Mary Jane Gum Staats, 94, of Weirton, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Serra Manor. Born on February 17, 1930, in the family’s cherished log house on Robert’s Fork in Doddridge County. Mary entered this world surrounded by the deep roots and quiet beauty that would shape her long and meaningful life. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Brooks and Charlotte Rosalia Cole Gum. On July 5, 1949, Mary married Orville Samuel Staats, in Weir...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Fox, 67, of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Born on January 31, 1958, in Clarksburg, he was the son of the late Edward Layton and Mildred P. Huffman Fox. Jeff is survived by the love of his life and best friend, Shawne Marie Burke Fox. The two were married on July 17, 2011, and shared more than fourteen wonderful years filled with laughter, companionship, and unwavering devotion to one another. In addition ...

Virginia Ruth Adams, 83, of Monongah, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born September 25, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward William and Mildred Moss LeVay—a spirited, caring woman whose warmth touched every life she encountered. Virginia’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is lovingly survived by her three children: Paul Adams (Sharon) of Savannah, GA; Vincent Adams (Bobbie) of A...

Clyde Curtis Casteel Sr, 71, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Salem Center, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and quiet dedication to his family and community. Born on January 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Harold Curtis and Estelle Eileen Phillips Casteel. Clyde was a graduate of Bladensburg High School in Bladensburg, MD, and spent much of his life working as a welder, where his skilled hands brought together the pieces that built something stronger....

Edith Irene Carter, 79, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born April 30, 1946 in Clarksburg a daughter of the late Eunice Bell Mackey Golden. Irene is survived by her husband of 64 years, Joe Carter, whom she married April 29, 1961. She is also survived by her children, Clinton Ray Carter and his wife Thea of Hartsville, OH; and John Robert Wade Carter of Clarksburg; her grandchildren, Camden, Colton, Cody, Chelsea, and Joey; he...

Darrel R. Norris, age 87, a resident of Philippi, entered his heavenly home peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his grandson’s home, Derek Norris while under the care of WVU Hospice following an extended illness. Mr. Norris was born on October 29, 1938, a son to the late Harold Norris, and Mary (Farris) Norris. Darrel joined hands in marriage to the former Genevive Newman who preceded him in death. He leaves behind three grandsons who he loved and c...

Mr. Garry H. Regester, age 97 years, a resident of Buckhannon, WV, departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday evening, November 22, 2025, at the home of his daughter. Death was following a brief period of declining health. He was born on October 24, 1928 at Hall, WV in Upshur County, a son of the late Henry David and Annie Suder Regester. He was united in marriage on November 10, 1948 at Buckhannon to the former Sylvia Lanham, who preceded him in death on May 7,...

Shawn Robert Trader,61, of Nutter Fort, WV, peacefully passed in his sleep at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025. He had been battling an aggressive form of cancer for several months. Shawn was born in Clarksburg on April 13, 1964, the only son of Clyde R. Trader and Norma (Bagwell) Trader Romesburg. In addition to his parents Shawn was preceded in death by his grandparents: Raymond and Edna Trader and Thomas and Mary Bagwell. Shawn is survived by his long-time girlfriend Mic...

With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Sonny Bailey, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend, who left this world peacefully at home on Friday, November 21, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply cherished. Sonny faced his battle with ALS with remarkable courage and unwavering grace, inspiring everyone blessed enough to know him. Born on October 12, 1965, in Clarksburg, Sonny was the son of Delberta Ruth Powell Wilfong (John) of Flemington ...

Gertrude “Trudy” Gay McKinney, 69 of Grafton passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Baltimore, MD., on June 10,1956, daughter of the late James Ralph and Shirley Jesse Lough Lattea. Trudy worked in the home health field at the Summit Center, where she poured her heart into caring for others. She truly loved the people she served, and along the way she built many lasting friendships with the families she met. Trudy found joy in t...