John Franklin Bruffey, 87, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, under the compassionate care of Serenity Care Home in Buckhannon. John was born in Weston on April 6, 1938, a son of the late John Elwood Wilson Bruffey and Oleta Ellen Francis Bruffey. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his companion, Margaret Star; and the mother of his children, Geneva Bruffey John is survived by two children: Kenneth Bruffey and Melony Hardman, both of P...

Ruth Louise Steele Smedley, 81, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on April 18, 1944, in Fairmont, WV, the cherished daughter of the late Royce and Mildred (Parsons) Steele. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary Junior Smedley, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion. She is lovingly survived by her daughter, Rhonda Satterfield and husband John Jr. of Fairmont; her br...

Donna Elaine Tacy Lemons, age 77 years, a resident of the Becky’s Creek Community, Huttonsville, WV departed this life Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. Death was unexpected. She was born Saturday, January 24, 1948, at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Pete Edwin Tacy and Evelyn Lorena Pingley Tacy. Surviving are one daughter, Jaina Laine Cahill and husband Aaron of Huttonsville; one brother, Pete E. Tacy, II of Huttonsville; and two grandsons,...

Carol Sue Carpenter, 75, of Turnertown, formerly of Roanoke, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She was born in Weston, WV on November 6, 1950 daughter of the late Hattie E. Metz and Albert R. Wiant, Jr. Sue was united in marriage on February 12, 1977 to her loving husband of 48 years, Danny T. (Tom) Carpenter, who survives. Cherishing their memories of Sue are her husband, Tom, sister, Beverly Ann Conrad and husband, Jerry of Weston, WV, brother, Richard Lee Wiant and wife,...

Ruth L. Snyder, 87, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1938, in Weston, WV, Ruth, the beloved daughter of the late Adam J. Linger and Reta Peterson Linger. She spent her early childhood years in Weston, WV, moving to Glen Falls, just outside of Clarksburg when she was 5. She is survived by her son, John C. Snyder II (Mandy) of Grafton; grandchildren, John C. Snyder III (Brittany) of Fairmont and great-grand...

William “Bill” Russell Forinash, 76, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Bill was born in Weston on November 15, 1948, a son of the late Russell Denver Forinash and Velva Marie Brown Forinash. In addition to his parents, Bill was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by his daughter, Michelle Lee Maxwell; two siblings: Richard Forinash and Patricia Johnson; and one sister-in-law: Mary Ann Forinash. On August 14, 1971, ...

Delbert Edward Vandevander, 90, of Whitmer, West Virginia, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 10, 2025. Delbert was born in Osceola, West Virginia, to the late Edward and Willa (Armentrout) Vandevander. He was the last surviving of nine beloved siblings—brothers Paul Jr., Sanford, Boyd, and Harry, and sisters Wanda Lee, Pauline, Ethel, and Kathryn. A faithful member of Job Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Delbert’s life was a reflection of his deep love for ...

Betty L. Salvino, 90, of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 at the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV; following an extended illness. She was born March 8, 1935 in Linn, WV; daughter of the late Wellington and Hazel (Messenger) McHenry. Betty is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1953. She worked as a nursing aid for the Weston State Hospital, having retired with 28 years’ experience. Betty is a Methodist by faith and ...

Gary Lynn Eddy, 74, of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 in Bridgeport. He was born on November 6, 1951 in Salem, a son of the late James Arthur Eddy and Sylvia Dotson Eddy. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joyce Billiter Eddy, whom he married on July 3, 1981. He is also survived by one son, Brandon Michael Eddy of Guyton, GA; four grandchildren; twin brothers, Wade Eddy and wife Debra and Wayne Eddy and wife Nina; and numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved c...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport. She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk. Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three children: Charles W. “Chu...