Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee. Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airfo...

Ira Michael “Mike” Sponaugle, 55 of Cedarville, WV; went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1969 in Gassaway, WV; son of David and Rosalee (Smith) Sponaugle. Mike was a graduate of Gilmer County High School class of 1987. He also graduated from Glenville State College with a degree in business. Mike was a hard ...

Larry Brooks Johnson, 80, of Salem entered heaven where peace and joy was awaiting him on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025. He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on July 11, 1945 in Salem, a son of the late Ray Brooks Johnson and Violet Mae Thompson Johnson. He is survived by the love of his life and mother of his children, Barbara Hutson Johnson; two daughters, Chantel Campbell (Sam) of Miletus and Chayna Trent (Jeremy) also of Miletus; grandchildren...

Charlotte Jean “Jeanie” Sarsfield, 87, of Grafton, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Fairmont Healthcare Center in Fairmont. She was born in Cumberland, MD on December 1, 1937, daughter of the late Charles and Elsie (Snyder) Krampf. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 64 years, Michael Floyd “Mike” Sarsfield whom she married on January 14, 1961; three sons: Michael Charles Sarsfield (Sandra Ann) of Rock Lake, Patrick Kelly Sarsfield (Alyson Faye) of Fairmont, ...

Rhea Faye Cork, 84, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 24, 1941 in West Union, WV, a daughter of the late Rev Leonard Warren and Betty June Pratt Mayle. She was also preceded in death by her husband Denver Jack Cork, who passed away on October 30, 2014. She is survived by two children, Jack Junior Cork, Salem, Christina Lee Kenny (Terry) Salem; three grandchildren, Sheena Nicole Kenny, David Lee Cork, Billy Jac...

Michael William Murphy, 77, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Monday September 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Independence, WV the son of the late Leo E. and Mary (Davis) Murphy. He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy. He was a proud USN Seabee. Mike was the owner operator of MWM Excavating and was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved hunting and fishing with his son and grandchi...

Vonda Mae Simons, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born November 20, 1948, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Randolph and Mary Marie Wagner Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Simons. She is survived by four children, Lavonnia Goodwin and husband Rick and Nicole Simons and companion Josh all of Buckhannon, James Simons and spouse Nancy of Summerville, SC an...

Connie Lynn Wamsley, of the Bryan Foster Road in Buckhannon, WV, left this world for her Heavenly Home on September 8, 2025. She was 75 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene Sutton of Weston, WV and Kenna Jean Sutton of Buckhannon. Grandparents Holly and Beula Sutton and K.E. and Elsie Queen all of Buckhannon. Special aunt, Betty Stone of Buckhannon and Aunt Wilma Dean of OH. She was also preceded by daughter, Nola Ann Wamsley and two unnamed children by miscarriage. She i...

Russell Martin “Buck” Probst, 88, of Weston, WV, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the United Hospital Center after a tenacious battle with cancer. Buck was a proud graduate of Weston High School, class of 1955, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Kay Probst, to whom he was married for 46 years. They were longtime members of the Episcopal Church. Buck was the beloved son of the late Rodney and Virginia Probst, both of Weston, ...

Michael William Murphy, 77, of Fairmont, WV passed away on Monday September 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Independence, WV the son of the late Leo E. and Mary (Davis) Murphy. He served his country during the Vietnam Era in the United States Navy. He was a proud USN Seabee. Mike was the owner operator of MWM Excavating and was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved hunting and fishing with his son and grandchi...