Monte David Howard Jr., 72, of Kingwood, WV, passed away Monday, April 26, 2024 at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1951, in Morgantown, the son of the late Monte D. Howard Sr. and Joann R. (Stewart) Howard. Monte is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda Kay (Darlington) Howard. Monte was a 1969 graduate of Kingwood High School and he had worked as an operator and scale master at Albright Power Station. He was a member of the NRA and St. Sebastian Catholic...

Jerry Michael McClung, age 77, of Oakland, MD, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born November 20, 1946, in Pulaski, VA, a son of the late Mason Desasky McClung and Harriette Melita (Sutphin) McClung. Jerry worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed NASCAR, and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Steelers. Surviving are:  one son Jason McClung and wife Jennifer; four...

Mary Nuce Stultz, Kingwood, WV, age 96, formerly of Romney, WV, passed away April 13, 2024, at New Horizon Senior Living Center, Inc., Kingwood, WV. She was born in the Pleasantdale Area on April 22, 1927, the daughter of the late John Nelson Nuce and Jessie Nicholson Nuce. She was preceded in death by her late husband C. W. W. (Bill) Stultz on July 29, 2004, whom she married on July 23, 1968. Mary graduated from Kingwood High School in 1945. She continued her education at Potomac State...

Mary Wright, 75 of Terra Alta, WV, and formerly of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, comforted by her beloved husband Marty of more than 50 years and family.  In addition to her husband, Mary is survived by her sons Marty, Jr. (wife Stephanie Pauley) and Mickey (wife Karen Hegarty); and six grandchildren (Caitlin, Bridget, Rylee, Owen, Donovan and Benjamin). Known to all as a kind friend, loving wife and amazing mother, Mary was always at the ready to show her...

Arthur “Bam” David Jones, 58, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away on April 3, 2024 in Rowlesburg. He was born on April 29, 1965 in Rowlesburg, son of the late Rachel Jane (Jones) Stemple and step father Steve Stemple. Arthur was kind and enjoyed helping others. He also saved many lives on the river. Arthur was survived by his two aunts, Lettie Sypolt, of Rowlesburg, Melvina Auvil, of Arthurdale; cousin, Patricia Kishman and husband Kenneth, of Fairmont; and many other...

Mary Margaret Popp Walker, 88, of Kingwood passed peacefully away at her home on Monday, April 1, 2024, with family by her side.  She was born to the late Steve F Popp and Mary (Vagda) Popp of Morgantown, WV on June 27, 1935, in Fairmont, WV.  She graduated from Morgantown High School in 1953. Mary was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Kingwood for over 60 years and served on many committees.  She was instrumental with the remodeling of the church and...

Donna Jean (Hillery) Shaffer, 71, of Kingwood, WV passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1953 in Kingwood, WV, a daughter of the late Dailey and Florence (Dunn) Hillery. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family, doing craftwork, and puzzles. Donna is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Shaffer; three brothers, Harold “Buster” Hillery, William “Bill” Hillery, and...

JoAnn (Rodeheaver) Shay, 83, passed away at her home in Newburg, WV, on Friday, March 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albright, WV, on September 30, 1940, a daughter of the late Josiah Jordon Rodeheaver and Hazel Hilda (Rankin) Rodeheaver. JoAnn graduated from Albright High School and was a homemaker. She delivered the Dominion Post for Denver, Tunnelton, and Birdscreek communities. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and baking homemade bread, fudge, and candy,...

Irene M. Rand, 73, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont, WV. She was born July 23, 1950. Online sympathy gifts and condolences may be sent to www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com At her request, cremation services will be accorded by Kingwood Funeral Home and Cremation, 295 S. Price Street, Kingwood, WV 26537. Kingwood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Rand family.

Loretta Maxine Oleksa, loving mother and grandmother, age 79, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Kingwood Healthcare Center.  She was born in Independence, WV December 29, 1944, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Kathryn (Buckingham) Moran.  Surviving are: her daughter, Ronda Mason and Jason Shafferman, of Newburg, WV; her grandchildren, Caitlin Mason and Christian Shreves, of Fairmont, Cody Mason, of Fairmont, Hailey Mason, of Newburg, and Jessie Mason, of...