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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gladys Io Brass, 96, of Augusta, WV, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center. Gladys was born on March 21, 1929, in Hacker Valley, WV, the daughter of the late William W. and Dorsey Jordan Pritt. Gladys was a graduate of Salem High School where she was the valedictorian, and a received a master’s degree at Towson College where she was magna cum laude. After graduating from school, she worked as a public librarian and then later found herself in...

Ursula Charlotte (Batz) Smith received her new body in heaven on December 31, 2025, in the Stonehaven Home while under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. She was born on October 15, 1946, in Schweinfurt Germany. Ursula came to United States upon marrying her first husband the late Roger Lee “Smitty” Smith a US Army Sgt. Here they would grow a loving family. Their children Sandra S. Smith-Davis (Patrick) and George E. Smith (Amber) Ursula was a lover of people and would help anyon...

Mary Katherine DeMicco, born September 10, 1939, passed away peacefully, on December 31, 2025 surrounded by family and love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rose Romano and Peter Romano and a loving sister to her brother Joe Romano and sister Diana Romano. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Romano. Mary met the love of her life, Anthony DeMicco, in 1955, and they were married on September 29, 1958. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and dedication to ...