Larry Kemp Riley, age 50, of the Heaston Ridge Road, Crawford, WV, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on June 20, 1975, in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Russell K. “Bud” Riley and Betty F. Springer Riley who survives. Also surviving are one son Joshua Riley of French Creek; two sisters: Bobby Jo and husband Nelson Brown and Betty Jo and husband James Nolan, both of Crawford; former wife Angela Riley of French Creek; and several nieces,...

Carl “Dickie” Denzil McCauley, 80, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dickie was born on November 15, 1944, a son of the late Raymond G. McCauley and Frena May Sprouse McCauley. In addition to his parents, Dickie was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy McCauley; and one sister-in-law, Goldie McCauley. Forever cherishing their memories of Dickie are his daughter, Sue Woofter and husband, Mike, of Churchville; two grandchild...

Janice Marie Shaffer, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on November 16, 1961, the daughter of the late Donald Ralph and Eva Bernadine Jacobs DeWitt. Janice is survived by her devoted husband, Burl Daris Shaffer II, whom she married on August 21, 1981. The two shared a beautiful bond built on love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. A proud graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1979, Janice...

Ruth Louise Steele Smedley, 81, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on April 18, 1944, in Fairmont, WV, the cherished daughter of the late Royce and Mildred (Parsons) Steele. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Junior Smedley, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Rhonda Satterfield and husband John Jr. of Fairmont; her br...

Betty Ann Satterfield, 94, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1931, a daughter of the late Hafford Rogers and Nellie Suiter Rogers. Betty worked for the Marion County Board of Education as a secretary for over 30 years. She was Methodist by faith. Betty enjoyed bowling on her bowling league with her husband, gardening and planting flowers, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Betty is survived by her son, Jerry Satterfield;...

John Franklin Bruffey, 87, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, under the compassionate care of Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. John was born in Weston on April 6, 1938, a son of the late John Elwood Wilson Bruffey and Oleta Ellen Francis Bruffey. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his companion, Margaret Star; and the mother of his children, Geneva Bruffey John is survived by two children: Kenneth Bruffey and Melony Hardman, both of P...

Don Springston, 94, of Ravenswood, passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1931, in Shinnston, a son to the late Charles Springston and Faria Pigot. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Starr Springston; son Douglas Springston; brothers Herbert and Blaine Springston; and sister Gladys White. He is survived by his son, David Springston of Springfield, VA, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Don worked for Owings Mi...

Jesse “Bing” Firman Tucker, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, at the VA Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. He was born in Fairmont, WV on June 11, 1933, the son of the late Samuel Glenn and Mary Anna (Wyer) Tucker, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha Dee (Hurley) Tucker. He was a 1952 graduate of East Fairmont High School. Jesse served and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. He retired from Owens Illinois after 30 years of service...

William “Bill” Russell Forinash, 76, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Bill was born in Weston on November 15, 1948, a son of the late Russell Denver Forinash and Velva Marie Brown Forinash. In addition to his parents, Bill was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by his daughter, Michelle Lee Maxwell; two siblings: Richard Forinash and Patricia Johnson; and one sister-in-law: Mary Ann Forinash. On August 14, 1971, ...

Ruth L. Snyder, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1938, in Weston, WV, Ruth, the beloved daughter of the late Adam J. Linger and Reta Peterson Linger. She spent her early childhood years in Weston, WV, moving to Glen Falls, just outside of Clarksburg when she was 5. She is survived by her son, John C. Snyder II (Mandy) of Grafton; grandchildren, John C. Snyder III (Brittany) of Fairmont and great-grand...