Judy Lucille Radabaugh, who completed her journey on Earth on August 21, 2025, at the age of 77, in the home she made with her daughter, surrounded by family in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born in Kingwood, WV on August 28, 1947, Judy's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and faith. She was welcomed into the arms of those who preceded her in death: her devoted husband of 50 years, Berkley Radabaugh her beloved parents, Louis Ray Boring and Glenna Metheny Boring; and her b...

James Brown “Jim” Burgee, a man who lived his life with creativity, humor, and boundless love, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Westover, WV, on August 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in San Francisco, CA, on December 6, 1960, Jim cultivated a life that enriched everyone around him through his artistry, compassionate spirit, and the warmth of his personality. Jim's talents as a woodworker, artist, and landscaper were not just his professio...

James “Ray” Eddy, 95, of Clarksburg, WV, died peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Salem, WV on March 10, 1930, a son of the late Paul Leo Eddy and Wilma (Harbert) Eddy Patrick. He was married for 50 years to Sharon Rae Eddy whom preceded him in death on August 12, 2025. Surviving are two sons: David R. Eddy of Bridgeport and William M. Eddy (Elizabeth) of Quiet Dell; two step-daughters: Alisa A. Duke of Clarksburg and ...

Stepheney Susanne Collins Higdon passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina on December 19, 1995, a daughter of the late Michael D. Collins and Constance Smith Amos of Fairmont. She is survived by her husband, Alec Higdon; one son Leighton Collins; two brothers Nathaniel Collins and Michael Collins; two sister Natasha Collins and Amanda “Mandy” Collins; her grandfather James Smith and several nieces and nephews. She was prec...

Richard Arthur Kempf, 59, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 26, 1965, a son of the late Richard F. and Gwendolyn Sumers Kempf. He proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as an automobile mechanic by trade. He is survived by his close friend Shawn Stutler of Fairmont; his dog dollar; two cousins Stanley Thompson Epling II and Jason Epling both of Florida; a...

Dinah Kay Willey, 55, of Parkersburg, WV passed away on August 20, 2025, at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born on January 5, 1970, the daughter of the late Ralph Albert and Maxine Pritchard Reed. Surviving is her husband, Kenneth Earl Willey, a sister, Deena Ann Reed (Ward) Grose, a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Cathaleen Willey, a dear friend, Scott Grose, three cousins, Stephen Pritchard, Tracy Pritchard and April Long, four loving cats, family and friends. In lieu of flower...

Bernard Joseph Downey, 74 of Camden, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Lakin State Hospital Nursing Home, West Columbia, WV. He was born May 14, 1951 in Washington, DC., son of the late Edward King and Dorothy Merle Caylor Downey. Bernard was a kind-hearted gentleman, always greeting others with a genuine smile. He loved spending time outdoors, especially sitting on the porch watching for hummingbirds at the feeders. In his quiet moments, he enjoyed watching classic westerns...

Benny Franklin Shifflett, 92, of Walkersville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Benny was born in Gaines on May 19, 1933, a son of the late George Shifflett and Frankie Bennett Shifflett. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Wick; three step-children: Richard Cottrill, Michelle Ables, and Louise Heater; one sister, Betty Shifflett; two sisters-in-law: Betty Elmer and Helen Bailey; and two brothers-in-law: Mic...

Marilyn Sue "Susie" Petsche, 70, of Clarksburg, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2025, at River Oaks Healthcare Center. She was born on January 12, 1955, at St Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg, a daughter of Betty Nuzum Tonkery of Shinnston. She was preceded in death by her husband George Petsche of Cleveland, OH, her nephew Brandon Ford of Shinnston, and her beloved dog Petie. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Sandra Mullenax, husband Barry and their dau...

Richard "Rick" Kent Hursey Rick Hursey, 82, of Shinnston, West Virginia, passed away suddenly at home on August 19, 2025. Rick was born on July 23, 1943, to the late Mary Lee (Hurst) Hursey and Walter Andrew Hursey. At age 6, Rick started his first job as a paperboy for the Shinnston News. He used his earnings to buy Bond #1 to build the Shinnston Pool, which he ran for years as an adult. By age 12, Rick ran his own bicycle sales & repair shop. He worked for Westinghouse from 1961 to ...