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...

Carl Alan Payne, 64, of Hilltop Community, Mannington, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Fairmont, April 22, 1960, a son of Edna Rose Deavers Payne of Mannington, and the late Earnest Carl Payne. Carl is also survived by his sisters; Kimberly “Kim” Legette and her husband Tim of Charleston, SC; and Kathy “Kat” Headrick of Bridgeport; nieces and nephews, Trista Haynes and her husband John; Krista Driggers and her husband Darren, all of Charleston, SC...

Chandra Brooke Metz, age 26, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, December 16, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born March 23, 1998, in Morgantown, a daughter of Mack and Judith Payne Metz, both of Buckhannon. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one brother, Corey Williams and fiancée Shawna Smith of Buckhannon; special nephews, Aiden Collins and Lincoln Williams both of Buckhannon; special niece, Lainey Williams of Buckhannon; fiancée, Joshua Alderman of ...

HUBBARD Russel D. Humphrey, 79, died Monday evening December 16, 2024 at Burton Health Care. He was born February 15, 1945 in Philippi, WV, a son of Dorsey and Norma Haddix Humphrey. Mr. Humphrey served with the United States Army as a combat medic. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam War Veterans and the Vietnam Memorial Wall Fund. He was a die setter for Howell Industries for over 35 years. He leaves his wife of 38 years, the former Nancy L. Edwards, whom he mar...

Violet "Darlene" Hinzman, 79, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family at Country Living Personal Care Home in Jane Lew on Monday, December 16, 2024. Darlene was born in Weston on September 20, 1945, the youngest child of the late James "Peck" Howard Marsh Sr. and Kathleen Wanda Crowl Marsh. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by seven siblings: James Marsh Jr., Bob Marsh, June Marsh, and Bill Marsh, Ruby Riffle, Evelyn Mitchell, and Madelene Kincaid. ...

Roy David Hershman, age 64, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Morgantown, surrounded by his family. He was born, January 23, 1960, a son of the late Charles Wesley Hershman and Hallie Floraence (Bryan) Hershman. His wife, Tina May Hershman survives. Roy worked as a tree trimmer for Asplundh and Hazlett Tree Service. He had attended Green Valley United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming. He most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren ...

Tamberly Jo Dennison, 53, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1971, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Howard Lee and Teddy Lee Davis Dennison of Salem. Tamberly graduated from Liberty High Class of 1989. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at Fairmont State University. Tamberly was employed for the Department of Justice as a facial recognition technologist and a finger print examiner for 27 years. She loved animals (especially her ...

Joyce Stubbs, 81, of Salem WV, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at her residence with family by her side. Joyce was born January 22, 1943, daughter of the late Jennings Lee and Beulah Beatrice Balis Cottrill. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Ford. She is survived by her husband Jimmie Stubbs; her two children, Kevin (Rita) Stubbs of Salem, and Lisa (Carl) Ravin, West Union; granddaughters Alexandria and Katie Ravin, West Union. Alexandria...

Ryker Shane Kirkpatrick was born on December 13, 2024, in Morgantown, West Virginia, to Cody Kirkpatrick and Kylie Parsons. Ryker passed away on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Shane Parsons. In addition to his parents, Ryker is survived by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Amy Kirkpatrick; maternal grandmother, Brandi Parsons; and his uncles, Cory Kirkpatrick, Colston Kirkpatrick, and Kaiden Parsons. Friends will be ...