Rosalie Ann Ware, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at her daughters’ residence. She was born on September 14, 1959, in Plattsburgh, NY, daughter of the late Leon Lavender and Rose Mae Peck Lavender. Rosalie worked several jobs, but took most pride in being a wonderful homemaker for her family. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, fishing and camping. She was very determined, loving, and caring. Rosalie is survived by her daughter, Pamela Schlichting and companion Ted...

Rose Marie Champ, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home. She was born July 19, 1935, in Tallmadge, OH, a daughter of the late Olen and Sadie Everson Westfall. On September 1, 1951, she married Winford L. Champ who preceded her in death on August 9, 2009. Surviving are three daughters, Anita Campbell and Osie Geneva Blake and husband Alan Dale all of Buckhannon and Eleanor Corathers of Front Royal, VA; one son, James Heyward Champ and wife Doll of Buckhannon and ...

Paul Corbett Gsell, age 68 years, a resident of Newport News, VA and more recently of Elkins, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center Woodland Village. He was born Friday March 15, 1957, at Newport News, VA, a son of the late John Jacob Gsell, Sr. and Helen Corbett Gsell. Surviving are one brother, John Jacob Gsell and wife Teresa of Parsons; two sisters, Mary Helen Myers and husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN and Kay Justice and husb...

Ellen “Bunny” Lynette Jones, age 78, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. Bunny was born November 27, 1946 in Philippi a daughter of Russell Lowell and Bertha Pauline (Jones) Burner. Bunny was united in marriage to her husband of 35 years, Larry D. Jones. Bunny worked as a beautician for 50 years, owner and operator of her own shop Vogue, and later working at Kreative Kuts & Kurls and Perfected Pampered Salon. Bunny would walk everyday that w...

Gene A. Pitzer, age 84, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Tuesday July 15, 2025 at his residence. Gene was born February 23, 1941 in Barbour County a son of Earl B. and Pauline S. (Strawderman) Pitzer. Gene was united in marriage to his wife of 27 years Joan Marie (Kowalski) Pitzer who preceded him in death October 12, 2023. Gene worked for Chrysler Corporation as a spot welder. He was a member of the NRA. Gene enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trap shooting. He often would take walks in t...

Ronnie Lee Harper, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Charles Hubert Harper and Mary Ellen Pitzer Harper. Ronnie graduated from Washington Irving High School. He retired from Dominion Gas with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching westerns and going to the VFW and the American Legion to hang out with his buddies. Ronnie is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Vicki...

Dr. George Albert “Bert” Popson, Jr., of Buckhannon, WV passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home. He was born April 25, 1950, in Brookville, PA, a son of the late George Albert and Patty Lucille Helmheckel Popson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David L. Popson. He is survived by his sister, Linda K. Mracko and husband John of Abbottstown, PA; niece, Andrea Mracko Turlik (Dan) of Aldie, VA; nephew, Jonathan Mracko (Kristine) of Magnolia,...

Charles Holt Green, 64 of Hacker Valley, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. Charlie was born December 7, 1960 and was the son of the late Jasper Sampson and Jessie Frazier Green. Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Patricia Payne and her husband Richard. Charlie was a faithful member of the Bendertown Community Church. He was employed for 38 years at Northwest Hardwoods; Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, playing guitar and enjoyed going to the beach....

Deborah “Debbie” Louise (Hartley) Lewis 69, formerly of Salem WV, went on to her heavenly home Monday, July 14th, 2025 in Topeka Kansas. She was born September 25, 1955 in Clarksburg WV, daughter of Louise and John Hartley. Deborah is survived by her daughter Rena Blake and Husband Bill, four grandchildren; David Chipps and companion Beverly Morlock, Christopher Mayle, Ryan Hartley and companion Sydney Tingler, Richard Hartley and companion Katie Blair, three step grandchildren; Abigail ...

John Harold Baker, age 61, a resident of Philippi, passed away Sunday July 13, 2025, in Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV. John was born April 17, 1964, in Clarksburg, WV a son of Gene Emmett and Joan (Haskins) Baker. John was an avid knife collector and was a very efficient knife sharpener. He loved music and was very knowledgeable. John could tell you the name of the song, the artist singing, and the year of the song that he would be playing. In earlier years, he would attend car sh...