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Rupert “Bert” Edwin Pumphrey, 88, of Weston went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was born in Orlando, WV on January 18, 1937, son of the late Cecil Pumphrey and Rena (Heath) Pumphrey. Bert was united in marriage on April 11, 1964 to his loving wife of 61 years, Judith E. (Bailey) Pumphrey. Bert is survived by his wife, Judith, daughter, Sheri K. Jerden and husband, Kevin of Jane Lew, WV, sons, Michael E. Pumphrey and wife, Jennifer of Morgantown, WV and ...

Michael Jeffrey Welshonce, age 44, departed this life on January 3, 2026 in Richmond, VA. He is survived by his family, including Elizabeth and his beloved son, Clay – the light of his life. Mike loved Clay more than anything in the world and spoke proudly and often about his achievements to anyone who would listen. To Clay, Mike was not only the best dad and best friend, but also the very best “dingus,” a title worn with love and laughter. Mike is also survived by his parents, Jeff and De...

Leonard P. Gower, age 74, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Leonard was born on December 7, 1951, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Edward E. Gower and Wilma R. (Markley) Gower. He was raised in the Wilsonburg area and was a proud graduate of Victory High School, Class of 1969. Following high school, Leonard attended Salem College, where he studied art, reflecting his creative nature. In June of 1971, Leonard pro...

Betty June Anderson Cutlip, 80 years old, of Diana, West Virginia, left this world on January 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on November 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Harvey B. Anderson and Sylvia V. McCartney Anderson. Betty lost her mother at a young age and helped raise her siblings serving as part mother, part referee and full time chaos wrangler all while becoming a first time mother hersel...

Wilma Sue Denholm, 81, of Clarksburg, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 29, 1944, in Clarksburg, she was the cherished daughter of the late Russell Royal Sandy and Lucy Mae Radcliff Sandy. Wilma lived a life marked by faith, independence, and deep love for those around her. She was a proud graduate of Roosevelt Wilson High School and Fairmont State College. Throughout he...

Cheryl Ann Wheeler-Thomas, age 82 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life early Friday morning, January 2, 2026 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs, Elkins, WV. She was born Saturday, November 6, 1943 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late James Ralph Thomas Wheeler and the late Hilda Cora Gum Wheeler. In 1974, she was married to Owen Thomas, who preceded her in death October 4, 2013. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a graduate of E...

Eva Mae Ford, 97, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Weston, WV, passed Thursday, January 1, 2026 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1928 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Clyde Hull and Lura May Hall Hull. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Claude Ford (2021); brothers, Virgil, Harold and Edward Clyde Hull; and sisters, Juanita Marie Imboden, Virginia Matheny, and Mary Elsie Mazzei. Eva was a graduate of Weston High School, Class of 194...

Thomas Leslie “Tom” Coontz, age 72 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Thursday afternoon, January 1, 2026, at the WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital at Wheeling, WV. He had been in declining health. He was born Sunday, April 12, 1953, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Thomas Lamont “Tom” Coontz and Margie Rhodes Coontz. On July 5, 1975, he was married to his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Kathryn Goodwin, who survives. They had celebrated fifty years of marriage. Also s...

Ashley Denise Williams, born October 17, 1981, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Salem Center in Salem, West Virginia. Ashley was the beloved daughter of Lynn Michael Williams and the late Donna Sue Bailey Williams. She was a cherished granddaughter of the late Dale Ray Sr. and Twila Jean Watkins Bailey; Lynn and Mercedes Williams. Ashley will be remembered for her presence, strength, and the impact she had on the lives of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving fat...