William L. DeBiase II, a spirited soul known for his boundless love for adventure, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in his hometown of Morgantown, WV, where he was also born on March 5, 1957. William's life was a testament to his enduring strength, love for his family, and a lively spirit that infused joy into the lives of those around him. Preceded in death by his parents, William Louis DeBiase and Patty Sue Duesenberry DeBiase, and his brother Marc DeBiase, he leaves behin...

Victoria Faye Lake, 26, of Camden, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Huntington. Victoria was born in Weston on May 11, 1998, the youngest daughter of George Junior Lake and Kathryn Kay Blake Lake of Camden. Victoria's memory will be carried on by her two children: Nettie Renee Smith of Weston, and Earl Junior "EJ" Lake of Camden; two sisters: Mary Nottingham and husband, Camron Barnett, of Buckhannon, and Alma Hanshaw and husband, Bobby, of Huntington; three nieces: Ka...

Ronald Richard Nuzum, 85, of the Powell Community, Fairmont, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Ruby Memorial hospital in Morgantown. He was born April 29, 1939 in the Powell Community, Fairmont, a son of the late Samuel Nuzum and Betty Nuzum Jenkins. Ronald was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Jenkins Nuzum whom he married June 3, 1961 in Virginia. He was employed by the US Postal Service as a custodian. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, feeding birds, playing cards a...

Carol Jackson Cogar, age 92 Of Buckhannon died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare Rosewood Center in Grafton, WV. He was born on July 10, 1932, in Clarksburg, WV. a son of the late Carl F. and Izetta (Peg) Cogar. On January 12, 1956, he married Peggy Shifflet who preceded him in death on March 31, 1995. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin brother Carl Cogar Jr. He is survived by his three sons, Allen and Sherry Cogar of Rocky Mount, VA, Mark ...

Kenneth Robert Gooden, 42, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born in Fairmont on August 8, 1982, a son of Donna Symenski and the late Lester Gooden. Kenneth was employed by WVU Medicine Linen Services and was previously employed by Walmart. He enjoyed gaming, guns, and hunting. In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Kenna Gooden of Farmington and Shyla Gooden and her partner Hunter Tennant of Fairview; a grandson, Oakley Tennant; a bro...

Mrs. Bethany Jill Hess, 48, passed away on December 9 2024. The daughter of Melvin Clare Hess and Sue Ellen Connell, Jill was born and raised in Fairmont and was grounded in her Appalachian roots. Full of an ambitious desire to help others, Jill pursued a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Fairmont State University and then a master’s degree in counseling at WVU, ultimately leading her to become a certified counselor and a twenty year career in accessibility services at WVU where her brig...

Gwendolyn Sue Kirby Fleming, 76, of St. Albans, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born in Van on March 2, 1948, to the late Albert Keith Kirby and Jeanette Soulsby Kirby. She is also preceded in death by her children, Eric Shane Fleming and Kelly Rae Fleming. She was a retired nurse with CAMC Family Medicine Center. She is survived by her son, Christopher Fleming (Amy) of St. Albans; brother, Barry Kirby (Donna) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Delaina Fleming and Colten ...

Betty Byars Wesley, 84, of Mt. Clare, formerly of Ravencliff, WV passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in the WVU-Medicine United Center Hospital. Born December 24, 1939 at Beckley, she was a daughter of the late Pink and Cora Tolliver Byars, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Acie Wesley; her twin sister, Etta Byars; sister, Orpha McKinney; and by brothers, Mickey Byars, Bob Byars, and Benny Byars. Those left to cherish her memory are: daughter, Joy (Joe) Day; so...

William "Bill" James Jenkins, beloved family patriarch and respected community member, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 75, in his lifelong hometown of Morgantown, WV. Born on January 1, 1949, to the late William Ayersman and Isabell Jenkins Ayersman, Bill was lovingly raised by his grandparents, the late James A. and Mary McKinney Jenkins. Bill lived a life marked by unwavering courage and dedication. A true patriot, he served his country honorably in the United States A...

Stephen Ray Riddle, Sr., 73, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 with family by his side. He was born on October 16, 1951 in Clarksburg a son of the late Thomas Franklin and Luella Nell Jones Riddle. Stephen worked as a truck driver for North Central Paving for 22 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and working. Stephen is survived by his two sons, Stephen Ray Riddle Jr. and spouse Kimberly of Lost Creek, and Jason Edward Riddle and spouse Alicia of Su...