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...

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:...

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...

Susan Caroline Conley, 75, of Lumberport, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born July 30, 1949 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late James Everett and Elizabeth Lenore Boord Conley. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gary Ray Conley, whom she married on June 27, 1971. She is also survived by her son, James Conley of Lumberport; her grandchildren, Zachary, Blake, and Cecelia Conley; her sisters, Patty Cunningham and her husband Danny ...

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...

Beverly “Bubbles” Vespoint, 89, of Fairmont (Bellview Community), passed away on January 10, 2025, at University Hospital in Ohio. She was born December 25, 1935. She’s the daughter of the late Richard and Louise Allawatt of Bellview. Beverly was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and worked for Dr. R. DeTosti. She retired from Fairmont General Hospital as a receptionist in the Orthopedic Department. She was a member of the Highland Avenue Methodist Church. Beverly is survived ...

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...

Margaret Ann “Margie (Casteel) Wolfe, 61 of Gladesville, WV, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Lee “Wolfie” Wolfe in 2015. She was born in Morgantown, daughter of Karen Freeland. Granddaughter of the late Les and Mary Turner, who raised her. She is survived by her daughters: Kristin Wolfe and Sara Hess (Brad); grandchildren: Riley Taytum Wolfe and Olen Levi Hess; many nieces and nephews who she thought of as her ...