Roscoe H. Bennett, 90, a Navy veteran, retired coal miner, and dedicated family man from Buckhannon, passed away May 16, 2025, survived by his wife, six children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

John Joseph Zara, 84, a former resident of Century, WV and retired Braniff International and FedEx employee, passed away peacefully in Texas and will be remembered at a memorial Mass and graveside service in West Virginia.

Denver Junior Carpenter, 80, a retired State Road worker and longtime Buckhannon resident known for his love of auctions and the outdoors, died May 14 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, survived by his wife and family.

Beatrice Clara McAtee, 94, a homemaker, restaurant owner, and devoted church member, died May 12, 2025, survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, with funeral services scheduled for May 18.

Harold Mathias, 84, a retired pipeline welder and expert meat cutter from Warrenton, Virginia, died at home on May 11, survived by family including his brother, niece, and several great-nieces and nephews.

Shirley Kay Chapman, 83, of Buckhannon, died May 11, 2025, leaving behind her son, stepchildren, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, and many relatives; cremation will be honored per her wishes.

John Alan Keen, 63, of Horner, passed away on May 8, 2025, and will be cremated according to his wishes, with arrangements handled by Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.

Kenny Myers, a beloved Buckhannon resident known for his kindness, humor, and dedication to family and friends, passed away suddenly at age 62, leaving a lasting legacy in his community.

Norman Denver Hanifan, 84, a farmer from Tallmansville, died May 8, 2025, and is survived by three daughters, numerous grandchildren and siblings; funeral services are scheduled for May 10 at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.

Kimberly Dawn Perrine, 57, of Rock Cave, WV, a devoted homemaker and beloved family member, died May 3, 2025, and will be cremated according to her wishes.

Cam Brown, a beloved West Virginia native and dedicated truck driver known for his adventurous spirit and devotion to family, passed away on May 2, 2025, leaving a legacy of strength, kindness, and community.

Glenn Christian Ludwig, 52, a beloved father, Star Wars enthusiast, and dedicated restaurant worker, passed away April 27, 2025, with family and friends invited to celebrate his life on May 3 in Buckhannon.

Delmar Light, a 97-year-old World War II Navy veteran, farmer, businessman, and devoted family man, passed away April 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, entrepreneurship, and faith.

Maxine Virginia Malcolm, 96, formerly of French Creek, WV, and a retired Abbott Laboratories employee known for her faith and love of family, died April 23, 2025, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Donald Lee Simons, 77, a Buckhannon construction worker and former country club caddy known for his love of fishing, died at home on April 23, 2025, survived by family and friends.

Gloria Jean (Powers) Husk, an author, genealogist, and beloved member of her community, died at age 80 in Carrabelle, FL, and requested her ashes be scattered with her husband’s on Dog Island.

Elmer Karl Cross, 94, a retired Mon Power foreman and avid outdoorsman from Peeltree, died April 21, 2025, leaving behind his wife of 75 years, a large family, and a legacy of community involvement.