James “Ray” Eddy, 95, of Clarksburg, WV, died peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Salem, WV on March 10, 1930, a son of the late Paul Leo Eddy and Wilma (Harbert) Eddy Patrick. He was married for 50 years to Sharon Rae Eddy whom preceded him in death on August 12, 2025. Surviving are two sons: David R. Eddy of Bridgeport and William M. Eddy (Elizabeth) of Quiet Dell; two step-daughters: Alisa A. Duke of Clarksburg and ...

Bernard Joseph Downey, 74 of Camden, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Lakin State Hospital Nursing Home, West Columbia, WV. He was born May 14, 1951 in Washington, DC., son of the late Edward King and Dorothy Merle Caylor Downey. Bernard was a kind-hearted gentleman, always greeting others with a genuine smile. He loved spending time outdoors, especially sitting on the porch watching for hummingbirds at the feeders. In his quiet moments, he enjoyed watching classic westerns...

Harriet Evangaline Kimes, 78, of Rio, WV, formerly of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester VA. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 6, 1947 in Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Homer N. Pankey and Jane Beverly (Staples) Pankey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Garnett Pankey, Helen Miller, Beverly "Bev" Pankey, Dr. Homer Pankey, and her only grandson,...

Sandra Sue Sloan Cottrell, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV (formerly of Teter Lake, WV and Enterprise, WV) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born November 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Margaret (Van Meter) Sloan. Sandy is survived by her daughters, Denise Cottrell of Taylorsville, NC and Donna Cottrell of Buckhannon, WV; a son Thomas (Butch) Cottrell, of Carr, CO; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a bro...

Linda Sue Brown, age 77, of Rohr Avenue, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home. She was born in Glow, Kentucky on December 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Pat and Mae Lyons Bentley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters: Phyllis Andrews and Patricia Long and two brothers: Clarence and Elmer “Bo” Bentley. She is survived by one daughter Andrea and husband Jim Woodson of Philippi; one son Jeff Brown and fiancée Cindy Pugh of Buckhannon; thre...

Benny Franklin Shifflett, 92, of Walkersville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Benny was born in Gaines on May 19, 1933, a son of the late George Shifflett and Frankie Bennett Shifflett. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Wick; three step-children: Richard Cottrill, Michelle Ables, and Louise Heater; one sister, Betty Shifflett; two sisters-in-law: Betty Elmer and Helen Bailey; and two brothers-in-law: Mic...

Marianne Frederick, age 90, of Rock Cave, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on February 16, 1935, in Riverside, New Jersey, a daughter of the late William Ralph and Kathryn Mae Detweiler Higgins. On October 22, 1960, she was united in marriage to Mike Frederick, Jr. who preceded her in death on July 4, 1991. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister Lois Ghaul; two brothers: William and Rober...

Wanda Sue Vinson, 72, of Weston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Monongalia General Hospital following a brief illness. Wanda was born in Detroit, MI, on September 24, 1952, a daughter of the late Foster Fuller and Edith Adaline Shortridge Fuller. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by one brother, Jackie Fuller; and the father of her children, Steve Vinson. Forever cherishing their memories of Wanda are her three daughters:...

P. Junior Mazzella, 80, of Jane Lew, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. Junior was born in Arcola on February 5, 1945, a son of the late Pasquale L. Mazzella and Velva Elanor Tyler Mazzella. In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by four siblings: Marilyn Stalnaker, Annabell Shaver, Richard Morris, and Emily Dick. Junior was a devoted family man, who met his beloved wife, Beulah Jean Hosey Mazzella, th...

Charles “David” Wilkinson, known as “Mouse” in his younger years, aged 69, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Fairmont, June 15, 1956, a son of the late Charles David Wilkinson, Sr., and the late Nancy Lou Gillespie Belton and her husband Walter, who raised him. He is survived by Suzy Johnson, who was the love of his life; a son, Brett Wilfong and his companion, Crystal Smallwood; his siblings, John Belton and his wife Susan,...