Brett Daniel Fox Sr, 67, of Salem passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1958 in Bancroft, WV, son of the late Elmer Eugene Fox and Eva Lee Vandergriff Fox Shaffer and husband Doug Shaffer. Brett served his country in the United States Marines where he was a mechanic. He retired as a communication specialist at WV State University. Brett enjoyed watching college football and racing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved his f...

Jackie Lynn “Jack” Smith, 69, of Perkins. WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1956 in Sutton, WV; son of the late Charles and June (Stout) Smith. Jack is a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church at Normantown. He worked at Kinney Shoe Factory in Glenville for 13 years and then Union Carbide/ Dow Chemical in the Charleston area for over 30 years, having retired in 2023. In his spar...

Hilda Mae McClain James, age 82, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 23, 1942, in Webster County, a daughter of the late George Denton McClain, Sr. and Mary Lou Cogar McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter Sarah Elizabeth James and one sister Mary Hazel Farnsler. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda and husband John James of Buckhannon and Barbara and husband Dwayne Burr of Arcadia, FL; five gra...

Roger John Will Sr., 79 of Salem passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of the late Robert John and Ameila Mary Ciprijan Will. Roger graduated from Trott Vocational High School and worked at Union Carbide as a machine shop operator and draftsman. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and attending the grandchildren’s sporting events. Roger was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He is s...

Milton Dean Nicholson, 90 of New Milton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home with his two sons and spouses, Kenny and Paula, Rick and Toni by his side. He was born on September 11, 1934 on Sugar Camp Road, New Milton, son of the late Amos Edward and Dulcie “Dutch” Kelley Nicholson. Milton graduated from Jane Lew High School. He worked as a Steel Mill Worker for over 30 years. Milton enjoyed planting flowers, working in the yard, hunting, watching baseball, family ...

Lora Jane Frush, 88, of Chub Run Road Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home. She was born in Clarksburg on April 26, 1937, daughter of the late Orie M. and Alma M. (Gump) Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Thomas A. “Tom” Frush Jr. on December 21, 2021. Lora is survived by her five children: Tommy Frush (Stephanie) of Linden, VA, Jeannie Oliverio (Sam) of Bridg...

Robert K. Cutright, Jr, 61, of Weston, WV, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Upshur County on August 27, 1964: son of Robert K. Cutright, Sr. of Crawford, WV and the late Carol Sue (Cool) Cutright. Bob was united in marriage on October 5, 2006 to Loretta “Lett” Rae (Templeton) Cutright, whom survives. Cherishing their memories of Bob are his father, Robert K. Cutright, Sr, brother Adam Cutright, wife Lett Cutright, son...

Robert Edwin Stevens, 87, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the Tygart Center. He was born on March 28,1938, a son of the late Junior and Rebecca (Wilson) Stevens. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves. After the military, he worked for A&P Grocery, then he became a coal miner until he retired. Robert enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Ellen (Moran) Steve...

James Wendall Rector, age 80, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 29, 2025, at his home. James was born September 6, 1944, in Marion, Illinois, a son of William Herman and Helen Marie (Bundren) Rector. James was united in marriage to his loving wife Joyce Ann (Moore) Rector. James served our country serving in the US Army. He was an avid farmer. James worked with his brother at Rector Cabinet Shop, woodworking and making cabinets. James loved working with his han...

David Alan Denton, Jr June 26, 1940 – August 29, 2025 David Alan Denton Jr. (Dave) died peacefully on August 29, 2025, with family by his side at the age of 85. David “Alan” Denton and Mildred Sinclair Denton welcomed their son Dave into the world on June 26th, 1940, in Covington, KY. Seven years later they had another son, James Sinclair Denton, who preceded Dave in death in 2021. Dave married his high school sweetheart, Ann Hounshell in 1959 and quickly started a family while working...