sylvester Costilow, 78, of Kingwood, West Virginia, passed away on December 21, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1946, the son of the late John Sylvester Costilow Jr. and Lores Eugene Snyder. Sylvester dedicated many years of hard work as a coal miner, contributing to the local community while employed by T&T Mining in Preston County. He was known for his strong work ethic, but also for his joyful spirit and love of life. In his free time, Sylvester could often be found attending events at...

Larry Robert Campbell, 85, a born-again Christian has gone on to Heaven to spend eternity with his personal savior, Jesus Christ. Larry, one of 14 children to Hayward and Eva Harper Campbell of Bridgeport, WV, was born on January 3, 1939. Surviving is his wife, Polly Ann Witten Campbell. Their life together was a gift from God, they were soulmates. Larry was a strong Christian, putting others first, grateful for his life and family, he was proud of his sons, Greg and Mark, of the fathe...

Clarence “Toad” Overly Pratt, 76 of West Union passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. He was born January 29, 1948 in Glenville, WV, son of the late William Jennings Pratt and Zula Gertrude Hurst Pratt Ashcraft. Toad was a glass blower for over 30 years, working at Minners Glass, Judel Glass in Salem, Louie Glass and Glass Works in Weston. Toad enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, spending time with family, especially the grandchildren. Toad...

Jeffrey Earl Davis, 62, of Arthurdale, passed away December 20, 2024, at his home as a result of a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1962, in Morgantown, WV, the son of Loretta Davis of Arthurdale and the late Thomas Davis. Jeff worked for Coca Cola Co. in Morgantown for 20 years as a truck driver, then for Mylan Pharmaceuticals for 21 years in different positions and lastly as a lab technician. He was a faithful church attendee at New Life Ministries in Reedsville. H...

Richard Ralph “Rick” Anthony, age 86, of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville Community, died on Friday, December 20, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born September 19, 1938, in Buckhannon a son of the late Ralph Harrison and Della Virginia McCartney Anthony. He was united in marriage on September 15, 1960, to Barbara June Scarbrough Anthony who preceded him in death on January 1, 2024. He is survived by one daughter Sondra K. “Sonnie” Anthony of Buckhannon; special extended...

Jeff was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on May 6, 1954, to the late George and Barbara Lawless Fanock. He was retired with Union Local 132 as a Crane Operator. He was the owner and operator for 30 years of Fanok Concrete Pumping. He was a member of the Masonic Washington Lodge #58 A.F & A.M and the Order of the Eastern Star #79. Jeff attended Spring Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Adam Andrew Fanok. Jeff is survived by h...

Linda Watson Smith, 82, of Fairmont, formerly of Wallace, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born August 24, 1942 in Worthington, a daughter of the late Henry James and Anna Pearl Jackson Watson. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Smith, who died on February 6, 1993. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Linda was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her sister, Eva ...

David Lee Haught, 84, of Reader, WV took the next step on his journey on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home while surrounded by his family. Dave was born April 9, 1940, in Reader, WV son of the late James W. and Onda G. (South) Haught. He was a retired tank car repairman for PPG, a U.S. Army veteran, loved spending time with his family – especially those grandbabies and he was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the...

James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...

James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...