Gladys Io Brass, 96, of Augusta, WV, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center. Gladys was born on March 21, 1929, in Hacker Valley, WV, the daughter of the late William W. and Dorsey Jordan Pritt. Gladys was a graduate of Salem High School where she was the valedictorian, and a received a master’s degree at Towson College where she was magna cum laude. After graduating from school, she worked as a public librarian and then later found herself in...

Ronald Eugene Alfred, age 84, of Buckhannon, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born in Covington, VA on March 18, 1941, a son of the late Eddie Ray Alfred, Sr. and Beatrice Smith Alfred. He was united in marriage on November 20, 1960, to Angela F. Morris Alfred, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jasper R. Alfred and wife Kedron of Buckhannon; two granddaughters: Tiffany Kahari and fiancé Duval Thomas and ...

Elaine Grace Eckes, age 68, of Crawford, WV, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Elaine was born on December 30, 1957, in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Elmer Post Eckes and Mary Ruth Lantz Eckes. She was a 1976 graduate of Lewis County High School. Throughout her working years, Elaine was employed at several local glass cutting shops, worked at the Paxar Label Factory, and later served her community as a Certified Nu...

Mr. Gavin Lee Kittle, age 26 years a resident of Belington, WV departed this life Tuesday evening December 30, 2025 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born on April 7, 1999 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Chad Jacob Kittle and Amy Wirtz Prichard, who survives in Fairmont. He had never married. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers; Dylan Shane Kittle of Belington and Jarrett Prichard of Fairmont, his paternal grandmother; Linda Jean Kittle of...

Ronald Earl “Ronnie” Grall, Sr., age 83, of Buckhannon, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He was born in Glen Dale, WV on December 13, 1942, a son of the late Frank Earl and Eleanor Delores Gray Grall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David Lee Grall: three brothers, and one sister. He was united in marriage on August 30, 1961, to Helen Mae Darrah Grall who survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Amber Slovak of Buckhannon; fou...

Russell “Russ” Smith, 68, of Morgantown, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29th, 2025. He graduated from Valley High School in 1975. Shortly afterwards, he served in the Military. Russ was a remarkable man whose life was defined by brilliance, creativity, devotion, and love. A master electrician and highly skilled electronic and electrical engineer, Russ possessed a rare genius when it came to electronics, computers, and programming. His mind was sharp and inquisitive...

Donzel “Donnie” Gainer Wease, 68, of Jane Lew, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. Donnie was born in Clarksburg on September 17, 1957, a son of the late Donzel Bennett Wease and Emma Louise Gainer Wease. On March 20, 1992, Donnie married the love of his life, Tamela “Tammy” Collen Snopps. He missed Tammy dearly after her passing on June 11, 2011. In addition to his parents and wife, Donnie was preceded in death by his daughter, Chasidy Dawn Wilburn; and three siblings: Th...

Virgil Sherwood Moore, a deeply cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025. Known for his profoundly selfless and caring nature, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, deep family devotion, and unconditional love. Born to his mother, Dorothy Helen Grogg Powell, and father, Gerald Moore, on March 24, 1943, Virgil endured a challenging childhood. However, he refused to let those early years define him; he found peac...

Judith Louise Blare, 81, of Shinnston, passed away on December 27, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born in Washington County, OH on November 16, 1944 to the late Doy Wilford Hamrick and Kathleen Ruby (Gray) Hamrick. Judith worked for Anchor Hocking as a glass worker. She was a member of the Oriole Nest, The American Legion Post 31 Shinnston and Supreme Officer in The Whole Nation. She enjoyed cooking, canning, baking and gardening. Judith is survived by her companion of over ...

Robert Dale “Bob” McCauley, Sr., age 81 years, a resident of the Cravensdale Community, Elkins, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep with his dog Blu at his side Saturday morning, December 27, 2025, at his home. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was born Friday, October 13, 1944, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Howard McCauley, Sr. and Lena Moran McCauley. On August 23, 1970, he was married to the former Barbara Jean Crites, who preceded him in death August 22, 2000....