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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Carol Sue Carpenter, 75, of Turnertown, formerly of Roanoke, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Weston, WV on November 6, 1950 daughter of the late Hattie E. Metz and Albert R. Wiant, Jr. Sue was united in marriage on February 12, 1977 to her loving husband of 48 years, Danny T. (Tom) Carpenter, who survives. Cherishing their memories of Sue are her husband, Tom, sister, Beverly Ann Conrad and husband, Jerry of Weston, WV, brother, Richard Lee Wiant and wife,...

Betty L. Salvino, 90, of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 at the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV; following an extended illness. She was born March 8, 1935 in Linn, WV; daughter of the late Wellington and Hazel (Messenger) McHenry. Betty is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1953. She worked as a nursing aid for the Weston State Hospital, having retired with 28 years’ experience. Betty is a Methodist by faith and ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport. She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk. Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three children: Charles W. “Chu...