Ralph "Steven" Halewa, 68, of Brandywine, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Clarksburg Veterans Nursing Facility. Born in Kingston, NY, he was a son of the late Isaac Halewa and Jacqueline Schoonmaker Halewa. Steven graduated from Montevideo High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army as a Construction Surveyor. His integrity and sense of duty were evident in all aspects of his life. For many years, he applied his craftsmanship as a self-empl...

Bernard Clifford Sachs, 71, of Weston passed away on November 17th, 2025 at his home. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on March 6th, 1954: son of the late Leslie M. Sachs and Dorothy (Bright) Sachs. Bernard is survived by one step daughter: Crystal Mick and one step son: James Rodgers both of Weston, three step grandchildren: Dakotah Mick, Kaila Linger and J. W. Rodgers, one nephew: Bruce Sachs, and two nieces: Melissa Self and Nicole O’Dell. In addition to his parents, Bernard was preced...

Joyce Ann Simmons, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at her residence. She was born on July 2, 1954, in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Glen Winemiller and Barbara Cartwright. She now reunites with the love of her life, her husband, Lawrence “Butch” Herbert Simmons, who preceded her in death. Joyce lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and a heart that never stopped giving. For more than 27 years, she devoted herself to caring for other...

Dottie Jo Bennett Mouser, 70, a resident of Elkins passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Davis Medical Center. She had been in declining health, but death was sudden and unexpected. A more comprehensive obituary will be published. Dottie Jo’s request for cremation will be honored. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dottie, please visit our floral store.

Gene V. “Santa Gene” Eubank Jr., 69, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away at home on Monday, November 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Clarksburg on April 6, 1956, a son of the late Gene Vernon and Mary Ann (Welks) Eubank. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by his brother Stanley Andrew Eubank and sister Rose Ann “Sandy” Eubank Gill. Gene is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vera E. (Payne) Eubank whom he married on August 26, 1977; thr...

Charles Roy Phares, 66, a resident of Cape Cod, MA and more recently having returned to his hometown of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. Charles was born on Monday, October 26, 1959, in London, England, a son of the late Roy Mage Phares and Elizabeth "Libby" Mary Chester Phares. Left to cherish Charles’ memory is his son, Charles “Frank” Phares and wife, Emily, of Boston, MA, and his daughter, Kathleen ...

On November 17, 2025, the world grew a little quieter as David Allen Harris passed away at his home in Clarksburg, WV. He left this life gently, wrapped in the familiar comfort of the place he knew best. Born on November 8, 1953, David lived his 72 years with a spirit that was both steady and free. A proud veteran, he carried the strength of his service with him every day—not as a boast, but as a quiet honor woven into the way he moved through the world. David found his peace outdoors—b...

Shirley Ruth Jackson Sharp, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, November 16, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Shirley was born Monday, May 5, 1941, in Marlinton, a daughter of the late Lawrence Jackson and Pearl Hannah Jackson. Left to cherish Shirley’s memory are three children, David Sharp wife Annie, Randy Sharp and wife Shawna, Robert Channell and wife April, grandchildren, Wanda and Ronnie Mallow, Dereka Petrice and husband Tim, Amy Parks and h...

Aleta Marie Hess, 67, of Worthington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born June 8, 1958 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Carl and Annalee Monroe Harris. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hess, whom she married August 6, 1977. She is also survived by her daughter, Melissa “Mitzie” and Scotty Williams and their children, Hunter and Alexis; and her son, Jeremy and Ashley Hess and their children, Brayden and Vivian; as well as her beloved fur babies, Coco and...

Adam McCord, age, 48, a resident of Flemington, WV., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence he had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born into this life in Philippi on September 20, 1977, the youngest child of Frances Marie (Cain) McCord of Galloway, and the late Walter Roscoe McCord. A loving husband to his wife, the former Charlene Alice Criss, they were married on June 19, 2010, he was a steadfast partner, supporting her through l...