Roy Young, 68, of Family Drive, Grafton, WV passed away unexpectedly with family by his side on Friday 6 December, 2024, at the United Hospital Center. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, on 19 January 1956, he was the son of the late Charles and Janet Young, of Grafton. Roy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Grafton for 28 years, serving on the Lawn and Maintenance Committee and as a trustee. He made his living as a truck driver for 42 years, known as Froglegs, before retiring in ...

Sarah Kathryn McLaughlin, 75, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born in Fairmont on July 15, 1949, a daughter of the late Sardie Brant Welch and Beverly Ann Hall Welch. Sarah helped run the College Lunch in the 80s. She was also a big part of Marco’s Can-AM when it started in 1991 and helped every year until around 2003. She loved her sports teams WVU and the Cleveland Browns. She knew a lot of people and if she didn’t know you, she would still speak to you. Her pr...

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Morgan, 70 of Pine Grove, WV took the next step on her journey on Friday, December 6, 2024 while at Ruby Memorial Hospital with family and friends at her side. Debbie was born December 16, 1953, in Madison, IN daughter of the late Edward L. and Eleanor E. (Clarkson) Owens. She was a homemaker, supported the veterans by belonging to the Benton M. Lowe Ladies American Auxiliary where she was a member and served as the President. Debbie enjoyed her family, especially ...

Erma M. Booth Holley, 82, of Buckhannon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 6, 2024. She was with her loving husband, Earl Junior Holley, at her passing. They shared 62 years of marriage. She was born in Philippi, West Virginia on December 29, 1941, daughter of Porter Booth and Velma Chapman Booth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons: Tim Holley and wife Pam Holley of Lumberport, West Virginia, and Jonathan Holley and wife Sherry Holley of French Cr...

Lucy Nan McLaughlin Culver, age 77 years, a resident of Beverly, WV, departed this life Friday morning, December 6, 2024, at Mon General Health Center at Morgantown, WV, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, April 16, 1947, at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Paul Nelson McLaughlin and Ruth Virginia Sanders McLaughlin. She was twice married. First to David Ticknor VanNess and second to Joseph Herbert “Joe” Culver, who preceded her in death May 31, 2003. Surviving ar...

Kenny L. Hess, age 78, a resident of Tallmansville WV, passed from this life on Friday, December 6, 2024, in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, following a brief illness. He was born on August 13, 1946, in Wheeling, WV, a son to the late Harry Henry Hess, and Edna Pauline White. On April 14, 2013, he joined hands in marriage to Diana Loudin Kelley whose unwavering love and partnership were a testament to their enduring bond. Together, they created a warm and welcoming home, ...

Rudy Charles Kochel, born on March 12, 1956, entered eternal rest on December 5, 2024. Rudy was the beloved son of the late Charles Kochel and Catherine Cramer and, from an early age, was lovingly raised by his Uncle John and Aunt Shirley Cramer. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Wanda Kochel, his adopted daughter Kristen Marie, his brothers, Chuck (Lisa) Cramer and Jay (Debbie) Cramer, as well as his nieces and nephews. Rudy dedicated his professional life to the ...

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Dale Eugene Wiles, 73, of Rowlesburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 31, 1951, in Macomber, WV, son of the late Carroll Edward Wiles and Margaret (Loughrie) Wiles. Dale was a 1969 graduate of Rowlesburg High School and served in the US Army Reserves. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Morgantown Excavating, Clean Coal and Greenbriar Aggregates. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, socializing, and being ornery. Most of all, he loved being “Dad”...

Sandra Lee Miller, 84, of Fairmont passed away at her home on Thursday, December 05, 2024. She was born in Hundred on July 29, 1940, a daughter of the late Giffin Stanley and Edith Kimble Gable. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed doing upholstery work when she was able. She also enjoyed meals with her friends at the Fairmont Senior Center as well as Bingo. She is survived by her loving children Craig Emery of Monongah and Cheryl Hamrick and her spouse Jim of Rivesville;...