Dennis Scott Powell, 74 of Big Flint Community, West Union, WV passed away at home on January 15, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1950 at St. Mary's Hospital, Clarksburg WV, son of the late Kermit D. “Johnny” Powell and Geraldine Idell Douglas Powell. Denny retired from the Tyler Co. Board of Education after 35 years of teaching Technology Education. He enjoyed spending time working on his family home place and farm. He also loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. H...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 ...

Marvin Wade Bolton, age 80, a resident of Belington, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his wife and family on Tuesday January 14, 2025 in Broaddus Hospital. Marvin was born November 5, 1944, in Barbour County a son of Walter “Slim” Wade and Margaret Reta (Wagner) Bolton. Marvin was united in marriage on June 20, 1964, to Pauline Mae (Booth) Bolton. Marvin was a member of the Barbour Church of Christ. He was the owner and operator of Bolton’s Plumbing and Heating for over 25 y...

Llewellyn “Lee” Alton Taylor passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born to the late Parely and Dorothy Gamble Taylor in Morgantown, WV, on January 9, 1948. In his youth, Lee moved to Youngstown, OH, where he spent many years employed at the steel mill. His strong work ethic never wavered, even after the mill's closure. He continued to contribute to his community as a proud member of the Laborers Union Local #125 until his retirement. Lee was the epitome of a handy man, alw...