Joyce Joann Kerns, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, departed this life peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on December 19, 1948, in Morgantown, WV, the same town she drew her last breath, Joyce lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by those she cherished most. Joyce’s early life in Morgantown was enriched by the unwavering support of her late parents, Walter Morton and Margaret Blagg. Her brother Walter Lee Morton also preceded...

Barbara Marie (Snyder) Brunetti, 68, of Bridgeport, WV, left this world and gained her angel wings on Thursday, September 11, 2025, surrounded by love and the deep imprint she left on so many lives. Born in Fairmont, WV, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late James Albert and Juanita Ellen Snyder of Farmington. She was a proud 1975 graduate of Farmington High School and went on to earn her degree from Fairmont State College in 1979. It was there she met the love of her life and soulm...

Mary Ellen Kramer passed away on September 11, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on September 16, 1935, to the late Thomas Webb Straight and Wanda Bell Duncan Straight. She grew up in Barrackville, West Virginia, and later she and her husband made their home in Kingmont, West Virginia, surrounded by lots of loving family. Throughout her life, she worked at Owens-Illinois, Westinghouse/Phillips Lighting, and for the City of Pleasant Valley. Mary was preceded in de...

Donovan “Don” Dale Krafft, 72, of Jane Lew, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by loving family. Donovan was born in Weston on May 7, 1953, a son of the late Charles Dale Krafft and Velma Letta Skinner Krafft. In addition to his parents, Donovan was preceded in death by his brother, Charles H. Krafft. On July 1, 1973, Donovan married the love of his life, Mildred “Susan” Fox Krafft. Their union, spanning over 52 years, was one mark...

Roger Dale Moore, 70, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born in Montgomery, WV on July 8, 1955, a son of the late Russell Moore and Delphia Pritt Moore. Roger worked as an A&P Mechanic Sheetmetal for over 30 years. He enjoyed golf, cornhole, karaoke, and being around his grandchildren. Roger is survived by his daughters, Christel Freeman, Valerie Moore and Kody Edwards, and Ashley McKay and Gregory McKay; grandchildren, Kitara Harger, Brittnee Moore, and Tay...

Stephen Grant Martin, 75, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home. Stephen was born on July 1, 1950 in Kingwood, son of the late Guy Earl and Opal Marie (Trickett) Martin. Stephen graduated from Kingwood High School in 1968. Following graduation, he proudly joined the US Navy, where he served for six years in the Fire Control Department on a nuclear submarine. He was a machinist by trade, working mostly for Preston Machine. Stephen was a member of the VFW ...

Paul Arthur Parker Jr., 64, of Heaters, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, on June 27, 1961, Paul was a son of the late Paul Arthur Parker Sr. and Delores Virginia Peters. In addition of his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one sister, Penny Wright. As an early birthday present on June 19, 1982, Paul’s dreams came true when he m...

Larry Brooks Johnson, 80, of Salem entered heaven where peace and joy was awaiting him on Wednesday morning, September 10, 2025. He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side. Larry was born on July 11, 1945 in Salem, a son of the late Ray Brooks Johnson and Violet Mae Thompson Johnson. He is survived by the love of his life and mother of his children, Barbara Hutson Johnson; two daughters, Chantel Campbell (Sam) of Miletus and Chayna Trent (Jeremy) also of Miletus; grandchildren...

Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee. Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airfo...

Scott Oldaker, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born December 26, 1963, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Burton and Ruth Oldaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Oldaker and one sister, Marsha Allman. He is survived by his wife, Tammie Oldaker of Buckhannon; one son, Travis Oldaker of Buckhannon; one daughter, Mandy Dean and husband Blaine of Buckhannon; daught...