It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thelma Louise Stanley, who passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2025. She was born on Jan. 3, 1941, in Marion County. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a cherished long-time member of the Swisher Hill Community. She attended Bethesda Baptist Church in Barrackville, WV. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Dale; her parents Charles and Viriginia ...

Murvyn Morgan McDowell of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on July 20, 2025. He was 91 years old. Murv was born in Rachel, West Virginia on March 24, 1934. He was the youngest of Samuel and Gwenvyl McDowell’s six children. He grew up on Plum Run near Farmington. Murv graduated from Farmington High School in 1952 and graduated from West Virginia University in 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in physics. Shortly after graduating from WVU, Murv married the love of h...

David Allen Joseph Jones, 82, of Morgantown, Wv passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025, at his residence. David was born on January 26, 1943, in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Orlan Jobe and Sue Frances (Chico) Jones. Dave was a CDL truck driver by trade but enjoyed telling stories, watching sports, reading westerns and listening to music. He was a “people person”, always had a positive attitude and liked to make people laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, partner R...

Fred Albert Jenkins, 72 of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025. He was born August 30, 1952 in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Harvey L. Jenkins and Anna M. Stutler Jenkins. Fred worked at the Bell Atlantic Telephone company and recently worked at the Robinson Grand Preforming Arts Center as a custodian for several years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose. He enjoyed classic cars, watching movies and spending time with his family. Fred is surv...

Carolyn Sue Williams, 80, of Ireland passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Born in Braxton County on June 17, 1945, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Brown Ratliff and Thelma Maxine Finegan Ratliff. Forever cherishing their memories of Carolyn are her beloved companion 25 years, Bob Parker; two children: Kimberly Fisher and husband, Kent Morrison, of Ashland, KY, and William “Bill” Fisher and wife, Stacie, of Huntington; three grandchildren: Adam Ca...

Carolyn Sue Johnson O’Dell, 75, of Enterprise, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born December 18, 1949 in Enterprise, a daughter of Naomi Jean Fink Johnson Byrne, who survives, and the late Charles Clinton Johnson. In 1987, Sue was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell O’Dell. Sue is survived by her children, Carter O’Dell; Joyce Richardson; Susie Glover and her husband Aaron; John O’Dell and his wife Bobbi Sue; Robert O’Dell and his wi...

Joyce Ellen Wilt, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was born July 7, 1952, in Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Kenneth Eugene Pingley and Norma Jean Gibson Sutton. On November 28, 1987, she married Richard Wilt who survives. Also surviving are five children, Stephanie Wix and husband Daniel of Parkersburg, WV, Nathan Davis and wife Nicole of Buckhannon, Jonathan Davis of Crawford, WV and Heather Davis and Courtney Cunningham both of Rock Cave, WV; ten...

Betty Jo Tippner, 81, of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving husband by her side. Born on July 14, 1944, in Fairmont, WV Betty Jo was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Gregor. She was a 1962 graduate of Farmington High School and a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Farmington, where she faithfully served as President of the St. Peter’s Women’s Society for many years. Fondly known as “The Aunt,” Betty Jo was b...

William Roy England, age 75, a former resident of Philippi and Buckhannon WV., a beloved husband, father, and brother passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Wyant Woods Healthcare Center in Akron Ohio. He had been declining in health for some time. He was born on July 14, 1950, in Philippi WV., a son of the late William Henry England, and Lucille Maxine Swiger England. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life, embracing his role as a devoted husband to the former Charl...

Gleda Darlene Stalnaker, age 70, a resident of Philippi passed away Saturday July 19, 2025, at the home of her brother. Darlene was born July 17, 1955, in Philippi, a son of Winfred W. and Gleta Nadine (Godwin) Stalnaker. Darlene worked for Broaddus Hospital as a Registered Nurse and also held the position of Night Shift Supervisor. She was also a nurse for St. Joseph Hospital in Buckhannon. Darlene was very caring and compassionate. Her generosity knew no bounds. Darlene held strong ties ...