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 ...

Jane Ellen Thomas, formerly of Jenkin Jones, West Virginia, entered her heavenly journey on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Roy Thomas and Elizabeth (Licwov) Thomas. Jane grew up in Jenkin Jones, where she attended school and proudly served as a majorette. She later married Andrew John Shulock, Jr., and together they made their home in Gary, West Virginia, where they raised their family. Jane is ...

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...

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...

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...

Chester James Damico passed away October 19, 2025 at 99 years old. He was the son of the late Tony and Mary Damico of Monongah. He is survived by his daughter, Trudy Anderson (Charley), his three grandchildren, Natalie (Andy) Jefferis, Meredith (Jacob) Dailer, and Ty (Christina) Anderson, and his four great-grandchildren, Trey Jefferis, Tessa Dailer, Cal Dailer, and Avery Anderson. Chester was a carpenter by trade. After working on several new homes, including helping build his parents’ ho...

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...

With immeasurable sorrow, Aubrey Ranee Ables (mother) and Isaiah Kirkpatrick (father) announce the loss of their precious baby boy Ardie Michael Scott Kirkpatrick on October 19, 2025. We were blessed to briefly hold our beautiful baby boy. Though his time on Earth was short our family will greatly miss watching our sweet boy grow up. Heaven’s gain was our family’s loss and his family was mother and father, Aubrey Ranee Ables and Isaiah Kirkpatrick, maternal grandmother: Holly Dawn Whit...