Arlene Mayle, 93, of Warren, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on October 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 13, 1932, in Barbour County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Esker and Laura Mayle. Arlene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Lincoln Mayle, on December 24, 1957, and together they shared 66 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, laughter, and devotion. She will be dearly missed by her four lovi...

Michael “Mike” Steven Sarapa, 50, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Mike was born in Morgantown on December 27, 1974, the grandson of the late Ray Forest Lee, who raised him. In addition to his grandfather, Mike was preceded in death by one uncle, Jim Lee. On July 3, 2022, Mike married Holly Lynn Slaughter Sarapa. Holly will miss him dearly. Forever cherishing their memories of Mike is his wife, Holly Sarapa of Wes...

Naomi J. Crislip Williams, 91, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her home in Salem surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1933 in New Milton a daughter of the late Elmer Crislip and Roxie Morgan Crislip. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Paul Williams who passed away on February 6, 2021. She is survived by two children Eunice Taylor and husband Robert of New Milton and Mark Cade of Salem; four grandchildren, Robert C. “Bobby” Taylor and ...

Terry Grant Ward, 77, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1948, son of the late Noah and Thelma Ward. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his siblings Danny Ward and Mary Gregg.— Also by his beloved dog Turbo. He is survived by his loving wife, Joene, of 30 years, sons Jeff (Raquel) Ward, Allen Cutlip, Greg Cutlip; and daughter Julie (Paul) Bragg; along with 4 grandchildr...

Sheila Paulette Romeo, 69 of Gypsy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born June 8, 1956 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Moore) Morrison. Sheila is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gary Lee Romeo; her two sons; David O’Dell and wife Crystal of Wakefield, KS, and Louis O’Dell of Fairmont, WV; grandchildren: Kirstein Davis and husband Gerald of Shinnston, WV, Dillon O’Dell and wife Sarah of Clarksburg, WV, Caitlin...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Kay Bunting, 77, of West Union, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 13, 1948, in Sistersville, West Virginia, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late Oakey Robert Peters Sr. and Betty Jane Leasure Peters. A devoted homemaker, Shirley dedicated her life to her family, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength. Whether she was curled up with a good b...

Brent Wade Brafford, age 29, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born June 28, 1996, in Cumberland, MD., a son of Joseph and Joann Taylor Ware of Camden, WV. He is survived by his fiancé Joyce Marie Bassford of Buckhannon; one daughter Zoey Marie Brafford; one stepdaughter Shannon Darlene Bassford; two stepsons: Shane Michael Bassford and Shaun Ryan Matthew Bassford; three brothers: Christopher Michael Brafford and Deena Cutright, Joseph Michael Ware, Jr., and Christopher Le...

Robert “Bob” Lee Fletcher, 76, entered into the presence of his Savior on October 3, 2025. Bob was born on September 22, 1949, to the late Burr and Irene Fletcher of Opekiska, WV. He was a devoted husband of 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Linda. He was a hard worker and always put his family first. He loved his children and grandchildren and would tell anyone who would listen how proud he was of each of them. His family adored him, and he will be greatly missed. Bob spent his ...

Paula Jean McKinney, age 65, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence. Born on September 2, 1960, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Harper) McDonald. Paula is survived by her husband of 45 wonderful years, Allen McKinney, whom she married on August 22, 1980. Paula had a lifelong love for reading, often escaping into the pages of a good book where she found both comfort and joy. Her hands were rarely still, as she poured he...

Linda Jean Bartic, 77, of Fairmont, formerly of Rivesville, passed away peacefully Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with Paula and Nelson. She was born in Fairmont on October 7, 1947, the oldest daughter of the late Paul and Edith Malick Bartic. She is survived by her dear sister and brother-in-law Nelson and Paula Ciumedean with whom she shared a home. Also, the special people in her life that were like her family, Phyllis and Roman Fetherol; Arnette Loggins; her #2 Mom, Antoinette Haught...