It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, Donald F. Reed, on January 13, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. Donald was born on March 18, 1963 in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Roy and Mildred Reed. He grew up in Center Point, WV where he also attended school. In his teen years, he proudly served in the National Guard. After hi...

Margaret Ann Wiant, 74, of Weston passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2025 in Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston, WV. She was born in Weston on August 9th, 1950: daughter of the late Dana Lough and Laura (Pearson) Lough. Cherishing Margaret’s memory is her son: Michael Lough of Weston, adopted daughter: Alexis Wiant of Weston, four grandchildren, Autumn Nichole Garcia and Brittany Leigh Lough both of Florida, Austin Williams of Florida, and Andrew (Pookie) Wiant of W...

Joyce Kay Norris, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1949 in Weston, a daughter of the late James Alpheus Bennett and Gladys Virginia Wamsley Bennett. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Norris, whom she married on January 8, 1972. She is also survived by two children, Matthew Norris and wife Wilma Marie of Anmoore and Brenda Maki and her husband Gary of Weston; grandchildren, Abigail Fox, Betthany Hurst, ...

Beloved Mother, Nana, Cousin, and Friend, Vonda Carol McCray Dye, passed away surrounded by her loving family and under the compassionate care of WV Hospice, especially Randi, on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born September 10, 19 something (She would say that she is 21 years old), she was the daughter of the late Donzel R. and Valla Merle McCray. Born in Wildcat, WV, she spent time in Webster County before settling in the community of Westfield. After graduating Jane Lew High School in 19...

James Linwood Reaser, 92, of Glenville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 13, 2025. James was born in Tanner on March 11, 1932, a son of the late Dorsey Lee Reaser and Mamie Alice Langford Reaser. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Joe Morris; and five siblings: Bessie, Bonnie, Leon, Okey, and Donald Reaser. On November 23, 1963, James married the love of his life, Mildred Evelyn Little. They shared 38 wonderful years together an...

Nicholas “Nick” Fonte, 75, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, after a short but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Nick was born May 13, 1949, to Nick and Susan Fonte of Fairmont. An avid fisherman who loved the outdoors, Nick was a man of many interests and talents, including dancing, winemaking, gardening, canning peppers, and refereeing football and basketball. In 1994, he ran the Chicago Marathon. He especially enjoyed dancing and listening to...

Franklin “Frank” C. Smith, Jr. was a man who lived his life with honor, pride, and an unwavering love for his family and country. He was born on March 5, 1949, in Morgantown, WV, to Franklin Smith, Sr., and his loving mother, Elsie Widner. He was called to eternal rest unexpectedly on January 13, 2025. Frank graduated from Butte Montana High School in 1967. After graduation, he spent the summer working in the local copper mines before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

Jerry Michael “Mike” Wolfe, age 74, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Preston Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Preston County, WV, June 28, 1950, a son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Wolfe and Mary Isabella (Brailer) Wolfe. Mike was a 1968 graduate of Fellowsville High School. He graduated from Fairmont State College and West Virginia University, where he earned three Masters degrees in Education and OSHA safety. He received an Honorar...

Willa Juel Stalnaker, 92, of Clarksburg, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1932 in Freeport, WV, a daughter to the late Juel Hartman and Pearl Collums Hartman. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Joseph Stalnaker; and siblings Betty Lou Shreve, Marga Lee Stalnaker, Patty Jean Shreve, Noma Hartman, George Hartman, and Russell Hartman. Willa is survived by several nieces and nephews. She worked at Clarksburg Drug Co. in the 19...

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...