Vanessa Caputo, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on October 29, 2025 . Vanessa was the daughter of the late Elio and Velma Pais. She is survived by her husband Sam and her children Alyssa, Sam III (Mary Elizabeth) and Elio (Season), her grandchildren Maria (Zach), Haley Rose and Amelia Elizabeth. Also her sister Rosemary (Michael) and her nieces Katie, Laura, and Sarah. Vanessa attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Notre Dame Hight School graduating in 1971. She was also a grad...

Gary Steven Baker, 75, of Reynoldsville, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Clarksburg on October 31, 1949, a son of the late Harold and Georgia (Elbon) Baker. In addition to his parents Gary was preceded in death by one sister, Vicki Bowers. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife Cheryl Ann (Gola) Baker; two daughters: Meredith L. Baker of Reynoldsville and Amy A. Matheny (Glenn) of Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildr...

Mildred Faye Booth Tallman, 87, resident of Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Belington, died October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and caregivers. Born February 25, 1938 in Stringtown, WV, to Charles Kenneth Booth and Edna Madaline Bennett Booth, Faye was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a graduate of Belington High School with the class of 1956 and loved working with children in elementary schools, youth group hom...

Michelle Renae Mayle, 59, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1966 in Kokomo, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Richard Bradford and Constance Bussard Hill. Michelle is survived by her devoted husband, Dayton Lee Mayle, Jr., whom she married on May 26, 1994. Together they shared more than thirty-one beautiful years filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. A proud graduate of Weste...

Rudolph Edward “Rudy” Banick Sr., 93, of Farmington, West Virginia passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia on July 21, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zavilla Banick. Rudy is survived by his current wife Meredith Jones Banick; daughter Deborah Kay Wolfe; son Timothy Robert Banick; step-son K.C. Jones (Pam); grandchildren: Rascal Wolfe, Amanda Banick Smith (Ryan), Andrew Banick (Brittney), Travis Banick (B...

Estes H. Phillips Jr. went home to be with his former wife, father, mother and brother on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Junior was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2025. Junior was born October 24, 1946, in Philippi, a son of the late Estes H. and Mary Jane (Menefee) Phillips of White Oak. Junior was the last member of his immediate family. He was formerly married to the late Martha Jean Schoonover Phillips for 39 years before they divorced in 2009. He was th...

Nelson Ray Golden, 72, of Weston, formerly of Peniel, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953, at Reedy, the son of the late Brooks and Virginia Golden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Golden; grandparents, Harvey and Sylvia Milhoan Golden and Okey and Icy Board Argabrite. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sharon Golden; daughter, Annette (Chad) Young of Weston; grandchi...

Doris Sue (Campbell) Saffer of Fairmont, an 88-year-old lung cancer survivor, passed on the morning of October 28, 2025, after succumbing to other illnesses. She joined many predeceased family members and her Heavenly Father. She was a secretary for the US Army, in Northern Virginia and in Frankfurt Germany. She transitioned to driving a school bus in Prince William County Virginia, while raising her four children. She loved and missed her church family at Eldora United Methodist Church ...

Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leig...

Julie Martha Lynch, 59, of Jane Lew, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, under the compassionate care of WV Caring in Elkins. Julie was born in Elkins on July 31, 1966, a daughter of the late Zane Grey Perkey and Mary Jo Henry Perkey. Forever cherishing his memories of Julie are her son, Brannon Lynch of Morgantown. Julie was a graduate of Lewis County High School, class of 1984. She was an avid animal lover, a trait that was reflected in her kindness and compassion ...