Jerry L. Workman, 75, of Auburn, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins, WV; following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1950 in Man, WV, son of the late Cum and Gladys (Bartram) Workman. Jerry is a graduate of Man High School, class of 1971. He spent most of his working life as a coal miner, having retired in 1991. Jerry was a member of the UMWA Local 8217 and in his spare time, enjoyed hunting, fi...

Joyce Taylor Crites, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 5,1934, to James Taylor and Opal Jeffries Taylor in Roanoke, WV. Joyce lived a long and full life marked by deep faith, steadfast love, and a generous spirit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Crites; her cherished son, Rick Crites; her dear grandson, Michael Weaver; her sister, Mary Lou Taylor, Helen June Gibson, and brother, Bill...

Richard Lee “Dick” Leggett, 68, of West Union, WV, departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born August 18, 1957 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late J. Dewey and Frankie (Ross) Leggett. Dick spent his life as a carpenter by trade. He began working at the age of 16 as a self-taught carpenter. Dick taught himself how to read a tape measure and taught himself the skills of the trade. He took great pride in his work and was a perf...

Lester Eugene Curtis, 85, of Roanoke, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Lester was born in Weston on July 26, 1940, a son of the late Clarence Lee Curtis and Olive Lee Fisher Curtis. On April 12, 2001, Lester married Patty Ann Ables. Together they shared 24 wonderful years of marriage. Forever cherishing their memories of Lester are his wife, Patty Curtis of Roanoke; four children: Roy Curtis of Roanoke, Diann...

Joseph William “Grave Digger” Bragg, 95 of Cowen, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Adrian, WV and was the son of the late Delbert and Minnie Lewis Bragg. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah A. Bragg; all of his siblings, Bernard, Delbert Jr “Fore”, Mack, Charlie, Thelma, Ermil, Ross and Phillip. He worked mainly construction jobs during his working years and had also worked as a grave digge...

George Leroy Thompson, Jr., 78, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Annabelle, West Virginia, the son of the late George Thompson, Sr. and Margaret Grega Thompson. George proudly served his country as a combat veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded commendation medals for his bravery and sacrifice. Following his honorable discharge, he began a long and dedicated career...

Mrs. Virginia Faye Phillips Shahan age 85 a resident of Philippi, WV, departed this life Saturday evening November 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born May 10, 1940 at Meadowville, WV, a daughter of the late Leslie Coleman and Ruth Sturms Phillips. On May 15, 1965 at Deer Park, MD, she was united in marriage to Clifford Sherwood Shahan, who survives at their home in Philippi. Left to cherish her memory are a daughte...

Dale Watkins Massey, 67, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Veteran’s Facility from a cardiac arrest and an extended illness. Dale was born on December 17, 1957 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah to Glenn and Marian Massey. At age 11, he moved with his family to Phoenix Arizona. Dale graduated from Camelback High School where he was active in Scouting, Drama, and Sports. Following High School Dale served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d...

John Edward Fimple, 93, of Fairmont went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 07, 2025, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Elkins on March 24, 1932, a son of the late Edward Caleb and Mabel Jane Luzier Fimple. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, then later retired from the Owens-Illinois Factory. He later became a Bible Methodist and Wesleyan Methodist Minister in Savannah, Tennessee; Wickes, Arkansas; Buchannon, West Virginia; and Woolen...

Hansel Ray “Hank” Means, 77, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital Center. Born on January 21, 1948, in Fairmont and grew up in the Northview area of Clarksburg. Hank was the son of the late Chester “Chet” Ray and Juanita Lee Shuman Means. Hank graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1967, and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fairmont State College. He proudly served six years in the A...