Reverend Hugh Murphy Hugh Murphy was born in Arden, WV (Barbour County) on June 10, 1926, to Charles and Goldie Wilson Murphy. His given name was Wilson McHugh Murphy after several of his relatives. He graduated from Philippi High School in 1944 and soon after entered the US Navy. He served two years in the South Pacific during the final days of World War II. At the time of his honorable discharge, his rank was Yeoman 3rd Class. He then enrolled in West Virginia Business College and went t...

Mark Richard Fitzpatrick, 56, of Weston, ended his earthly journey in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born in Weston on July 18, 1967, a son of the late Mark Stephen Fitzpatrick and Jerry Elizabeth Burnside Fitzpatrick. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Richard Jackson and Margaret Jane Brown Cooper; and paternal grandparents: Mark Henry and Mary Edna Tierney Fitzpatrick. Mark’s love for his hometown o...

Richard “Dick” Sturm, of Jane Lew passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 1, 2023. Dick was born in Grantsville on August 1, 1934, the son of the late Otho Sturm and Leah Brannon Sturm. He is survived by three sisters, Joan Gherke, Carolyn Hatfield and Debbie Living. Forever cherishing their memories of Dick are his three children, Lisa Sturm, Pam Ware and husband Denver, and Craig Sturm; six grandchildren, Kevin Ware and wife Mary, Todd Ware and wife Janna, Josie Bush and hu...

Robert D. “Bob” Cain, 85 of Tanner, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Friday, July 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born, October 18, 1937 in the Tanner community of Gilmer County, son of the late Hartzel and Geneva (Ferguson) Cain. On September 5, 1958, Bob was united in marriage to Joyce Ann (McDiffitt) Cain, who survives. Bob was a graduate of Tanner High School, class of 1956. He worked as a truck driver, mechanic and even...

Barbara Ann Frederick Gandee, 83, of Weston formerly of Clendenin went home to be with the Lord Wednesday July 26, 2023 at Crestview Manor Health Care Center after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Vera D. (Wolfe) Frederick. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Mayford “Bob” Gandee. She married Bob Gandee on September 2, 1959. She was a 1959 graduate of Glenville State College and worked in many secretarial and bookkeeping capacities and was a me...

Imogene Sue Tenney, age 81, of Buckhannon, WV passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 21, 1942, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Harold and Ivy Linger Hoover. She is survived by one son, Daniel Tenney of French Creek, WV; two daughters, Donna Salyer and partner Stan Westfall of Buckhannon and Brenda Mason and husband Jeffrey of Volga, WV; six grandchildren, Paul Salyer and fiancé Tina McKie of Buckhannon, Annie Mason of NJ, Beverly B...

Pamela Sue Carder Cayton, 65, of Buckhannon, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in Jane Lew, WV on November 16, 1957, daughter of the late Richard and Carol Carder. Pam is survived by one son, John Carder and wife Angela of Shinnston, WV, daughter in law, Nina Stalnaker of Lost Creek, WV, 10 grandchildren: Tyler, Jonas and companion Morgan, Austin, Caleb and wife Kathryn, Porscha, Kaden, Chase, and Mackenzie, 2 great grandchildren, Corban and Braxton, one brother, John Summ...

Terry L. Ellyson, 68, of Glenville, West Virginia departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born May 13, 1955 in Weston, WV, son of late Ralph C. and Boneva “Bea” (Davis) Ellyson. Terry is a graduate of Lewis County High School Class of 1973. He attended Glenville State College and was a 1977 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is President of Ellyson Mortuary Inc. in Glenville a...

James Michael Ables, 50, of Lost Creek, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born on June 26, 1973 in Clarksburg to the late Dayton Woodsen and Judith Marie Cain Ables. He is survived by his wife, Sherry Lynn Adams Ables whom he married on June 27, 2001; siblings, Judith “Louann” Anderson, Detroit, MI, Dayton Ables, Lost Creek, Mary Ables, Lost Creek, and Loretta Gould, Weston; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was als...

Robert “Bob” Ocheltree age 92, of Parkersburg WV, departed this life on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 5, 1931 in Weston, WV the son of the late Cecil and Nettie Gay Allen Ocheltree. Bob retired from Union Carbide Corporation working in research and development with 30 years of service. He graduated from the former Pennsboro High School class of 1949 and attended WVU and Marietta College. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Bob was a member of the S...