William Ronald “Bill” Schoonover, Sr., age 76 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. He had been in declining health for the past two months. He was born Wednesday, July 27, 1949, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Thomas Hyre Schoonover and Virginia Harper Schoonover. He was twice married, first, on September 1, 1972, to the former Marlene M. Halley who preceded him in death in March of 1990, an...

Timothy “Tim” Dean Thorne, Sr., 67, of Petersburg, WV entered into the loving arms of his Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, with his family faithfully by his side. Born October 22, 1958, in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Conway Curry and Helen Rose Berry Thorne. Tim grew up with a strong sense of purpose and integrity. A proud graduate of Petersburg High School, Class of 1977, he continued his education at Northern Virginia Community College, earn...

Howard Wayne Bennett, 85, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Friday, December 5, 2025, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Howard , please visit our floral store.

Charles Elmer Shafer, 94, of Stonewood, WV, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. Born on October 3, 1931, in Lilburn, GA, the oldest of twelve children, he was the beloved son of the late Henry and Ruby Johnson Shafer. Charles lived a full and dedicated life. A proud graduate of Gwinnett County High School, he went on to honor his country by serving in the United States Army. Skilled with his hands and gifted with a natural talent...

Joe Billy Gallo, 93, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Reynoldsville, WV a son of the late John and Constance Audia Gallo. Joe attended Victory High School until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the Korean War. He lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and genuine love for people. Over the years, he worked as a coal miner, farmer, cab driver, factory worker, state road ...

Timmy “Tim” R. Smith, 67, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the United Hospital Center after a courageous battle. He was born on February 3, 1958, a son of the late Frank and Wilma Long Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, friend, and companion for over 30 years, Diana M. Hustead Smith, whom he married August 5, 1995. Also surviving are his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Janet Hustead, Lumberport, Jerry and Cheryl Hustead, Lumberport, and Jim a...

Barry Allen Scott, 73, of Bridgeport, WV, ascended into the heavens on December 4, 2025. Barry is survived by his wife of fifty years, Diane Quinlin Scott, his two children, Carrie Scott Emerson (Paul) of Chesterfield, VA, his son Ryan Christopher Scott of Raleigh, NC, and the light of his life granddaughter, Aida Marie Emerson of Chesterfield, VA. Other surviving family include sister Patti Scott Crabtree of Madisonville KY, brother Raymond Scott of St. Charles MO, and sister Cathy Scott Jo...

Tiffany Renee Hillery, 32, of Flemington, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on March 3, 1993 in Kingwood, daughter of Harold Allen Hillery, of Flemington, and Lisa Diana Chambers, of Phillippi. Tiffany was a 2011 graduate of Robert C. Byrd High School and a graduate of Fairmont State College, with a Bachelors in Psychology. She enjoyed singing, dancing and shooting pool. Tiffany always took a fishing rod with he...

Norman Douglas “Doug” Costilow, 68, of Flemington, WV, passed away on December 3, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Born on December 31, 1956, in Grafton, WV, Doug was the son of the late Hayward and Mildred Maxine (Exline) Costilow. He shared 47 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Patricia Darlene (Moore) Costilow, a partnership marked by devotion, laughter, and unwavering support. Doug was a proud and loving father to his daughters: Chasity Marie Costilow of Flemington; Tasha Sue ...

Danny Rohrbaugh Jr, 47, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Danny, please visit our floral store.