Joretta Belle (Patterson) Starkey, affectionately known as “Meme,” passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88 at home in Weston, WV surrounded by family. Meme succumbed to a short-term illness. Born on August 19, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Eldridge Patterson Sr. and the late Mayola J. (Fox) Patterson. On December 12, 1953, Meme married the love of her life, Allison Arol “Blondie” Starkey Sr., and they shared 68 beautiful years of ...

Rosemary Lee (Stone) Winters, 81 of Fellowsville, (Stone Hollow Community) passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on November 9, 1943 in Newburg, daughter of the late Kenneth and Berley Caroline (Bolyard) Stone. Rosemary enjoyed cooking, dancing, working in her flowers, talking to family and friends. She loved Elvis and spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rosemary is survived by four chil...

Anna Louise Vincent, 86, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2025, at Rosewood Center in Grafton. She was born in Diana on April 11, 1938, a daughter of the late Herschel Ralph and Hazel Dolly Clevenger Coakley. She was a retired kindergarten aid for the Marion County Board of Education. She had been an active member of Viola Union Mission Church for man years. She enjoyed painting, art, and taking care of children. He was known for cooking especially her homemade bread. She mos...

William Ray “Bill” Vanscoy, 93 years, a resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of West Virginia University Hospice. He was born September 23, 1931 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Ray Vanscoy and Eleanor Bosley Vanscoy. On February 4, 1956, he married Betty Jean Newlon, who survives. They were together as a married couple for 68 years. Also surviving are their children, Kathy Rae Smith and husband Mark ...

Timothy Carl Flesher, 74, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Timothy was born in Weston on November 21, 1950, a son of the late Carl Arthur Flesher and Rosemary Butcher. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Carl Flesher, II; and one nephew, James Michael Flesher. Timothy is survived by one brother, Terry Flesher and wife, Susanna, of Weston; one nephew, Gary Flesher and wife, Kelly, of Weston; ...

Janet Darlene Slaughter, 73, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Janet was born in Rochester, PA, on April 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Irvin Ohler and Lois Madeline Moore Ohler. Janet was married to the love of her life, Larry Slaughter, on February 23, 1973. They shared many wonderful years together until Larry's passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was also preceded in death by five brothers: Gerald Lane, Will Lane, Donnie...

Peter B. Moran, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2025. Peter Bayne Moran was born on October 13, 1937, the eldest son of the late Walter P. Moran and Madge Vincent Moran. Peter graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1956; and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served honorably and spent most of his deployment in Japan and Korea. Upon his return to civilian life, he worked in sales and management for local companies before joining Phillips Lighting/Westi...

Richard Lee Blair, 69 of Grafton passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Rosewood Center. He was born September 26, 1955 in Clarksburg, son of the late Elisha Beryl and Daisy May Ables Blair. Richard is survived by several siblings, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by several siblings. A graveside service will be held on Friday January 17, 2025 at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens at 1:00PM with Rev. Jeff Ramsey officiating. Online condole...

Beverly Burner Poe, 84, passed away at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center on January 8, 2025. Beverly was born on August 06, 1940, in Philippi, WV. She was the 13th child of the late Garnet Elizabeth (Hudkins) Burner and Arley Russell Burner. Beverly was a member of the Philippi High School Class of 1958. After graduation, Beverly worked for Scott Maytag and later for Alkire’s Furniture. On March 25,1960 she married Dewey Poe Jr. Together, they lived in the Independence Communi...

Cledith "Nelson" Kincaid, 74, of Camden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Nelson was born in Buckhannon on March 7, 1950, a son of the late Tressie Agnus Kincaid Powers. In addition to his mother, Nelson was preceded in death by his step-father, Bum Powers; mother and father-in-law: Charles Eugene Kyle Sr. and Norma Jean Kyle; sister-in-law, Jeri Sue Beezel; and two brothers-in-law: Stan Christopher and William “Bill” W. Norman. Nelson married his belove...