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, ...

Michael Eugene Willard, age 69, a cherished husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Maidsville, WV. Born on August 4, 1955, in Ohio, Michael enriched the lives of those around him with his unwavering kindness and joyous spirit throughout his journey on earth. After graduating from Clay-Battelle High School in 1973, Michael embarked on a fulfilling career path that included dedicated service at Nickles and a commendable tenure in packaging and inspectio...

Rose Evelyn Gum, 78, of Weston went home to meet her Lord on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Crestview Nursing Home and Rehab Center of Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Weston on September 4th, 1946: daughter of the late James S. Kraus and Irene V. (Craft) Kraus. On September 21st, 1968, she married James D. Gum, who preceded her in death on July 30th, 2012. Cherishing their memories of Rose are her three children, Michelle Hughes, Kimberly Blake and husband, Sam and James W. Gum and wife, Mic...

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...

Betty Rose Livengood Henry, 96, of Ravenswood, WV passed away on July 31, 2025. Betty was born on May 14, 1929 in Morgantown, WV to the late Homer Dudley and Mabel Elizabeth (Shears) Livengood. Betty graduated from Morgantown High School and then married her late husband Herbert G. Henry on October 31, 1948. They moved to Ravenswood in 1959 when Herb went to work for the Kaiser Aluminum Plant. Betty was a devoted mother, mamaw, great mamaw, and homemaker. Most important, she was a Chri...

Louis Dale Hamrick, a man known for his great wisdom and kindness, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in his hometown of Morgantown, WV. Born on March 3, 1934, Louis's life was one marked by determination, love, and commitment to his country, community, and family. Louis is survived by his adored wife of 70 years, Barbara Jean Shaffer Hamrick. Together, they nurtured a family that included their sons: Mark Allen Hamrick of Morgantown, Brian David Hamrick (Teresa) of Florence, KY,...

Shirley Ann Hayes, 59, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1966 in Romney, WV a daughter of the late Garrett Zirk and Betty Lee Nazerod Zirk. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Ray Okey Hayes, Jr. She is also survived by two children, Justin Stevens and Ashley Stevens; one sister, Susan McDermeit. Shirley was a graduate of Romney High School, class of 1984. She will be missed by her family and friends Per her...

William Earl Hayhurst passed away on July 30, 2025 from multiple myeloma. The only son of the late Kenneth Earl and Otie Rohm Hayhurst, was born July 29, 1945, in Boca Raton, FL. His grandparents were the late Orval and Brooksie Parks Hayhurst, and William and Dessie Rohm. William is survived by his wife, Winona Navonda Harbert Hayhurst, whom he married on June 17, 1967 after serving in Vietnam for one year; two children, Tabatha (Mathew) Hayhurst-Keith, and Adrian (Marcie) Hayhurst. A...

Larry Gene Lemmon, 84 of Grafton passed away at Mon General Hospital on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Grafton on September 13, 1940, son of the late Ralph Howard and Katherine “Kate” Teets Lemmon. His wife, Patricia Bennett Lemmon, preceded him in death July 24, 2022. Larry graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1958, and was a proud 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1959 to 1979. After his military career, he worked a...

Delores Jean Romano, 84, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born on February 13, 1941, a daughter of the late William Stewart II and Gertrude (Nestor) Stewart. Delores was a homemaker, who enjoyed working in her flower bed and solving different types of puzzles. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Christopher (Mary Rohn) Romano; her daughter, Victoria (Ivy) LeFils; five grandchi...