Portrait of Sr. James Fleming Ross

Sr. James Fleming Ross

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

James Fleming Ross Plutie 83 of Charles Town WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 11 2026 at Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring MD. He was born March 19 1942 in Mt. Hope WV and was the son of the late Arthur and Willie Ross. James was educated in Fayette County Schools. He attended Bluefield State College and graduated in 1964. He crossed Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. in 1962. He became a teacher through default in 1964. He stopped to visit family in Charles Town WV on his way to New York City for one of those high paying jobs his friends had in social work there. His uncle told him there were openings for teachers in Clarke County. He drove over at 900 A.M. and was back at his uncles house eating lunch at 1230 with a signed contract. He never regretted his choice…

Portrait of James Edward Williams

James Edward Williams

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

February 9, 2026

James Edward Williams 73 of Ranson WV passed away February 10 2026 at Frederick Crossing in Frederick MD. Born December 19 1952 in Washington DC he was raised by his adoptive parents the late George Hunter Lacy Sr. and Monteray Runyon Lacy. Jimmy retired from Harpers Ferry Water Works with over 25 years of service. He had a love for tractors and gifted several small tractors to children. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Shirley at home three daughters Brenda Williams Shirley Jean Chico Williams and Angela Williams six grandchildren John Chelsea Jordan Heaven Adriana and Hallee eight great grandchildren one sister and numerous nieces nephews and cousins. Later in life he was blessed to be united with his biological family of one brother and four sisters. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six sisters five brothers and one biological sister…

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