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...

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,...

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...

Cheryl Christine Groves, 73, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1951 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Orval Wayne Groves and Pauline Yeater Groves. She is survived by her sister, Schicketha Smith and husband Byron of Warren, OH; one nephew, Robert Smith of GA; one niece, Miranda Smith of OH: and one great nephew, Wesley. Cheryl was a 1969 graduate of Doddridge High School and she was employed as a glass maker at Anchor Hoc...

Mark Allen Williamson, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 15, 2025, at his home in Bruceton Mills, WV. Born in Morgantown, WV, on October 2, 1964, Mark's genuine spirit and joyous heart touched countless lives throughout his sixty years. Friends and family will gather at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home from 12 to 5 PM on Monday January 20, 2025. Following the gathering, Marks wishes for cremation will be honored by his family. A private inurnment will be held at a la...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Delores Kay Jacks, 68, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, January 14,2025 at Maplewood Assisted Living. She was born on February 9,1956 in Buckhannon WV, a daughter of the late Roy Cunningham and Opal (Boyles) Cunningham. Kay is survived by her husband Johnny Jacks, sisters, Nina Monroe and husband Arnie of Buckhannon, Linda Weaver, and husband Russell of French Creek, Sisters in law, Linda Ann Cunningham, Sharon Cunningham and Bernice Sue Cunningham, Brother in Law, Ralphie Quick, and...