Judith Ann Franklin, 74 of Morgantown, WV passed away on December 13, 2024. Born June 6, 1950, she was a daughter of the late James and Audra Shreve Daft. Judy was a hair stylist by trade, and most recently worked at Sheetz serving coffee to the community. Judy was a person of warmth and compassion. Her vibrant personality shone through in every interaction, whether she was styling hair or serving coffee, she had a special talent for making everyone feel welcome and cherished. ...

Murel Lee Elmond, age 74, a resident of Brownton Community passed unexpectedly from this life on Friday December 13, 2024. Murel was born February 10, 1950 in Brownton a son of Robert Lewis and Dorothy Fay (Parsons) Elmond. Murel served in the US Army from 1969-1971 and served 12 years in the Army Reserves. Murel worked construction for MEC Construction, and currently was working at the Lois A Johnson VA Medical Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching tv with his grandchildren. M...

Jerry Thomas McPherson, 65, of Burnsville, departed this life suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2024. A Methodist by faith, Jerry was joyously reunited with his beloved son, Neil McPherson, and father, Thomas McPherson, who preceded him in death. Jerry was born to Thomas and Mary Lee McPherson on February 21, 1959 in Weston, WV. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee McPherson of Burnsville; his brother, Brad McPherson and wife Tina of Morgantown; his sister, Sherrie McPherson of Weston; and ...

Ray Robin Cress, age 61, of Kingwood, WV passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born July 18, 1963, a son of the late Leon Vance Cress, Sr. and Anne Julie (Grabowski) Cress. Ray was a QA Engineer for NASA and various other companies. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He is survived by: two brothers, Leon Cress, Jr. and wife Debbie, of Hagerstown, MD, and Duane Cress, of Hanover, PA; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and neph...

Minnie Marie Knight, age 92, a resident of Philippi passed away Friday December 13, 2024, in St. Joseph Hospital in Buckhannon. Marie was born September 28, 1932, in Philippi, a daughter of the late Willard and Lena (Mouser) Poling. Marie was united in marriage on February 16, 1952, to Denzil Lee Knight who preceded her in death in 1995. Marie attended the Rockford Church and currently Jerusalem United Methodist Church, she enjoyed gardening, canning, hunting and helping around the farm. ...

In the early morning hours of the 12th day of December, 2024, James (Jay) Joseph McLaughlin passed on unexpectedly to be free of the afflictions of this mortal realm. On the 7th day of September, 1972, the Lord blessed Michael Lynn McLaughlin and the late Margaret Ann Curtis Adams with a precious baby boy. As time went on, he became prepared to face any challenge that life provided. He often spoke of his most enjoyable moments being spent with his father, Lewis Adams, as they talked ab...

Denzil Leonard Smith “Bubby”, age 58, of Summersville, WV died on December 12, 2024, at Davis Memorial Hospital surrounded by his children and special companion, Kathy Wetzel. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 18, 1966, to the late Lillian Mae Herron Smith Wilke and Denzil Wane Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brent Cameron Smith. Living with his memories are, his companion, Kathy Wetzel; two children, Amber Smith and fiancé David Casto of Queens,...

Earl Johnson Snyder Jr., 80, of Kingwood, passed away following a brief illness, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Valley Bend, WV, on July 20, 1944, son of the late Earl Johnson Snyder Sr. and Amy Louise Snyder. Earl was a 1962 graduate of Kingwood High School and was a sergeant in the US Army. He was a catcher for the WVU baseball team and also played for the football team. Earl graduated from WVU with a Bachelors in Curriculum...

Carolyn “Momma G” Sue Hovey, 84 of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Clarksburg Healthcare Center. She was born April 1, 1940 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Harley Vernon and Clara Kathryn Morris Stevens. Momma G had worked at Anchor Hocking, was a bartender for the Eagles, VFW and other bars around town and last worked at Olivero’s Peppers. She was an avid WVU Football, Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins fan. She was a member of the Red Hats and enjoyed wo...

Joan B Elsey O’Mara, 80 of Bridgeport passed away on December 11, 2024, at her home. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 26, 1943, a daughter of the late John F. Elsey Sr. and Pauline ‘May’ Elsey. She married her husband James Patrick O’Mara on July, 14 1961. They spent 58 loving years together until his passing in 2019. They moved their family from Indiana to West Virgina in 1966 where they raised their four children in the Mountain State. Some of their fondest memorie...