Joan B Elsey O’Mara, 80 of Bridgeport passed away on December 11, 2024, at her home. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1943, a daughter of the late John F. Elsey Sr. and Pauline ‘May’ Elsey. She married her husband James Patrick O’Mara on July, 14 1961. They spent 58 loving years together until his passing in 2019. They moved their family from Indiana to West Virgina in 1966 where they raised their four children in the Mountain State. Some of their fondest memorie...

Carolyn “Momma G” Sue Hovey, 84 of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Clarksburg Healthcare Center. She was born April 1, 1940 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Harley Vernon and Clara Kathryn Morris Stevens. Momma G had worked at Anchor Hocking, was a bartender for the Eagles, VFW and other bars around town and last worked at Olivero’s Peppers. She was an avid WVU Football, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins fan. She was a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed wo...

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John Clayton “Clay” Miller, 43, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 18, 1980, a son of John M. and Judith Diann Black Miller. John worked as a correctional officer at United States Penitentiary, Hazelton. He was known as a workaholic. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He most loved the time spent with his family and adored his children. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 15 years ...

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Dale Bryan Beatty, Jr. 79, of Lumberport, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Salem Center. He was born on September 18, 1945, a son of the late Dale Bryan Beatty, Sr. and Jessee Carroll Beatty. Dale is survived by his two siblings, Phyllis Beverly of Clarksburg, and Ricky Beatty of Lumberport; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dale is preceded in death by his siblings, Virginia Cross, Robert “Bob” Beatty, and Karen Kay Beverly. Dale was a life tim...

Judith “Judy” Saliga Layton, 77 of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at United Hospital Center. She was born on August 24, 1947 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Joseph Vincent and Sophia Teresa Selizen Saliga. Judy graduated from Notre Dame High School, Class of 1965 and WV Business College. She worked for Dr James Genin and for the FBI. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens: she especially loved her Miss Kim lilacs, roses and peonies. Judy loved r...

Linda Sue Warner, age 81, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully in her sleep. She was born August 11, 1943, in Buckhannon, the daughter of the late Granville and Patricia (Dean) Malcomb. On November 17, 1963, she married Leroy Arthur Warner who preceded her in death just weeks ago. Also surviving are: one son, Leroy A. Warner, Jr (Carol Barr) of Buckhannon, one daughter, Amy Hiltner (Donald Hiltner) of Buckhannon; four grandchildren, Dennis Warner (Brandy Warner) of...

Herbie “Tony” White, age 70, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born January 9, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Hetzel David and Margaret Vada Koon White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Ashley Alkire. He is survived by his companion, Elma White of Buckhannon; two step sons, Les Alkire and girlfriend Morgan Yoak of Buckhannon and Josh Heater and wife Christina of Clar...

Mrs. Bethany Jill Hess, 48, passed away on December 9 2024. The daughter of Melvin Clare Hess and Sue Ellen Connell, Jill was born and raised in Fairmont and was grounded in her Appalachian roots. Full of an ambitious desire to help others, Jill pursued a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Fairmont State University and then a master’s degree in counseling at WVU, ultimately leading her to become a certified counselor and a twenty year career in accessibility services at WVU where her brig...