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...

Donald Edward Leggett, 72, of Clarksburg, entered his heavenly home on January 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 8, 1953, son of the late Don Odell Leggett and Donna Joann Keys Leggett both of whom preceded him in death. He married his wife Dorothy Louise Davis Leggett on December 7, 1973. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2015. Donald is survived by one sister, Deanna Hoskinson and husband Terry of Clarksburg. Donald was also preceded in death by one...

Cara Sue Sommerville, age 87, of Smith Avenue, Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. She was born on May 13, 1937, in Linn, WV, a daughter of the late Harry Carl and Marvell Virginia Bailey Alfred. On May 2, 1959, she was united in marriage to Wayne Carroll Sommerville who preceded her in death on May 18, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son David Wayne Sommerville. She is survived by two daughters:...

Charles Junior Bolyard 84, of Newburg, WV, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Mon General Hospital with family by his side. He was born on September 15, 1940 in Philippi, son of the late Arzie Smith and Susie Evelyn (Bell) Bolyard. Chad retired from CONSOL Mines with forty plus years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Chad was an all-around handyman who everyone could always count on. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his beloved dog, Molly. Chad is survived by hi...

Michael “Mike” Exline, 78, of Lumberport went home to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on December 5, 1946 in Lumberport, a son of the late Owen E. and Waneda Exline. He had worked in Ohio at Sas Rubber Company before moving back to WV, where he worked some mine shaft work and warehouse work. He loved his family and God with a great love. He never knew a stranger. His love to sing was also great. He sang and played his guitar for the Lord at chur...

Margaret Ann “Margie (Casteel) Wolfe, 61 of Gladesville, WV, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 10th, 2025. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, David Lee “Wolfie” Wolfe in 2015. She was born in Morgantown, daughter of Karen Freeland. Granddaughter of the late Les and Mary Turner, who raised her. She is survived by her daughters: Kristin Wolfe and Sara Hess (Brad); grandchildren: Riley Taytum Wolfe and Olen Levi Hess; many nieces and nephews who she thought of as her ...

Linda L. Knotts, 75, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on August 30, 1949 in Fairchance, PA, a daughter of the late Jasper William Knotts and Emma Marie Brangard Knotts. She attended South Harrison High School and loved being a homemaker until she became sick. She loved to bake and she could cook anything. She enjoyed plastic canvas, sewing, and collecting angels. She was also a member of the Mount Clare United...

James “Jimmy” Franklin Heflin, II, 41 of Haywood, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born in Fairmont on June 23, 1983 to Paula Rose (Minniti) Heflin and the late James Franklin Heflin. Jimmy worked for Walter Lewis & Sons as a lathe operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his dogs. He is survived by his mother, Paula Heflin of Haywood; companion, April Feathers of Worthington; one son, James Franklin Heflin, III; one brother, CJ Carmine...

Susan Eileen Decker Brown Kinney, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center, with her children at her side. She was born on July 30, 1960, the only daughter to Arlene Marteney Decker (Edgell) and the late Eugene Earl Decker. Susan was preceded in death by her father Eugene Decker, her brother Jack Decker, her niece Kayla Decker, her maternal grandparents James and Rosie Marteney, her paternal grandparents Benjamin and Thelma Decker, her step-...

Betty Ruth McTheny (Betty and/or Becky), age 81, of Lost Creek, died peacefully in her home on Friday, January 10, 2025. She was born in Pottsville, PA, on February 13, 1943, a daughter of the late Gladys Irene (Kiefer) Schoffstall. In addition to her mother, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, William B. McTheny; one sister, Dorothy J. Smith; one brother Robert D. Schoffstall; and one son-in-law, Joseph F. DeLillio. Betty is survived by two daughters: Pamela...