David Denton Baker Rice, age 89 years, a resident of Montrose, WV passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 25, 2025. David is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Nancy, and their children: Brooks (Jill) of Columbus, Ohio, Rob (Lailah) of Charleston, West Virginia, and Katy (David), of Kenai, Alaska. He was a cherished grandfather to Triston, Carter, Owen, Evan, Caroline, Adam, and Luke. David also leaves behind his sisters, Marjorie (Ed) of Lost Creek, WV and Bev...

Robert “Bob” Earl Haddix, age 84 of Audra Park Community, passed away peacefully at home January 24, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1940, the son of the late Atha Thomas and Agnes Clara (Smith) Haddix in Hall WV. He was united in marriage on April 3, 1965, to the former Sylvia E. Evix who survives. Also surviving sons, Robert “Robbie” (Carol) Haddix of Buckhannon, Mark (Marissa) Haddix of Philippi; daughters Brenda (Dana) Brown, Christy (Doc) Bush, and Lisa Hoagland all of Audra Park C...

Robert “Bob” Raymond Smith 79, of West Union passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at New Martinsville Health and Rehabilitation. Bob was born October 28, 1945 in Thomas, WV son of the late Donald Graydon and Lucy Frances Sagace Smith. Bob was a laborer for many years. He enjoyed watching sports, collecting and listening to music, being home and burning good old fire wood to stay warm. Bob is survived by his wife, Jeanette Holtz Smith whom he married on November 28, 1977; three c...

David Wayne Wood a dedicated mechanic and passionate drag racing enthusiast, passed away on January 23, 2025, at his home in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was 69 years old. He was born on September 18, 1955, a son of the late William and Betty Wood from Millville, Delaware. David was the devoted husband of the late Cheryl Lucille Wood who passed away on April 16, 2016. His memory lives on through his two sons, David Wayne Wood Jr. and wife Jamie of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, and Daniel ...

Shirley Virginia Austin, 75, died at Morgantown Healthcare Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Shirley was born February 15, 1949, in Morgantown, WV to Harold and Flossie McCormick. She is survived by one daughter, Candice Austin and her companion John M. Sinsel, and one son, James Elvis Austin, both of Morgantown. She is also survived by four grandchildren - David Harper (currently serving in the United States Navy), Gracie Harper and her companion Justice Camp, Blake Austin, and Cl...

John Edward Gillespie, 66, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born in Fairmont on August 03, 1958, a son of the late Vinton Carl Gillespie and Virginia Ellen Phillips Gillespie. He was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to camp. He has worked as a truck driver and a diesel mechanic. He last worked at Panhandle Pipeline. He most enjoyed the time spent with his family and friends. He is surv...

Thomas Everhart Blake, 89, of Roanoke and formerly of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Thomas was born in Pursglove on November 2, 1935, a son of the late Fredrick Charles Blake and Rella Irene Davy Blake. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by one son, James Blake; one grandson, Bryan Francis; and five siblings: Charles Blake, Robert Blake, Nancy Blake, Mary Spiker, and Gladys Stempl...

Robert Wesley “Bob” Freeman, age 82 years, a resident of the Pifer Mountain Community, St. George, WV departed this life early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at Cortland Acres at Thomas, WV under the care of Mountain Hospice. He had been in declining health. He was born Thursday, May 14, 1942, at Moatsville, WV, a son of the late Leo Benton Freeman and Hattie Sedalia Nestor Freeman. On February 18, 1961, he was married to the former Wanda Grace Auvil, who preceded him in death March 21,...

Barry Ove Carpenter 78, of West Union passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at home with family by his side Barry was born October 6, 1946 in Lewisville, OH, a son of the late Beryl Ove and Darlene Rose Winland Carpenter. Barry graduated from Skyvue High School, Class of 1964. He served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He worked as a police officer in Clarington, OH, guard at the Moundsville Penitentiary; supervisor at D.K. Litton Co in Parkersburg and Valley ...

Glenda Joyce (Johnson) Scroggs, 59, of Kingwood, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1965, in Morgantown, WV, the daughter of Velma Elizabeth (Scott) Johnson and the late Enoch Johnson. A proud member of the Central Preston High School Class of 1983, Glenda went on to become a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse. Her caring nature led her to serve in the United States Army Reserves for eight years, where she made lifelong friendships and c...