Christopher Cassella, 58, of Fairmont tragically passed away Monday, October 20, 2025. Chris was preceded in death by his father Samuel Cassella Sr. and his step-mother Mary Cassella. He is survived by Sammy, Mark, Christine, Johnny, Victor Cassella and Kim and Chuck Lee. In accordance with his sister’s request, cremation will take place. No funeral services will be held. Chris’s ashes will be spread at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 ...

Debra Kay (Exline) Starkey, 69, of Belington, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1956, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late John Exline and Dora Jane (Fowler) Exline. Debra was united in marriage to her loving husband, Tim Starkey, with whom she shared many years of love and companionship. She is survived by her children, Daniel Setler and Jason Setler and wife Amanda; stepchildren Timothy Matthew Starkey Jr., Shawn Michael Star...

Anna Ruth Reed Johns, age 87, formerly of Flintstone, MD, died on October 20, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family in Greencastle, PA. She was born April 6, 1938, in Adrian, WV, a daughter of the late Enoch W. and Minnie Gay Lantz Reed. On September 9, 1956, she married Harold B. Johns. They were married for 61 years before he preceded her in death on December 24, 2017. She was the last surviving member of her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded ...

Charles Dale “Charlie” Poling Sr., 71, of Thornton, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2025 peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 9, 1954, in Grafton, the son of the late James Earl and Iva Willa Perone Poling. Charlie shared his life with his devoted wife, Mary Darlene Myers Poling, whom he married on June 17, 1979. Together, they built a home filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Charlie began his working years on ...

Barbara Eller Hanning, 69, of Fairmont, passed away on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Barb was born August 19, 1956, the daughter of the late Robert and Cecilia Shamrock Eller of Monongah. Barbara graduated from Monongah High School, Class of 74. She always spoke fondly of the memories with her friends growing up in Monongah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by beloved sons, Robert Aldridge and Jon Gregg Aldridge; only sibling, John Eller; and paternal and...

Fay Leona Blake, 89, of Weston passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston on November 1, 1935: the second daughter of the late John Brennie and Bonnie Leona (Lattea) Lunsford. In February of 1955, Fay married Patrick Dudley Blake in Bangor Maine. Although their marriage ended in divorce after many years, they remained close until his passing on May 1, 1995. Fay leaves behind a loving family including her daughter Bonn...

James Franklin Walker II, 71, of Clarksburg passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at is home. He was born on November 28, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland the son of the Late, James Franklin Walker and Nancy Jo Marino Sharp. James retired as a factory worker in Baltimore, Maryland. He was an animal lover and adored his little dog, Aspen. He was a unique character, always making people laugh and shaking their head. He was very generous and giving. James is survived by his sister, Stacey Jo...

Samuel “Sam” John McInnes, 94, of Enterprise, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the Pierpont Center with family by his side. He was born on June 26, 1931 in in Bingamon, Marion County, son of the late David Sloan and Leona Daniels McInnes. Sam served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He worked as a coalminer for over 45 years retiring in 1995 as a Mechanic Boss at the CONSOL mines in Shinnston. He enjoyed being outdoors and doing yard work, go...

Gerald Calvin Hull, 81, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, under the compassionate care of WV Caring in Elkins. Gerald was born in Roanoke on January 13, 1944, a son of the late Robert Beryl Hull and Leona Cutright Hull. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by two siblings: Robert Hull and Martha Frances. On September 16, 2006, Gerald married Sharon Kay Utt Hull. Together they shared 19 wonderful years of marriage. Forever cherishing t...

David Lee Wright Jr, 59, of Salem passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born on February 2, 1966 in Elmira, NY, son of Beatrice May Haults Wright Taylor of Elizabethton, TN and the late David Lee Wright Sr. David graduated from Southside High School in Elmira, NY. He was an OTR Truck driver, welder, mechanic, construction worker and jack of all trades. He enjoyed watching wrestling and monster trucks, working on cars, riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting...