All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson, Jr.

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson, Jr., age 35, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home.

He was born March 5, 1990, in Charlottesville, VA, a son of Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr., of Buckhannon and Teri Mackey and companion, Justin Norman of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by several cousins and his cats, Ebony, Ivory and Ember.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Paige Johnson; grandmother, Mary Sue Hanifan and uncle, Roy Mackey. Bobby was a baker.

Friends will be received Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 12 Noon to 4:30 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM at the funeral home. In honoring Bobby’s wishes he will be cremated following the funeral service.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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