Ronald N. Tallman, age 75, of Belington, WV, passed away on Friday January 16, 2026 in the WV Caring Hospice Facility at Elkins, WV. Death was following a period of declining health. Ron was born on March 4, 1950 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Arline Ruby Wiseman Tallman and Robert Earl Tallman Sr. He graduated from DuPont High School with the class of 1968 in Belle, WV. Ron dedicated much of his life to his family members and his role as an Electrician at DuPont Plant in Belle, WV. ...

Eileen Rodriguez Hamlin, 97, of Clarksburg, passed away on January 15, 2026, while residing at Maplewood Nursing Facility. She was born on February 8, 1928. Eileen was the beloved daughter of the late Florentino Rodriguez and Ramona Gonzales Rodriguez. Eileen married the love of her life James Franklin Hamlin on January 5, 1946. She was a proud graduate of Salem College. Eileen was an extraordinary mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved playing baseball, basketball, shooting marbles and ...

Janet Lee Davis Giebel, age 87 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life early Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center at Elkins, WV. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Monday, October 31, 1938, at Buckhannon, WV a daughter of the late Lattie C. Davis and Virginia Gail Townsend Davis. Surviving are one son, James M. Davis (Barb) of Elkins; two daughters, LeAnn M. Nutter (Perry) of Ellamore, Wendy M. Bodkins ...

Ronald “Ronnie” Keith Haller, 76, of Moatsville, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. Ronnie was born December 13, 1949, in Arden, West Virginia, a son of the late Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ronnie was employed as a welder with Bethlehem Steel and was also an avid farmer. He enjoyed camping and fishing and was known for always helping others whenever he ...

Edward Spencer Jr., 72, of Shinnston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jr. lost his fight with Multiple Myeloma after his ongoing battle for eleven months. Jr was born in Clarksburg on May 31, 1953, the son of the late Edward Spencer and Mabel Pritt Spencer. In addition to his parents, Jr was preceded in death by one sister, Clara Jane “Janie” Spencer Hayhust; and two brothers: Charles Ray and Donald Robert Spenc...

Thelma Louise Sparks Shoemake, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2026, at her home of more than 65 years under the care of Mountain Hospice with special gratitude to Amber Hinchman. She was born Saturday, August 31, 1940, in Marlinton, the daughter of the late Jonah Roy Sparks and Letha Opal Pringle Sparks. Thelma retired from the State of West Virginia as the office manager of the Midland Public Service District where she worked thirty plus years in this professi...

Junior E. “June Bug” Croston, age 87, a resident of Philippi, WV., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Mansfield Place with his family by his side. He had been declining in health for quite some time. June Bug was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, cherished friend, and vibrant spirit who touched the lives of all that knew him. He was born on February 23, 1938, in Galloway WV., a son to the late Homer Mayle, and Bertha (Croston) Whitehair. In March of 1991, he ...

Our beloved mother Mary Madeline (Coonts) Ramsey, age 94 a resident of Belington, WV, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening January 13, 2026 in the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center (ERCC) at Elkins, WV. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born on October 3, 1931at Belington, WV a daughter of the late Ray Harrison and Dove Gainer Coontz. On August 25, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Eugene “Bob” Ramsey who preceded her in death on September 28, 2...

William “Bill” Earl Zuna, 73, of Buckhannon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on October 30, 1952, in Pennsylvania, the beloved son of the late Frank Zuna and Bessie Eshleman Zuna Fake. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife of 13 wonderful years, Mary Wolverton Zuna, who was the love of his life and his constant companion. Their years together were filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support. In addition to ...

Genevieve Louise (Tallman) Arbogast, ASID, departed this life on Monday January 12, 2026 in the comforts of her home in Belington. Genevieve was born on January 19, 1936, the daughter of the late William Jennings Tallman of Barbour County, WV, who was a proud descendant of the Pioneer families of Boone and Lincoln; his parents were Geo. Boone Tallman and Hannah (Weigle) Tallman (dau. of German immigrants). Her mother, also of Barbour Co., was the former Helen Lenora (Wright) Tallman, daugh...