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Ruby Virginia “Simons” Mossor

Ruby Virginia “Simons” Mossor, 92, of Middlebourne, WV, went home to be with the Lord December 6, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by loving family. Youngest of six children, Ruby was born December 1, 1933, to the late George and Maude Simons. She graduated from Doddridge County High School in 1950 and went on to work for the former Union Carbide of Long Reach, WV until she retired. Ruby was a devoted and faithful Christian, a member of The First Christian Church and attended The Wick United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting and fishing, and working ...

Luella S. Nichols

Luella S. Nichols, 95, St. Marys, WV, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center. Born in Laredo, TX, on September 16, 1930, she was the daughter of William “Bill” and Myrtle Stewart Marple. She was a 1949 graduate of Parkersburg High School. She was a homemaker ...

Rodney Gene Paxton

Rodney Gene Paxton, 76, of Spencer, passed away Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at home. Graveside service, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Clover Cemetery, Clover, W.Va. John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Gary Raymond Sindledecker

Gary Raymond Sindledecker, 78, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away, December 5, 2025, at the Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born, June 2, 1947, in Wood County, WV, a son of the late Lena Beatty. Gary had attended Parkersburg High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he received the rest of his high school education. He attended WVU-P in Parkersburg, WV, and he retired as a chemical operator from GE Plastics. He loved to ride horses with his wife. He loved dogs, vacations, and boating. Gary is survived by his wife, Janet Stephens Sindledecker, daughter, Angela ...

James Paul Smith

James Paul Smith, 79, of Mineral Wells, WV, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 1, 1946, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Clair and Madeline Spurr Smith. James was a 1964 graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was retired from ...

Julie Vanhorn

Julia Vanhorn passed away on November 2, 2025, in West Linn, Oregon, after a short illness. Julia was born in Parkersburg, on Jan. 27, 1932. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald Vanhorn, former husband Gerald Barbee, two daughters, Ann and Susan. She is survived by her daughter Ava ...