Blanche Grace (Helmick) McCartney, age 99, formerly of 55 Marion Street, Buckhannon, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Serenity Assisted Living where she had resided for the past several years. She was born on December 26, 1926, in Pickens, WV, a daughter of the late Alvin Grant and Emma Ethel (Cutlip) Helmick. She resided in Pickens until her husband Glen entered military service at which time she moved to Baltimore where she was employed at an airplane parts assembly plant during the...

Geraldine (Bryan) Mouser, age 93, a resident of Philippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Mountain Living Assisted Care Facility in Belington, WV where she had been a resident under the care of Mountain Hospice since September. Geraldine was born on December 11, 1932 in Arden, WV to the late Charles H. and Virginia (Stemple) Bryan. On May 27, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart James Linwood Mouser who proceeded her in death on April 14, 2001. They h...

Roscoe Charles Robinson, 80, of Walkersville, went to walk with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Roscoe was born in Flemington on August 27, 1945, a son of the late Richard Robinson and Adeline Williams Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Tom, Roy, Branty, and Lloyd Robinson; and two sisters: Rose Nissel and Grace Alderman. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Katheryn “Katie” Robinson; one son, Chuck Robinson and wife, Audrey...

Katie Jean (Lombardi) Pringle, 51, of Belington, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born on August 22, 1974, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of George Palmer and Kathleen (Fitzgerald) Grozki. On July 29, 2023, she married the love of her life, Robert L. Pringle. Katie adored her husband and family with her whole heart, and her love for them was evident in everything she did. She w...

Richard Lynn Bennett, 55, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Clarksburg on May 29, 1970 a son of Peggy (Shinn) Bennett of Clarksburg and the late Eli Bennett. In addition to his mother Richard is survived by his wife Jennifer T. (Tharp) Bennett; six daughters: Brianna, Maria, Karri, Katie, Kayla, and Karissa; three grandchildren: Shawn, Kaylen, and Alexander; two brothers: LJ and Matt Bennett;...

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Reverend Thomas Edward Gensel, age 96, of Melrose passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Gainesville. He was born on October 12, 1929, in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Martha (Cummings) Gensel and had served in the United States Army. Mr. Gensel grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and dedicated his life to serving others through his faith and music. Mr. Gensel was a true man of God and made a lasting impact as a pastor in various churches throughout North Carolina, West Vir...

Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Jr., age 81, of Jane Lew, WV, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly, WV. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Matador, TX, the son of the late Sammie Letha (Hawley) and Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Sr. Curtis married Susan Jane (Pitsenbarger) Mitchell, who survives in Franklin. Curtis attended Montivideo High School and he was a Christian by faith. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing softball...

Tommy Lee French, Jr., 66, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. Born on March 21, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Tommy was the beloved son of the late Tommy Lee French, Sr. and Diana Frances Delvecchia French. A proud high school graduate, Tommy honorably served his country in the United States Navy, a chapter of his life that reflected his sense of duty and quiet strength. In his personal time, he found joy and...

Betty Lou Brooks Narog Hepler, 97, of Pierpont Center in Fairmont, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She was born on March 13, 1928, to Grant Brooks and Stella Wolfe Brooks. Mrs. Hepler was a graduate of Farmington High School and Fairmont State College. She taught classes at Miller School and Fairmont Business College. She was a born again Christian and attended church until her age and illness prevented it. Betty is survived by two daughters and one son: Sheila and Gary Sloa...