Vonda Mae Simons, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born November 20, 1948, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Randolph and Mary Marie Wagner Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Simons. She is survived by four children, Lavonnia Goodwin and husband Rick and Nicole Simons and companion Josh all of Buckhannon, James Simons and spouse Nancy of Summerville, SC an...

Edward Lee Poling, 61 of Belington, WV passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1964, son of Robert Lee Poling Jr. of Belington and the late Sarah Lee VanSciver. In addition to his father, Edward is survived by his sister, Robin (Mike) Weidman of Marshall, TX; step sister, Valerie Morral of Belington. In addition, to his mother, Edward is preceded in death by his brother, Robert E Lee Poling III. Edward worked construction for several years. Arrangement...

James Kenneth Morrison, 72, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV. He was born in Weston, WV on November 5, 1952, son of the late Jack Nelson Morrison and Alice Regina (Craft) Morrison. In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Michelle Morrison and his dog companion, Bear. Kenny is survived by his brother, Stephen Michael Morrison of Weston, a very special aunt and last survivor of the fam...

John “Rat” Lee, age 72, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, son of the late John Kyle and Phyllis Ann Adams Lee. On October 10, 2020, he married the love of his life Nancy Hitt Lee who survives. Also surviving three children, Barbara Linger and husband Donald of Buckhannon, James Allman and wife Ashley of Bridgeport, WV and Michelle Tressler and boyfriend Shawn Lawyer of Carlisle, PA; fourteen grandchildren, Rebecca Kittle and husband Da...

Vera Jean Speicher, aged 57, passed away peacefully at her home in Westover, West Virginia, on the 7th of September, 2025. Born on the 19th of April, 1968, in Philippi, WV, to George Shine, Sr. and Mildred Golden Shine, both of whom predeceased her, Vera's warm smile and gentle manner will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. Vera is survived by a loving family: her brothers, George Shine, Jr., Alan Oscher, Lewie Shine accompanied by his wife JoLynn, Frank Shine ...

Anna Louise Kuhens, 76, of Clarksburg, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1949 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Daniel Arbogast and Nellie Arbogast. She is survived by her loving husband on 51 years, Perry Kuhens, whom she married on January 25, 1974. She is also survived by two daughters, Shirley Kuhens and her companion Harold Harper of Salem and Alicia Riddle and husband Jason of Clarksburg; grandchildren, Luke...

Howard Wilson Gooden, Sr., 78 of Colliers, WV died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at PAM Hospital in Oakdale, PA. He was born on January 17, 1947, in Elkins, WV a son of the late Glenville Merl and Thelma Grace (Powley) Gooden. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Preston; two sisters, Mary Fitzwater and Candace King; one brother, Ricky Gooden; and his first wife and the mother of his children, Donna McCloud. Howard proudly served his country...

Reverend Shirley E. Webster Strength and honour are her clothing; And she shall rejoice in time to come. Proverbs 31:25 KJV Reverend Shirley Webster, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the presence of her Savior. A selfless and faithful servant of God, Shirley’s life was a living testimony of her devotion to Jesus Christ and her love for people. She was born to Elsie Gibson Utt and Carson Utt, who preceded her in death, along ...

Janet Marie Davis Howell, 71, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet, please visit our floral store.

Barbara Lee Elliott, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home in Clarksburg. She was born on September 3, 1938 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Ray Franklin Davis and Lillian Paugh Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Harry Burlin Davis, who passed away in May of 1995. She is survived by two children, Mark Elliott of Clarksburg and Donna Vincent and husband Denny of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Dana Elliott, Denny Christ...