Charles Ray “Greaser” Watson, 79, a resident of Beverly passed from this life Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. Charles was born Monday, February 11, 1946, in Beverly, a son of the late Flora Ella Watson Fuston. From the age of twelve, Charles’ uncle and aunt, Silas and Edna Watson, raised him as their own son. On April 6, 2003, he was married to the former Mozella Ruth Scott who survives. Also left to cherish Charles’ memory are five...

Judith Ann Downs, 71, of Elkins, WV, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Cortland Acres. Born on March 25, 1954, in Elkins, she was the daughter of the late Sterling J. Lee and Edna M. (Butcher) Lee. "Judy" graduated from Elkins High School and attended both West Virginia University and Davis & Elkins College. She devoted most of her career to the hospitality industry, working for many years in Canaan Valley, where she also lived and raised her son, Jason, and daughter, Tara. Judy loved to...

Wayne Sanford Smith, age 73, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. He was born on March 25, 1952, in Tallmansville, WV, a son of the late Burl H. and Wanda Rosalind Suder Smith. On May 26, 1979, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Young Smith who survives. Also surviving are one son Daniel Smith of Clarksburg; three daughters: Carissa (Shannon) Huff of Bridgeport, Emily (Jeremy) Johnson of Weston, and Rachel (Justin) Ware of Mt. Clare...

Jerida Kay Floyd, 66, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 30, 1959, in Clarksburg, a daughter of Glendora Westfall Paugh of Clarksburg and late Jack Lee Paugh, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Bob Floyd, whom she married on November 17, 1983. She is also survived by two children, Jomanda Floyd Oldaker and her husband, Shaun of Clarksburg and Jona Floyd and husband Travis Ramsey of...

Helen Lea Reed, age 86, formerly of Buckhannon, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Valentines Assisted Living in Elkins, where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was born on July 10, 1939, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Charles Ray and Lois Edna Talbott Westfall. On February 18, 1961, she was united in marriage to Robert Lee “Bob” Reed, who preceded her in death on October 7, 2022. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by siblings:...

Sean Michael Scheuvront, 38, of Meadowbrook, WV passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1988, in Clarksburg, WV the son of Steven and Linda (Foley) Scheuvront. Sean was a floor installer for Wholesale Carpet Outlet. He enjoyed helping people, working on projects and loved his cats. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; grandmother Betty Earlenbaugh; fiancé, Wendy Cokeley; three sons Austin Scheuvront, Nicholas Cokeley, Shane Singleton; five bro...

Jimmy Hayward Sprouse, 87, of Horner, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the comfort of his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of WVU Hospice. Jimmy was born in Homewood on March 11, 1938, a son of the late Wilbur Sprouse and Rebecca Jane Mae Frashure Sprouse. On April 7, 1956, Jimmy married the love of his life, Imogene Ann Radcliff. Together they shared 52 wonderful years and he missed her dearly after her passing on No...

Barbara Zvonaric Gump, 84, of Wallace, passed away January 10, 2026 at United Hospital Center surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Joe/Vilma Zvonaric and Emma Jean Tichenor of Lumberport. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, James (Jim) Gump of Wallace. One daughter, Debbie (Larry) Bennett. Two sons, Joe (Melissa) Thrower and James (Jimmy) Gump, all of Wallace. Four grandchildren Mike Bennett, Doug (Koa) Bennett, Chad Thrower, Danielle Thrower a...

Marietta Jayne Yochym, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center. Born in Jamestown, New York, Marietta grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. After living in Shreveport, Louisiana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, she eventually returned to Clarksburg, West Virginia, where she spent her later years. Marietta lived a life defined by love, kindness, and quiet devotion to those around her. Sh...

William “Paul” Steel, 45, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on February 6, 1980, he was the son of the late Alice Virginia Steel and William Paul Turner. Paul’s life was marked by his kind heart, his passion for sports, and the connections he made with others. For many years, he worked in retail, most recently at the 7-Eleven in Wilsonburg. His love for football was unwavering, and he passionately followed the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Ste...