Donald R. Blake, 83, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away on August 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1941, the son of the late, Earl L and Annie J. Martin Blake. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Anderson Blake, three children, Donal Ray Blake III, Hope Lee Blake and William Lee Blake, six siblings, Bob Blake, Helen Blake, Amanda Ruth Chambers, Herb Blake, Elwood Blake and Rose McDowell. Surviving are three children, John Blake, Teddy Blake ...

Robert Clark Cogar, 82, of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in the Veterans Nursing Facility in Clarksburg. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Arlington, WV a son of the late Ellis Thomas Cogar and Vesta Alice Houghten Cogar. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lillian McNeeley Cogar whom he married on November 6, 1971. He is also survived by three children, Thomas Cogar and wife Sherry of Glenville, Michael Cogar and wife Jennifer of Clarksburg and Joseph Cogar...

Peggy Ann (Hayes) Bowlby, 87, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Rosewood Center in Grafton. She was born on October 21, 1937 in Albright, daughter of the late Clarence and Mona May (Duggers) Hayes. Peggy was a caretaker for senior citizens for many years. She had a deep knowledge for nature and loved to watch animals in the wild. Peggy enjoyed talking to others. She will be greatly missed. Peggy is survived by her son, William Shaver; two step daughters, P...

David Lester Rogers, 82 passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 in Clarksburg. He was born November 1, 1942, son of the late Robert “Bob” and Martha Grace Dougherty Rogers. David was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Elizabeth Crall Rogers, March 13, 2022. David was a graduate of Grafton High School, and a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church and worked for many years at the Department of Corrections in Pruntytown, retiring ...

Helen Marie Titchenell, 82, of Kingwood, WV, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Kingwood Healthcare Center. Born on February 24, 1943, Helen was the daughter of the late Edward Decost and Lula Jane (Dewitt) Fizer. She was known for her love of gardening and for her deep dedication to caring for her home and her family. A devoted wife, mother, and aunt, Helen found joy in simple pleasures and always put her loved ones first. She is survived by her two sons, Clifford Tit...

Pamela “Pam” Sue Rowan, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1961 in Clarksburg, WV a daughter of the late Harold Wesley Riddle Sr and Mary Ann Rollins Riddle. Pam was a homemaker and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She enjoyed bird watching and anything in nature. Pam would spend time thrifting to find good deals. She was a member of Lighthouse Chapel. Pam is survived by her husband of 3...

Kathy Ann (Mayne) Strawderman Kathy Strawderman, 68 of Tunnelton passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on February 15, 1957 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of Monalee Harris Mayne, Rowlesburg, and the late Earl Junior Mayne. Kathy graduated from Rowlesburg High School. She loved mowing, weed eating, gardening, taking care of her flowers, playing with her dogs, and drinking coffee. She attended First Christian Apostolic Church and Brother Josh...

Jacob Scott Moore, 35, Morgantown, WV formerly of Pine Grove, WV passed away after having some issues with his heart on Friday, August 1, 2025 while in New Martinsville, WV. Jacob was born July 2, 1990, in Morgantown, WV son of John (Denise) Moore of New Martinsville, WV and Penny (Utt) Moore of Morgantown, WV. He had been a dock loader for Cabella’s, Jacob loved fishing, driving and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Neal Utt and pat...

Dennis Ray Cairo, 74, of Weston, passed away after a courageous battle with illness on August 1, 2025, while under the compassionate care of Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, on March 7, 1951, Dennis was a son of the late Jerry Murrey Cairo and Pauline Elizabeth Daniels Cairo. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Cairo. Dennis is survived by his four siblings: Jerry A. Cairo of Nelsonville, OH, ...

Judy Jenette Orr, 80, or Wallace, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born in Wallace on September 3, 1944 to the late Giddis Clark Shaw and Pauline Lillian (Barker) Shaw. Judy was a member of First Baptist Church of Wallace. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, loved playing bingo and cards, sitting out on her porch petting her deer, volunteering within her community and most of all … cookouts and time spent with her family. She is survived by her child...