William L. DeBiase II, a spirited soul known for his boundless love for adventure, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in his hometown of Morgantown, WV, where he was also born on March 5, 1957. William's life was a testament to his enduring strength, love for his family, and a lively spirit that infused joy into the lives of those around him. Preceded in death by his parents, William Louis DeBiase and Patty Sue Duesenberry DeBiase, and his brother Marc DeBiase, he leaves behin...

Debra Irene Aley Clark, 73, of Clarksburg passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Fairmont, WV. She was born in Clarksburg on November 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Wayne Harold Aley, Sr. and Elizabeth Arehart Aley. She was married to David Clark, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Roger “Butch” Ferrell, Jr.; one granddaughter, Isabella Grace Ferrell, with whom she was very close; four sisters and two brothers. Debra was a home health worker and caretaker...

Opal Maxine Spring, 92 of Grafton entered into to her heavenly home Monday, December 9, 2024 at Taylor Health Care Center, Grafton, She was born November 5, 1932 in Tunnelton, WV. daughter of the late, John Warren and Zana Helen Martin Grimm. Opal was preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Spring, August 3, 1999. Opal was a person that made others smile or laugh wherever she went. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family and friends. Opal was a caregiver for everyone an...

Victoria Faye Lake, 26, of Camden, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 in Huntington. Victoria was born in Weston on May 11, 1998, the youngest daughter of George Junior Lake and Kathryn Kay Blake Lake of Camden. Victoria's memory will be carried on by her two children: Nettie Renee Smith of Weston, and Earl Junior "EJ" Lake of Camden; two sisters: Mary Nottingham and husband, Camron Barnett, of Buckhannon, and Alma Hanshaw and husband, Bobby, of Huntington; three nieces: Ka...

Ronald Richard Nuzum, 85, of the Powell Community, Fairmont, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Ruby Memorial hospital in Morgantown. He was born April 29, 1939 in the Powell Community, Fairmont, a son of the late Samuel Nuzum and Betty Nuzum Jenkins. Ronald was also preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Jenkins Nuzum whom he married June 3, 1961 in Virginia. He was employed by the US Postal Service as a custodian. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, feeding birds, playing cards a...

Carol Jackson Cogar, age 92 Of Buckhannon died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare Rosewood Center in Grafton, WV. He was born on July 10, 1932, in Clarksburg, WV. a son of the late Carl F. and Izetta (Peg) Cogar. On January 12, 1956, he married Peggy Shifflet who preceded him in death on March 31, 1995. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin brother Carl Cogar Jr. He is survived by his three sons, Allen and Sherry Cogar of Rocky Mount, VA, Mark ...

Gwendolyn Sue Kirby Fleming, 76, of St. Albans, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. She was born in Van on March 2, 1948, to the late Albert Keith Kirby and Jeanette Soulsby Kirby. She is also preceded in death by her children, Eric Shane Fleming and Kelly Rae Fleming. She was a retired nurse with CAMC Family Medicine Center. She is survived by her son, Christopher Fleming (Amy) of St. Albans; brother, Barry Kirby (Donna) of St. Albans; grandchildren, Delaina Fleming and Colten ...

Mrs. Bethany Jill Hess, 48, passed away on December 9 2024. The daughter of Melvin Clare Hess and Sue Ellen Connell, Jill was born and raised in Fairmont and was grounded in her Appalachian roots. Full of an ambitious desire to help others, Jill pursued a bachelor’s degree in Human Services at Fairmont State University and then a master’s degree in counseling at WVU, ultimately leading her to become a certified counselor and a twenty year career in accessibility services at WVU where her brig...

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Kenneth Robert Gooden, 42, of Morgantown, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born in Fairmont on August 8, 1982, a son of Donna Symenski and the late Lester Gooden. Kenneth was employed by WVU Medicine Linen Services and was previously employed by Walmart. He enjoyed gaming, guns, and hunting. In addition to his mother, Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Kenna Gooden of Farmington and Shyla Gooden and her partner Hunter Tennant of Fairview; a grandson, Oakley Tennant; a bro...