Victor Andrew Smith, 75, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born on September 19, 1948, in Weston, Victor was a humble man who lived a life of simplicity and dedication. Victor worked tirelessly as a laborer in the glass manufacturing industry. His steadfast professionalism and commitment earned him recognition and respect during his tenure at Colonial Glass and Louie Glass. A testament to his dedication, Victor remained in his beloved profession until his retirement. He was a man of man...

On October 26th, our dearest, most loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna Evans peacefully stepped into heaven into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior – Jesus. After many years of prolonged illness, Donna’s body was tired but her faith was never shaken. She decided it was her time to stop struggling through dialysis and chronic medical obstacles to join the band of angels. Until her last breath, Donna praised God and looked to him lovingly. Anyone who knew her knew she lived every ...

Cpl. Howard Delbert Godwin, Jr., was born May 28, 1928, in Grafton, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard D. and Estel Godwin. He enlisted in the Army on February 5, 1948, and served in Company A, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Howard was reported missing in action on July 20, 1950, after being involved in a battle with the North Koreans during the opening days of the war. His regiment was holding a defensive line in South Korea overlooking the Taejon ...

Robert R. Parrish, 78, of Shinnston, passed away at UHC on October 26, 2023. He was born on November 29. 1944, a son to the late Arlie Lane Parrish, and Daisy Mackey Parrish. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Marie Parrish, whom he married on July 19, 1969. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Talerico of Bridgeport, Matrisha Parrish (Tom St. Clair) of Shinnston, and Bobbi Jo Harbert (Ronnie) of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, and three great-gra...

Lieutenant Jay Ross Manown, Jr., USNR, a courageous World War II Naval aviator is returning home to Kingwood, West Virginia, to be laid to rest with full military honors. Tragically, Manown and his crew were shot down in the Naval airstrikes at Palau in the western Pacific Ocean on September 10, 1944. Lt. Manown was born January 19, 1918, in Kingwood, West Virginia. He was the beloved son of Jay Ross Manown and Ella Craig Manown and brother of Elaine Manown Shonk. His niece, Rebecca Shonk ...

Margaret Ann Bissett Mulligan, 77, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Ruby Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Clarksburg, on August 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Ressie and Eleanor Sidwell Bissett. Mrs. Mulligan is survived by her husband, Paul Leslie Mulligan Jr., who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Also surviving are her son, Paul Lawrence Mulligan and his wife Miranda of Clarksburg; her daughter Christina Mulligan of Bridgeport; three gra...

William Keener, 73, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Summers Healthcare Center in Hinton. He was born July 10, 1949, a son of the late William Elbert and Mary Ann Martin Keener. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Glover Keener; children: Chad Keener of Bridgeport, Beth Keener Flamerly both of Grafton, and Mollie Jo Gladwell of Akron, Ohio; 6 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Faith Madison Keener. ...

Joan Ann (Brown) Boyles, 92, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at United Hospital Center after a brief illness. She was born on January 14, 1932, in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Harry St. Clair Brown and Mildred Elizabeth (Braun) Brown. On December 11, 1951, she married William “Bill” Boyles, who preceded her in death on September 2, 2000. She is survived by a son, Patrick Boyles and wife Connie; a grandson, Ryan Boyles and wife Caragh; and a great-gra...

Mary Virginia “Jenny” Garrison, age 54 of Mannington, West Virginia passed away from this life on Monday, February 6, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a long courageous cancer battle. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard Elliott and Rebecca Webb Elliott on July 16, 1969. In addition to her parents, Jenny was preceded in death by an infant daughter Ronni Virginia Mae Garrison, her brother Douglas Elliott, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Frank Garrison Sr. and Deloris ...

Edward Lee “Ed” Goff, 76, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away at his home with his family surrounding him, on Thursday, December 14, 2023, following an extended illness. Ed was born in Harrisville, WV on December 24, 1946, a son of the late Jack and Kathleen “Kate” Bayne Goff. He is survived by his wife, Deborah “Debbie” Moran Goff, whom he wed on December 15, 1995. Also surviving him are two children, Chad Goff and his wife Kim of Bridgeport and Amanda Goff of Clarksburg; three grandchil...