Angela “Angie” Dee Anderson, 53, of Clarksburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 15, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Born on August 9, 1972, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of Diana (Southall) Wheeler of Clarksburg and the late George Wheeler. For 35 beautiful years, Angie shared her life and heart with her devoted husband, Robert Anderson. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and faith. She leaves behind her cherished daughter,...

Felix “Jim” James Mealo, 78, of Rachel, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. He was born in Fairmont, WV on September 11, 1946 to the late Felix Mealo and Ammie “Jean” May (Tucker) Mealo. Jim was a proud Veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a 1964 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Jim worked for CONSOL (Robinson Run / Oakdale Portal) as a coal miner and was a firm member of UMWA. He was a talented woodworker, a true “Mr. Fix-It”, loved...

Dr. Samer Kuzbari, 62, of Fairmont, West Virginia, went to God on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1962, in Damascus, Syria, the son of Wafaa Muwaffaw Kuzbari and the late Nizar Ahmed Al-Kuzbari. Dr. Kuzbari is survived by his fiancée and the love of his life, Kaylee Moody. He earned his medical degree from Mercy Hospital Medical Center in 1998 before moving to the United States to continue his medical career. Over the years, he practiced medicine in Texas and Illi...

Lois E. Bennett Caplinger, 97, of Clarksburg WV, passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 15, 2025 at home with her family by her side, born Nov. 4, 1927, in Philippi WV, daughter of the late Ernest L. Bennett and Dorothy Bradley Bennett Wenrick. She is survived by her son, Todd Gregory Caplinger, and daughter-in-law Marsha (“Roger”) Caplinger, of Clarksburg, sister Dorothy Ann Wenrick Lambert, of Snowshoe, PA. Grandchildren, Graham Caplinger & wife Taylor, of Pompano Beach, FL; Sean Andrew C...

Niels Christian Stilling “Chris”, 93, of Flemington, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 15, 2025. He is survived by his partner and wife of over 50 years, Cathy, and his children Becky (Jean), Mark, and Erik (Dawn), along with two grandchildren, Megan (Nick) and Rosie (Tom), and one great-granddaughter expected soon. In addition to his parents, Chris was preceded in death by his son Paul, his grandson Justin, and...

Leo Kullman III, a simple man with a storied life, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025 at his home. He was born in Fairmont, WV, on November 28, 1953, to Leo Kullman Jr. and Martha Louise Haines Kullman. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, he was a skilled carpenter and spent his life working on his craft. From small jobs to tiling to renovations and building houses from the ground up, carpentry was his passion. He could envision what the end product would look like befo...

Helen Louise (Hardy) Gear, 90, of Clarksburg, WV passed away peacefully at the Maplewood Healthcare Center in Bridgeport, WV at 2:10 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Helen was born on September 11, 1934 in Clarksburg, and was the daughter of the late Harvey Hardy and Sarah (Sutton) Harvey. Helen is survived by her husband of 70 wonderful years, Verl W. Gear. They were married on October 24, 1954, in Oakland, Maryland. Also surviving are their f...

Donald Keith Lusk, 44, of West Union, WV, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1981, in Mann, WV, a son of Steven Tony Lusk Sr. and the late Kathryn Lynn (Stobart) Lusk. Donald graduated with the Ritchie County High School Class of 1999. Following high school, he bravely served our country in the United States Navy. He went on to work as a truck driver for Central Trucking before taking a position as a tree tri...

Melba Jo (Ellis) Lough of Meadowdale community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born February 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Robert Dale Ellis and Lemma Ann (Layman) Ellis. Melba graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1947 and was always involved in her class reunions and get –togethers. Following her graduation, she worked in the purchasing department of Owens-Illinois for eleven years. (This is where she met and married her future husband, Joe). ...

Paul Douglas Lewellen, 60 of Tanner, WV; departed this earthly life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was born December 21, 1964 in Detroit, MI; son of the late Collum Lewellen and Bettie (Peeler) Lewellen Shanahan. Paul was a life long tool and die maker, who enjoyed classic cars, shooting guns at the rifle range, he was an avid collector of many things, and loved living the quiet life in West Virginia. Surviving are 2 sisters, Teresa Bailey (Bi...