Earl Junior Bayless, 88, of Weston passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 under the compassionate care of Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Elkins, WV. He was born in Wildcat of Lewis County on December 2, 1935, son of the late Earl Ervin Bayless and Marguarette (Woods) Bayless. Earl was united in marriage on July 4, 1980 to Cleota (Johnson) Bayless, who preceded him in death on September 3, 2022. Cherishing the life of Earl is his granddaughter, Danielle Stewart and husband, Josh of ...

Joye Dawn Reesman Keener, 83, of Mannington, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Fairmont Medical Center. She was born April 19, 1941, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Charles Reesman and Helen Louise Hennen Michael. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren. Survivors include her sons: David (Kimberly) Keener of Morgantown and Martin (Melissa) Keener of Mannington; sisters: Sally Price and Helen Harper; a half brother: Dale Denver Mi...

Gary Ernest George, 75, of Clarksburg, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was born in Flemington on March 28, 1949, a son of the late Ernest D. George and Mary E. (Dillon) Welch. In addition to his parents Gary was preceded in death by his step-father Thomas J. Welch; brother Jackson Dillon Sr. and wife Fay, nephew Jackson Dillon Jr, and nephew-in-law Eugene Horschler. Gary is survived by his only...

Donald Ray Buzzard, age 54, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born in East Liverpool, OH, July 6, 1970, a son of the late Alvin David Buzzard and Linda Lou (Fetty) Yost who survives of Morgantown. His wife Angie Cunningham survives. Donald worked as a painter and in construction. He enjoyed watching football and camping, and especially loved his children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife he is survived by: one son, Chandler Ray L...

Courtney Paige Higginbotham, 19, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away in her home on Monday, November 25, 2024, following an extended battle with epilepsy. She was born in Morgantown, WV on August 11, 2005, a daughter of Jason and Stacy Courtney Higginbotham. Courtney is also survived by her brother, Carson Brady Higginbotham; maternal grandparents, Sharon “Rusty” Satterfield of Clarksburg and Gary Courtney of Grafton; paternal grandfather, Jimmy Higginbotham of Clarksburg; great-grandmother,...

Kenneth “Dean” Johnson, age 63, of Tunnelton, WV, passed away Monday, November 25,2024, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born in Kingwood, WV, June 6, 1961, a son of the late Bobby Lee Johnson and Nancy Rebecca (Childers) Johnson. He is survived by his life partner, Shirley Anthony. Dean worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed going on “adventures”, camping at Smoke Hole, and mostly spending time with his family. Surviving are: five children, Bradley Johnson and Yvonne, of ...

Jo Ann Jones Yeager, departed this world at the age of 85 on November 25, 2024, at her home in Core, WV surrounded by her family. Born on May 17, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Francis Earl Jones and Goldie Mae Tennant Jones, Jo Ann led a life marked by devotion to her family, never-ending service to her community, and a deep-rooted faith. Jo Ann was the beloved wife of Allen “Doc” Yeager, her steadfast partner and best friend for 67 years, having married on the wintry ...

Mabel E. Clevenger, 94 of Steubenville, OH formerly of Clarksburg, WV passed away November 25, 2024, at Lancia Villa Vista, Steubenville, OH. She was born September 11, 1930 in Masontown, WV to the late Blaine and Grace Zetty McNair. She retired from Hazel Atlas glass factory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Clevenger, a brother and four sisters. She is survived her brother Robert Foster, three sisters Sally Wellman of Steubenv...

Crystal Ray Ramsey Jones, 70, of Meadowbrook, passed away on November 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Salem on April 5, 1954 to the late George Edgell and Delma Clarice (Yarnell) Edgell. She is survived by two sons: Joseph Ramsey of Shinnston and Charles Ramsey of Pennsboro; three daughters: Ada Ramsey of Shinnston, Tiffany Ramsey of Shinnston and Denna Ramsey of Charleston as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Crystal is preceded in d...

Margie Louise Lilly, 61, of Monongah, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born in Fairmont on April 14, 1963, a daughter of the late Robert L. Scritchfield and Lydia Lee Cremeens Scritchfield. Margie enjoyed shopping, reading, arts and crafts, and spending time with her children, nieces, and nephews. Margie is survived by her husband, Robert Lilly; her children, Joseph Lee McIntire of Fairmont, and Robert Ryan Lilly of Monongah; brothers, Robert L. Scritchfield and his wife M...