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...

Gilbert “Gib” Junior Westfall, 93, of Koons Run, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1931 in Lumberport to the late Doy and Stella (Kittle) Westfall. Gilbert was the last surviving member of his immediate family, which included five sisters and two brothers. He was married to the late Lillie Marie (Higginbotham) Westfall for 65 years. Gilbert is also preceded in death by his son, George Junior Westfall. He is survived by his...

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...

Kenneth David “Dave” Vincent, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born April 26, 1948, in Gilbert, WV, a son of the late Fonzo Edward and Pearl Smith Vincent. On June 22, 1968, he married Vicki Karel Lewis who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Brandon Wade Vincent and wife Aimee of Ashburn, VA and Mitchell Lewis Vincent and wife Rebecca of Hurricane, WV; two grandsons, Nash David Vincent of Hurricane an...

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 ...

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,...

Lillie Giann Hall, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Nuttter Fort at her home. She was born on June 12, 1953 in Manila, Philippines. Lillie was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles Bernard Hall, who passed away on March 1, 2023. She is survived by one son, Byron Hall and his wife Simone Genus of VA; one grandson, Maksim Hall. Lillie enjoyed gardening and cooking and spending time with her family. Graveside services will be held on M...