Nancy Carol McDaniel Fidler, 89, of Buffalo Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the United Hospital Center. She was born in Roane County on May 29, 1935 to the late William Hunter McDaniel and Della May Kershner McDaniel. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Lieutenant Colonel Retired United States Airforce Joseph Edward Fidler whom she married on April 7, 1957. Also surviving are two sons: Edward “Corey” Fidler and wife Sally of Santa Fe, NM and Eric Daniel Fidl...

Mary Ellen Ervin, 79, of Reedsville, WV, passed away on January 2, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1945, in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late William Forest Runner and Violet Viola Gross. She is survived by her son, Anthony Scott and his partner Luann Wiles, of Reedsville, her daughter, Sherry Scott, of Newton; and her cherished grandchildren, Nina, Bobby, Danica, John, and Skye. Mary is also survived by three of her siblings, William David Runner and his wife Cristal, Maryl Runne...

Charles E. (Charlie) Bray, 75, of Flemington, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday morning, January 2, 2025. He was the son of the late Howard and Gladys Bray. He is survived by his wife Saundra (Sandy), whom he married 57 years ago. He is also survived by his three children, Charles H. and wife Leona Sue Bray of Bridgeport; Jerry E. Bray and wife Amy of Flemington; and Peggy Dodd and husband Roger of Salem; 5 grandchildren, Joshua and Laiken Bray of Flemingto...

Joshua James Luzader, lovingly known as Josh to all who knew him, was a native and lifelong resident of Morgantown. Born on May 11, 1986, his cheerful spirit and big heart graced the world for 38 years before he passed away unexpectedly in his home in Morgantown on January 2, 2025. The Luzader family mourns the untimely loss of a son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose absence will be profoundly felt every day. Josh leaves behind his devoted mother, Penelope 'Penny' McClurg Luzader; his...

Macil “Mae” Rebia Dodrill Stipe, 93 of Flemington passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born October 25, 1931 in Beckley, WV, daughter of the late Charles and Susan Pearl Sheppard. Mae is survived by her husband, Paul Stipe. Mae worked at and was co-owner of Dodrills News Stand for many years and volunteered as an EMT for Taylor County Emergency Squad. She was proud of being a two-time Breast Cancer survivor. Mae was a faithful member ...

George Thomas ‘Tuff’ Nicholson, 75 of Summer School Road, passed at his home place on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. Tuff was born August 6, 1949 son to the late Millard ‘Fizz’ and Bonnie Nicholson. He is survived by his brothers, Ed (Linda) Nicholson, Art (Donna) Nicholson and Paul (Luann) Nicholson. Also surviving are his beloved sisters, Betty (Freddie) Murray, Pam (Jeff) Hart and Annemarie (Bob) Hart. Tuff had no children of his own but had many nieces, nephews, g...

Roland “Ronnie” Sidney Kisamore, 80, of Grafton, WV passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ with family by his side. He was born October 30, 1944 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Claude R. Kisamore and Cora I. (Barrett) Kisamore. Ronnie was a devoted husband to whom he called his “bride” of 47 years. He was a wonderful father and grandfather figure. His favorite place to be was always in the woods close to his home. Ronnie is survived by h...

Rose May Knotts, 47 Tunnelton, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1977 in Morgantown, daughter of the late Ona Knotts Sr., and Virginia Lee Knotts. She loved cooking, and playing with her nieces and nephews. Rose is survived by her four brothers, Ona Knotts Jr., Elza Knotts, John Knotts and wife, Tina, all of Tunnelton, Bradley Knotts and Mary, Kingwood; one sister, Dawn Ann Knotts, Tunnelton; three nieces and nephews, Delmas ...

Janet Ruth Bolyard, 74 of Scotch Hill, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late William and Winnie Funkhouser Lipscomb. Janet loved collecting antiques and enjoyed hunting mushrooms, ramps, canning, doing her flowers beds, and putting up Christmas decorations. Janet was a very giving person, always lending a hand. She was a hard worker her entire life and had worked at Rosewood and Abundant Life Landscaping. Janet is s...

Patricia Joann Martin (Patty Jo), 89, of Fairmont, WV passed away on January 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Reynolds. Patty Jo was a member of WCJU, Meals on Wheels, Red Hats and the Tuesday Group at the Senior Center. She was a former member of the Fairmont Free Methodist Church, where she was the choir director but later attended Everlasting Covenant Church. Patty Jo was a piano teacher in Parkersburg at “Styles in Music.” Left to cherish her memory are ...