Albert W. “Bud” Sheaffer, 85, of Spelter, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at his residence, suddenly. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on April 15, 1934, a son of the late Harry and Gertrude Craig Sheaffer. Mr. Sheaffer is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Golden Sheaffer, whom he married on October 26, 1981. He is also survived by his son, Ronald “Buddy” Sheaffer and wife Tina of Spelter; his daughter Debbie Vawter of Yerington, NV; step-daughter...

Mary Kathryn Haught Ross Post, 87, of Cherry Camp Run, Salem passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at United Hospital Center after a brief illness. She was the oldest of fraternal twins born on August 6, 1932, in Bristol, WV, daughter of the late Ormin Cline “O.C.” and Lillie Blanche Taylor Haught. She graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1950 and attended Salem College until marrying Robert Lynn Ross on October 5, 1951 in Winchester, VA. Bob passed away on September 14, 1974. I...

George Marshell Pride, 90, of Fairmont, passed away at his home, surrounded by this family, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born in Fairmont on September 22, 1929, a son of the late Glenn C. Pride and Ethel M. (Reed) Pride. George retired from Owens-Illinois after over 32 years of service. He loved taking care of his farm and caring for his cattle. He is survived by his three sons, Eugene Pride and wife Pamela, David Pride (his caregiver), and Kenneth Pride and wife Barbara; fiv...

Kyle L. Cochran, age 84, of the Tennerton community, departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home under the care of West Virginia Home Health and Hospice. He was born on June 8, 1935, in Adrian, a son of the late French Cochran and Marjorie Jane Lane Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Millard “Mino” Blankenship. On July 25, 1959, he was united in marriage to Jean McKisic Cochran, who preceded him in death on November 30, 2006. He is survived by his...

Clyde Richard Barger, age 70, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born October 30, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida a son of the late Richard Andrew and Katie Comstock Barger. He was united in marriage on July 20, 1973, to Nancy Ann Alkire Barger who survives. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter Ella Waweru and one brother Cecil Andrew Barger. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by five so...

Rev Robert J Merritt, 88, of Sedalia Community passed peacefully at United Hospital Center on November 13, 2019. He was born on June 23, 1931 on Cherry Camp, Harrison County, son of the late Clemen Gail and Jesse Lavina Baker Merritt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Jean Cutright Merritt on February 20, 2013. Bob is survived by their seven children, Jean Strosnider (Randy) of Bridgeport, Jo Devericks (Michael) of Clarksburg, Jane Perine (Bobby) Of Harrisville, Jennifer Merritt o...

Patricia “Patty” Ann Waller, 79, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 30, 1940, in Manheim, Preston County, a daughter of the late Victor Pyles Sr. and Mary (Shay) Pyles. After graduating Rowlesburg High School, Patty attended Fairmont State, where she received her Nursing degree. She was a Registered Nurse with 35 years of service at Fairmont Regional Medical Center, where she helped open the Cardiac Care Unit...

On November 13, 2019, the family, friends, community of South Charleston, and numerous individuals throughout the state saw the passing of John Benny Messinger, “Coach Mess.” Coach died of an apparent heart attack while hunting on one of his favorite sights. Coach Mess was born on August 27, 1953, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The son of Betty and Richard, “Dick” Messinger. He spent his life in Clarksburg before moving to the Charleston area with his mother and ste...

Mr. Opha Steven Cross, age 56, a resident of Buckhannon, departed this life Wednesday November 13, 2019 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health. He was born December 14, 1962, at Elkins, a son of the late Junior Lee Cross and JoAnn Kate Trusler, who survives in Charlestown. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers; Gary Cross and wife Cindy and Keith Allen Cross and companion Gracie, one sister; Patricia Ann Cross all of Martinsburg. Several...

Harry “Butch” Sumpter, 65, of Sand Fork, WV passed away on November 12, 2019 in Eden Prairie, MN. Butch, a West Virginia native, Butch called many states home throughout his life but settled in Eden Prairie, MN. Butch is preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth and Winona Sumpter; brother: Howard Sumpter; and sister: Candas Stevens. Butch left behind his loving wife, Debbie Sumpter, his son, grandsons, in-laws, and many nephews and nieces. Butch was a generous and protective man. He to...