Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leig...

Estes H. Phillips Jr. went home to be with his former wife, father, mother and brother on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Junior was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2025. Junior was born October 24, 1946, in Philippi, a son of the late Estes H. and Mary Jane (Menefee) Phillips of White Oak. Junior was the last member of his immediate family. He was formerly married to the late Martha Jean Schoonover Phillips for 39 years before they divorced in 2009. He was th...

Rudolph Edward “Rudy” Banick Sr., 93, of Farmington, West Virginia passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia on July 21, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zavilla Banick. Rudy is survived by his current wife Meredith Jones Banick; daughter Deborah Kay Wolfe; son Timothy Robert Banick; step-son K.C. Jones (Pam); grandchildren: Rascal Wolfe, Amanda Banick Smith (Ryan), Andrew Banick (Brittney), Travis Banick (B...

Julie Martha Lynch, 59, of Jane Lew, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, under the compassionate care of WV Caring in Elkins. Julie was born in Elkins on July 31, 1966, a daughter of the late Zane Grey Perkey and Mary Jo Henry Perkey. Forever cherishing his memories of Julie are her son, Brannon Lynch of Morgantown. Julie was a graduate of Lewis County High School, class of 1984. She was an avid animal lover, a trait that was reflected in her kindness and compassion ...

Steven T. Curry loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. He left this world for a joyous heavenly reunion on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on April 29, 1954 in Clarksburg, WV to John H. Curry, Jr. and Mary Maxine Myers Curry of Mt. Clare, WV. He was a graduate of South Harrison High School and West Virginia University with an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, and had the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa during his Senio...

Daniel Thomas Willhoite, 70 passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Daniel was born February 21, 1955, in Clarksburg, WV son of the late Ervin H. and Mary M. (Ashcraft) Willhoite. Daniel will be remembered for his kind heart, steady strength, and the way he always put others before himself. He brought warmth and laughter to every room and was deeply loved by all who knew him. He leaves behind family and friends who will cherish his memory and ca...

Connie Ann Bennett, age 88, of Philippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Martinsburg in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Century, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Louis Boni and Ida (Pokas) Boni. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jackson Olen Bennett, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2019. Connie is survived by her children Ann Stoey and husband Kevin, and Brad Bennet...

Richard John “Rick” Stasny, 57, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, October 27, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Rick was born Saturday, December 30, 1967, in Ashtabula, OH, a son of the late William Stasny and Evelyn Smith Cutright. On March 30, 2002, in Elkins, he married the former Leslie Ryan who survives at home. Also left to cherish Rick’s memory are three children, Bayleigh Timinski and husband Stan of Latrobe, PA, Logan Harris and husband Ty...

Tisha Faye McCollam Daugherty, 54, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Tisha was born October 2, 1971, in Elkins, a daughter of Donald Ray McCollam and Pamela Faye Crites Logan. She married Arthur Daugherty who survives. Also left to cherish Tisha’s memory are four children, Steven Hinchman, Joshua Hinchman, Brier Daugherty, Cypress Daugherty, grandchil...

James Edward Zickefoose, known as Ed to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Ohio, at the age of 87. Born on January 12, 1938 in Alton, West Virginia, Ed was the son of the late Hartzel and Velma Zickefoose (nee Bosley). His early years in the rolling hills of West Virginia instilled in him a lifelong love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. Ed's journey led him to the love of his life, Betty Gayle, to whom he was a devoted husband for 66 years...