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GENELDA MASON

Genelda M. Mason, 96, of New Martinsville, WV took the next step on her journey on Thursday, October 15, 2026 while at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Genelda was born May 14, 1930, in New Martinsville, WV daughter of the late Thomas F. and Deliah (Lemasters) Rine. She was a homemaker, enjoying gardening and canning. Genelda loved spending time with her family and she was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wells Junior Mason; son, Wayne “Pappy” Mason and granddaughters, Jill C. Mason and Heather Crook Shultz; ...

RONALD SCHUPBACH

Ronald Lee Schupbach, 73, of New Martinsville, WV passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Wetzel County Hospital. Ron was born March 12, 1953, in New Martinsville, WV son of the late Amos “Jun” L. and Alma L. (Brookover) Schupbach, Jr. He was a retired co-owner of the ...

ROBERT HIGGINS

Robert "Bradley" Higgins, 64, of Tampa, FL, died Friday, October 9, 2026 at home. He was born February 4, 1962 in Glen Dale, WV; the son of the late Robert L. and Janet Calvert Higgins. Bradley was a manager for Leather Galleries and Methodist by faith. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bradley is survived by his uncle, John Calvert, his loving aunts, Maureen "Cakie" Thomas and Sandy Higgins, and his dear friend, Lee Oken, whose unwavering friendship, love, and support remained a constant in Bradley's life. Lee stood faithfully by his side until the very end. Private ...

LINDA SMITH

Linda Kay Smith, 75, of Wheeling passed away on Sunday October 11, 2026 in Peterson Hospital. She was born in Wheeling, daughter of the late Earl and Virginia (Perine) Smith. Linda was a Baptist and attended Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outdoors, word search puzzles and loved stuffed animals. She is survived by her sisters, Earlene Nicholson, Sandy Smith; nieces, Tina Nicholson, Marie Yocum; nephews, Kevin (Jennifer) Nicholson, Albert Yocum, Spenser Nicholson and Spencer Yocum. Friends and family will be received on Thursday October 15, 2026 from 11 am until the time ...

JOAN PRICE

Joan Ellen Price, born June 15, 1958, died October 7, 2026. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home, Wheeling.

RANDALL GALLAGHER

Randall L. Gallagher, 77, a devoted husband and father, peacefully passed away in his home in St. Clairsville, Ohio on October 9, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Eunice Gallagher of Malaga, Ohio, his father-in-law, Wayne D. Henthorn and his infant granddaughter, Callie ...