Paul “Butch” Leslie Mulligan, Jr., 79, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence with family by his side. Born on July 27, 1946, in Clarksburg, WV, Paul was the beloved son of the late Paul Leslie Mulligan, Sr. and Gertrude Frances Ferree Mulligan. Butch leaves behind his cherished children, Paul Lawrence Mulligan and his wife Miranda of Clarksburg and Christina Mulligan of Bridgeport; three grandchildren, Sarie Bland, Emma Mulligan, and Christophe...

Agnes Marie Bleigh, 89, of Ireland went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 22, 2026 under the compassionate care of Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, WV with her family by her side. She was born in Hacker Valley, WV on July 18, 1936, daughter of the late Bernard Pugh and Lula (McCartney) Pugh. Agnes was united in marriage on June 12, 1954 to Walter Lee Bleigh, who preceded her in death in April of 1982. Forever cherishing their memories of Agnes are her children, Donna M...

James “Jim” Lee Shields, 81, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. Jim was born in Stumptown on July 24, 1944, a son of the late Frances and Oscar Shields. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Arlena Jarvis; one sister, Charlotte Miller; and two brothers-in-law: Fred Church and Austin White. Jim is survived by his wife, Ellen Kay Harris Shields; two daughters; two sons; two ste...

Christopher Nelson Cunningham, 44, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mon Health Medical Center. Born on April 3, 1981, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Christopher was the beloved son of the late Carl Jackson Jr. and Sand Cunningham. Christopher was a proud high school graduate whose heart was as big as his smile. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending hours playing video games, casting a line while fishing, and showing a deep love and kin...

Ida Mae (Bragg) Waugh, 94, of Weston, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 under the compassionate care of Primrose Assisted Living in Marion, OH. She was born in Nicholas County, WV on October 6, 1931 daughter of the late James William Bragg and Ella Mae (Garrett) Bragg. In addition to her parents, Ida was preceded in death by a sister, Dolores Casey. Cherishing the life of Ida are her children, Robert Waugh, Jr. and wife, Marcia of Weston, WV, Cheryl ...

Michael Douglas O’Kelly, age 91, of West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was born on February 18, 1934, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, beginning a life devoted to thought, service, compassion, and living life with purpose and meaning. Michael was a Unitarian minister for more than fifty years, serving congregations and communities with intellectual rigor, deep empathy, and unwavering respect for the dig...

Connie Miller Burk, age 72, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Holbrook Healthcare Center where she had resided for the past several years. She was born on November 1, 1953, in Webster County, a daughter of the late Russell Postalwait and Margie M. Burns Hull. She was united in marriage on August 10, 1974, to Virgil D. Miller, to whom she was married until 1991. On December 22, 1996, she was united in marriage to Dannie Ray Burk who preceded her in death on March 24, 2012. In a...

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...

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...

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;...