Willard Hampton Rice, Jr., 84, Sandusky, passed away, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Firelands Health, Sandusky, OH. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV to the late Willard and Thelma (Terry) Rice Sr. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company in Lorain, OH. Willard loved shooting matches, hunting, fishing, his garden tending to his flower beds, his dogs, and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rosalie (Gould) Rice;...

Ralph Edward Hightower, 65 of Mill Creek, WV, left this earth surrounded by those who loved him dearly on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born May 7, 1960, in Logan, WV, the son of Stella Hightower and the late Hugh Hightower. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Hightower. Ralph enjoyed working on things and tinkering in the kitchen, spending time with his dogs and raising chickens, and watching motocross...

Susie Stout, 56, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1969, in Taipei, Taiwan. She is survived by her devoted husband of 16 years, Kendall Stout, whom she married on April 3, 2009; her four beloved children: Thomas James Betcher of Colorado Springs, CO, Cassidy Noel Betcher and Dylan Jay Stout, both of Fairmont, and Christine Mare Warner of Baltimore, MD; and her cherished grand dogs: Lilah, Wicky, Chewbacca, and Gizmo. Susi...

Timothy A. Lach, age 60, a resident of Buckhannon, passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Tim was born July 17, 1964 in Philippi, a son of Walter “Poodle” and Eleanor R. (Criss) Lach. Tim worked for Volga-Century PSD, and Tygarts Valley Conservation District. He enjoyed farming, gardening, watching his westerns and Mash. Tim is survived by his former wife, Annette Lach; children Jeremy Lach and wife Bethany, Luke Lach and wife Amber; grandchildren Lillyan, Mallory,...

Melanie R. Betonte, 64, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born on July 10, 1960 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late William Edward Rebrook, II and Mary Jane Haller Rebrook. She is survived by her three children, Staci Williams and husband Ian of Baltimore, MD, Morgan Daugherty and husband Keith of Lost Creek, and David Moses of Pittsburgh, PA; great grandson, Keon Hall; siblings, Sally Oliverio and husband John of ...

Gatha Louise Gould Kyle, 64, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home. Gatha was born Thursday, April 20, 1961, in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland, a daughter of the late Arlie Gould and Dorothy “Til” Tavenor Gould. On April 21, 1984, in Mill Creek, she was married to Terry Lynn Kyle who survives. They had celebrated forty-one years of marriage. Also left to cherish Gatha’s memory is one son, Zachary Kyle and wife, Rose Ann, one daughter, Da...

Carl Edward Nine, age 82 years, a resident of Montrose, WV departed this life Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025 at WVU Medicine’s United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. Death was unexpected. He was born Saturday, October 10, 1942, at Tucker County, WV, a son of the late Jacob Richard Nine and Virginia Watring Nine. On May 8, 1965, he was married to the former Dorothy Lou Funk, who preceded him in death, March 29, 2009. Surviving are one son, Timothy Allen Nine and companion Lisa Dennis ...

Peggy Jean Ingram, 76, of Mount Clare, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born on February 9, 1949 in Elkins, WV, daughter of the late Hobert Jr. and Ruby Weese Regester. Peggy graduated from Victory High School class of 1967, she was was employed at the Lewis Johnson V.A Medical Center as a medical clerk until retirement. Peggy was fond of pastors Baron Claypool and Kelly Clevenger along with her dear friend Brenda Alexadra of North Carolina. Peggy en...

Tony Lucente Jr., 64, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Born July 22, 1960, in Clarksburg, Tony was the son of the late Tony “Tubby” Lucente and Sara Agatha “Gay” Newlon Lucente. A proud 1978 graduate of Liberty High School, Tony owned and operated Tubby’s Café in Summit Park since 2002 and had served as a Harrison County School Bus Driver since 2014. He had a deep passion for antique cars—especially his belo...

Pamela Annette Blake, 60, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on May 6, 1965 in Elyria, OH, a daughter of Annette "Kay" King of Clarksburg and the late John Dancy. She was preceded in death by her son, Cory Lee Huffman, who passed away on January 26, 2024. In addition to her mother, she is also survived by one brother, David Lee Dancy of Moundsville. Pam was a 1983 graduate of John Marshall High School and was employed with the FBI as a fi...