Annette Minardi Swiger, 59, of Lumberport, passed from this earth on January 15th, 2025, while surrounded by everyone who loved her the most. She walked through the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus after a difficult battle with cancer that she faced the same way she faced everything else in life: with grace. While in heaven, Annette will be waiting to reunite with her husband of 41 years, Greg; her daughter Holly (Erik) Hustead of Lumberport and their children Sophia, Amelia,...

Sofia Argyrakis Alastanos, 94, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at John Manchin Health Care Center in Fairmont, WV. She was born in Chios, Greece on January 14, 1931, a daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine Koupars Argyrakis. Mrs. Alastanos was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Alastanos, on July 15, 2006. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by her daughter, Katina Alastanos Doulis; her bro...

Dorothy Adaline (Hemerick) Sigley, 93 of Rowlesburg, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Rosewood Center in Grafton. She was born September 17, 1931 in Rowlesburg daughter of the late Erwin and Mary Ann Miller Hemerick. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of all of her cats and any that would come to visit. She is survived by three grandchildren, Michelle Sisler, Shavon Friend, and Derek Sisler; sever great grandchildren, Macayla, Natalie, Liam, Masey, Briley, Chance, and Thoma...

Dennis Scott Powell, 74 of Big Flint Community, West Union, WV passed away at home on January 15, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital, Clarksburg WV, son of the late Kermit D. “Johnny” Powell and Geraldine Idell Douglas Powell. Denny retired from the Tyler Co. Board of Education after 35 years of teaching Technology Education. He enjoyed spending time working on his family home place and farm. He also loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. H...

Stephanie Shimer Montgomery, 71 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. She was born July 4, 1953 in Charleston, WV; daughter of the late Herbert and Eva (Wilson) Shimer. Stephanie is a graduate of Clay County High School, class of 1971. She is also a graduate of Glenville State College with a degree in education and received her Master’s degree fro...

Sylvia Helen (Ellis) Mallion, 66, of Camden, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 15, 1958, daughter of the late Harold V. and Helen (Weber) Ellis. Sylvia is survived by 3 brothers, Phillip Ellis and wife, Ruth of Weston, Thomas Ellis and wife, Kathy of Jane Lew, and William Ellis and wife, Carol of Gassaway, 3 sisters, Carol Frame and husband, Joe of Gassaway, Susan Murphy of Weston, and Elizabeth Hawkins and husb...

Michael J. Gillispie, 68, of Lumberport, passed away on January 14, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1956, the son to the late Everett “George” Gillispie and Mildred “Millie” Creak. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Darla “Renee” Elder; grandparents Laura “Icie” West, Arch (Hazel) Creak; mother-in-law Fay Meadows; and father-in-law Chuck Layton. He is survived by his wife Bettie Sue Gillispie, whom he married January 20, 1979; children Melissa (Eric) Elder ...

Floyd Lewis George, 88 passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 14, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. Floyd was born on April 12, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Walter Oliver and Virgie Viola Batton George. He married Betty Lou Miller on June 18, 1960, who precedes him in passing on July 4, 2001. He is survived by one son, Mark Allen George and wife Kim of Summit Park; three grandchildren, Chelsey Kaitlyn Epperly and her husband Dylan of B...

Joseph “Joe” Lee Ables, 49, of Weston, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and a sense of humor that will be fondly remembered and missed. Joe was born in Grantsville on August 27, 1975, a son of Norman Junior Ables and the late Martha Ann Deaton. In addition to his mother, Joe was preceded in death by two sisters: Barbara Ann Jennings and Juanita Kay Brown; two brothers-in-law: Eddie Dean Thomas and Billy Pratt. On September 4, 20...

Marvin Wade Bolton, age 80, a resident of Belington, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and family on Tuesday January 14, 2025 in Broaddus Hospital. Marvin was born November 5, 1944, in Barbour County a son of Walter “Slim” Wade and Margaret Reta (Wagner) Bolton. Marvin was united in marriage on June 20, 1964, to Pauline Mae (Booth) Bolton. Marvin was a member of the Barbour Church of Christ. He was the owner and operator of Bolton’s Plumbing and Heating for over 25 y...