Jackie Ray “Jack” Greathouse, 79 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following and extended illness. He was in May 2, 1945 in Gassaway, WV; son of the late Joe and Zana (Perkins) Greathouse. Jack worked as a millwright for Babcock and Wilcock Enterprises, Inc., having retired in 2005. In his spare time, Jack enjoyed playing bluegrass music, spending time with family and friends...

William “Bill” Henry Prince, age 96, of Kingwood, WV, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home. He was born in Brownton, WV, April 30, 1928, a son of the late Worthy Reed Prince and Audrey Sarah (Braham) Prince. Bill was an accomplished photographer. His primary theme was to highlight the natural beauty of Preston County through his lens. Many photos have been featured in numerous businesses throughout the region and are now on permanent display in the Grand Hallway of McGrew House...

STG2 Navy Veteran, Martinez, Daniel Jay “Danny”, age 40, formerly of Alvarado, TX, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV. Daniel was born in Cleburne, TX on December 30, 1984. He was a graduate of Alvarado High School in 2003 where he enjoyed playing basketball and football. He married Katherine Marie Elmore on April 15, 2006, in Fort Worth, TX. After high school Daniel joined the Navy on April 25, 2006. He took his new bride and newborn baby girl, Kloey, to Florida whe...

Pansy “Peppy” Elaine Mauller, 78 of Grafton passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mon General Hospital, Morgantown with her loving family by her side. She was born August 24, 1946 in Grafton, daughter of the late Isaac Berlyn and Hallie M. Blake Poling. Elaine is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Wesley Mauller. Elaine was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1964. She worked many years as a Deli/Bakery manager at Foodland and Warehouse Grocery before retiring from Gabrie...

Kenneth Hoy “Kenny” Lowther, 88, of Weston went home to his Lord on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston, WV. He was born in Troy, WV on August 2nd, 1936: son of the late Hoy John Lowther and Stada Elizabeth (Radcliff) Lowther. On May 9th, 1991, he married Patricia “Trish” (Davisson) Lowther, who survives. Cherishing Kenny’s life is his loving wife, Trish, one daughter: Dinhia (Tyler) Seelback of Turnertown, one son: Bobby (Alicia) Lowther of Weston,...

Harry Steptoe, Sr., 88, of Chatham Hill, Farmington, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1936 in Fairmont, a son of the late Spencer and Geneva Cliffton Steptoe. He was a proud coalminer at Grant Town Coal Mines. He was later employed at Mon General Hospital and Jones Sanitation. Harry was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW on Fairmont Avenue and frequented the VFW on East...

Carol Curtis, formerly of Bridgeport WV, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Jan 4, 2025 in Liberty MO. Born Joan Carol Betler on Jan 18, 1929, she was the daughter of Hazel Julia Brooks Betler Houchin of Brooks Hill WV and Louis Fred Betler of Helvetia WV. She was born on her father's 21st birthday in Suncrest, Randolph County, WV. She graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in Nutter Fort WV in 1946. She met her future husband, Gene Cayton Curtis of Salem WV, while attend...

Ronnie Dale Smith, 76, of Salem passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1948 in West Union, son of the late Winfred and Irene LaVonne Stuart Smith. Ronnie graduated from Doddridge County High School. He then enlisted into the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked for the B&O Railroad, Chessie System and retired from CSX Railroad as a track foreman. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, going to his hunting camp, playing car...

Ronald Joseph Bishop, 79, of Aurora, WV, passed away on Friday, Jaunary 3, 2025 at Garrett Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1945, in Morgantown, son of the late Joseph Emory and Clarice Elizabeth (Harned) Bishop. Ronald was a 1963 graduate of Kingwood High School. He had worked at Foodland, Chem Metals, Camp Dawson and owned and operated Eglon Farm Service. Ronald enjoyed hunting, farming and watching wildlife. He loved caring for his kids and grandkids. Ronald is su...

Peggy Jo Singleton, 88, of Spelter, WV, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at her residence in Spelter. She was born in Auburn, WV, on February 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Noel and Wilda Summers Powell. Mrs. Singleton was preceded in death by her husband James Singleton; two children, Thomas Shaffer and James Singleton; her siblings, Jamie Powell and Patty Hart. Mrs. Singleton was the mother of six children, James Shaffer, of Morgantown, Richard Shaffer, Timothy Shaffer, b...