Obituaries

James B. “Jim” Woofter, 70, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on February 7, 1956, a son of the late James “Paul” Woofter and Sylvia Jane Ashcraft Woofter of North View.

Jim married his wife of 49 years, Cynthia D. “Cindy” Rexroad Woofter, on July 30, 1977. She survives at their home in Bridgeport.

Jim is survived by one son, Ryan Michael Woofter and wife Shelli of Fairmont, and one daughter, Brittany Dawn Losh and husband Zachary of Clarksburg; two granddaughters, Piper Woofter and Sawyer Losh. He also leaves behind six siblings, Larry Woofter and wife Marlene of Clarksburg, Carolyn Criss of Clarksburg, Mary Woofter of Clarksburg, Margaret Summers and husband Dave of Clarksburg, Theresa Washington of Clarksburg and Cindy Yost and husband Bud of Williamstown. Also surviving are many special friends who know who they are, including Linda and Tim Radcliff and their family; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who affectionately referred to him as “Cookie Monster”; brothers-in-law, James Owens; and Michael Rexroad and wife Mary Jo; and sister-in-law, Nancy Rexroad.

In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by three siblings, Constance Alvarez, Catherine Insani-Hudkins, and Patricia Owens; three brothers-in-law, Robert Criss, Donald Washington, and Charles Rexroad Jr.; father-in-law, Charles E. “Hoppy” Rexroad and mother-in-law, Ernestine Rexroad.

Jim was a graduate of Liberty High School in 1975 and went on to graduate from Clarksburg Beauty Academy. He was the Business Owner and Hair Stylist of Our Place for Family Hair Care in Moundsville, where his employees and coworkers were his extended family.

He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Moundsville and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Jim was a people person who always laughed and told jokes. He coached baseball and helped many cancer patients with getting fitted for wigs. Above all, he was a family man.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, 1 Medical Park Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506, and American Cancer Society, 122 High Street, Morgantown, WV 26505.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Tuesday, November 3rd from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. where there will be a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00 p.m. with a time for family and friends to share special memories.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, 2107 Pride Avenue, Clarksburg, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Gary Naegele as Celebrant. In keeping with Jim’s wishes cremation will follow.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.