Pauline Belle Cogar, 82, of Newville, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025, due to a long illness, at Braxton Healthcare Center. She was born on May 13, 1943, the middle child of Paul and Lucy (Gibson) Skidmore of Newville. She graduated from Sutton High School in 1961 and was a homemaker for many years. Pauline was a devout Methodist who loved the Lord, even when a stroke took the function of half of her body in February 2016; her faith never faltered. She was known by many...

Doris Maxine Kubiet, 97, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Norway, WV on August 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Layne and Mary Jackson Layne. Doris enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was a member of the Carolina Extension and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Doris is survived by her sisters, Carol Elliott (Ronald) of Millfall and Judy Alkire of Fairmont; a brother-in-law, Charles Russell; special nieces, Stacey Ruppert (Mike)...

William “Randy” Randolph Baker, 70, of West Union opened his eyes for the first time only to see Paradise on Thursday, September 11, 2025 while at Salem Center. Randy was born November 14, 1954, in Tyler County, son of the late Bessie June Baker Shultz and step-father, Carroll Dean Shultz. He attended the WV School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV and the Royer-Greaves School for the Blind. Randy loved to listen to audio books and music. His ability to recall dates and songs was i...

Dorothy “Jean” Bryant, 91, of Herndon, VA, and formerly of Jane Lew, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Dulles Health and Rehab Center in Herndon. Born on December 30, 1933, in Jane Lew, Jean was a daughter of the late Robert “Glen” Garton and Vala Wimer Garton. In September 1953, she married Jason Joseph Bryant, who preceded her in death in 1979. Jean is lovingly remembered by her son, Jason G. Bryant; her granddaughters Isabella and Cecilia Bryan...

Scott Oldaker, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born December 26, 1963, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Burton and Ruth Oldaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Oldaker and one sister, Marsha Allman. He is survived by his wife, Tammie Oldaker of Buckhannon; one son, Travis Oldaker of Buckhannon; one daughter, Mandy Dean and husband Blaine of Buckhannon; daught...

Paul Arthur Parker Jr., 64, of Heaters, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, on June 27, 1961, Paul was a son of the late Paul Arthur Parker Sr. and Delores Virginia Peters. In addition of his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one sister, Penny Wright. As an early birthday present on June 19, 1982, Paul’s dreams came true when he m...

Russell Lee Williams, 62, of Linn, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV with his loving family by his side. He was born in Weston, WV on August 19, 1962, son of the late Archie Lee Williams and Virginia Lucille (Clark) Williams. Russell was united in marriage on May 10, 1987 to his loving wife of 38 years, Christeen (Crouse) Williams, who will miss him dearly. Cherishing their memories of Russell are his wife, Christeen, childr...

Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee. Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airfo...

Ira Michael “Mike” Sponaugle, 55 of Cedarville, WV; went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV; following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27, 1969 in Gassaway, WV; son of David and Rosalee (Smith) Sponaugle. Mike was a graduate of Gilmer County High School class of 1987. He also graduated from Glenville State College with a degree in business. Mike was a hard ...

Roger Dale Moore, 70, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born in Montgomery, WV on July 8, 1955, a son of the late Russell Moore and Delphia Pritt Moore. Roger worked as an A&P Mechanic Sheetmetal for over 30 years. He enjoyed golf, cornhole, karaoke, and being around his grandchildren. Roger is survived by his daughters, Christel Freeman, Valerie Moore and Kody Edwards, and Ashley McKay and Gregory McKay; grandchildren, Kitara Harger, Brittnee Moore, and Tay...