The family of Michael Edward Gaughan sadly announces his unexpected passing at his residence in Palmetto Florida on November 18, 2025. Michael was born October 27,1963 at St. Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg WV. Michael was a graduate of Liberty High School, Class of 1981. He had worked in the construction industry in Florida for many decades. Michael was thoroughly enjoying a well-deserved early retirement in the Floridian sun. Though he loved his home state of WV, he much preferr...

Ralph "Steven" Halewa, 68, of Brandywine, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Clarksburg Veterans Nursing Facility. Born in Kingston, NY, he was a son of the late Isaac Halewa and Jacqueline Schoonmaker Halewa. Steven graduated from Montevideo High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army as a Construction Surveyor. His integrity and sense of duty were evident in all aspects of his life. For many years, he applied his craftsmanship as a self-empl...

Bernard Clifford Sachs, 71, of Weston passed away on November 17th, 2025 at his home. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on March 6th, 1954: son of the late Leslie M. Sachs and Dorothy (Bright) Sachs. Bernard is survived by one step daughter: Crystal Mick and one step son: James Rodgers both of Weston, three step grandchildren: Dakotah Mick, Kaila Linger and J. W. Rodgers, one nephew: Bruce Sachs, and two nieces: Melissa Self and Nicole O’Dell. In addition to his parents, Bernard was preced...

Joyce Ann Simmons, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Glen Winemiller and Barbara Cartwright. She now reunites with the love of her life, her husband, Lawrence “Butch” Herbert Simmons, who preceded her in death. Joyce lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and a heart that never stopped giving. For more than 27 years, she devoted herself to caring for other...

Dottie Jo Bennett Mouser, 70, a resident of Elkins passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Davis Medical Center. She had been in declining health, but death was sudden and unexpected. A more comprehensive obituary will be published. Dottie Jo’s request for cremation will be honored. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dottie, please visit our floral store.

Gene V. “Santa Gene” Eubank Jr., 69, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away at home on Monday, November 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Clarksburg on April 6, 1956, a son of the late Gene Vernon and Mary Ann (Welks) Eubank. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by his brother Stanley Andrew Eubank and sister Rose Ann “Sandy” Eubank Gill. Gene is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vera E. (Payne) Eubank whom he married on August 26, 1977; thr...

Charles Roy Phares, 66, a resident of Cape Cod, MA and more recently having returned to his hometown of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. Charles was born on Monday, October 26, 1959, in London, England, a son of the late Roy Mage Phares and Elizabeth "Libby" Mary Chester Phares. Left to cherish Charles’ memory is his son, Charles “Frank” Phares and wife, Emily, of Boston, MA, and his daughter, Kathleen ...

On November 17, 2025, the world grew a little quieter as David Allen Harris passed away at his home in Clarksburg, WV. He left this life gently, wrapped in the familiar comfort of the place he knew best. Born on November 8, 1953, David lived his 72 years with a spirit that was both steady and free. A proud veteran, he carried the strength of his service with him every day—not as a boast, but as a quiet honor woven into the way he moved through the world. David found his peace outdoors—b...

Thomas Edward “Tom” Linger, 85, of Romney, WV, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on January 16, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Robert H. Linger and Lilly Mable Hoffman. Tom was a veteran in the United States Army for 24 years working in the Medical Corps with duties related to Behavioral Sciences. During his years on active-duty Tom dedicated much of his off-duty time completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology, to then attending local univer...

Adam McCord, age, 48, a resident of Flemington, WV., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence he had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born into this life in Philippi on September 20, 1977, the youngest child of Frances Marie (Cain) McCord of Galloway, and the late Walter Roscoe McCord. A loving husband to his wife, the former Charlene Alice Criss, they were married on June 19, 2010, he was a steadfast partner, supporting her through l...