Obituaries in Valley Bend, WV

Delano Clarence Gibson, 82, a resident of Madison, passed from this life Monday, December 15, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins.Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Our Beloved Mother, Mary Juanita Akers Underwood went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, December 14, 2025, at home with family by her side and under the care of Hospice of Garrett County.Juanita was born Thursday, December 21, 1939, in Shawsville, Virginia, a daughter of the l...

Mary Ellen Currence Lauer, 64, a resident of Huttonsville, passed from this life Monday, 15 December 2025, at home surrounded by family.Mary was born Sunday, 30 April 1961, in Elkins, A daughter of the late Esaw Currence and Martha Patricia Currence.Left to cherish Mary’s memory are three children, ...

Virgil Sherwood Moore, a deeply cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2025. Known for his profoundly selfless and caring nature, he leaves behind a legacy of hard work, deep family devotion, and unconditional love.Born to his mo...

Neal Wade Phillips, 65, a resident of Buckhannon passed from this life Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg.Neal was born Tuesday, January 19, 1960, in Harman, a son of the late Robert “Steve” Phillips and Emma K. Mallow Phillips. On June 12, 2010, he was married to the...

Allen Kendell Talbott, 48, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, January 8, 2026. Known for his boundless creativity, musical talent, and love of the Appalachian outdoors, Allen inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.Born Thursday, January 20, 1977, t...

The Reverend Frederick Lee Bird, 79, passed away at his home on January 4, 2026, following a brief illness. Rev. Bird is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Donetta Bird; the mother of his children and first spouse, Karen Bird; and his three children, Sara Bird of Rochester, New York; Benjami...

Thelma Louise Sparks Shoemake, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2026, at her home of more than 65 years under the care of Mountain Hospice with special gratitude to Amber Hinchman.She was born Saturday, August 31, 1940, in Marlinton, the daughter of the late Jonah Roy Sparks and Leth...

Sandra Ann Erickson Sanders, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed peacefully at home Thursday, January 8, 2026.Sandra was born Monday, April 28, 1941, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Ida Margaret Roach Erickson and Joseph Walfrid Erickson. She married her beloved Thomas Joseph Sanders who preceded her...