Murel Lee Elmond, age 74, a resident of Brownton Community passed unexpectedly from this life on Friday December 13, 2024. Murel was born February 10, 1950 in Brownton a son of Robert Lewis and Dorothy Fay (Parsons) Elmond. Murel served in the US Army from 1969-1971 and served 12 years in the Army Reserves. Murel worked construction for MEC Construction, and currently was working at the Lois A Johnson VA Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching tv with his grandchildren. M...

Jerry Thomas McPherson, 65, of Burnsville, departed this life suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2024. A Methodist by faith, Jerry was joyously reunited with his beloved son, Neil McPherson, and father, Thomas McPherson, who preceded him in death. Jerry was born to Thomas and Mary Lee McPherson on February 21, 1959 in Weston, WV. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee McPherson of Burnsville; his brother, Brad McPherson and wife Tina of Morgantown; his sister, Sherrie McPherson of Weston; and ...

Judith Ann Franklin, 74 of Morgantown, WV passed away on December 13, 2024. Born June 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Audra Shreve Daft. Judy was a hair stylist by trade, and most recently worked at Sheetz serving coffee to the community. Judy was a person of warmth and compassion. Her vibrant personality shone through in every interaction, whether she was styling hair or serving coffee, she had a special talent for making everyone feel welcome and cherished. ...

Orpha Louise Price, 88, formerly a longtime resident of Farmington, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Elkins. She was born in Grafton, March 8, 1936, a daughter of the late Charles Jacob Bailey and the late Dorothy Belle Cox Bailey Lambert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Numan Keith “Chubby” Price, whom she married April 20, 1954. Surviving are one daughter, Carmen M. Richman and her husband Jerry, Moatsville; one grandson, J.R. Richman and h...

Ray Robin Cress, age 61, of Kingwood, WV passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born July 18, 1963, a son of the late Leon Vance Cress, Sr. and Anne Julie (Grabowski) Cress. Ray was a QA Engineer for NASA and various other companies. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He is survived by: two brothers, Leon Cress, Jr. and wife Debbie, of Hagerstown, MD, and Duane Cress, of Hanover, PA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and neph...

Ms. Traci Lynn Haney age 51, a resident of Philippi, WV departed this life Friday December 13, 2024 at her home. She was born December 26, 1972 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of Jerry L. and Nancy B. (Kines) Haney. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory are one sister Amy Baker and husband Vic of Morgantown, niece Gabrielle Baker and nephew Zackary Baker both of Morgantown. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by paternal gr...

Terry Lynn Payne, 75, of Clarksburg passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1949 in Stonewood, a son of the late John Payne Sr and Iva Lee Crews Payne. Terry graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School, Class of 1968. He was a car detailer his entire career working at last for himself. He enjoyed driving race cars and watching NASCAR. Terry is survived by his three siblings, Donnetta Payne, Stonewood, Diana Tenney (Rod) Spelter, John Payne Jr, ...

Denzil Leonard Smith “Bubby”, age 58, of Summersville, WV died on December 12, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children and special companion, Kathy Wetzel. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 18, 1966, to the late Lillian Mae Herron Smith Wilke and Denzil Wane Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brent Cameron Smith. Living with his memories are, his companion, Kathy Wetzel; two children, Amber Smith and fiancé David Casto of Queens,...

In the early morning hours of the 12th day of December, 2024, James (Jay) Joseph McLaughlin passed on unexpectedly to be free of the afflictions of this mortal realm. On the 7th day of September, 1972, the Lord blessed Michael Lynn McLaughlin and the late Margaret Ann Curtis Adams with a precious baby boy. As time went on, he became prepared to face any challenge that life provided. He often spoke of his most enjoyable moments being spent with his father, Lewis Adams, as they talked ab...

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