Charles Frank Pitman, Jr., 54, of Clarksburg, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Morgantown at Ruby Hospital. He was born on August 30, 1970 in Morgantown, a son of Charles Frank Pitman, Sr. and Bula Brown Pitman He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Mechele Collingsworth Pitman. They have been together for over 38 years. He is also survived by three stepchildren, AJ Weir, Jesse Weir and Brittany Weir; three grandchildren, Colson, Trinity and Travis; and four sisters, Becky,...

Buddy Lynne Ervin, a treasured soul known for his kind heart and dedicated work ethic, passed away at the age of 72 on February 9, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born on August 18, 1952, in Baltimore, MD, and lived a life that reflected the virtues of diligence, loyalty, and joy in simple pleasures. Buddy was a proud high school graduate who found his calling in the world of cars, turning his passion into a lifelong career as an auto mechanic. Known for hi...

Martha Dawn Atkins, 49 of Tunnelton, WV passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born on October 9, 1975 in Morgantown, daughter of Shirley Jane (McCrobie) Pieart, Howesville, and the late Glenn Richard Owens. Martha graduated from Preston High School, Class of 1993. She had worked as a Nutrition Aide at Kingwood Healthcare Center. She loved baking, crocheting, making wreaths and most of all spending time with her grandbabies. Martha is survived by her husband, Lonn...

Brandy Nicole Benedum 42, of Stonewood, went home after her heroic battle on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center with family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1982 in Morgantown, a daughter of Deanna Rose Stewart McKinney (Sid), Bridgeport, and James Richard Claypool II, Lumberport. In addition to her parents, Brandy is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Nathaniel Adam Benedum whom she married on February 23, 2002; her pride and joy, her fi...

Carroll Gene Miller, 89, of West Hill passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the Taylor Health Care Center. He was born May 28, 1935 in Prenter, WV., Boone County, son of the late, Clark and Beatrice Taylor Miller. Gene was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Helen Virginia Miller, and is survived by his second wife Ophelia Annette Miller. Gene was a builder and planner who worked at several different construction companies and retired from Gibbins and Grabill Company in Canton, OH. H...

Phillip Dwaine Moore, 84, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, February 08, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on March 13, 1940, in Mooresville, West Virginia, the son of the late Kenneth and Maxine Wringer Moore. He proudly served his country in the United State Army from 1963-1968. He was stationed in Germany and honorably discharged in January of 1968 attaining the rank of E-4 Armor. He was a Baptist by Faith and served the Lord, reading his Bible and attending C...

Heather Kelley Lafollette, 53, of Fairmont, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born in New Jersey on March 17, 1971, a daughter of Robert Boswell and the late Marie Boswell. Heather was a self-employed lawyer. She attended Drew University and Northeastern University. She loved to kayak and hike outdoors. In addition to her father, Heather is survived by her husband, Robert Lafollette; and sister, Wendy Jawkowski and her husband Doug of New Jersey. Arrangements are under ...

Paul Edward Clute, age 65 years, a resident of Hambleton, WV departed this life Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center at Morgantown, WV with his loving family at his side. He had been in declining health since December although death was unexpected. He was born Thursday, June 4, 1959, at Akron, OH, a son of the late Doy Edward Clute and Helen Bragg Barnhouse. He was twice married. First to the former Marilyn Lorraine Helmick, who preceded him in death August 4, ...

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Celeste Kay Wamsley, 53, a resident of Philippi, passed from this life Saturday, February 8, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a courageous battle with cancer. Celeste was born on Monday, April 19, 1971, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Robert Leigh Wamsley and Linda Sue Smith Wamsley. For the last three years, she was engaged to Bill Lemaster who took excellent care of her and survives at home. Also left to cherish her memory is her only child, Mykayla Ar...