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...

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 ...

John Adrian Balch III of Fairmont passed away at United Hospital Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1947, a son of the late John Bernard and Eleanor Clise Draemel Balch. John grew up in a Navy family, so he lived in many places in his childhood, including Maryland, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and others. John had a love for golf and crossword puzzles, he also enjoyed all sports including football, and baseball. His favorite shows were Jeop...

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...

Brett Daniel Fox Sr, 67, of Salem passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1958 in Bancroft, WV, son of the late Elmer Eugene Fox and Eva Lee Vandergriff Fox Shaffer and husband Doug Shaffer. Brett served his country in the United States Marines where he was a mechanic. He retired as a communication specialist at WV State University. Brett enjoyed watching college football and racing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved his f...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...

Kathleen Joyce (Haller) Swick, 87 a resident of Elkins, WV passed away from this life August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 5, 1938, in Simpson, the daughter of the late Willie Haller and Mary (Bays) Haller. Kathleen is survived by her four children, Linda Marshall of Canton, OH, Dearl James Swick Jr, and wife Maria of Bridgeport WV, Cathy Jo Fincham and husband Kermit, Jr. “Bingo” of Winfield, WV, and Crystal Dawn Zi...

Linda Kay Neville, a treasured soul and beautiful spirit, passed away on the 30th of August 2025, at the place she called home her entire life, Morgantown, WV. Born to the late James and Thelma Newbraugh, on May 25th, 1946, Linda's life was a testament to the enduring power of love and familial bonds, a legacy that will live on through those she cherished. Linda was the cherished matriarch of a family that embraced her nurturing spirit. She was a loving mother to her devoted daughter, ...

Mr. Michael Lee “Mickey” Schwirian age 78, a resident of Philippi and more recently of the Salem Center Health Care Facility in Salem, WV, departed this life Saturday morning August 30, 2025, at the care center. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born August 23, 1947, at Philippi, WV, a son of the late Herman Joseph and Reta Kathleen Hollen Schwirian. He spent 40 years with the love of his life, Julia Marie Griffith Snider, who preceded him in death on December 8, 202...