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. ...

David Allen Stewart, 44 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Friday, December 13, 2024 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born September 11, 1980 in Grantsville, WV; son of Lloyd “Fuzz” Jr., and Connie (Townsend) Stewart of Glenville. David is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1999. He worked as a cook in the food service industry having done a little bit of everything while working for the f...

Emily Grace Lambruno, 83, of Thomas, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Cortland Acres. Born on December 15, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Blondie William and Florence (Waltz) Phillips. Emily was a graduate of Mountaineer High School, and kept the classmate connections strong as the High School Reunion organizer. She was well known in the community from her job as office manager at the Mountain Top Health Clinic, where she worked for many years until...

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...

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,...

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...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Louie “Lou” Belcastro, 94, of Lumberport. He left this Earth on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 from the West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born on September 19, 1930 in Bethlehem, WV to the late Frank and Anita (Bartolo) Belcastro. If you knew Lou, you know he was a true gentleman known for his love of a good joke and sports. He demonstrated a compassion for others and for animals, especially his cats. Lou, the s...

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...

Katherine Lynn Moyers, best known as Kathy to her friends, left this world on December 11, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on February 25, 1958, in Morgantown, WV, Kathy's life was marked by her boundless enthusiasm and her unwavering dedication to her family and career. Surrounded by the caring staff at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, in her birthplace of Morgantown, Kathy passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and commitment. She began her journey as the cherished daughter...