Sandra Kay Shaw, 76, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at River Oaks Healthcare Center. She was born on May 29, 1948 in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late George Bertrude and Nina Irene Gibson Kennedy. Sandra was employed for at the FBI center as a finger print specialist for several years. She was a member of the bowling league and the Elks. She enjoyed traveling especially spending time at the beach. Sandra is survived by her husband, Glenn R. Shaw Jr. whom she...

Thomas Glen “Tom” Johnson, 66, of Albright, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1958, in Kingwood, WV, to the late Bobby Lee Johnson and Nancy Rebecca Childers. Tom was a dedicated mechanic who worked tirelessly in the coal mines for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting deer, fishing at Smoke Hole, cutting grass, and playing golf. Above all, he treasured spending time with his family, and his love for them was unwavering. He is survived ...

Ralph Junior Serian, 73, of Fairmont, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 5, 1952, a son to the late John Serian and Mary Jane (Glover) Serian. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Lulu McCandless-Grubb, and his best friend and beloved pet Zoey DeChanel Serian. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Linda Christine Serian, who he called Wissy; daughter Jennifer Desiree Moreland of Fairmont; brothers Dennis Seri...

Richard Duane Knight, 71, of North View, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his residence of Kathy and Rusty Stewart in Salem, following an extended illness. Richard was born in Clarksburg, WV, on January 8, 1954, son of the late M. Dee and Kathleen Reeder Knight. He is survived by one sister, Barbara Kay Cooper of Clarksburg; several nieces and nephews including special nephew, Bill Swiger. He also leaves behind his niece, Kathy Stewart and her husband Rusty, who were hi...

Deborah “Debbie” Moyers, age 71 of Harrisville, WV, departed this life on Monday, January 16, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. Debbie was born on December 8, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV the daughter of the late Leon “Burl” and Nora Maxwell Wyer. Debbie had been employed by the Ritchie County Humane Society; she loved animals and tending to her flowers. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She is survived by her husband, Richard “Dale” Moyers; tw...

Samuel Whitesell Waid, 84, of Philippi, WV passed away on January 16, 2025, in Punta Gorda, FL after an extended illness. Sam was born on September 21, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to Samuel T. and Ethel (Whitesell) Waid. After graduating from Hinton High School in Hinton, WV in 1958, he attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV earning a business degree in 1962. Sam met his life partner and wife Patricia Ann Bailey while at A-B College and after graduation they were married and settled...

Stephanie Shimer Montgomery, 71 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1953 in Charleston, WV; daughter of the late Herbert and Eva (Wilson) Shimer. Stephanie is a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1971. She is also a graduate of Glenville State College with a degree in education and received her Master’s degree fro...

James W. (Jim) Goodwin, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Jim was born on November 18, 1929, a son of the late Walter A. and Mary C. Goodwin. Jim was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a long-time employee of Owens-Illinois, with a two-year break in his employment when he was stationed first at Fort Riley, Kansas then at Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas with the U.S. Army in 1951 to 1953. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Moore G...

Martha Jane Long, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on March 14, 1948, to the late Ralph Junior and Martha Grace Beckman. Martha's kind spirit and warm presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Martha was a proud graduate of Morgantown High School. Her career was marked by her diligent service as a sales associate at Lowes, from which she retired after many fulfilling years. Martha took pride in h...

Alicia Maria Barker, 91, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1933 in Costa Rica, a daughter of the late Adilio Fonseca and Rosario Rojas Richmond; and her stepfather, Jose Santiago. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Franklin Delano Barker, Sr. whom she married on April 6, 1954 at the Rodman Naval Station Chapel in Panama CZ. She is also survived by two children, Franklin D. Barker, Jr. of Murrieta, CA and Steven L. Ba...