Ronnie Dale Smith, 76, of Salem passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1948 in West Union, son of the late Winfred and Irene LaVonne Stuart Smith. Ronnie graduated from Doddridge County High School. He then enlisted into the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the B&O Railroad, Chessie System and retired from CSX Railroad as a track foreman. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, going to his hunting camp, playing car...

Ronald Joseph Bishop, 79, of Aurora, WV, passed away on Friday, Jaunary 3, 2025 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1945, in Morgantown, son of the late Joseph Emory and Clarice Elizabeth (Harned) Bishop. Ronald was a 1963 graduate of Kingwood High School. He had worked at Foodland, Chem Metals, Camp Dawson and owned and operated Eglon Farm Service. Ronald enjoyed hunting, farming and watching wildlife. He loved caring for his kids and grandkids. Ronald is su...

Macil “Mae” Rebia Dodrill Stipe, 93 of Flemington passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 25, 1931 in Beckley, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Susan Pearl Sheppard. Mae is survived by her husband, Paul Stipe. Mae worked at and was co-owner of Dodrills News Stand for many years and volunteered as an EMT for Taylor County Emergency Squad. She was proud of being a two-time Breast Cancer survivor. Mae was a faithful member ...

George Thomas ‘Tuff’ Nicholson, 75 of Summer School Road, passed at his home place on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Tuff was born August 6, 1949 son to the late Millard ‘Fizz’ and Bonnie Nicholson. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Linda) Nicholson, Art (Donna) Nicholson and Paul (Luann) Nicholson. Also surviving are his beloved sisters, Betty (Freddie) Murray, Pam (Jeff) Hart and Annemarie (Bob) Hart. Tuff had no children of his own but had many nieces, nephews, g...

Joshua James Luzader, lovingly known as Josh to all who knew him, was a native and lifelong resident of Morgantown. Born on May 11, 1986, his cheerful spirit and big heart graced the world for 38 years before he passed away unexpectedly in his home in Morgantown on January 2, 2025. The Luzader family mourns the untimely loss of a son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose absence will be profoundly felt every day. Josh leaves behind his devoted mother, Penelope 'Penny' McClurg Luzader; his...

Rose May Knotts, 47 Tunnelton, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1977 in Morgantown, daughter of the late Ona Knotts Sr., and Virginia Lee Knotts. She loved cooking, and playing with her nieces and nephews. Rose is survived by her four brothers, Ona Knotts Jr., Elza Knotts, John Knotts and wife, Tina, all of Tunnelton, Bradley Knotts and Mary, Kingwood; one sister, Dawn Ann Knotts, Tunnelton; three nieces and nephews, Delmas ...

Janet Ruth Bolyard, 74 of Scotch Hill, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late William and Winnie Funkhouser Lipscomb. Janet loved collecting antiques and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, ramps, canning, doing her flowers beds, and putting up Christmas decorations. Janet was a very giving person, always lending a hand. She was a hard worker her entire life and had worked at Rosewood and Abundant Life Landscaping. Janet is s...

Linda (Lansberry) Harrison, 82 of Aurora passed away on Wednesday, January 01, 2025 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on December 3, 1942 in Lead Mine, WV, daughter of the late Floyd and Madeline (Dumire) Lansberry. She graduated from Kingwood High School, Class of 1961. Linda enjoyed gardening, sewing and crocheting. She especially loved spending time with family, friends and her grandchildren. Linda is survived by her three daughters, Susan Harrison and companion John W...

Patricia Joann Martin (Patty Jo), 89, of Fairmont, WV passed away on January 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Reynolds. Patty Jo was a member of WCJU, Meals on Wheels, Red Hats and the Tuesday Group at the Senior Center. She was a former member of the Fairmont Free Methodist Church, where she was the choir director but later attended Everlasting Covenant Church. Patty Jo was a piano teacher in Parkersburg at “Styles in Music.” Left to cherish her memory are ...

Charles Wayne Pond, age 56, a resident of Philippi, passed away Wednesday January 1, 2025. Charles was born January 17, 1968 in Delaware a son of Charles William Pond and Carolyn (Dill) Dasher. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on cars. Charles was preceded in death by his father Charles William Pond, and stepfather Wayne Dasher. Charles is survived by his wife Lora (Collins) Pond; children Charles Joseph Pond, Brittany Dawn Pond, Carol Ann Pond and companion Boyd Allen Ch...