Mary Jo Stevens Sharp, age 89, of Volga, WV, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1936, in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late John and Mabel Hawkins Stevens. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Herbert Dale Sharp; two sisters, Dorothy and Edith; three brothers, Virgil, Earl and Billy; and her sweet dog Daisy. Surviving is her beloved son, Robert Dale Sharp and wife Pat of Volga an...

James Edward Hodges, 85, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born on December 24, 1939 in Hinesville, GA, and grew up in Hilton Head, SC, a son of the late William A “Pat” and Evelyn (Salter) Hodges. James is survived by his wife of 13 years, Phyllis A Hodges. James is also survived by one son, Ricky L. Watson of Salem; grandchildren: Rusty Nicholson and wife Christy, Jeremy Watson and wife Barbie, and Katrina See and husband ...

Karen Sue Tingler, 79, of Grafton, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at home. She was born on July 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ora (Crumine) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Lee Tingler on November 12, 2016; her daughter, Donna Sue Knotts; and siblings: Neeson Stewart, Charles Stewart, Grover Stewart, and Thomas “Tommy” Stewart. Sue is survived by one son, Donald L. “Bub” Wi...

Brenda Linger, 76, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving children by her side. Brenda was born May 22, 1949, in Philippi to the late Carolyn Joann Dadisman. Brenda was a lifelong Methodist whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She worked for many years at the Barbour Department Store and later at Broaddus Hospital, where her kindness and steady care were appreciated by colleag...

Debra Anne McAtee, 67, of Shinnston passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born in Cleveland, OH on June 2, 1958, a daughter of the late Charles and Joanne Newhouse Jones. She is survived by her husband, James McAtee, whom she married 45 years ago; her children, Jennifer McDougle and husband Okey, Idamay, James McAtee, Shinnston, William McAtee and wife Angelica, Shinnston, and Melissa McAtee and companion Jason, Shinnston; her brothers, Charles Jones,...

Lorema M. Bonnett-Winemiller, 96, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the residence of her granddaughter, Pamela Lattea. She was born in Wood County West Virginia on August 13, 1929: daughter of the late Emory C. Taylor and Mable (Williams) Taylor. Lorema was married 49 years to Stanley Francis Bonnett who preceded her in death and then married James Winemiller who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Winemiller graduated from Weston High School. She ...

Mary Beth Oldaker, 66, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Mary was born in Elyria, OH, on March 3, 1959, a daughter of the late Charles Leslie Dillon and Beatrice Schworer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Dillon. On October 6, 1979, Mary married the love of her life, James Michael Oldaker. Their union, spanning over 45 years, was one marked by love,...

James “Jim” Franklin Merriner, 101, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by love. He was born on May 26, 1924, in Hundred, WV, the son of the late Robert Lee and Rebecca Taylor Merriner. Jim lived a long and meaningful life, remembered for his steady kindness and quiet strength. He worked for many years as an accounting manager in retail, where he was admired for his hard work, dedication, and gentle spirit. He was a be...

Joyce Lillian Ross, lovingly known as Joy, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Tibbetts and Dixie Harden Tibbetts. She is survived by her two sons, Charlie (Carolyn) Ross and Mark Ross; her cherished grandchildren, Brad (Britney) Ross of Fairmont, WV and Eric (Brandi) Ross of Farmington, WV. She was extremely proud of and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren, Br...

Mary Jane VanGilder, 90, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on September 26, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on November 7, 1934, a daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Kreiger) Wisch. Mary was a member of Central Christian Church. She was a homemaker, where she loved to cook and make desserts. Left to cherish her memory is one daughter, Debra (Ron) Wenig and one sister-in-law, Willa VanGilder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Loren VanGilder; h...