John Gibson Sommerville, 90, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in Clarksburg at Clarksburg Healthcare Center, surrounded by his family and staff. He was born on June 19, 1935 in Kincheloe, a son of the late Ralph Sommerville and Iva Lucille Furby Sommerville. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia J. Sommerville, whom he married on September 3, 1961. He is also survived by son, Scott Sommerville and wife Alison of Clarksburg; one granddaughter, Haley Leh...

Mary Jane Payne, 70, of Salem, WV passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 in Elkins. She was born on March 31, 1955 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late, Benjamin Thomas Ferrell and Hazel May Gillis Ferrell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Rexel Hurst and Edward Payne. Mary was a woman known for her caring heart, generous spirit, and strong, feisty personality. Through life’s joys and hardships, she remained strong, devoted to her family, and full of love. She trul...

Joyce Marie Haynes, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born November 1, 1952, in Suitland, MD, a daughter of the late Edison and Joyce Leebrick Trickett. She is survived by two daughters, Victoria Brown and wife Renee Kelley of Buckhanon and Joyce Brown and husband John Dickerson of North Beach, MD; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four siblings, Ronald Trickett, Marlena Coons, Virginia Cavanaugh...

Howard Wayne Bennett, 85, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Friday, December 5, 2025, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Howard , please visit our floral store.

Dorothy Hoffman, 76, of Moatsville, WV, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, December 5, 2025. Dorothy was born September 4, 1949, in Grafton, WV, the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Phillips) Wolfe. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frank James Hoffman, on August 16, 1967. They shared 53 years together until his passing on January 3, 2021. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Dorothy’s life centered around caring for her f...

William Ronald “Bill” Schoonover, Sr., age 76 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Friday afternoon, December 5, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. He had been in declining health for the past two months. He was born Wednesday, July 27, 1949, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Thomas Hyre Schoonover and Virginia Harper Schoonover. He was twice married, first, on September 1, 1972, to the former Marlene M. Halley who preceded him in death in March of 1990, an...

Timothy “Tim” Dean Thorne, Sr., 67, of Petersburg, WV entered into the loving arms of his Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, with his family faithfully by his side. Born October 22, 1958, in Arlington, VA, he was the son of the late Conway Curry and Helen Rose Berry Thorne. Tim grew up with a strong sense of purpose and integrity. A proud graduate of Petersburg High School, Class of 1977, he continued his education at Northern Virginia Community College, earn...

Charles Elmer Shafer, 94, of Stonewood, WV, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. Born on October 3, 1931, in Lilburn, GA, the oldest of twelve children, he was the beloved son of the late Henry and Ruby Johnson Shafer. Charles lived a full and dedicated life. A proud graduate of Gwinnett County High School, he went on to honor his country by serving in the United States Army. Skilled with his hands and gifted with a natural talent...

Joe Billy Gallo, 93, of Reynoldsville, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born on May 14, 1932 in Reynoldsville, WV a son of the late John and Constance Audia Gallo. Joe attended Victory High School until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served during the Korean War. He lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, and genuine love for people. Over the years, he worked as a coal miner, farmer, cab driver, factory worker, state road ...

Timmy “Tim” R. Smith, 67, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the United Hospital Center after a courageous battle. He was born on February 3, 1958, a son of the late Frank and Wilma Long Smith. He is survived by his loving wife, friend, and companion for over 30 years, Diana M. Hustead Smith, whom he married August 5, 1995. Also surviving are his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Janet Hustead, Lumberport, Jerry and Cheryl Hustead, Lumberport, and Jim a...