Susan Jill Benson, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. She was born June 30, 1950, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Burton and Ruth Oldaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Randall Wayne Benson; two brothers, Roger and Scott Oldaker and one sister, Marsha Allman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Benson of Buckhannon; one daughter, Nicole Wagoner and husband Kurt of Buckhanno...

Anna Muril Wickliff, 77, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. She was born in Sutton, WV on June 7, 1948: daughter of the late Coy Knight and Dessie (Fisher) Curtis. Anna Muril’s memory will be cherished by her children: Lisa Cogar and husband George, Teresa Fallon and husband Steven and Daniel Furr all of Weston,6 grandchildren: Deann Stamper. Brandy Jones, Jeff Murphy, Bob Murphy, Ryan Fallon and Presley Po...

Cleston Morris Mills, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born November 19, 1932, in Upshur County, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Ocie B. Hibbs Mills. On September 29, 2012, he married Nancy Miller who preceded him in death on July 23, 2023. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Anne Prell and Athena Kay Mills; two brothers, William Robert and C...

Charlotte Ann Kiddy Smith, 85, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew. Charlotte was born in Buckhannon on October 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Ralph Brown Kiddy and Theresa Doris Lane Kiddy. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by three brothers: Maryln David Kiddy, William James Kiddy, and Richard Ralph Kiddy. Forever cherishing their memories of Charlotte ar...

Dale Wilson Chewning, 89, a resident of Mill Creek, departed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by family and under the care of West Virginia Caring. Dale was born Tuesday, July 7, 1936, in Cassity, a son of the late Wilson Rhodes Chewning and Bessie Dove Rader Chewning. On August 28, 1965, he married the former Geraldine June Currence who preceded him in death November 18, 2017. They shared and celebrated fifty-two years of marriage. Their devotion to ...

Denzil Lee Sands, 74, of Foley, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1951, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Denzil Sands and Julia Sands. Following his fathers passing at a young age, Julia married Julius "Andy" Simon who raised him. He was a proud graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1969. Shortly after, he served his country with honor as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Denzil worked as a carpent...

Virgil Lee Rogers, 91, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Clarksburg, WV. A native of Grafton, WV, he was born on July 8, 1934 to Charles and Dulcie Rogers and lived a life marked by service, creativity, and generosity. Virgil graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1952 and went on to enlist in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 22 years before retiring. During his distinguished military career, Virgil served aboard ship in Japan, Phillipines, and various Mediterra...

Chambres Ray Vandevender, age 78 years, a resident of Valley Head, WV departed this life late Monday evening, October 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of WV Caring. He had been in declining health. He was born Monday, March 17, 1947 at home in Monterville, WV a son of the late Elvin Chambres Vandevender and Nessie May Arbogast Vandevender. On January 25, 1969, at Monterey, VA he was married to the former Ada Colleen Roberts, who survives. Also survivi...

Stephen P. Coyle, 74, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, passed away in his home on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Worcester, MA, the son of the late William F. Coyle and Shirley (Young) Hanson. He is survived by his 3 children: Stacey Coyle Namiotka and her husband Jeffrey of Hudson, OH, Susan Coyle of Kent, OH, Stephen Coyle of Rohnert Park, CA, and by his former wife Eileen Coyle of Kent, OH. He leaves behind his brothers, Dennis and William Coyle, 6 grandchildren: M...

Loretta Lynn Pritt, 50, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Monday, October 6, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1975 in Cumberland, MD, a daughter of Harold Beavers and Barbara Settles Beavers of Clarksburg. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Earl Pritt, whom she married on May 22, 2003 She is also survived by two daughters, Mercedez Hood and husband Ryan of Clarksburg and Sierra Stanley and husband Tucker of Clarksburg; seven grandchildren, Malachi Hood, Avery Hood, Breah...