Wayne Sanford Smith, age 73, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Tallmansville, WV, a son of the late Burl H. and Wanda Rosalind Suder Smith. On May 26, 1979, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Young Smith who survives. Also surviving are one son Daniel Smith of Clarksburg; three daughters: Carissa (Shannon) Huff of Bridgeport, Emily (Jeremy) Johnson of Weston, and Rachel (Justin) Ware of Mt. Clare...

Jimmy Hayward Sprouse, 87, of Horner, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the comfort of his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of WVU Hospice. Jimmy was born in Homewood on March 11, 1938, a son of the late Wilbur Sprouse and Rebecca Jane Mae Frashure Sprouse. On April 7, 1956, Jimmy married the love of his life, Imogene Ann Radcliff. Together they shared 52 wonderful years and he missed her dearly after her passing on No...

Barbara Zvonaric Gump, 84, of Wallace, passed away January 10, 2026 at United Hospital Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Joe/Vilma Zvonaric and Emma Jean Tichenor of Lumberport. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James (Jim) Gump of Wallace. One daughter, Debbie (Larry) Bennett. Two sons, Joe (Melissa) Thrower and James (Jimmy) Gump, all of Wallace. Four grandchildren Mike Bennett, Doug (Koa) Bennett, Chad Thrower, Danielle Thrower a...

William “Paul” Steel, 45, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on February 6, 1980, he was the son of the late Alice Virginia Steel and William Paul Turner. Paul’s life was marked by his kind heart, his passion for sports, and the connections he made with others. For many years, he worked in retail, most recently at the 7-Eleven in Wilsonburg. His love for football was unwavering, and he passionately followed the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Ste...

Glenn J. Yerkey, age 93, of Buckhannon, the Brushy Fork community, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 14, 1932, at Glen White, WV, a son of the late Fred R. and Hallie Mae Shartiger Yerkey. On October 16, 1953, he was united in marriage to P. Walkeria Frame Yerkey who preceded him in death on February 8, 2002. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one daughter Sandra Mae Shanaberger; and siblings: Delores Siers, Barbara Krisa, twin ...

Douglas “Doug” Milton Savage, 55, of Kingwood, WV, passed away peacefully in Morgantown, WV, on Friday, January 9, 2026 surrounded by his family. Doug was born on October 17, 1970, in Morgantown, WV, a son of the late Leroy Milton Savage and Patricia Ann Taylor. Doug dedicated 27 years of service to Allegany Wood Products and most recently worked at AFH Products in Norton, WV. He was a hard worker who cared deeply for the people he worked alongside, and he truly treated his coworkers like ...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Wittman, 89, of Grafton, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Grafton City Hospital. She was born September 21, 1936, the daughter of the late O.B. “Buss” Robinson and Clara Rockwell Robinson, and the granddaughter of Victor and Emma Davis Rockwell and McCleman and Elizabeth Cross Robinson. Jackie is survived by her wonderful and caring son, Hayward “Robbie” Wittman II. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Louis Wittman, on June 15, 2008. Jackie w...

Emma Virginia Dillow, 75, of Haywood, passed away on January 9, 2026 at Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale. She was born on August 1, 1950 in Fairmont to the late John Harold Campbell and Lillian Ruby (Huey) Campbell. Emma is survived by three daughters: Bobbie Dillow and Edward Vanscoy of Haywood, Diana Smith of Wilsonburg and Brenda Koon of Fairmont; one son, Robert Dillow of Haywood; one brother, Clyde Steve Campbell and wife Pam of Williamsburg, VA; sixteen grandchildren, severa...

Carolyn Ann (Davis) Nestor, 67, a resident of Moatsville, WV unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Friday, January 9th, 2026. She was born on December 24th, 1958 in Gassaway, WV (Braxton County), the daughter of the late Clyde and Estel Davis. On August 18th, 1979, Carolyn married her high school sweetheart, Gregory Lynn Nestor, who survives at home. Carolyn is survived by her three adoring children, their loving spouses, and seven amazing gr...

Marietta Jayne Yochym, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center. Born in Jamestown, New York, Marietta grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. After living in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, she eventually returned to Clarksburg, West Virginia, where she spent her later years. Marietta lived a life defined by love, kindness, and quiet devotion to those around her. Sh...