James “Sandy” Sanford Pinkard Jr., 78, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence. Sandy was born on January 16, 1947, in Abbeville, LA, a son of the late James Sanford Pinkard Sr. and Dorothy Ann Milliman Pinkard. He graduated from Gueydan High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. His passion was songwriting, and in the mid-1970s, he began having some of his songs published and performed by major artists such as Brenda ...

Dwight L. Lewis, 50, of Fairmont passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his residence after a battle with cancer. Dwight was born on August 21, 1974 in Akron, Ohio son of Maria “Toni” and Freddie McCullough of Akron and the late Donald Lewis. Dwight graduated from St. Vincent/St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He received an associate degree in Education. He most recently was employed at the United States Postal Service in Morgantown and a delivery driver. He is survived by his mothe...

Edgar “Stubby” Gray Jr., 82, of Mount Clare, passed away July 26, 2025, at Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg. He was born on January 14, 1943, in Clarksburg, the son of the late Edgar Gray Sr. and Mary Ruth Vincent Gray. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Paul Gyke and nephew Christopher Gyke. Edgar is survived by his wife, of almost 60 years, Linda Gray, whom he married on December 24, 1965. He is also survived by his sons: Tim Gray and ...

Matthew J. Queen, 35 of Long Run Community in Flemington, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born January 10, 1990 in Clarksburg, son of the late Lisa Collins Queen and is survived by his dad, Wayne E. Queen. Matt is survived by his wife, Amber Harvey Queen and step- mother, La Donna Queen. Matt graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 2008. He worked in construction and was known as a Jack of All Trades. Matt especially enjoyed working on his vehicles. An avid outdoorsman, he l...

Ernest “Ernie” Lee Eavenson, 74, of Morgantown, entered into eternal peace on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at WVU Medicine – JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born March 18, 1951 in Morgantown, a son of the late Thelma Brown and the late Steve Eavenson. Survivors include companion, Vicki Lynn Howdershelt; two sisters and two brothers, Sandy and Hugh Blake of Core, David and Dora Ann Eavenson of Grafton, Colleen Eavenson of Morgantown, and John Eavenson of Morgantown; his stepbrothers and ste...

Darlene Jean Faulknier, age 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 25, 2025, in Granville, WV. Born on May 31, 1948, in Morgantown, WV, Darlene's life was one marked by unyielding faith, boundless love, and a spirited sense of humor that endeared her to all who knew her. A devoted mother, cherished sister, and doting grandmother, Darlene's life was a testament to the power of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lucille Shahan Faulknier, her children: ...

John Patrick Raad, 64, of Mannington, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on October 27, 1960, a son of the late Simon and Elma Raad (Modi). John is survived by his children: Corey Raad and wife Jessica of Lost Creek, and Carly Raad of Jane Lew; grandchildren: Hunter, Kinsley, and Jenson; sisters: Deborah Raad of Lexington, Kentucky, and Mary Fisher and her husband Charles of Mannington; and his loving fiancé, Regina Banick of Fairmont. ...

Bernard Darrell “Mouse” Loughry, 92, of Moatsville, WV., passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born June 14, 1933 in Tunnelton, WV, son of the late Dennis Freeman and Effie Sell Loughry. His wife Phyllis Furgerson Loughry, preceded him in death January 1, 2015. Mouse graduated from Masontown High School with the Class of 1951. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he honorably served his country and was awarded both the Silver Star a...

Marion Fay Miller Feather, 80 of Kingwood, passed away at her home on July 24, 2025 at 11:18am surrounded by family and friends. She fought a difficult three-month battle with a rapidly progressive form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She is the daughter of the late Kermit Walton Miller and the late Lora Burhl Harned Miller of Albright. She was wed to the late Joseph Ronald Feather of Masontown on February 14, 1970 in Oakland, MD after he returned fro...

Marjory Alice Henderson Ballard, 86, of Clay St, Grafton, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Grafton City Hospital following a brief heart ailment. Marge was born on March 6, 1939 in Hammond, Marion County, West Virginia, the youngest child and only daughter of the late Charles Nicholas Henderson and Marjory McKinney Henderson. After her mother died when Marge was just three years old, she was lovingly raised by her maternal aunt and uncle, the late Gertrude "Tudie" McKinney Shaffer an...