Mary Jane Payne, 70, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Elkins. She was born on March 31, 1955 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late, Benjamin Thomas Ferrell and Hazel May Gillis Ferrell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Rexel Hurst and Edward Payne. Mary was a woman known for her caring heart, generous spirit, and strong, feisty personality. Through life’s joys and hardships, she remained strong, devoted to her family, and full of love. She trul...

Garry Lee Knapp, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 18, 1960 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Virgil and Iona Clifton Knapp. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kitty Watson Knapp, whom he married on June 13, 2004. He is also survived by two children, Timothy McCullough of Clarksburg and Amber McCullough also of Clarksburg; five grandchildren, Khaleesia, Jaxx, Bella and Lola Knapp and Serenity Halterman and husband...

Joann Shirley Lackey, 69, of Lumberport, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Chicago, IL, August 16, 1956, a daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude Murtaugh. Surviving are her husband, Gene Lackey, Lumberport; her children, Alan Subblefield, Michelle Kalush, Samantha Lackey; stepson, Jason Lackey; grandchildren, Mya Price, Jasper Price, Blake Lackey, Cameron Lackey, Ariyah Lackey, John Kalush, and Brandon Lackey. In additi...

James William “Billy” Ancell, born August 9, 1961, passed away on December 7, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, adventures, and memories that those who loved him will hold close forever. Billy grew up in Baltimore City before moving to Edgewater, Maryland, where he lived for over twenty years. In 2013, he settled in Heaters, West Virginia, where he spent his later years enjoying the quiet countryside and the beauty of nature. A Christian who believed deeply in God and heaven, Bil...

Terry Blaine Lemley, 75, of Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 16, 1950, in Metz, a son of the late Gerald D. and Lucille Kerns Lemley. He is survived by his loving wife, Trudy Ice Lemley, whom he married on July 30, 1971. Also surviving are his daughters, Trina Kay Lemley and her husband Billy Joe Wilson; Lori Ann Menas and her husband Andrew; and Teri Beth Gower and her husband Matt, all of Carolina; his grandchi...

William “Roger” Cottrill, age 80, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Salem Center. Born on March 29, 1945, in Doddridge County, Roger was the beloved son of the late Lawrence Burl and Tressie Louise Forrester Cottrill. Roger spent much of his life working on the farm, where he found purpose, pride, and a quiet joy in the rhythm of the land. He had a gentle spirit and a creative soul—one who cherished the simple pleasures of life. Whether he was working through...

Joyce Marie Haynes, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born November 1, 1952, in Suitland, MD, a daughter of the late Edison and Joyce Leebrick Trickett. She is survived by two daughters, Victoria Brown and wife Renee Kelley of Buckhanon and Joyce Brown and husband John Dickerson of North Beach, MD; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four siblings, Ronald Trickett, Marlena Coons, Virginia Cavanaugh...

Tracy Edmund Gaines, 65, of Fairmont passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Clarksburg on February 27, 1960 son of the late Dorsey E. and Marcia Koblegard Gaines, Jr. Tracy graduated from Bridgeport High School and West Virginia University. He had a degree in Petroleum Engineering and a master’s in Safety Engineering. He is survived by his sister Sandra G. Motz of Pittsburgh and her 3 children Jennifer, Jacob and Carly. In addition to his parents he...

Cecil C. Spencer, 81, of Shinnston passed away surrounded by his family on Friday evening, December 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 25, 1944 at Frankfort, Greenbrier County, WV, a son of the late Woodrow and Dorathy Morris Spencer. He is survived by his companion, Karen Sears, Shinnston; three sons, Eugene W. Spencer and his wife April, Cleveland, WV, Andrew C. Spencer, and his wife Gina, Whitehall, and Bradley W. Spencer and his wife Terry, Adams Center, NY; eight grandchild...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joyce Ellen Crandall, who left us on December 5, 2025 at the age of 62. Born on October 1, 1963 in Fairmont, WV, Joyce was the daughter of Joseph C and Rebecca J Gump Crandall. Joyce was a Christian and attended Fairview Bethel Church throughout her childhood. She was a lifelong learner and pursued academics throughout her adult life. She had a passion for books and could often be found with a book in hand. She was known for her kin...