Jacky Dale Persinger, 72 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior in the evening hours of Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown with his loving family by his side. He was born December 23, 1951 in Linn, WV; son of the late James Persinger and Mary (McHenry) Persinger Riffle. Jacky is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1970 and a graduate of Glenville State College where he received a degree in accounting. Ja...

Daniel Eugene Johnson, a former Glenville businessman and longtime resident of Gilmer County, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long illness. He was born at home July 12, 1949 in Long Reach, Pleasants County, West Virginia, to Samuel Kenneth and Helen Ice Johnson, who preceded him in death. Dan is survived by his wife Patricia Merrill Johnson of 54 years, whom he married on April 19, 1969, while they were both students at Gle...

Heaven gained another beautiful Angel, Lora JoAnn Reed, 89, of Weston, on Friday, December 29, 2023 in the comfort, loving, and compassionate care of Seller’s Personal Care Home in Jane Lew, WV. She was born on July 31, 1934, daughter of the late William F. and Haydie Almeta (Wilt) Pumphrey. JoAnn was united in marriage on March 15, 1968 to Lynn A. Reed, who preceded her in death on July 30, 2011. Forever cherishing their memories of a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother are ...

John Lanham, age 74, of Elkins, WV, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Nella’s Autumn Lakes Healthcare in Crystal Springs, WV. He was born April 19, 1949, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Ira and Margerite Haskins Lanham. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Alan Cunningham, and a nephew, Craig Cunningham. He is survived by one sister, Sharon Cunningham of Weston, WV; one niece, Shannon Cunningham-Snead and husband David of Clarksburg, WV; one gre...

William Ross Duncan, 78, of Weston, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer and surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Vandalia on June 15, 1945, a son of the late Samuel Franklin Duncan and Lois Ruth Harris Duncan. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by three brothers: Buck, Paul, and Hayes Duncan; and six sisters: Rose Aichele, Catherine Hall, Laura Cutright, Irene Burkham...

Karen S. Helmick, age 80, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at her home. She was born April 1, 1943, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Leon and Anna Virginia Crawford Ervin. On July 12, 1958, she married Jackie “Jack” O’Neil Helmick who preceded her in death on April 4, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Helmick and Betty Lou Tenney. Surviving are two daughters, Barb Hinkle and husband Rod and Pam Helmick all o...

Roy K “White Top” Nicholson, 86 of New Milton passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his residence with family by his side after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born August 12, 1937 in New Milton, son of the late Amos Edward and Dulcie “Dutch” Kelley Nicholson. Roy served in the United States Army Reserves and retired from CNG as a mechanic with over twenty-three years of service. He enjoyed working on the farm (Paradise Valley), hunting, slow and fast pitch softball, campi...

Barbara Ann (Adams) Stieringer, 87, of Aurora, passed away at home on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on July 21, 1936, in Pierce, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Pearl Adams. Barbara enjoyed sewing, dancing, playing cards, traveling, her whiskey and smoking, and sitting by a campfire. She was lovingly known by her family as "Sassy Sadie" and was well known for being quick-witted. She took great pride in her family, especially her children and grandchildren....

Sylvia Hall (Phillips) Markley, age 100, a resident of Philippi, WV passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mansfield Place. She was born October 3, 1923 in Philippi, daughter of Cecil Otto and Elizabeth (Teter) Phillips. She was married to Emmett Edgar Markley and General Garnett Proudfoot. Her only sibling, Mary Elizabeth “Liddy” Phillips Springer died in 1972. She is survived by daughter, Linda Proudfoot; nephews Cecil Wray and Kathy, Dean and Patty, George Philip and Tina Springer ...

Arletta “Faye” Huddleston, age 70, of Thurman Avenue, Buckhannon, went home to be with her heavenly father on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport after an extended illness. She was born in Baltimore, MD on March 25, 1953, a daughter of the late William “Bill” and Arletta “Ceil” Littleton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. She is survived by four children: Kenneth William Huddleston and wife Beth of F...