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John Howard Adams Sr.

John Howard Adams Sr., 92, a former resident of Lanham, Maryland, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at Castle of Love Assisted Living in Bowie, Maryland, under the care of Capital Caring Hospice. He was born Sept. 18, 1933, at Huttonsville, West Virginia, a son of the late Sam W. and ...

Brenda Linger

Brenda Linger, 76, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving children by her side. Brenda was born May 22, 1949, in Philippi to the late Carolyn Joann Dadisman. Brenda was a lifelong Methodist whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She worked for many years at the Barbour Department Store and later at Broaddus Hospital, where her kindness and steady care were appreciated by colleagues and patients alike. Brenda’s greatest joy came from her family and the simple ...

William Albert ‘Billy’ Putzulu

William Albert “Billy” Putzulu, 56, a native of Randolph County, West Virginia, and more recently a resident of West Columbia, West Virginia, departed this life Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, 2025, at River Health at Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He was born Friday, Sept. 12, 1969, at ...

Linda Lee (Evans) Jackson

Linda Lee (Evans) Jackson, age 77 of Maysville, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at her residence. Linda’s family will receive friends on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Michael Wayne Stiles

It is with tremendous sorrow that the family of Michael Wayne Stiles announce his passing. Father to daughter Emma Elaine “Em” Stiles, who survives in Inwood with her godmother, Jane Couser and ‘the Ryman,’ Michael was the fifth child of the late James Dale “Jim” Stiles ...

Walter D. Helmick

Walter D. Helmick, 81, of Minnehaha Springs, West Virginia, passed away on Sept. 6, 2025. A public visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, Oct. 3 from 4-8 p.m. at the West Virginia Cultural Center, State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawaha Blvd East, in Charleston. A memorial ...