Jennie Lois Palma, 50, of Red Creek, WV, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2022, at Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, WV. Born on December 3, 1971, in Wickenburg, AZ, she was the daughter of Dorothy Ann (White) Jones and the late Robert Deral Lawson.  She was a graduate of Salome High School. She worked as a bookkeeper for several different companies over the years. Jennie was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend. She enjoyed crafting, going to concerts and spending...

Annette Lynn Mallow, 59, of Dryfork, WV, passed away September, 11, 2022, in Morgantown, WV.  Born on October 12, 1962, in Elkins, WV, she was a daughter to the late David Edward White and Carol Jean White of Hendricks, WV.   In her younger years, she worked at Canaan Valley Resort as a housekeeper.  In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting, crocheting, beaded arts and all crafts. Most of all, she enjoyed being with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 43...

Barbara Jo Ruckle, 72, of Thomas, WV, passed away September 10, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. Born on May 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Paul Welton and Josephine (Blackburn) Cullers.  After graduating from Mountaineer High School, she attended Clarksburg Beauty School. She worked as a beautician and as a child caregiver. Barbara was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church of Davis. She enjoyed shopping and going to yard sales, attending basketball...

Gordon Sylvester Long, Sr., 81, of Cabins, WV, passed away on September 8, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center. Born on April 6, 1941 in Elkins, WV, he was the son of the late Gerald and Marie (Day) Long.  Gordon worked as a self-employed truck driver. He enjoyed musical instruments, especially playing guitars, and tinkering with cars and their motors. He loved spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Debra J. Long; their children, James...

Rodney Blaine Stemple, 63, of Eglon, WV, passed away on August 30, 2022. Born on November 10, 1958, in Dover, Delaware, he was the son of the late Richard Grant and Evelena Ruth (Shrout) Stemple.   Rodney graduated with the last graduating class of Aurora High School in 1977.  He worked at Fairfax Stone as a Block Plant Operator and later in the shipping and receiving department at Simon Pearce where he retired from in 2019.  He enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing and working...

James David Martin, 74, of Aurora, WV, passed away on August 31, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  Born on July 18, 1948, in Kingwood, WV, he was the son of the late James W. "Bill"  and Virginia Ruth (Lipscomb) Martin.   He graduated from Aurora High School in 1966. He received his associates degree from Potomac State in agriculture. In 1967, he traveled to Missouri to obtain the American Farmer Degree. He was a hard working farmer, raising livestock and...

Steve Walter Shaffer, 64, of Eglon, WV, passed away on August 7, 2022, at Garrett Regional Medical Center.  Born on August 13, 1957, in Oakland, MD, the son of the late Walter Albert Shaffer and Thelma Regina (Judy) McBride.  Mr. Shaffer graduated from Aurora high school in 1976. Worked for and retired from the IBEW local 26 electrical Union. He was the former owner of Shaffer Construction Company. He was an active member of the Mt. Grove Fire Department in the 80's and...

Arthur J. “Joe” Pregent, 80, of Lancaster, Ohio, died Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Altercare Rehabilitation Center. He was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Mechanicville, New York, a son of the late Arthur and Margaurite Smith Pregent. He is survived by his sons, Anthony (Beth) Pregent and Jeffrey (Jessica) Pregent, both of Lancaster, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Austin Pregent and Joslynn Pregent; his brothers, Dave (Debbie) Bible, Kenny (Beverly) Bible, Melvin Bible; his sisters, Arlena...

George Alan Lipscomb, Sr., 89, of Aurora, WV, passed away on July 29, 2022.  Born on July 25, 1933, in Aurora, he was the son of George Rodney and Beulah Isabelle (Elsey) Lipscomb. George graduated from Aurora High School in 1951, and went on to college at WVU where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture in 1955 and completed his Master's Degree in Business Administration.  He taught Vo-Ag and Industrial Arts at Southern High School in Oakland, MD until 1960...

**UPDATE** Friends will be received at Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home, Friday, August 5, 2022, from 5 to 7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at 7 PM with Pastor Susan Metzner officiating.  Melvin M. Hanlin, 86, of Davis, WV, passed away on April 6, 2022, at Cortland Acres. He was born June 28, 1935, in Dryfork, WV, a son of the late Garland E. Hanlin and Mabel L. (Lawrence) Hanlin.  Melvin, or as everyone knew him as "Mel", was a graduate of Harman high school. He...