Mary Anne Crites, 78, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Mountain Memories Retirement Home in Elkins. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Matthew Gochenour and Estabelle Eakle Icard. She is survived by three sisters, Carol Gochenour of Oakwood, Texas, Sandra Von Arb and husband Donald of Oakwood, Texas, and Cindy White and husband Cliff of Alum Creek, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Eakle...

Amber Marie Jenkins, 42, of Weston, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Amber was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 18, 1983, a daughter of Perry Robert Waggoner and the late Grace Ann Lipscomb Waggoner, with whom she is now reunited. Forever cherishing their memories of Amber are her father, Perry Waggoner of Weston; four children: Jason Jenkins, Wyatt Jenkins, Jackson Jenkins, and Evan Ellis, all of Weston; two siblings: Perry Waggoner and wife, Samantha, of Baltimore, MD...

Jesse Allen Downey, Jr., 61, of Grafton, passed from this life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport as a result of a mowing accident. Born on September 19, 1963, in Charleston, he was the cherished son of the Jesse Allen Downey Sr. and Nancy Sharon Bowles Downey of Charleston. On February 7, 1997, Jesse married the love of his life, Shelley Mae Conrad Downey, and together they shared more than twenty-eight years filled with devotion, laughter, and countless...

Berlin Douglas “Doug” Haller, 71, of Philippi, WV passed away in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi on September 1, 2025. He was born in Philippi, WV to Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller on February 18, 1954. He attended Barbour County Schools and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1972 while he worked for Smith’s Drug Store. A proud and lifelong coal miner, Doug worked for nearly three decades for several mining companies in North Central West Virginia. He retired f...

Mary Jean Lake, 93, of North View community, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Leo Lake and Edna Lymer Lake. She was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Lake and her siblings, Lois “June” Clevenger, Davis Lake, Beatrice Lake, Earl Lake and Peg Palmer. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Nicole Nardella and husband Nathan of Bridgeport and Natalie Lake of Brid...

Roberta Paulette Chapple, 79, of Barrackville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grafton on October 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Nettie Rosalie Moyer Bragg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping and family time at the beach. Her joy came from her time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Chapple; one daughter Jennifer Huey ...

Mary Margaret Simms, known affectionately as Margaret or Marg, passed away at the age of 76 on August 31, 2025. Born in Durbin, WV on February 10, 1949 to Asa and Mary Wright, she was a proud alumna of Morgantown High School and Morgantown Beauty College. Mary was a dedicated baker for most of her life, working diligently in both bakeries and supermarkets, where she brought joy to many with her delightful creations and infectious humor. Mary was not only known for her baking talents, but a...

The beautiful and loving soul of Matthew Rogers Pickens left this world August 31, 2025 to be with Our Heavenly Father. Matthew’s Momma prayed that God would give her another baby; and Momma’s prayers were answered. Matthew was welcomed into this world by his loving parents Regina Louise (Rogers) Pickens and Joshua Oren Pickens, his brother William and a joyful family on the snowy morning of January 21, 2007. Matthew was a joyful boy, the adopter of many baby animals, who spent his days shir...

Timothy Dwayne Rowe, 26, a resident of Audra Community, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born December 5, 1998 in McDowell County a son of Tim and Tina Saffle. Timothy loved going camping and being outdoors. He often would go on sxs rides, car rides to the mountains or to get ice cream. He enjoyed playing volleyball with his family and taking walks. Timothy loved people and was quite the ladies’ man. He especially liked entert...

Roger John Will Sr., 79 of Salem passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of the late Robert John and Ameila Mary Ciprijan Will. Roger graduated from Trott Vocational High School and worked at Union Carbide as a machine shop operator and draftsman. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and attending the grandchildren’s sporting events. Roger was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He is s...