Linda Watson Smith, 82, of Fairmont, formerly of Wallace, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. She was born August 24, 1942 in Worthington, a daughter of the late Henry James and Anna Pearl Jackson Watson. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Smith, who died on February 6, 1993. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Linda was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her sister, Eva ...

Richard Ralph “Rick” Anthony, age 86, of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville Community, died on Friday, December 20, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born September 19, 1938, in Buckhannon a son of the late Ralph Harrison and Della Virginia McCartney Anthony. He was united in marriage on September 15, 1960, to Barbara June Scarbrough Anthony who preceded him in death on January 1, 2024. He is survived by one daughter Sondra K. “Sonnie” Anthony of Buckhannon; special extended...

Clarence “Toad” Overly Pratt, 76 of West Union passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at his residence with family by his side. He was born January 29, 1948 in Glenville, WV, son of the late William Jennings Pratt and Zula Gertrude Hurst Pratt Ashcraft. Toad was a glass blower for over 30 years, working at Minners Glass, Judel Glass in Salem, Louie Glass and Glass Works in Weston. Toad enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, spending time with family, especially the grandchildren. Toad...

Jeff was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on May 6, 1954, to the late George and Barbara Lawless Fanock. He was retired with Union Local 132 as a Crane Operator. He was the owner and operator for 30 years of Fanok Concrete Pumping. He was a member of the Masonic Washington Lodge #58 A.F & A.M and the Order of the Eastern Star #79. Jeff attended Spring Fork Missionary Baptist Church. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Adam Andrew Fanok. Jeff is survived by h...

James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...

Thomas Nelson Rhodes, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, 1945, the son of the late B.F. Rhodes and Emma Jane Mace Rhodes. He is survived by children; Betty Sue Rhodes Brooks and husband Charlie of AZ, Gregory Lynn Talkington and wife Diane of Clarksburg, Donetta Talkington Ortenzio and husband Lou of Clarksburg and Darin Talkington and wife Heidi of OH, eight grandchildren; Connor Brooks, Kyle Brook...

Thomas “James” Wilmoth, 53, of Gilbert SC, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 21, 1971 in Steubenville, OH, the son of Ralph Wilmoth of Clarksburg WV and Rosa Lee Wilmoth of Gilbert SC. James is survived by his wife of 33 years, Michelle E. Wilmoth, whom he married on July 12, 1991. In addition to his wife, Thomas is survived two Children, Cody Wilmoth and spouse Kayla of Leesville SC, Jessica Wilmoth and spouse Brandon Sanchez of ...

Mary Kathryn Sutton, 88, of Weston, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mary was born in Lost Creek on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Glenn Jackson Greathouse and Ettie Gay Alkire. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sutton; one sister, Betty Taylor; and beloved K-9 companion, Stormy. Forever cherishing their memories of Mary is her son, Dennis Woodson, and grandson, Dylan Woodson both of Weston. ...

James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...

Robert Allen "Bob" Watts, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away suddenly at his home in Westover on December 19, 2024, after a long illness. Born in Davis, WV, on March 26, 1940, to the late Blake and Rose Watts, Bob's 84 years were filled with love, laughter, and a legacy of service. Bob's youth was spent in Morgantown where he distinguished himself as a bright student at University High School. His sense of duty and adventure led him to ...