The Reverend Frederick Lee Bird, 79, passed away at his home on January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Rev. Bird is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Donetta Bird; the mother of his children and first spouse, Karen Bird; and his three children, Sara Bird of Rochester, New York; Benjamin Bird (Shelly Thropp) of South Park, Pennsylvania; and Aaron Bird and his family (Rai Bosch; and their children Tristan Bird, Samuel Bosch-Bird, Zachary Bosch-Bird, and Tyler Bosch-Bird) of Milfor...

Patsy L. Stansberry Hite, 85, of Lost Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Patsy was born in Hazelgreen in Ritchie county on August 27, 1940, the proud daughter of the late Trevia Kinney Stansberry and David Franklin Stansberry. She graduated from Harrisville High School, Glenville State College and received her Masters Degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. Patsy retired as a WV teacher/principal ...

Richard Alvin LeBlond, 85, of Meadowbrook, passed on January 3, 2026 at Genesis Nursing Home – Salem. He was born April 28, 1940 in Fairmont to the late George LeBlond and Nancy Edna (Kerns) LeBlond. Richard worked as a truck driver for Viking Trucking. He is survived by three daughters: Pamela Sue LeBlond of Meadowbrook, Sandra King of Francis Mines and Patty Bowen of Frederickburg, OH; four grandsons: Ricky Craig, David Scale, R.J. Spencer and Jeremy Mills; four granddaughters: Pe...

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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...

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...

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...