Gene A. Pitzer, age 84, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 at his residence. Gene was born February 23, 1941 in Barbour County a son of Earl B. and Pauline S. (Strawderman) Pitzer. Gene was united in marriage to his wife of 27 years Joan Marie (Kowalski) Pitzer who preceded him in death October 12, 2023. Gene worked for Chrysler Corporation as a spot welder. He was a member of the NRA. Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trap shooting. He often would take walks in t...

Dr. George Albert “Bert” Popson, Jr., of Buckhannon, WV passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home. He was born April 25, 1950, in Brookville, PA, a son of the late George Albert and Patty Lucille Helmheckel Popson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David L. Popson. He is survived by his sister, Linda K. Mracko and husband John of Abbottstown, PA; niece, Andrea Mracko Turlik (Dan) of Aldie, VA; nephew, Jonathan Mracko (Kristine) of Magnolia,...

Charles Holt Green, 64 of Hacker Valley, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. Charlie was born December 7, 1960 and was the son of the late Jasper Sampson and Jessie Frazier Green. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Patricia Payne and her husband Richard. Charlie was a faithful member of the Bendertown Community Church. He was employed for 38 years at Northwest Hardwoods; Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, playing guitar and enjoyed going to the beach....

Deborah “Debbie” Louise (Hartley) Lewis 69, formerly of Salem WV, went on to her heavenly home Monday, July 14th, 2025 in Topeka Kansas. She was born September 25, 1955 in Clarksburg WV, daughter of Louise and John Hartley. Deborah is survived by her daughter Rena Blake and Husband Bill, four grandchildren; David Chipps and companion Beverly Morlock, Christopher Mayle, Ryan Hartley and companion Sydney Tingler, Richard Hartley and companion Katie Blair, three step grandchildren; Abigail ...

William “Bill” Gail Conrad, 87, a resident of Mill Creek passed from this life Sunday morning, July 13, 2025, at the WV Caring Inpatient Center where his family provided physical and emotional support during his final days. Bill was born Monday, June 13, 1938, in Pickens, a son of the late Ordie Conrad and Agnes Geyer Conrad Light. On December 23, 1958, in Mill Creek, he was married to the former Zita Levon Rader, who survives. They had celebrated sixty-six years of marriage. Al...

Bridget “Pauline” Horner, 87, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Crestview Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Jane Lew. Pauline was born in Weston on July 4, 1938, a daughter of the late Herbert O. Sprouse and Grace Queen Sprouse. On March 12, 1962, Pauline married Richard Donald Horner. Together they shared 51 years and she missed him dearly after his passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by two children: Ga...

Virgie Elizabeth Marsh, age 98, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. She was born on March 19, 1927, at Indian Camp, WV, a daughter of the late Franklin Granville and Macie Mae Marsh Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Spencer Marsh; and two sisters: Wilda Mae Smith Tenney and Genevieve Minti Smith. She is survived by one son Sonny Gould and wife Debra of Buckhannon; two grandchildren: Joe ...

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Snider, 67, of Weston, joined her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born in Kalamazoo, MI, on August 12, 1957, Becky was a daughter of the late Earnest Owen Watson and Kathrine Corrin Cash Watson. Forever cherishing their memories of Becky are her beloved companion of 10 years, George Persinger of Weston; one daughter, Penelope Robertson of Weston; two grandchildren: Kennedy Melynn West and Aubreyanna Mari...

John Harold Baker, age 61, a resident of Philippi, passed away Sunday July 13, 2025, in Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. John was born April 17, 1964, in Clarksburg, WV a son of Gene Emmett and Joan (Haskins) Baker. John was an avid knife collector and was a very efficient knife sharpener. He loved music and was very knowledgeable. John could tell you the name of the song, the artist singing, and the year of the song that he would be playing. In earlier years, he would attend car sh...

Nancy Lea Lantz Nancy Lea Lantz, age 74, of Philippi, WV, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the home of her sister in Philippi. She was born March 9, 1951, in Barbour County, WV, a daughter of the late George Russell and Virginia Maxine Workman Summerfield. On March 5, 1977, she married Gary Lantz who preceded her in death on January 16, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, George Russell Summerfield, Jr. She is survived by her children, David...