Barbara Louise Boykie, 77, of Elkins, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home in Thomas, WV. Born in Grafton on May 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Chester L. and Helen Hoover Newcome. Barbara was a proud graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1966. She dedicated many years of her life as an Accountant for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, serving with quiet commitment and a deep sense of purpose. Barbara found joy in life...

Beverly Patty Wallace, 60, of Bluefield, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center. Beverly was born in Bluefield on October 28, 1965, a daughter of George Thomas Smith and the late Jessie Lee Louthan Smith. In addition to her mother, Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Wallace. Forever cherishing their memories of Beverly are her son, Brandon Smith of Orlando, WV; two siblings: Peggy Wright and Georg...

Linda Gale James, 64, of Weston, WV peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Oran Sprouse and Wilma Clem-Sprouse. Linda was united in marriage on August 23, 1978, to her loving husband of 47 years, Ernest Linn James, who will miss her dearly. Cherishing their memories of Linda are her husband, Ernest, daughters, Donna James and companion, Robert Tomaro of Weston and Amanda Queen of Jane Lew, gra...

Patricia Susan Estes, 74, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Patricia was born in Weston on July 14, 1951, a daughter of the late Robert Stalnaker and Ramona Straw Stalnaker. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Dennison; one niece, Tracy Beckman; and one nephew, David Beckman. Forever cherishing their memories of Patricia are her companion, David Leavitt; two children: Rhon...

Sandra “Bubble” Lee Carpenter, 64, of Jane Lew, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Sandra was born in Weston on July 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Billy Grey Mick and Linda Kay Rapp Mick. On April 4, 1980, she married the love of her life, Richard Todd Carpenter. Together they shared 35 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Forever cherishing their memories of Bubbles are her two children: Whittney Ca...

Virginia Ruth Adams, 83, of Monongah, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born September 25, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Mildred Moss LeVay—a spirited, caring woman whose warmth touched every life she encountered. Virginia’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is lovingly survived by her three children: Paul Adams (Sharon) of Savannah, GA; Vincent Adams (Bobbie) of A...

Clyde Curtis Casteel Sr, 71, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Salem Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet dedication to his family and community. Born on January 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Harold Curtis and Estelle Eileen Phillips Casteel. Clyde was a graduate of Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD, and spent much of his life working as a welder, where his skilled hands brought together the pieces that built something stronger....

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Fox, 67, of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Born on January 31, 1958, in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Edward Layton and Mildred P. Huffman Fox. Jeff is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Shawne Marie Burke Fox. The two were married on July 17, 2011, and shared more than fourteen wonderful years filled with laughter, companionship, and unwavering devotion to one another. In addition ...

Mary Jane Gum Staats, 94, of Weirton, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Serra Manor. Born on February 17, 1930, in the family’s cherished log house on Robert’s Fork in Doddridge County. Mary entered this world surrounded by the deep roots and quiet beauty that would shape her long and meaningful life. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Brooks and Charlotte Rosalia Cole Gum. On July 5, 1949, Mary married Orville Samuel Staats, in Weir...

Darrel R. Norris, age 87, a resident of Philippi, entered his heavenly home peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his grandson’s home, Derek Norris while under the care of WVU Hospice following an extended illness. Mr. Norris was born on October 29, 1938, a son to the late Harold Norris, and Mary (Farris) Norris. Darrel joined hands in marriage to the former Genevive Newman who preceded him in death. He leaves behind three grandsons who he loved and c...