James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...

James “Jim” David Stotts, 73, of Ripley, WV, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division following a brief illness. He was born September 25, 1951, in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Charles Leo and Ila Eleanor (Meadows) Stotts. Jim, graduated from Spencer High School, received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Glenville State College. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Education from Marshall University. Jim was a dedicated spe...

Mary Kathryn Sutton, 88, of Weston, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mary was born in Lost Creek on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Glenn Jackson Greathouse and Ettie Gay Alkire. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sutton; one sister, Betty Taylor; and beloved K-9 companion, Stormy. Forever cherishing their memories of Mary is her son, Dennis Woodson, and grandson, Dylan Woodson both of Weston. ...

Phillip Anthony Snow, 68 of Independence passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1956 in Morgantown, son of the late John Celis Snow Sr and Mary Ann Ellington Snow. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and being handled by Bolyard Funeral Home, Newburg WV. Please click "View Details" for more information.

Michael Grant “Mike” Dean, 57, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg on January 25, 1967, to the late Delbert Grant and Betty Jean (Smith) Dean. Michael is survived by his only daughter Brandi Renae McCormick and husband Dakota and their children Stevie Mae and Wilder of Flemington; his fiancé Denise D. Perrine who he called his Sweetness; brother Dewain Dean and significant other Diane Garrison of Weston...

Michael Grant “Mike” Dean, 57, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg on January 25, 1967, to the late Delbert Grant and Betty Jean (Smith) Dean. Michael is survived by his only daughter Brandi Renae McCormick and husband Dakota and their children Stevie Mae and Wilder of Flemington; his fiancé Denise D. Perrine who he called his Sweetness; brother Dewain Dean and significant other Diane Garrison of Weston...

Phillip Anthony Snow, 68 of Independence passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1956 in Morgantown, son of the late John Celis Snow Sr and Mary Ann Ellington Snow. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and being handled by Bolyard Funeral Home, Newburg WV. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Phillip Anthony Snow, please visit our floral store. Please click "View Details" for more information.

Steven Chris Blinkmann, 73, of Reader, WV took the next step on his journey on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at his home and with his family by his side. Steve was born December 25, 1950, in Florence, AZ son of the late Walter C. and Elizabeth I. (Vahldieck) Blinkmann. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam, where he earned the rank of A.S.A. Spec 4; a member of the DAV and IOOF Reader Lodge No. 282. Steve was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying from port to port. He col...

Brenda Kessler, 72, of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. Born on May 6, 1952, in Morgantown, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Dale McMillen and Helen Doloris, her in-laws, Bert and Ruby Kessler, and her sister, Wilma Santana. She is survived by her loving husband, Randy Kessler; her children, Timothy Dalton (Kim), Bert Kessler (Kayla), and Heidi Dalton (Edward); a...

Mary Marie Marsh, age 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at her home. She was born August 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Dart and Goldie Arbogast Marsh. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Lipps of Buckhannon; one son, Matthew Landis and wife Carol of Buckhannon; four grandsons, Mark Landis and wife Tarana, John Dean and Chris Dean and wife Whitney all of Buckhannon and David Lipps and wife Christine of Huntington, WV; two granddaughters, Anna Solacz of ...