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...

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 ...

Marilyn Virginia Skipper, born January 11, 1940, in Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 84. She was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to her family with unwavering love and care. Marilyn was a very kind and caring woman, known for her gentle spirit and warm heart. She found immense joy in spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Rascal. Her days were often spent doing yardwork and tending to her beauti...

George Wayne Woofter, 79 of Porter Falls, WV passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 15 December 2024 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on 13 August 1945 in Bridgeport, WV the son of Virgil and Alice (Day) Woofter. He enjoyed growing up with five siblings brother Earnest “Ernie”, sisters Brenice, Joyce, Hester, Julia and foster sister Doris Atkins. He married Grace Lea Price on 31 December 1964, they were proudly married for 49 yea...

Elliot E.B. Sokari, 38, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Morgantown on February 27, 1986, a son of Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and Joann Copney Sokari. Elliot was an LPN at John Manchin Clinic in Fairmont. He enjoyed watching his children’s sporting events and was a devoted father. Elliot is survived by children, Jamila Sokari, Elon Sokari, Maoni Sokari; mother, Joann Copney Sokari and Huey Glass; father, Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and his wife Mariame Sok...

Kenneth Robert Stevens, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, into the hands of God. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Morgantown, a son of the late Kenneth A. Stevens and Helen Settles Stevens. A long-time employee of WVU postal service and an assistant manager at Gabriel’s Department Store, Kenneth was a hard worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, card games, photography, football, basketball, and just about any sport. Being with the guys wa...

Jarvis Denzil Fluharty, 50, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on January 1st, 1974, a son of the late Brenda Fluharty Thompson and Jarvis Fluharty of Katy. Jarvis was formerly employed at Welder Fabricator Industrial Resources. In addition to his father and step mother, Regina, he is survived by his brothers, Daniel Fluharty and Ray Thompson of Fairmont; sisters, Tonya Thompson of Fairmont; his former wife Cassie McC...

Betty Lee Taylor Griffin 83 of Valley View passed away Dec 2024 entered her life on this earth in Morgantown, WV on May 14, 1942. She was the daughter of William H.and Lola Fern Curry Taylor. Moved to Uniontown, PA until the age of 7 at which time she moved to Valley View, Cora, WV upon the death of her father March 19. 1949. Attended Uniontown Grade School, Holden Grade and Jr. High, Logan Senior High School graduated in 1960. She graduated from Charleston General School of Nursing Sept. 6, ...

Ronnie L. Robinson, 72, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1952, the son of the late Lee Harper “Bus” and Genova Pearl Huggins Robinson. He was a 37 year retiree of Ormet Corporation and an active member of the Pine Grove Christian Church. Surviving is his wife, Debbie Robinson, a son, Trevor (Nicole) Robinson, a daughter, Adriene (Mike) Ware, a sister, Connie Myer, grandsons, Jaren and ...

Geneva Gay Cassella, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. She was born October 23, 1940, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death one son, Robert Lee Fortney. She is survived by her husband, Tony Casella; two daughters, Barbara Nine and Mary Lou Gump both of Buckhannon; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jackson of Fairmont and Sue Ann Beere and hu...