Dale Eugene Wiles, 73, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1951, in Macomber, WV, son of the late Carroll Edward Wiles and Margaret (Loughrie) Wiles. Dale was a 1969 graduate of Rowlesburg High School and served in the US Army Reserves. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Morgantown Excavating, Clean Coal and Greenbriar Aggregates. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, socializing, and being ornery. Most of all, he loved being “Dad”...

Rudy Charles Kochel, born on March 12, 1956, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2024. Rudy was the beloved son of the late Charles Kochel and Catherine Cramer and, from an early age, was lovingly raised by his Uncle John and Aunt Shirley Cramer. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Wanda Kochel, his adopted daughter Kristen Marie, his brothers, Chuck (Lisa) Cramer and Jay (Debbie) Cramer, as well as his nieces and nephews. Rudy dedicated his professional life to the ...

Thomas Lee Maditz, 84, of Clarksburg, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2024, in Maplewood Nursing Home. He was born in Mt. Clare on February 13, 1940, one of eleven sons of the late John Stephen and Anna Belle (Steffich) Maditz. On February 13, 1960, he married Patricia “Sue” (Holtz) Maditz, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2018. He is survived by two sons, Brian Maditz and his companion Kathy of Irwin, PA; his grandchildren, Zach, Zane, Kagen, Trayton, Amy, Gregory, Nathan,...

Tammy Jo Marsh, 61, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on August 16, 1963 in Preston County, a daughter of the late William Robert Smith and Harriett Shanabarger. She is survived by her husband William Bill Marsh; one sister, Robin Hinebaugh of Bruceton Mills. Tammy enjoyed taking care of plants, watching TV and spending time with her family. Online condolences can be made at DavisFuneralHomeWV.com. Davis Fu...

Sandra Lee Miller, 84, of Fairmont passed away at her home on Thursday, December 05, 2024. She was born in Hundred on July 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Giffin Stanley and Edith Kimble Gable. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed doing upholstery work when she was able. She also enjoyed meals with her friends at the Fairmont Senior Center as well as Bingo. She is survived by her loving children Craig Emery of Monongah and Cheryl Hamrick and her spouse Jim of Rivesville;...

Kline “Carlton” Shelton, 85, of Clarksburg and formerly of Martinsburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the WV Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Fairfax, VA a son of the late Kline Shelton and Irene Penley Shelton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Cartlton Shelton who passed away on July 26, 2021. He is survived by his niece, Julie Lilly and husband Rudy of Annondale, VA; two sons, Mark and Mike; one brother, John Shelton; and m...

William Edward Cobb, Sr. (known as Pap to most), 96 of Orlando, WV, passed away on December 4, 2024 in the comfort of home and family. Pap was born May 13, 1928 in Central, West Virginia, the son of Andrew & Teresa Cobb. Pap joined the Army in 1952 where he served as an Engineer Equipment Mechanic until 1954 when he was honorably discharged. He worked at US Steel for the remainder of his life until he retired. Pap was passionate about being outdoors and enjoyed living out in the secl...

Wilbur Ray “Bill” Snider III, age 65, of French Creek, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at United Hospital Center. He was born on July 10, 1959, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Wilbur Ray Snider II and Helen Shirley Waddell Snider. On September 9, 1978, he was united in marriage to Lois Wayts Snider, who survives. Also surviving are three sons: Wilbur Ray Snider IV and fiancée Terri McCann of French Creek, Rex Allen Snider and fiancée Samantha Gainer of Kanawha Head, and Shane Spro...

Jerry Duane Ayers, 71, of Bridgeport passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1953 in Clarksburg a son of the late James Harold “Shorty” Ayers and Helen E. “Billie” Baker Ayers. He was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Mary Ann Davis Ayers who passed away on October 11, 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Nicky Stemple and husband Jimmy of Bridgeport; one brother, Thomas K. Ayers and wife Kathy; two sisters, Tonya L. LaBenne, and Hope E...

Gene Taylor Dodd, 73, of Bridgeport, passed away at his home on Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024. He was born in Maysville, KY on March 9, 1951, a son of the late Gene Austin Dodd and Phyllis Wallingford Dodd. He is survived by his son, Gene W. (G.W.) Dodd; his daughter, Abby (Dodd) Davis and her husband Sam, all of Bridgeport; his granddaughters, Abigail Davis, a student at WVU; Ava Davis of Bridgeport; his grandson, Ashton Davis of Bridgeport; his sister Janice (Dodd) Schultz and her hu...