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 ...

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 ...

Judith Anne Cunningham Asel, 89, of Cunningham’s Run and Roosevelt Street, Shinnston, passed away on January 7, 2025. She was born on July 1, 1935 at Cunningham’s Run, a daughter to the late Wayne Robinson Cunningham Sr. and Myrtle Elizabeth Tarleton Cunningham. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Henry M. Asel, whom she married on July 31, 1955; brother Wayne Robinson Cunningham Jr. (Jack); grandparents Charles and Myrtle Elizabeth Hinebaugh Tarleton, and ...

Ernest Earl Stonebraker, Sr., 65, of Kingwood, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, following an illness. Born on October 17, 1959, in Kingwood, he was the son of the late Ernest H. Stonebraker, and Harriett E. “Betty” Louk, who survives of Kingwood. Ernest was a proud member of the Local 379 Laborer’s Union, where he dedicated many years of hard work. Outside of his professional life, Ernest had a deep love for fishing, a hobby that brought him peace and happiness. He is surviv...

Peggy Kelly Kalaf of Punta Gorda, Florida, died unexpectedly at Harmony of Morgantown, on January 7, 2025. Peggy was born in Morgantown, West Virginia, August 31, 1948, daughter of Dr. Warren G. and Jessie Kelly of Arthurdale. Peggy graduated in 1965, from Valley High School in Masontown, West Virginia, and was a 1969 graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from West Virginia University. Peggy was a self-employed photographer in Harrisonburg, Virginia, wh...

Audrey Gail Vanscoy Irons, age 88 years, a resident of Elkins, WV, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday afternoon, January 7, 2025, at the Mon Health Medical Center at Morgantown, WV surrounded by her loving family. She was born Monday, August 24, 1936, at Kerens, WV, a daughter of the late Cicero Cletis Vanscoy and Anna Jane Kalar Vanscoy. On January 29, 1955, at Kerens, WV she was married to Lonnis Lee Irons, who preceded her in death November 2, 1999. Surviving are two sons, Rick Lee ...

Marion Joseph Bryant, age 92, of Bristol, WV, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at Rosewood Center in Grafton. He was born in Charleston, WV on March 23, 1932, a son of the late Joseph Stephen and Nellie Irene Huffman Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Judith Ann Strader Bryant; one daughter Felicia Sharon Bryant; and two brothers: Sherman Leo Bryant and Howard Bryant. He is survived by two sons: Marion Joseph Bryant, Jr. and wife Linda of L...

Cora Travis Kyle, 77 of Tunnelton, WV passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born on September, 29, 1947 in Kingwood, daughter of the late Bernard Gale and Iris Alda (Stull) Travis. Cora loved watching TV, coloring, singing and having someone read the bible to her. Cora is survived by four brothers, Robert Travis (Roxanne), Allen Travis (Bonnie), Bernard Travis (Joyce), all of Tunnelton, and Darrell Travis (Shirley), Rowlesburg; one sister, Lydia June Travis, ...

Eleanor Louise Soccorsi Pawlak, 93, of Brookhaven, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at Mon General Hospital after a courageous battle with pneumonia and RSV. Born on December 30, 1931, to Guido and Tressa Pegley Soccorsi, Eleanor was the last surviving child of her family. She was preceded in death by her beloved brothers, Albert, Rudy, Junior, Chunky, Frank, and her sister, Helen. Eleanor’s life was defined by her deep love for her family. She was a devoted mot...

Gary Ross Bates, 84, of Isaac Creek Road, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025, at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Facility. He was born July 17th, 1940 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Gary was the son of the late Gerald Leo Bates and Mildred (Rogers) Bates. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann (Coburn) Bates, son, Andrew Milton Bates, and a sister, Nancy Spring. Surviving are one son, Thyrone (Ty) Bates and his loving wife Starla; one sister, Karen Blocker and hus...