Laura Ella Carpenter Wilson, 83, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Salem, WV, on October 19, 1941, a daughter of the late George Carpenter and the late Virginia Taylor Clevenger. Ms. Wilson is survived by two children, Maria Lena Wilson, and Darreck Wilson; and four grandchildren, Brandy Ferrell, Patsy (Tre) Trecost III, Hana Wilson, and Kyle Wilson. She also leaves behind five brothers and two sisters, George Carpenter II, Pris...

Julie Ann Allman, 45, of Stonewood, WV, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence. Julie was born in Weston, WV, on November 19, 1979, and was the daughter of the late Cathy Blake. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by her mother, her uncles, and maternal grandparents, Rodney and Margaret Allman. She is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Julie’s favorite color was purple, and she loved listening to mus...

Emily Nicole Ash, 27, of Edgewood Avenue, Clarksburg, entered into the waiting, loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 6, 2025. Her final days were spent at her residence surrounded by her loving family following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Clarksburg on August 30, 1997, the eldest daughter of Jason and Heather (Holbert) Ash . Also surviving are her siblings whom she loved deeply, Abby of Nutter Fort, Daniel of White Hall, Samantha, No...

Eleanor Louise Soccorsi Pawlak, 93, of Brookhaven, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at Mon General Hospital after a courageous battle with pneumonia and RSV. Born on December 30, 1931, to Guido and Tressa Pegley Soccorsi, Eleanor was the last surviving child of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Albert, Rudy, Junior, Chunky, Frank, and her sister, Helen. Eleanor’s life was defined by her deep love for her family. She was a devoted mot...

Marion Joseph Bryant, age 92, of Bristol, WV, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Rosewood Center in Grafton. He was born in Charleston, WV on March 23, 1932, a son of the late Joseph Stephen and Nellie Irene Huffman Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Judith Ann Strader Bryant; one daughter Felicia Sharon Bryant; and two brothers: Sherman Leo Bryant and Howard Bryant. He is survived by two sons: Marion Joseph Bryant, Jr. and wife Linda of L...

Gary Ross Bates, 84, of Isaac Creek Road, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025, at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. He was born July 17th, 1940 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Gary was the son of the late Gerald Leo Bates and Mildred (Rogers) Bates. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann (Coburn) Bates, son, Andrew Milton Bates, and a sister, Nancy Spring. Surviving are one son, Thyrone (Ty) Bates and his loving wife Starla; one sister, Karen Blocker and hus...

Bonnie Marie Tenney, age 64, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare Center in Elkins, WV. She was born February 6, 1960, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elizabeth Ruth Shreve Fortney. On January 1, 1981, she married Roger Lee Tenney of Buckhannon, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Dalton Hunter Tenney of Morgantown, WV; two sisters, Pamela Landis and Mildred June Trainor of Buckhannon; one brother, Bob Fortney and close fr...

Joyce Lorraine Jones, 84, of Salem passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Morgantown Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 8, 1940 in Glassport, PA, daughter of the late Elmer F. and Elizabeth Kostura Furst. Joyce worked as a cashier at Foodtown in New Jersey. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, the ladies Air Force Auxiliary, and the VFF Aux 573. Joyce is survived by her son, John “Jett” Terek, Jr. of Philadelphia, PA; one grandson, David Ol...

Franklin Duane Plum, 92, born in Philippi, on March 8, 1932, passed away Sunday January 5, 2024, surrounded by loving family and caregivers, beloved niece and nephew, Bethany and Tim Croston. He was preceded in death by mother Vonda (Hathaway) Plum, father Ralph Plum, three brothers Tex, Mickey, Mikey Plum, two sisters Norma (Plum) Bolyard, and Jean (Plum) Shelton. Surviving are five sisters, Pat (Plum) Fitzwater, Sue (Plum) Hardin of Grafton, Penny (Plum) Hall, Monna Plum of Arden, and...

Joanne Pickens Belasco, 89, of Bridgeport, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 23, 1935, the only child of the late Dale and Eva Pearl (Warner) Pickens. On April 16, 1959, she married Thomas D. Belasco, who preceded her in death on February 28, 2015, after 55 years of marriage. She is survived by her son Thomas David Belasco, II and his wife Elisa of Bridgeport and her daughter Stephanie Ann Maley and her husband Richar...