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...

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...

Mary Ann Welks Eubank, 87, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg on December 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Andrew S. Welks and Rose Paletta Xenakis and her husband Stanley. She was married to Gene V. Eubanks, who preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Gene V. Eubank and his wife Vera of Clarksburg; two daughters, Nancy Higginbotham of Jane Lew and Teresa A. Eubank of Clarksburg; 15 grandchildren, Ju...

Lester Poe, 80, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Norfolk, VA. He was born in Clarksburg on June 14, 1944, a son of the late Worthy E. and Iris Madeline (Richards) Poe. On March 8, 1974, he married Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Poe, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2024. Surviving are seven children, Vicki Hearn and her husband Jay of Marietta, OH; Jeffrey Nutter and his wife Cindy of Fairfax, VA; Lisa Shaffer and her husband Jeffrey of Bridgeport; Troy Monteith of Rich...

Brent Berardi, 54, of Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 9, 1970, the son of Betty Berardi, who survives in Bridgeport, and the late Jerry Anthony Berardi. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his twin sister Dawn Berardi; his children, Ian and Lindsey, his step-daughter Hayley, and his grandmother, Virginia Berardi. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in...

Tate Lyndon Davis entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior on December 17, 2024, at UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on October 19, 2023, in Morgantown, WV, Tate's time on earth was a testament to the joy and resilience that can be packed into a single year. Tate was the cherished son of Shawn D. Davis, Jr., and Rachael L. Davis, and the adored younger brother of Gracelynn Blaire Davis, or "Sissy". He was deeply loved by his grandparents, Shawn “Pappy” and R...

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 ...

Joyce Stubbs, 81, of Salem WV, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024 at her residence with family by her side. Joyce was born January 22, 1943, daughter of the late Jennings Lee and Beulah Beatrice Balis Cottrill. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Ford. She is survived by her husband Jimmie Stubbs; her two children, Kevin (Rita) Stubbs of Salem, and Lisa (Carl) Ravin, West Union; granddaughters Alexandria and Katie Ravin, West Union. Alexandria...

Tamberly Jo Dennison, 53, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1971, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of Howard Lee and Teddy Lee Davis Dennison of Salem. Tamberly graduated from Liberty High Class of 1989. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at Fairmont State University. Tamberly was employed for the Department of Justice as a facial recognition technologist and a finger print examiner for 27 years. She loved animals (especially her ...

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...