Ronald Dale Dean, age 62, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on March 11, 1963, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Donald Dale Dean and Sylvia Jean Shipman Dean, who survives. On December 19, 1987, he was united in marriage to Carol J. Morrison Dean, who survives. In addition to his mother and wife, he is also survived by one sister Melissa Stimeling and husband Charlie of Buckhannon; one brother Wayne Dean and wife Sheryl o...

Brenda Joyce Huff, 66, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1959 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Howard Edward Huff and Emogene Mae Lowe. She is survived by her son, Steffan Huff and fiancée, Kellee Davisson of Salem; three grandchildren, Scarlett Huff, Peyton Huff and Maci Huff; one brother Neal Huff and partner Kay Huff; her best friend Carol Ann Mayo. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Danny G. Stout, 73, of Hepzibah, formerly of Enterprise, passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 at United Hospital Center with his family by his side. He was born February 5, 1952 in Haywood, a son of the late Harlan Thomas Slider and Jaunita F. Bennett Stout. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Tina L. Saville Stout, whom he married December 12, 2009. Also surviving are his children, Melissa Danielle Floyd and her husband Josh of Enterprise; and Danny G. Stout II and his wife An...

Mary Elladeana (Layfield) Cunningham was peacefully called home to Heaven on January 7, 2026, where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Leslie “Dale” Cunningham, who had been patiently awaiting their long-anticipated reunion. Known with deep affection by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as “Grandma Mary,” she was born on September 28, 1937, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to loving parents who instilled in her the values of faith, family, and compassion that she carr...

Patricia Koon Craven went to be with our Lord on January 7, 2026, after a long illness. She was the wife of Floyd Wayne Craven, who preceded her in death, as well as a daughter, Janette Joyce Craven Johnson. Surviving is her son, Jeffrey Wayne Craven and his significant other Barbara C. Liebl of Clarksburg, WV; one brother, Robin L. Koon and wife Betty of Richmond, VA; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Craven Miles of Buckhannon and many relatives. Mrs. Craven attended the Buckhannon First Baptist ...

Patricia Ottmar, 79, of Rivesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at her residence, after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Spokane, WA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ena Hipperson Paro. Patricia lived an outgoing, adventurous life. Her and her loving husband Howard made a loving home for them and their 5 children in multiple states which included Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Utah, by any means necessary. Patricia ended her life...

Betty Merle Walker, 93, of Jane Lew, passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mansfield Place in Philippi. Born on December 17, 1932, in Little Rock Camp, West Virginia, she was the cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Edna M. Cunningham Baumgardner. A proud high school graduate, Betty lived a life defined by devotion and simple joys. She found happiness with her hands in the soil of her garden, carefully canning the fruits of her labor, baking for those she loved, and creat...

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Campbell) Nestor, age 82, a resident of Belington, departed this life Tuesday morning January 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Even though she had a valiant several year struggle with Dementia, death was unexpected. She was born January 27, 1943 at the Audra Community near Belington, a daughter of the late Geraldine McCoy and her husband Raymond and the late Wilmer “Hoot” Campbell and his wife Dorothy. She was later adopted and raised by the late C...

Leta Mae (Linda) White Estep Stewart, 83, took her journey to be with Jesus on January 6, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1942 in Elkins, West Virginia to parents Artennis and Ida Masel White. She is survived by her sons David G Estep, Michael D Estep and grandson/adopted son Michael A Estep, her sister Alice F Wilkinson and several half-brothers and half-sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons William E Estep and Dani...

Philip Craig White, 68, of Canaan Valley, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2026. Born on November 11, 1957, in Elkins, he was the son of the late Harlan White and Carolyn Harman, who survives and resides in Valley Bend. Philip, or as most knew him as "Craig", spent his entire life behind the wheel, proudly hauling loads across the country for various companies, always with a quiet sense of purpose and pride in the work that kept him on the open road. What truly filled his h...