Bessie “Betty” E. Smith, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929, in Weston, West Virginia. Bessie was a member of Passion Church in Hartville and frequently attended Higher Praise Ministries in Munroe Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Morris Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by children, Carla (Bob) Walkerow, Lonnie (Tina) Smith, Joyce (Gary) Williams, Bobby Smith, Mark (Dawn) Smith, Sonya (Joe...

Charles William “Ernie” Cienawski, 41, passed away on August 22, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1983 in Fairmont, a son to Charles Cienawski and his companion Sharron Ball of Fairmont, and the late Patricia Marie Cienawski. Along with his mother, he is preceded in death by his life partner, Mariah Paushel; paternal grandparents John and Rosemary Cienawski; maternal grandparents James Thomas Broadrick and Norma Louise Daft Johnson; uncle Frankie Allen Cienawski; and aunts Pamela Jay...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

Mrs. Geraldine Deloris “Jerry” Booth Wagner, age 88, a resident of the Ten Mile Community near Belington departed this life late Thursday evening August 21, 2025 in the comfort of her own home. Although unexpected, death was following a lengthy illness. She was born October 8, 1936 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Isaac Corbett and Ella Deloris Foster Booth. On October 11, 1952 she was united in marriage to William Richard “Johnson” Wagner, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2009. ...

Patty (Pat) Jordon of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville community, passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, In the comfort of his home, under the care of his family, guided by WVU Hospice. He was born the sixth of seven children to the late Bethel (Ben) and Melba Arbogast Jordon, on January 31, 1937, in Webster county. Patty attended grade school in Webster county at both Briar Ridge School and Vance School before enlisting in the US Army where he went on to obtain his GED. He was united in marriage t...

Thomas "Tom" Edison Beverly went to be with his Heavenly Father after a decade long battle with cancer. Tom passed away peacefully in his sleep at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, with his son Tommy and brother David at his side. Tom resided in Worthington, WV where he lived with his best friends and caretakers, Cindy Williams and her husband Joe Williams, and his brother Steven Williams. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Roy Beverly and his late ex-wife, Heidi Ann D...

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Sherry Lynn Cummings, 70, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 30,1955 in Browntown, WV, a daughter of the late John W. Starkey and Eva Glover Starkey. She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Greise and husband Brad of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Sammy Matthey and husband Daniel of Salem; grandchildren, Bree Howard, Brody Byrd, Bryce Byrd, Chloe Byrd, Hunter Byrd, Bentleigh Byrd and Owen Matthey; one great grandson, Carter Michael Byrd and one...

Richard Arthur Kempf, 59, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 26, 1965, a son of the late Richard F. and Gwendolyn Sumers Kempf. He proudly served his county in the United States Marine Corp. He worked as an automobile mechanic by trade. He is survived by his close friend Shawn Stutler of Fairmont; his dog dollar; two cousins Stanley Thompson Epling II and Jason Epling both of Florida; a...

James “Ray” Eddy, 95, of Clarksburg, WV, died peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Salem, WV on March 10, 1930, a son of the late Paul Leo Eddy and Wilma (Harbert) Eddy Patrick. He was married for 50 years to Sharon Rae Eddy whom preceded him in death on August 12, 2025. Surviving are two sons: David R. Eddy of Bridgeport and William M. Eddy (Elizabeth) of Quiet Dell; two step-daughters: Alisa A. Duke of Clarksburg and ...