Marilyn Virginia Skipper, born January 11, 1940, in Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Norfolk, Virginia, at the age of 84. She was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to her family with unwavering love and care. Marilyn was a very kind and caring woman, known for her gentle spirit and warm heart. She found immense joy in spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Rascal. Her days were often spent doing yardwork and tending to her beauti...

Ronnie L. Robinson, 72, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1952, the son of the late Lee Harper “Bus” and Genova Pearl Huggins Robinson. He was a 37 year retiree of Ormet Corporation and an active member of the Pine Grove Christian Church. Surviving is his wife, Debbie Robinson, a son, Trevor (Nicole) Robinson, a daughter, Adriene (Mike) Ware, a sister, Connie Myer, grandsons, Jaren and ...

Geneva Gay Cassella, age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. She was born October 23, 1940, in Fairmont, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde and Ruby Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death one son, Robert Lee Fortney. She is survived by her husband, Tony Casella; two daughters, Barbara Nine and Mary Lou Gump both of Buckhannon; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Jackson of Fairmont and Sue Ann Beere and hu...

George Wayne Woofter, 79 of Porter Falls, WV passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, 15 December 2024 surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on 13 August 1945 in Bridgeport, WV the son of Virgil and Alice (Day) Woofter. He enjoyed growing up with five siblings brother Earnest “Ernie”, sisters Brenice, Joyce, Hester, Julia and foster sister Doris Atkins. He married Grace Lea Price on 31 December 1964, they were proudly married for 49 yea...

Elliot E.B. Sokari, 38, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. He was born in Morgantown on February 27, 1986, a son of Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and Joann Copney Sokari. Elliot was an LPN at John Manchin Clinic in Fairmont. He enjoyed watching his children’s sporting events and was a devoted father. Elliot is survived by children, Jamila Sokari, Elon Sokari, Maoni Sokari; mother, Joann Copney Sokari and Huey Glass; father, Ibiyekaribo Benebo Sokari and his wife Mariame Sok...

Michael Wayne McCourt, 58, of Clarksburg, passed away at River Oaks Healthcare Center on Sunday, December 15, 2024, following an extended battle with lung cancer. Michael was born on November 28, 1966 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Edith Mayer McCourt Russell. He is survived by his son, Brandon Stanley; five siblings, Linda Luchuck and husband Fred of Wallace, Dorothy “Dottie” Layton and husband David of East View, Joeann Matko and husband Danny of Mt Clare, Dorn McCourt and compa...

Betty Lee Taylor Griffin 83 of Valley View passed away Dec 2024 entered her life on this earth in Morgantown, WV on May 14, 1942. She was the daughter of William H.and Lola Fern Curry Taylor. Moved to Uniontown, PA until the age of 7 at which time she moved to Valley View, Cora, WV upon the death of her father March 19. 1949. Attended Uniontown Grade School, Holden Grade and Jr. High, Logan Senior High School graduated in 1960. She graduated from Charleston General School of Nursing Sept. 6, ...

Jarvis Denzil Fluharty, 50, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Fairmont on January 1st, 1974, a son of the late Brenda Fluharty Thompson and Jarvis Fluharty of Katy. Jarvis was formerly employed at Welder Fabricator Industrial Resources. In addition to his father and step mother, Regina, he is survived by his brothers, Daniel Fluharty and Ray Thompson of Fairmont; sisters, Tonya Thompson of Fairmont; his former wife Cassie McC...

Kenneth Robert Stevens, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, into the hands of God. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Morgantown, a son of the late Kenneth A. Stevens and Helen Settles Stevens. A long-time employee of WVU postal service and an assistant manager at Gabriel’s Department Store, Kenneth was a hard worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, fishing, card games, photography, football, basketball, and just about any sport. Being with the guys wa...

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Hefner, 68, of Weston, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on April 12, 1956, daughter of the late Oras C. Hefner and Stella Maxine (Metz) Hefner. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by a brother, Lash C. Hefner and 2 sisters, Patricia Paugh and Stella Wood. Forever cherishing the life of Debbie is her son, Todd Andrew Hefner of Weston, 4...