Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee. Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airfo...

Mr. Raymond Dale Phillips, age 84, a resident of Belington, departed this life Wednesday evening September 10, 2025 in the comforts of his home. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born August 13, 1941, at Barbour County, WV, a son of the late Raymond “John” and Martha Evelyn Jones Phillips. On July 29, 1966 at Oakland, Maryland, he was united in marriage to the former Janet Faye Talbott, who survives at their home in Belington. Left to cherish his memory are two da...

Charles Edward “Chuck” Bennett Jr., 73, of Moatsville, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his home. He was born in Morgantown on August 25, 1952, a son of the late Charles E. Bennett Sr. and Quadroue Lee (Nicklow) Bennett. Charles is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith Ann “Judy” (Perkins) Bennett whom he married on October 6, 1984; son Jason Barlow Bennett (Christy) of Cameron, NC; grandson Tyler David Austin (Tabetha) of Lillington, NC; two great-grandchildren: ...

Paul Arthur Parker Jr., 64, of Heaters, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, on June 27, 1961, Paul was a son of the late Paul Arthur Parker Sr. and Delores Virginia Peters. In addition of his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one sister, Penny Wright. As an early birthday present on June 19, 1982, Paul’s dreams came true when he m...

Connie Lynn Wamsley, of the Bryan Foster Road in Buckhannon, WV, left this world for her Heavenly Home on September 8, 2025. She was 75 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene Sutton of Weston, WV and Kenna Jean Sutton of Buckhannon. Grandparents Holly and Beula Sutton and K.E. and Elsie Queen all of Buckhannon. Special aunt, Betty Stone of Buckhannon and Aunt Wilma Dean of OH. She was also preceded by daughter, Nola Ann Wamsley and two unnamed children by miscarriage. She i...

Russell Martin “Buck” Probst, 88, of Weston, WV, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at the United Hospital Center after a tenacious battle with cancer. Buck was a proud graduate of Weston High School, class of 1955, and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Kay Probst, to whom he was married for 46 years. They were longtime members of the Episcopal Church. Buck was the beloved son of the late Rodney and Virginia Probst, both of Weston, ...

Edward Lee Poling, 61 of Belington, WV passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 19, 1964, son of Robert Lee Poling Jr. of Belington and the late Sarah Lee VanSciver. In addition to his father, Edward is survived by his sister, Robin (Mike) Weidman of Marshall, TX; step sister, Valerie Morral of Belington. In addition, to his mother, Edward is preceded in death by his brother, Robert E Lee Poling III. Edward worked construction for several years. Arrangement...

Vonda Mae Simons, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born November 20, 1948, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Randolph and Mary Marie Wagner Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Otha Simons. She is survived by four children, Lavonnia Goodwin and husband Rick and Nicole Simons and companion Josh all of Buckhannon, James Simons and spouse Nancy of Summerville, SC an...

Janet Marie Davis Howell, 71, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet, please visit our floral store.

Vera Jean Speicher, aged 57, passed away peacefully at her home in Westover, West Virginia, on the 7th of September, 2025. Born on the 19th of April, 1968, in Philippi, WV, to George Shine, Sr. and Mildred Golden Shine, both of whom predeceased her, Vera's warm smile and gentle manner will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all who knew her. Vera is survived by a loving family: her brothers, George Shine, Jr., Alan Oscher, Lewie Shine accompanied by his wife JoLynn, Frank Shine ...