Willa Juel Stalnaker, 92, of Clarksburg, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Freeport, WV, a daughter to the late Juel Hartman and Pearl Collums Hartman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Joseph Stalnaker; and siblings Betty Lou Shreve, Marga Lee Stalnaker, Patty Jean Shreve, Noma Hartman, George Hartman, and Russell Hartman. Willa is survived by several nieces and nephews. She worked at Clarksburg Drug Co. in the 19...

Kenneth Joseph Mazure, 76, of Grant Town, passed away Sunday night, January 12 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport after valiantly battling cancer for two years. He was born in Fairmont General Hospital on May 1, 1948, a son of the late Mike Mazure and Anne Smiljanic Mazure and was a lifelong resident of Grant Town. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Stephen Michael Mazure, his father-in-law George Salina and his mother-in-law Juanita Cummings Salina. Kenny is survived...

Andrea Yvonne Morgan Wade, 71, of Reader, WV, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. She was born November 11, 1953, the daughter of the late John Jr. and Estella Simmons Morgan. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wade, a daughter, Anna Amos, two sons, Dougie Wade and Justin Wade, three brothers, Ed, Delbert and Gary, a grandchild, Ray. Surviving are two sons, Larry (A.C.) Wade Jr. of Ne...

George Calvin “Gus” Frey, age 97, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Sunday January 12, 2025, in The Stonehaven Home in Belington. Gus was born March 1, 1927 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Floyd Thamer and Hazel (Marshall) Frey. Gus was united in marriage on December 10, 1949, to Betty (Freeman) Frey. Gus attended the schools of Barbour County and was a retired carpenter. He belonged to The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 436, Bridgeport, WV...

David Hardesty Straehley, 61, of Spelter, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born on March 10,1963 in Philadelphia, PA, a son of Erwin And Patricia Ann Morse Straehley of Santa Barbara, CA. David was employed for FedEx for several years. In addition to his parents, David is survived by his siblings, Stephen Straehley and spouse Dayna of FL, Kristen Veros and spouse Stauros of CA, and Ruby Straehley of CA; nieces and nephews, Michael Straehley, Robe Veros, Lisa Straehley, a...

James Earnest “John” Jenkins, 77, of Flemington, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. John was born in Rosemont to the late Bernard Rex Jenkins Sr. and Eleanor Gene (Maxwell) Jenkins. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty (Peters) Jenkins on June 2, 2011; brothers: Gary Jenkins Sr. and Ronald “Ball” Jenkins; brothers-in-law Leonard Bartlett Sr. and Charles Peters; and his mother-in-law Blanche Pet...

Donald Edward Leggett, 72, of Clarksburg, entered his heavenly home on January 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1953, son of the late Don Odell Leggett and Donna Joann Keys Leggett both of whom preceded him in death. He married his wife Dorothy Louise Davis Leggett on December 7, 1973. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2015. Donald is survived by one sister, Deanna Hoskinson and husband Terry of Clarksburg. Donald was also preceded in death by one...

Cara Sue Sommerville, age 87, of Smith Avenue, Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Linn, WV, a daughter of the late Harry Carl and Marvell Virginia Bailey Alfred. On May 2, 1959, she was united in marriage to Wayne Carroll Sommerville who preceded her in death on May 18, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son David Wayne Sommerville. She is survived by two daughters:...

Linda L. Knotts, 75, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on August 30, 1949 in Fairchance, PA, a daughter of the late Jasper William Knotts and Emma Marie Brangard Knotts. She attended South Harrison High School and loved being a homemaker until she became sick. She loved to bake and she could cook anything. She enjoyed plastic canvas, sewing, and collecting angels. She was also a member of the Mount Clare United...

Charles Junior Bolyard 84, of Newburg, WV, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Mon General Hospital with family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1940 in Philippi, son of the late Arzie Smith and Susie Evelyn (Bell) Bolyard. Chad retired from CONSOL Mines with forty plus years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Chad was an all-around handyman who everyone could always count on. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his beloved dog, Molly. Chad is survived by hi...