Catherine Virginia Bunten Gray aged 101 passed away, Saturday October 4th.Catherine "Kitty" was born May 31, 1924 to Helen Catherine Bunten and Thomas Ellsworth Bunten in Thomas, WV. Her growing up years were spent in Thomas, until her senior year of High School, when they moved to Morgantown. Kitty graduated from St Francis de Sales High School and attended West Virginia University. The family moved to Silver Springs, MD. and Kitty married Dowell Trubue Gray on October 14, 1945 at Newport Ne...

Terry Grant Ward, 77, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1948, son of the late Noah and Thelma Ward. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his siblings Danny Ward and Mary Gregg.— Also by his beloved dog Turbo. He is survived by his loving wife, Joene, of 30 years, sons Jeff (Raquel) Ward, Allen Cutlip, Greg Cutlip; and daughter Julie (Paul) Bragg; along with 4 grandchildr...

Naomi J. Crislip Williams, 91, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her home in Salem surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1933 in New Milton a daughter of the late Elmer Crislip and Roxie Morgan Crislip. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Paul Williams who passed away on February 6, 2021. She is survived by two children Eunice Taylor and husband Robert of New Milton and Mark Cade of Salem; four grandchildren, Robert C. “Bobby” Taylor and ...

John Clarence Hurst July 28, 1947 - October 4, 2025 John C. Hurst, 78, of Pine Grove, WV, passed away on October 4, 2025, at Wetzel County Hospital. He was born July 28, 1947, in Bristol, WV, the son of the late Kenneth B. and Marguerite M. Matthey Hurst. He is preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Taylor. Surviving is his wife of 38 years Sandra Hurst, four children, John Allen (Tina) Hurst, Melissa Broadwater, Sonya Hurst and Justin Herrick, six grandchildr...

Paula Jean McKinney, age 65, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence. Born on September 2, 1960, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Harper) McDonald. Paula is survived by her husband of 45 wonderful years, Allen McKinney, whom she married on August 22, 1980. Paula had a lifelong love for reading, often escaping into the pages of a good book where she found both comfort and joy. Her hands were rarely still, as she poured he...

Frederick Joseph Koch, Jr., passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He reunited with his lovely bride, Carolyn Ann Greaser, on what would have been their 72nd wedding anniversary. Fred was born June 2, 1933, in the living quarters of the Kingwood Baking Company in Kingwood, WV, to the loving parents Frederick J. Koch, Sr. and Rosella V. Hinebaugh Koch. Fred and Kate were married on October 3, 1953. Fred enlisted in the US Army on May 11, 1953 and served in K...

Robert “Bob” Lee Fletcher, 76, entered into the presence of his Savior on October 3, 2025. Bob was born on September 22, 1949, to the late Burr and Irene Fletcher of Opekiska, WV. He was a devoted husband of 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Linda. He was a hard worker and always put his family first. He loved his children and grandchildren and would tell anyone who would listen how proud he was of each of them. His family adored him, and he will be greatly missed. Bob spent his ...

Carol Ann Fletcher Parker Jones, 72 from Mannington WV, passed away Friday Oct. 3rd, 2025 at her home in Fairmont WV, surrounded by family. She was born on November 15th, 1952. Daughter of George Henry Fletcher and Anna Pauline Jolliffe Fletcher. Carol graduated from Mannington High School in 1970. She attended West Virginia Career College. She worked 30+ years at Fairmont General Hospital and retired from the materials management/accounting department in 2010. As a child, Carol lov...

Linda Jean Bartic, 77, of Fairmont, formerly of Rivesville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with Paula and Nelson. She was born in Fairmont on October 7, 1947, the oldest daughter of the late Paul and Edith Malick Bartic. She is survived by her dear sister and brother-in-law Nelson and Paula Ciumedean with whom she shared a home. Also, the special people in her life that were like her family, Phyllis and Roman Fetherol; Arnette Loggins; her #2 Mom, Antoinette Haught...

Lillian Ruth Buzzo, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, in Morgantown, WV at the age of 80. Born on October 21, 1944, in Lake City, TN, to the late Charles and Elise Braden Moore, Lillian's spirit and tenacity were kindled amongst the rolling hills of her childhood home. Lillian was predeceased by her loving parents; her husband, Otis "Ted" Buzzo; siblings, Susan Hinesman, Jay Moore, Boyd Moore, and Ronnie Moore; and cherished grand...