Mary Marie Marsh, age 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home. She was born August 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Dart and Goldie Arbogast Marsh. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lipps of Buckhannon; one son, Matthew Landis and wife Carol of Buckhannon; four grandsons, Mark Landis and wife Tarana, John Dean and Chris Dean and wife Whitney all of Buckhannon and David Lipps and wife Christine of Huntington, WV; two granddaughters, Anna Solacz of ...

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...

Brenda Kessler, 72, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on May 6, 1952, in Morgantown, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dale McMillen and Helen Doloris, her in-laws, Bert and Ruby Kessler, and her sister, Wilma Santana. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Kessler; her children, Timothy Dalton (Kim), Bert Kessler (Kayla), and Heidi Dalton (Edward); a...

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...

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...

Sheila Marie Butler, 68, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away at her home on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1956, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late John and Lona Falls. She was a homemaker and her boys were the joy of her life. She loved fishing and mushroom hunting. She is survived by four sons, Dustin Shelley, David Dodd, Jacob Dodd, and John Dodd; grandkids Brittney Shelley, Gabriel Dodd, Derrick Dodd, Maverick Dodd, Devon Wyman, Anthony Gutierrez, and Rene Gut...

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 ...