Charles Lanham Sheets 78 of Beverly, WV passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born on January 9, 1947 in Providence, RI a son of the late Harold Junior and Teresa Pace Sheets. He is survived by his two children, Richard Charles Sheets (Sami), Johnston RI, Michaela “Michelle” Maria Johnson, N Providence, RI; three grandchildren, Michaela Anderson, Nina Wilcox (Dustin) and Raven Simone; five great grandchildren, Brooke, Jace,...

Barbara “Barb” Ann Spiva, 59, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at home. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Barb was born Tuesday, December 14, 1965, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Lawrence Spiva and Catherine Bell Spiva who survives. Also left to cherish her memory are four sons, Tommy Martin, David Martin and wife Marie, Jerod White and wife Tiffany, Silmer White and wife Abby, thirteen grandchildren, Austin, Tomm...

Shelda Ann Butcher Vandevender, 71, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. Shelda's request for cremation will be honored. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Shelda, please visit our floral store.

William “Bill” Paul McKinney, 67, of Spelter passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 17, 1957 in Clarksburg a son of the late Mary Rose McKinney. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dreama White McKinney, whom he married on June 8, 2000. He is also survived by five children, Dayna Seftick and husband Kevin of Clarksburg, Dee Winkler of Elkins, Kevin Winkler and wife Jessica of Lumberport, Alissa McKinney of Spelter and Andrea McKinney and compa...

John H. Purkey, age 79, a resident of Philippi, passed away Wednesday April 16, 2025 in The Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Belington, WV. John was born June 5, 1945 in Philippi a son of John Dale and Jaunita Virginia (Lake) Purkey. John was united in marriage to Charlotte Newman. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening. John is survived by his wife Charlotte; children John Michael Purkey and wife Karen, Scott Purkey and wife Theresa, and Keith Purkey and wife Donna; six...

David Lee Oldaker, Jr., 53, of Clarksburg, passed away at on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was born on August 11, 1971 in Clarksburg, the son of David Lee Oldaker, Sr. and Frances Joyce Saunders Oldaker of Clarksburg. David is a high school graduate. He found great satisfaction in the complexity of mechanical work and the restoration of vehicles, demonstrating both talent and dedication in every project. Outside the garage, he found peace and joy in fishing, appreciating the quiet moments s...

Joseph Alan “Joe” Marple, 65, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 in the United Hospital Center following an extended battle with cancer. He was born in Clarksburg on March 25, 1960, a son of the late Delbert “John” and Donna Foutty Marple. He is survived by his wife, Darbie Marple, whom he’d been together with for over 20 years. Also surviving are one son, Joseph “Joe” Marple, Jr. of Clarksburg; one brother, David Marple and his wife Tammy of Clarksburg; one sister,...

Charles Lee “Sonny” Bush, 85, of Weston passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025 at his home while doing one of his favorite things, mowing his yard. He was born in Weston on January 12, 1940: son of the late George Lee Bush and Grace Lavonne (Watson) Bush. On October 22, 1960, he married Laura Jean (Clark) Bush, who survives and will miss him dearly. Cherishing Sonny’s memory are his wife, Laura, sons: Randy Bush and wife Sandra and Mike Bush both of Weston and Danny Bush and wife Michelle...

Tammy Darlene Frazier, 62, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Monday, April 14, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1962 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late William Palmer and Delores Sandy Palmer. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Eric Frazier, whom she married on October 30, 1982. She is also survived by three children, Dustin Frazier and his companion Amber Lafon of Clarksburg, Selena Frazier and companion Jeffrey Phillips of West Milford and Carly Frazier of Morga...

Joseph Michael “Mike” Welch, 75, of Anmoore, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born on February 25, 1950 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late Frank and Christine Ball Welch. Mike graduated from Bridgeport High School. He worked at Dollar Tree as a manager for 15 years and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Bridgeport. Mike was a devoted family man, a passionate coach, and a lifelong sports fan who especially loved the New York Yankees, the New...