Freddie Lee Butcher, of Barrackville, departed this life on Sunday (December 14, 2025). He was born on March 20, 1941 on Miracle Run, Monongalia County, a son of the late Pansy Tennant Lowther and Robert L. Butcher. Fred is survived by his four children: Vickie (Richard) Hall, Rodney (Tracie) Butcher, Kevin (Jodi) Butcher, and David Butcher. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Steven Hall, Rachel Hall (Nathan) Meador, Jarod (Elitea) Butcher, Katie Butcher (Travis) Davis, ...

Our Beloved Mother, Mary Juanita Akers Underwood went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home with family by her side and under the care of Hospice of Garrett County. Juanita was born Thursday, December 21, 1939, in Shawsville, Virginia, a daughter of the late George Harvey Akers and Sallie Mae Greene Akers. Left to cherish her memory are five children, Howard Underwood and wife Valerie of East Dailey, Marian "Penny" Thomas of Oakland,...

Loretta Rose (Kelley) Westfall Loretta Rose (Kelley) Westfall, age 63, of Tallmansville, WV, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Holbrooks Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, WV. She was born January 6, 1962, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Clinton Kelley and Myrtle (Russell) Kelley. On May 25, 1979, she married Roger Westfall and they have been married for 46 years. She is also survived by one son, Louis Westfall of French Creek, WV. Two daughters, J...

Robert “Rob” Woodley Golden, age 87, of Philippi, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born July 3, 1938, in Barbour County, a son of the late Murl Clayton Golden and Virginia Mae (Woodley) Golden. Rob was a proud patriot who served his country in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division, stationed in Germany. A hard worker his entire life, he retired from Youngstown Sheet and Tube in Youngstown, Ohio, but retirement never slowed him...

Mr. William Charles “Bill” Allen, age 68 years, a resident of the Talbott Community in Belington, departed this life early Saturday morning December 13, 2025 in the comforts of his home. Death was unexpected. He was born on September 14, 1957 at Philippi, WV a son of the late Freddy Thomas and Martha Elizabeth Long Allen. On May 15, 1982 at the Talbott Church in Belington, he was united in marriage to the former Peggy Estaline Howell, who survives at their home. Left to cherish his memo...

Dwayne Edward Grubb, age 64, of Clarksburg, WV, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at River Oaks Healthcare Center in Clarksburg. He was born November 29, 1961, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Dane Icarius and Anna Maelene Reed Grubb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Anna Wamsley. He is survived by four sisters, Angie Delauder and husband Tim of Canal Fulton, OH, Donna Wamsley of Adrian, WV, Marcy Gamble and fiancé Jim Bostic of Lost Creek, WV and Lori Manl...

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...

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...

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...

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...