Ronald Dale Dean, age 62, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on March 11, 1963, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Donald Dale Dean and Sylvia Jean Shipman Dean, who survives. On December 19, 1987, he was united in marriage to Carol J. Morrison Dean, who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, he is also survived by one sister Melissa Stimeling and husband Charlie of Buckhannon; one brother Wayne Dean and wife Sheryl o...

Rena Bell Bee, 93, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Maplewood Nursing Home in Bridgeport, WV. Rena was born in Weston, WV on January 5, 1933 daughter of the late Henry Frances Eagle and Ina Lorraine (Simpson) Eagle. Rena was united in marriage on July 13, 1963 to Carl Edward Bee, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2023. Cherishing the life of Rena are her 2 daughters, Barbara Darlene John and husband, Tim and Debra Ann Pratt and companion, Doug Knight both ...

Richard Earl Marteny, lovingly known to many as Dad, Grandpa, Brother, and Friend, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on August 24, 1949, in Moatsville, Barbour County, West Virginia, and spent his life rooted in the land, family, and values that shaped who he was. He was a hardworking man through and through. Over the years, he worked as a construction worker, coal miner, and farm hand never afraid of long days or hard labor. Work was more than a...

Mary Elladeana (Layfield) Cunningham was peacefully called home to Heaven on January 7, 2026, where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Leslie “Dale” Cunningham, who had been patiently awaiting their long-anticipated reunion. Known with deep affection by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Grandma Mary,” she was born on September 28, 1937, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to loving parents who instilled in her the values of faith, family, and compassion that she carr...

James “Ted” Carol Turner Sr., 84, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. James was born in Weston on February 24, 1941, a son of the late Shurley Lynn Turner and Waneta Oleta Floyd. On June 2, 2000, he married his best friend, Charlotte Ann Wiseman and they shared 18 wonderful years. James missed her dearly after her passing on September 20, 2018. In addition to his parents and wife, James was preceded in deat...

Brenda Joyce Huff, 66, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1959 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Howard Edward Huff and Emogene Mae Lowe. She is survived by her son, Steffan Huff and fiancée, Kellee Davisson of Salem; three grandchildren, Scarlett Huff, Peyton Huff and Maci Huff; one brother Neal Huff and partner Kay Huff; her best friend Carol Ann Mayo. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Patricia Ottmar, 79, of Rivesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence, after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Spokane, WA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ena Hipperson Paro. Patricia lived an outgoing, adventurous life. Her and her loving husband Howard made a loving home for them and their 5 children in multiple states which included Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Utah, by any means necessary. Patricia ended her life...

Danny G. Stout, 73, of Hepzibah, formerly of Enterprise, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at United Hospital Center with his family by his side. He was born February 5, 1952 in Haywood, a son of the late Harlan Thomas Slider and Jaunita F. Bennett Stout. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Tina L. Saville Stout, whom he married December 12, 2009. Also surviving are his children, Melissa Danielle Floyd and her husband Josh of Enterprise; and Danny G. Stout II and his wife An...

Betty Merle Walker, 93, of Jane Lew, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mansfield Place in Philippi. Born on December 17, 1932, in Little Rock Camp, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Edna M. Cunningham Baumgardner. A proud high school graduate, Betty lived a life defined by devotion and simple joys. She found happiness with her hands in the soil of her garden, carefully canning the fruits of her labor, baking for those she loved, and creat...

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Campbell) Nestor, age 82, a resident of Belington, departed this life Tuesday morning January 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Even though she had a valiant several year struggle with Dementia, death was unexpected. She was born January 27, 1943 at the Audra Community near Belington, a daughter of the late Geraldine McCoy and her husband Raymond and the late Wilmer “Hoot” Campbell and his wife Dorothy. She was later adopted and raised by the late C...