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...

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...

Charlie Walker, 82 of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. He was born December 16, 1941 in Crossville, TN., son of the late Joseph M. and Onie Mae Carr Walker. Charlie was a welder and worked at Hinkle Brothers Eagle Complex and was a lock smith. Charlie enjoyed being in the outdoors and going hunting. He enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends. Charlie especially loved the time spent with his grandson and great children...

In remembrance of a greatly loved and respected husband, father, grandpa and friend. Paul Poole, 86, of Grafton, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Clarksburg on March 25, 1938, a son of the late John H. Poole and Evelyn Taylor Poole. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Lynn James Poole in 1985, and by his second wife, Rebecca S. Poole in 2018. Paul is survived by one son, John Paul Po...

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...

George “Bub” Arlus Mayle, 90 of the West Hill Community passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born December 17, 1933 in Grafton, son of the late Freedy Bliss and Irene Mayle. Bub worked at the Steel Mills in Ohio, Baby World in Grafton and retired from Fourco Glass. He never met a stranger and lived life to the fullest. Bub loved riding horses, hunting, sports, and spending time with his family. Bub is survived by one son, Ty...

Roy Lester Watkins, 82, of Kingwood, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Elkins, WV. He was born in Preston county, January 26, 1942, a son of the late Clarance O. and Minnie (Rogers) Watkins. His wife, Jennifer (Moats) Graham survives. Roy was a 1960 graduate of Rowlesburg High School, he was retired, having been employed at the former Chemetals Corporation of Kingwood. Roy attended the Kingwood Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his wife he is survived by: two sisters, G...

Denzil Lane Claypoole, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, WV. He was born November 15, 1942, in Crawford, WV, a son of the late Noah Ray and Lona Gay Conrad Claypoole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorena Ware and one sister, Betty Singleton. He is survived by one son, Denver Claypoole and wife Shelly of French Creek, WV; four grandchildren, Scott Tenney of French Creek, Carrie Tenney of Buckhanno...

Sheila Diane Wix Costin, 67, of Farmington passed away on Saturday, December 07, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairmont on August 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Harding Wix. She worked as a home duty nurse. She is survived by two sons Robert Bartholow and John Bartholow; her companion Robert Dixon; several brothers and sisters; grandchildren John and Meadow Bartholow and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral H...

Doris Winifred White, 90, of Glenville, passed away on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Doris was born in Weston on July 15, 1934, a daughter of the late Everett Lee Riffle and Winfred "Jewel" Bleigh Riffle. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by three brothers: Paul, James, and Charles Riffle. On June 22, 1952, Doris married the love of her life, Roy Leonard White, and together they shared 70 wonderfu...