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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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...

Alvin Claude Casto, 74, of Clarksburg, passed away in the comfort of his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Alvin was born in Clendenin on June 18, 1951, a son of Dortha Mildred Casto and the late William Claude Casto. On October 15, 1971, Alvin married the love of his life, Janet Lynn Cayton Casto. Their union, spanning over 53 years, was one marked by love, understanding, and mutual respect. Forever cherishing their memories of Alvin are his mother, Dortha Casto of Ja...

Nancy Ellen Arbogast Nestor, 79, of Lost Creek, after a brief illness passed away surrounded by family early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025. She was born on Sunday, April 28th, 1946 to Gertie Teter Arbogast of Job, WV and Henry Clay Arbogast of Whitmer, WV. Nancy was an honors graduate of Parsons High School, Class of 1964. During her sophomore year of high school she met her sailor, David Carl Nestor. A Parsons High School graduate of 1960, David was stationed aboard the a...