Mary Jo Stevens Sharp, age 89, of Volga, WV, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1936, in Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late John and Mabel Hawkins Stevens. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Herbert Dale Sharp; two sisters, Dorothy and Edith; three brothers, Virgil, Earl and Billy; and her sweet dog Daisy. Surviving is her beloved son, Robert Dale Sharp and wife Pat of Volga an...

Sharon Irene Smith, 78, of Weston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center. Born on February 7, 1947, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late John Raymond and Joyce Mary (Ellis) Davis. Sharon is survived by her son, Theodore “Ted” Limric of Akron, OH; one brother, Robert Davis of Akron, OH. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Roger William Smith, Jr.; two siblings, William Thorton Smith and Ethel Mae Dav...

William “Bill” Hyre, age 75, of Sutton, WV died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center. He was born on February 17, 1950, in Wvestshlar, Germany a son of the late William R. and Erna Hartman Hyre. He is survived by two sons: Theran Hyre and wife Kirk of Sutton, WV and Mark and wife Amber Hyre of Gassaway, WV; one stepson: David Bleigh of Elgin, SC; three grandchildren: Cassie, James and Dezel Hyre; two brothers: Ronald “Fuzz” and wife Janet Hyre of Frametown, WV and Marty ...

Lorema M. Bonnett-Winemiller, 96, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the residence of her granddaughter, Pamela Lattea. She was born in Wood County West Virginia on August 13, 1929: daughter of the late Emory C. Taylor and Mable (Williams) Taylor. Lorema was married 49 years to Stanley Francis Bonnett who preceded her in death and then married James Winemiller who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Winemiller graduated from Weston High School. She ...

Ronald Wayne Forsh, age 69, most recently of Elkins, WV and formerly of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center. A full obituary will be published when completed by the family. No services are planned at this time, and the family's request for cremation will be honored. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family. Condolences and other gifts of comfort m...

Brenda Linger, 76, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving children by her side. Brenda was born May 22, 1949, in Philippi to the late Carolyn Joann Dadisman. Brenda was a lifelong Methodist whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She worked for many years at the Barbour Department Store and later at Broaddus Hospital, where her kindness and steady care were appreciated by colleag...

Mary Beth Oldaker, 66, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Mary was born in Elyria, OH, on March 3, 1959, a daughter of the late Charles Leslie Dillon and Beatrice Schworer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Dillon. On October 6, 1979, Mary married the love of her life, James Michael Oldaker. Their union, spanning over 45 years, was one marked by love,...

James “Jim” Franklin Merriner, 101, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by love. He was born on May 26, 1924, in Hundred, WV, the son of the late Robert Lee and Rebecca Taylor Merriner. Jim lived a long and meaningful life, remembered for his steady kindness and quiet strength. He worked for many years as an accounting manager in retail, where he was admired for his hard work, dedication, and gentle spirit. He was a be...

Russell “Rusty” Plaugher, 57, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home in Clarksburg. He was born on February 16, 1968 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Harry Carl Plaugher and Katherine Viola Titchnell Plaugher. Rusty is survived by his companion Connie, and her children who were like his own. He is also survived by one sister Belinda Southern-Miles and husband Mike and one daughter, and one son; and many nieces and nephews and a favorite Aunt Helen Critchfi...

James Everett “Jimmy” Hovis, age 39, of Rock Cave, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Weston, WV on November 5, 1985, a son of Darren Wade Nethken and Norma Lee Hovis Nethken, who survive at Rock Cave. Also surviving are one daughter Willow Rose Parker of Buckhannon; two sisters: Rosalyn Marrie Freeman and husband Jonathan of Selbyville and Norma Ann “Annie” Hovis of Rock Cave; maternal grandmother Wanda L. Hovis of Champion, OH; tw...