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...

Robert Allen "Bob" Watts, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Westover on December 19, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Davis, WV, on March 26, 1940, to the late Blake and Rose Watts, Bob's 84 years were filled with love, laughter, and a legacy of service. Bob's youth was spent in Morgantown where he distinguished himself as a bright student at University High School. His sense of duty and adventure led him to ...

Thomas Nelson Rhodes, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, 1945, the son of the late B.F. Rhodes and Emma Jane Mace Rhodes. He is survived by children; Betty Sue Rhodes Brooks and husband Charlie of AZ, Gregory Lynn Talkington and wife Diane of Clarksburg, Donetta Talkington Ortenzio and husband Lou of Clarksburg and Darin Talkington and wife Heidi of OH, eight grandchildren; Connor Brooks, Kyle Brook...

Michael Grant “Mike” Dean, 57, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg on January 25, 1967, to the late Delbert Grant and Betty Jean (Smith) Dean. Michael is survived by his only daughter Brandi Renae McCormick and husband Dakota and their children Stevie Mae and Wilder of Flemington; his fiancé Denise D. Perrine who he called his Sweetness; brother Dewain Dean and significant other Diane Garrison of Weston...

Michael Grant “Mike” Dean, 57, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg on January 25, 1967, to the late Delbert Grant and Betty Jean (Smith) Dean. Michael is survived by his only daughter Brandi Renae McCormick and husband Dakota and their children Stevie Mae and Wilder of Flemington; his fiancé Denise D. Perrine who he called his Sweetness; brother Dewain Dean and significant other Diane Garrison of Weston...

Phillip Anthony Snow, 68, of Independence, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 6, 1956 in Morgantown, son of the late John Celis Snow Sr. and Mary Ann "Ellington" Snow. Phillip enjoyed music and playing his musical instruments. He was an avid drummer. Phillip loved sports and was involved in baseball, basketball and boxing. He took special joy in studying his book collection, and writing. Phillip's Bible was never far from his reach and att...

Brenda Kessler, 72, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on May 6, 1952, in Morgantown, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dale McMillen and Helen Doloris, her in-laws, Bert and Ruby Kessler, and her sister, Wilma Santana. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Kessler; her children, Timothy Dalton (Kim), Bert Kessler (Kayla), and Heidi Dalton (Edward); a...

Steven Chris Blinkmann, 73, of Reader, WV took the next step on his journey on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home and with his family by his side. Steve was born December 25, 1950, in Florence, AZ son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth I. (Vahldieck) Blinkmann. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam, where he earned the rank of A.S.A. Spec 4; a member of the DAV and IOOF Reader Lodge No. 282. Steve was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying from port to port. He col...

Thomas “TJ” James Allen Pratt, 40 of Westover, WV passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born on June 4, 1984 in Morgantown, son of David Allen and Donna Susan (Stone) Pratt, Copperas Cove, TX. TJ enjoyed hunting and deer and turkey, fishing, camping and just being outdoors. He was a Coal Miner for Iron Senergy in Waynesburg, PA. In addition to his parents, TJ is survived by his wife, Katie Ann (Amos) Pratt; three sons, William Amos, Charleston, Matthew Amos, Morgantown, Aiden Amos...