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...

Ina Jennie Hickman, 88, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Salem Center, surrounded by love. Born on November 2, 1936, in Hemlock, NY, Ina was the beloved daughter of the late Charles H. and Margaret Clara Humphrey Northrop. Ina was a woman of deep faith, unwavering kindness, and boundless compassion. A graduate of Hemlock High School in Hemlock, NY, she dedicated her life to serving others and the Lord. As founder and last one that survived, Ina was a l...

Larry Edwin Siders departed his earthly body on October 18th, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born April 27, 1963 in Clarksburg. Larry was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his father Lawrence E Siders, brother Jeffrey L Siders, uncle Ronald “Pete” Myers and wife Nancy A (Hines) Siders. Surviving Larry are his loving mother Marion (Riddle) Siders, daughter Amber D Siders and wife Emalene. Also surviving are his children he was blessed with upon his marriage to Nan...

Michael Junior Wolfe, 68 Moatsville, WV, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his residence. He was born on June 24, 1957 in Kingwood, son of the late Junior Gay and Nola Rae (Sylva) Wolfe. Mike graduated from Tunnelton High School. He was self-employed running heavy equipment and doing demolition projects. He enjoyed cutting trees, wood working, fishing, hunting, spending time in the woods mushroom and ramp hunting. He was the life of the party always happy, laughing, joking and living ...

Jo Ann Burkhammer, 92, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 17th, 2025 in Eagle’s Point Nursing Home of Parkersburg, WV. She was born in Weston on October 7th, 1933: daughter of the late William Thomas Burkhammer and Dona Opal (Cutright) Burkhammer. Jo Ann will be fondly remembered by her surviving brother: Carl Lee Burkhammer and wife Martha of Weston and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother: Arnett Will...

Thomas Ralph “Tom” Cochran,77 of Parcoal passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown. Tom was born May 23, 1948, in Clarksburg and was the son of the late Gail and Rose Jarvis Cochran. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nada McCourt Cochran; sons, Thomas and Zachari Cochran; brothers, Sam, Jack, Phillip Donald Cochran. Tom was a Christian by faith; he was a disabled electrician from the coal mines. Tom enjoyed spending time at...

Mary Lou Marquess Jenkins, 92, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by love and care. She was born on April 22, 1933, in Grafton, the daughter of the late Kenneth James and Mabel Juanita Jacobs Marquess. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hobert Jackson Jenkins, who passed in May 2008. The two were married on April 19, 1952, and shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and family for more than five decades. A proud graduate of Grafton Hig...

Nora B. Hostuttler, 78 of Clarksburg passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Wetzel County in 1947, she was the daughter of the late Hayward and Lona Ice Mason. She is survived by her children, Lori (Charlie), Mark (Lisa), Matthew, and Michael; her beloved grandsons, Logan and Lance Hostuttler; siblings, Larry Mason, Roger Mason and Gary Mason; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Donald...

Mr. Ron Dean Silcox age 59 years a resident of Belington, WV departed this life Thursday evening October 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday November 9, 1965 at Harford, MD a son of the late Harrison W. and Sybil (Spears) Cardwell, his adopted parents were the late Victor R. and Belma (Spears) Silcox. On September 2, 1989 he was united in marriage to the former Pamela L. “Pam” Armstrong who survives at their home in Belington. In addition to his ...

Jackie Ray Knight, 67, of Fairmont, West Viginia, peacefully passed away on October 16, 2025, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. Jackie was born on September 29, 1958, to Mr. Jack L Knight and Mrs. Goldie B. (Frederick) Knight. All services will be private and a burial at Mt. Zion cemetery will follow. Condolences can be left at www.carpenterandford.com Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.