Vaughn “Flash” Bolyard, age 61, a resident of Philippi, WV., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown with his family by his side. He had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born on December 8, 1963, at his family home in Philippi, a son to the late Edmund Bolyard and Gladys Jean (Foster) Bolyard. On February 20, 1980, he joined hands in marriage to the former Tina Marie Atwell who preced...

Richard Hunter, 68, of Meadowbrook, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. Born on August 5, 1956, in California, Richard led a life defined by service, devotion, and unwavering love for his family. A proud veteran, Richard served four years in the United States Air Force as a navigator with the RED HORSE Squadron. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to public service, retiring from the state of West Virginia. Richard’s greatest joy was his...

Paul Corbett Gsell, age 68 years, a resident of Newport News, VA and more recently of Elkins, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center Woodland Village. He was born Friday March 15, 1957, at Newport News, VA, a son of the late John Jacob Gsell, Sr. and Helen Corbett Gsell. Surviving are one brother, John Jacob Gsell and wife Teresa of Parsons; two sisters, Mary Helen Myers and husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN and Kay Justice and husb...

Ronnie Lee Harper, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Charles Hubert Harper and Mary Ellen Pitzer Harper. Ronnie graduated from Washington Irving High School. He retired from Dominion Gas with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching westerns and going to the VFW and the American Legion to hang out with his buddies. Ronnie is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Vicki...

Rose Marie Champ, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home. She was born July 19, 1935, in Tallmadge, OH, a daughter of the late Olen and Sadie Everson Westfall. On September 1, 1951, she married Winford L. Champ who preceded her in death on August 9, 2009. Surviving are three daughters, Anita Campbell and Osie Geneva Blake and husband Alan Dale all of Buckhannon and Eleanor Corathers of Front Royal, VA; one son, James Heyward Champ and wife Doll of Buckhannon and ...

Donald Lee “Don” Harvey, 78, of Clarksburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Clarksburg. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Delbert “Pete” Harvey and Mary McNemar Harvey. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Hersman Harvey whom he married on September 5, 1970. He is also survived by two children, Jennifer Hogue and husband Curt of Bridgeport and Matthew Harvey and wife Beth of Fuquay Varina, NC; seven grandchildren, Lauren Sc...

Charles Willard Nallen, Jr. March 4, 1939 - July 15, 2025 The Fairmont community sadly lost a significant member, Charle W Nallen, Jr. gained his wings on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after spending many years in the WV Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg, WV. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Charles W Nallen, Sr and Hazel Bowers Nallen respectively, his sister Carol M Nallen, two aunts Lillian Dixon and Mildred Stribling and his uncle Harry Bowers. Born to educat...

Rosalie Ann Ware, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her daughters’ residence. She was born on September 14, 1959, in Plattsburgh, NY, daughter of the late Leon Lavender and Rose Mae Peck Lavender. Rosalie worked several jobs, but took most pride in being a wonderful homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, fishing and camping. She was very determined, loving, and caring. Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Pamela Schlichting and companion Ted...

Jerry Lynn Brady, age 74, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born May 25, 1951, in Randolph County, WV, a son of the late Ben and Nancy Tenney Brady. He is survived by one daughter, Stephanie Warner and husband Joe of Buckhannon; four grandchildren, Sierra Warner and Jenn Blankenship, Joseph Dakota Warner and wife Katelynn and Durango and Brandie Warner all of Buckhannon; three great granddaughters, Marissa, Emery and Aubre...

Ellen “Bunny” Lynette Jones, age 78, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Bunny was born November 27, 1946 in Philippi a daughter of Russell Lowell and Bertha Pauline (Jones) Burner. Bunny was united in marriage to her husband of 35 years, Larry D. Jones. Bunny worked as a beautician for 50 years, owner and operator of her own shop Vogue, and later working at Kreative Kuts & Kurls and Perfected Pampered Salon. Bunny would walk everyday that w...