Samuel Whitesell Waid, 84, of Philippi, WV passed away on January 16, 2025, in Punta Gorda, FL after an extended illness. Sam was born on September 21, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to Samuel T. and Ethel (Whitesell) Waid. After graduating from Hinton High School in Hinton, WV in 1958, he attended Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV earning a business degree in 1962. Sam met his life partner and wife Patricia Ann Bailey while at A-B College and after graduation they were married and settled...

Ralph Junior Serian, 73, of Fairmont, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 5, 1952, a son to the late John Serian and Mary Jane (Glover) Serian. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Lulu McCandless-Grubb, and his best friend and beloved pet Zoey DeChanel Serian. He is survived by his wife of almost fifty years, Linda Christine Serian, who he called Wissy; daughter Jennifer Desiree Moreland of Fairmont; brothers Dennis Seri...

Alicia Maria Barker, 91, of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1933 in Costa Rica, a daughter of the late Adilio Fonseca and Rosario Rojas Richmond; and her stepfather, Jose Santiago. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Franklin Delano Barker, Sr. whom she married on April 6, 1954 at the Rodman Naval Station Chapel in Panama CZ. She is also survived by two children, Franklin D. Barker, Jr. of Murrieta, CA and Steven L. Ba...

James W. (Jim) Goodwin, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Jim was born on November 18, 1929, a son of the late Walter A. and Mary C. Goodwin. Jim was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a long-time employee of Owens-Illinois, with a two-year break in his employment when he was stationed first at Fort Riley, Kansas then at Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas with the U.S. Army in 1951 to 1953. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee Moore G...

Carole “Gretchen” Wegman Guire Cleavenger, age 91 years, a native of Randolph County, WV and a resident of ERCC for the past seven years, and a former resident of Volga, WV, departed this life early Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025, at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkins, WV. She was born Wednesday, September 20, 1933, at Adolph, WV, a daughter of the late Adolph Richard and Martha Elsie Fincham Wegman. She was twice married. First, on June 23, 1950 to Thomas Joseph Guire,...

Everett Darrell Everly, 89 of Reedsville, WV passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born on November 3, 1935 in Terra Alta, son of the late Troy and Myrtle Mae (Powell) Everly. Everett owned and operated Everly Logging his entire life. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. Everett is survived by two daughters and spouses, Kim Curtis (Bob), Arthurdale, Melissa Gillespie (Tim), Reedsville; one son and spouse, Rob Everly (Tammy), Morgantown; son-in-law,...

Martha Jane Long, a lifelong resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on March 14, 1948, to the late Ralph Junior and Martha Grace Beckman. Martha's kind spirit and warm presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Martha was a proud graduate of Morgantown High School. Her career was marked by her diligent service as a sales associate at Lowes, from which she retired after many fulfilling years. Martha took pride in h...

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,...

Julia (Lasobek) Olesh, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at Pierpont Nursing Facility. After a lengthy stay, she passed away peacefully with her sister, Betty Carpenter who was also her caregiver, and her niece by her side. Julia was born on July 25, 1930 in Washington County, PA and was the daughter of late John and Mildred Lasobek of Fairmont. She is survived by one daughter, Cyrstal J. (Olesh) Bushnell and son-in-law, Jeremy Bushnell, who resides in Chicago. In a...

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...