Obituaries

The Man, the Myth, the Legend—**passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Darel Ferrell (Budgy); stepfather, Carl Leasure; his brother, Todd Ferrell; and his

just as much—he enjoyed being the mischievous supervisor who enjoyed observing others as they worked.

Jimmie McCormick, 90, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at WVU Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV.He was born June 20, 1935, near Spencer, WV, a son of the

often alongside his beloved Subaru—and treasured exploring the natural beauty of the state he called home.

Alton Raymond “Al” GartenAlton Raymond “Al” Garten, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Cornerstone Hospice in The Villages, FL, with his devoted wife Leann by his side.He was 88 years

Raymond Michael Bernardis, 74, of Charleston passed away January 5, 2026 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.He was a graduate of Penn State University and retired as an office manager for the Social

Aaron Paul Rucker, 60, of Walton, West Virginia, passed away December 18, 2025, at his home.He was born in Charleston, WV, December 3, 1965, a son of the late Ray Marvin and

Mrs. Vickie Lynn Dunlap, 60 of Nitro passed away January 3, 2026.Vickie is a graduate of Poca High School and former employee of Fruth Pharmacy in Nitro.She is preceded in death by