Surrounded by her loving family, Freda Elizabeth Matson Courtney, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Virgil E. and Greta Poe Matson, and was raised and educated in Clarksburg. Freda was the last surviving member of her family, as she was an only child. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Courtney, a great-grandson, Ryan Hutchinson, and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Hi...

Debbie Kay Cool, 70 of Cowen, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Debbie was born August 19, 1954 in Weston and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eloise Davis Brown. Alog with her parent she was also preceded in death by her husband James “Bucky” Cool. Surviving are her daughters, Karla Clutter and her husband Randy and Stephanie (Justin) Cool; brother, Gary Cutlip; grandchildren, Emma, Liam and Avah Prater and Eliana, Addisyn and Elijah Clut...

Curtis Gene Ferguson, 90, of Jane Lew, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Barboursville on May 1, 1935, Curtis was a son of the late Clarence Owen Ferguson and Verbie Mae Sheppard Ferguson. In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by one son, Darrell Curtis Ferguson; and three siblings: Clarence Lee Ferguson, Cathy Mae West, and Janice Merea Snyder. On November 1, 2003, Curtis married Gladys Marie Stout. Together they share...

Lydia Ann Sweeney, 72 of Vienna, WV, passed away on August 10, 2025 in her home after a 10-month battle with cancer. She was born on October 14, 1952 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in 1971, then continued her education at Fairmont State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree. She remained in Fairmont for several years, and returned to Vienna where she worked for Pickering & Associates and then Walmart in Vienna. She was an employee the...

Elsie C. Lezu, 93, formerly of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1932, in Hunnewell, KY, a daughter to the late Johnie Cameron and Polly Conley Cameron. Along with her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Lezu; sisters Wanda Lee Spears, Leota McDowell, Faye Dingess, Gay Sparks; and brother Lloyd Cameron. She is survived by her children, daughter Brenda Hritz (Greg) of Grove City, OH; son Mike Farris (Kim) of Lumberport, ...

David Duaine VanHorn, 63, of Jane Lew and formerly of Lost Creek, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Jane Lew. He was born on August 24, 1961 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Bernard VanHorn and Mildred Runyon VanHorn. He is survived by two siblings, Robert “Bob” VanHorn and wife Sandy of Lost Creek and Sharon Willie and husband Mike of Lost Creek; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bradford VanHorn. David...

Hoy S. Keith Jr., 81, of Lost Creek, WV; departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1944 in Sand Fork, WV; son of the late Hoy Sr., and Audry (Rogers) Keith. Hoy is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1962. He spent most of his working life as a well tender and coal miner having retired from the coal mines in 2008. In his spare time, Hoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, ...

Richard J. Webb, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 with his family by his side. Born on March 4, 1942 to Raymond and Pearl Webb, Richard spent most of his life in Monongah with his devoted wife of 57 years, Paula. Richard was an army veteran during the Vietnam era serving in Fort Ord, California. He worked at many companies throughout his life and retired from Cooper Automotive as Director of Material and Logistics. Known for his optimism and love for the simple pleasures i...

Lanie Rechell Hofer, 38, of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born on May 2, 1987 in Clarksburg, a daughter of Tammie Hofer Knox of Shinnston. She is survived by her brother Jevon Hofer of Clarksburg. Lanie was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 2005, where she was a cheerleader and was also on the swim team. When she was younger, she participated in gymnastics, tumbling and dancing. Lanie will be remembered for her generous heart, ...

Donna Copen, 67, of Fairmont, left this earth on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Richard and Janet Green of Grant Town. Donna was loved by all and would give you the shirt off her back if she was able. She worked from home a good bit of her life as a private home daycare provider and her latest career was with Family Services of Marion and Harrison Counties as a ...