Teri Mari Frye, 70, of East View, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a long health battle. She was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg on November 4, 1955, the oldest daughter of late Betty Lou McCarty Hagi and George E. Hagi. Teri graduated Roosevelt-Wilson High School class of 1973 and worked at Eagle Convex and Infocision before becoming a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Kenna Frye and wife Courtney; grandson, Kenn...

Gayleen Florence Wentz, 85, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Born on November 5, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV, she was the cherished daughter of the late Basil Dorr and Virginia Floe Shreve Hornbeck. Gayleen is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gary Lee Wentz on November 5, 2023. Gayleen was a proud graduate of Victory High School. After graduation, she worked various secretarial jobs including at James & Law Co. and...

Carolyn Sue Reed, 78, of Clarksburg, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born on February 5, 1947, in Clarksburg, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ralph Charles and Dora Dale Radcliff Griffith. Carolyn dedicated 40 years of her life to Eagle Convex Glass, where her hard work and loyalty became part of her legacy. A proud member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 573 and a member of the Christian Assembly in Nutter Fort, she lived her life in service, always gi...

Stanley A. Reynolds Sr., age 72, a resident of Philippi, WV., ended his journey on this earth on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence, with his family by his side. He embraced life with a spirit that resonated with those around him, often finding joy in the simplest of moments. His journey was one of resilience and strength, characterized by a profound bond with his family, Mr. Reynolds was born on February 20, 1953, in Parkersburg, WV., a cherished son to the late John Thomas Rey...

James Thomas “Tommy” Parks, 81, a resident of Kerens passed from this life Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Tommy was born Monday, May 1, 1944, in Pineville, KY, a son of the late Arthur Parks and Maude Belle Hobbs Parks. On June 26, 1964, in Cleveland, OH, he was married to the former Rebecca Diane “Becky” Snyder who survives. They had celebrated sixty-one years of marriage. Also left to cherish his memory is one daughter, Trisha Parks-Walter of C...

Denise St. Clair Straight, 71, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, teacher, and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of December 11, surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly. Born on April 26, 1954, Denise was a lifelong resident of Buckhannon, a place she loved and served with her whole heart. She was raised by two remarkable parents, Maxwell Conard St. Clair and Irma Roberson St. Clair, who preceded her in death. She was also...

Ira Lewis Bennett, 79, of Moatsville, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins, WV. Born on September 17, 1946, in Philippi, he was the son of the late Richard and Kathleen (Simpson) Bennett. Ira proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Throughout his working years, he was employed as a coal miner and later as a janitor for Barbour County Schools. A true outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, shootin...

John J. Moscar, Jr., 76, of Wexford, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at UMPC Passavant-McCandless, surrounded by his family. Born on August 1, 1949, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late John J. Moscar, Sr., and Rose Bruno Moscar. Family was the center of John’s world. He is lovingly survived by his sister, Bernadette Sanderson, with whom he shared his home and countless treasured memories; his niece, Michelle (Cory) Newton; his nephew...

Thomas “Tommy” Earl Gorman, 61, of Clarksburg, formerly of Southern Los Angeles, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Hospital. He was born on December 15, 1964 in Newport, CA, a son of the late Spencer Gorman and Martha Antone Gorman. He is survived by one son, Woody Gorman of Clarksburg; two siblings, Lois Harrison and husband Greg of Weston, and Shawn Gorman and wife Rebecca of Clarksburg. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in de...

Garnieta “Gay” Baxa, age 92, of the Old Elkins Road, Buckhannon, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Stonehaven Assisted Care Home in Belington, WV. She was born on April 1, 1933, in Webster County, WV on the grounds of the present-day Holly River State Park, a daughter of the late Elza Lee and Arnie Light Hissam. She was united in marriage on December 25, 1954, to Howard Franklin “Frank” Baxa who survives. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by one daughter Sandra Irela...