Clarence “Konk” Murray, 77, of Mt. Clare passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 30, 1947, the son of the late Carl Murray and Mary Edwards Murray. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Sue Murray on September 12, 2023, and his brother Mike Murray. He is survived by three children; Greg Hawkinberry of Mt. Clare, Tomeeka Langer and husband Eric of Mt. Clare and Shawnee Lewis of Hurricane, WV; thre...

Marybelle Nottingham Lucas, 60 years old, of Sassafras Hills Apt. Shinnston, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 26, 1964, a daughter to the late Jack and Edith Lindsey Nottingham. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Lucas, whom she married October 27,; grandchildren Makenzie L. Wilson and Donovan L. Wilson of Shinnston, Nathan Martin, Tylor Lucas, Dustin Stephens, and Jordan Hubbard; stepson Matthew Lucas of Wincheste...

John Ruhl Butcher, 72 passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2025 at his home. John was born on March 23, 1952 in Lewis County, WV. He was the son of the late Sarah Mildred and Robert Butcher. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family of nine children. On November 14, 1982 he married Cheryl Griffith who survives at home of 42 years. He is survived by one daughter Ethetta Mildred (Butcher) Weaver and grand dog Jasper, whom was his little sidekick, also many nieces and nephews an...

Rose Boggs, 98, of Robinson Run Rd., Rivesville, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Morgantown, May 12, 1926, a daughter of the late Anthony and Grace Price Colland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville James” Bud” Boggs, Sr., whom she married November 19, 1944. Surviving are six children: Janet Whisler and her husband, Morgantown, Ann Mahaney, Farmington, Linda Boggs, of FL, Karen Sheets and her husband Rick, Beverly, Sharon Rossi, Gr...

Ruby G. Carpenter, 96, of Nutter Fort, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Fazio’s Elder Care in Monongah. She was born April 23, 1928 in Newville, WV, a daughter of the late Ernest B. and Maud Groff Stewart. On August 23, 1994, Ruby was preceded in death by her loving husband, Buddy F. Carpenter, whom she married on April 7, 1947. She is survived by her adoring and devoted family; her son, Craig L. Carpenter and his wife Debbie of Lumberport; her daughter, Roxie (Williams) Nic...

Daniel Lee Sloan was called home on January 8th 2025. He lived his life on his terms, was always the life of the party and went out fighting. He miraculously found a way to beat the odds with every medical issue he encountered to the point that we all dubbed him "the luckiest man alive". He was born to Henry and Betty Sloan on May 25th, 1954. He is survived by a brother Henry Jr., a sister, Deborah Nestor and a brother, Doug Sloan. His childhood included ponies, dirt bikes, berry picking ...

Thelma “Jeannie” Carroll, 75, of Shinnston, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on August 21, 1949 in Clarksburg a daughter of the late, Dennis Zickefoose and Mary Ellen Moats. She is survived by her longtime companion, Gerald Bowen; one son, George Bailey of Bridgeport; two grandchildren, Amy Bailey and husband Shawn Hurst and Brittney Bailey; two great grandchildren, Kimmie Ellison and Ronnie Hurst; siblings, David Zickefoose and...

Roberta Jean Swiger, 74, of Clarksburg, formerly of Lumberport, went to be with her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her parents and siblings on January 7, 2025, following nearly a year long battle with her health. Roberta is the daughter of the late Robert G Swiger, Sr. and Laura M. Marshall Swiger. She was preceded in death by her only sister Rhonda Skelly, her only brother Robert G. (Bobby) Swiger Jr. and 2 very special cousins Kenneth and Delores Sisler. Roberta is survived by ...

Michael Dwayne Smith, 55, of Roanoke, passed away following an extended illness on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Michael was born in Weston on January 4, 1970, a son of Loren William Smith and the late Helen Louise Byrd Smith. In addition to his mother, Michael was preceded in death by one nephew, Tyler Smith; and several aunts and uncles. Michael is survived by his father, Loren Smith of Weston; three children: Chelsey Longanetta an...

Deloris M. Minor, 98, of Shinnston, passed away at her residence on January 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 12, 1926, a daughter to the late Roy Pickens and Gladys (West) Pickens. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Minor; children Gary Minor, Marlene Minor (Neff) and Enith Minor (Wright); siblings Elaine Wright, Harold Pickens, Franklin Pickens, Ronald Pickens, Evelyn Bragg, and Beatrice Chambers; grandson Darin Neff; and ...