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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Maxine Helen Kearns, 95, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lumberport, passed away at her residence on January 14, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1929 in Oakland, MD to the late Howard Ross Pigott and Bertha Ann (Kitzmiller) Pigott. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Smith and husband Robert of Charlotte, NC; one granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Letourneau and husband Darrell; one great grandson, Sloane Robert Letourneau of Charlotte, NC and one brother, Robert Pigott and wife Bernadine of Fai...

Jeffrey Roy Nicholson, 63, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 10, 1961, son of the late Roy K. and Wilma Jean (Bonnell) Nicholson. At the age of 2 years old, Jeff gained a loving adopted mom, Creola Marie Nicholson of New Milton, WV, who survives. Jeff was united in marriage on October 13, 1985 to his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Jean (Butcher) Nicholson, who ...

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...

Sandra Jean Weaver, 73 of Independence, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon General Hospital with family by her side. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Laurel, MD, daughter of the late Luther and Dorothy Pierce. Sandra graduated from Laurel High School, Class of 1969. She loved sewing, shopping, doing ceramics, and restoring old photo. Sandra is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy “Dave” David Weaver; one son, Brian Scott Weaver, MD; one daughter, Kimberly Michell Centano...

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...