Mary Ellen Kramer passed away on September 11, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on September 16, 1935, to the late Thomas Webb Straight and Wanda Bell Duncan Straight. She grew up in Barrackville, West Virginia, and later she and her husband made their home in Kingmont, West Virginia, surrounded by lots of loving family. Throughout her life, she worked at Owens-Illinois, Westinghouse/Phillips Lighting, and for the City of Pleasant Valley. Mary was preceded in de...

Pauline Belle Cogar, 82, of Newville, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025, due to a long illness, at Braxton Healthcare Center. She was born on May 13, 1943, the middle child of Paul and Lucy (Gibson) Skidmore of Newville. She graduated from Sutton High School in 1961 and was a homemaker for many years. Pauline was a devout Methodist who loved the Lord, even when a stroke took the function of half of her body in February 2016; her faith never faltered. She was known by many...

Dorothy “Jean” Bryant, 91, of Herndon, VA, and formerly of Jane Lew, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Dulles Health and Rehab Center in Herndon. Born on December 30, 1933, in Jane Lew, Jean was a daughter of the late Robert “Glen” Garton and Vala Wimer Garton. In September 1953, she married Jason Joseph Bryant, who preceded her in death in 1979. Jean is lovingly remembered by her son, Jason G. Bryant; her granddaughters Isabella and Cecilia Bryan...

William “Randy” Randolph Baker, 70, of West Union opened his eyes for the first time only to see Paradise on Thursday, September 11, 2025 while at Salem Center. Randy was born November 14, 1954, in Tyler County, son of the late Bessie June Baker Shultz and step-father, Carroll Dean Shultz. He attended the WV School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney, WV and the Royer-Greaves School for the Blind. Randy loved to listen to audio books and music. His ability to recall dates and songs was i...

Doris Maxine Kubiet, 97, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Norway, WV on August 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles Layne and Mary Jackson Layne. Doris enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was a member of the Carolina Extension and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Doris is survived by her sisters, Carol Elliott (Ronald) of Millfall and Judy Alkire of Fairmont; a brother-in-law, Charles Russell; special nieces, Stacey Ruppert (Mike)...

Paul Arthur Parker Jr., 64, of Heaters, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family after a courageous battle with kidney cancer on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, on June 27, 1961, Paul was a son of the late Paul Arthur Parker Sr. and Delores Virginia Peters. In addition of his parents, Paul was preceded in death by one sister, Penny Wright. As an early birthday present on June 19, 1982, Paul’s dreams came true when he m...

Scott Oldaker, age 61, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born December 26, 1963, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Burton and Ruth Oldaker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roger Oldaker and one sister, Marsha Allman. He is survived by his wife, Tammie Oldaker of Buckhannon; one son, Travis Oldaker of Buckhannon; one daughter, Mandy Dean and husband Blaine of Buckhannon; daught...

Russell Lee Williams, 62, of Linn, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV with his loving family by his side. He was born in Weston, WV on August 19, 1962, son of the late Archie Lee Williams and Virginia Lucille (Clark) Williams. Russell was united in marriage on May 10, 1987 to his loving wife of 38 years, Christeen (Crouse) Williams, who will miss him dearly. Cherishing their memories of Russell are his wife, Christeen, childr...

Richard Michael “Mike” McBee, age 77, a resident of Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 10, 2025, at his residence. Mike was born December 7, 1947, in Philippi; a son of Richard Lee McBee and Betty (Haller) McCollough and stepmother Evelyn (Gutshaw) McBee. Mike was united in marriage on August 21, 1970, to Kathi Sue (Skidmore) McBee. Mike retired as a lab supervisor, from Philippi Development Mines and worked for various others in the state. Mike served in the US Airfo...

Mr. Raymond Dale Phillips, age 84, a resident of Belington, departed this life Wednesday evening September 10, 2025 in the comforts of his home. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born August 13, 1941, at Barbour County, WV, a son of the late Raymond “John” and Martha Evelyn Jones Phillips. On July 29, 1966 at Oakland, Maryland, he was united in marriage to the former Janet Faye Talbott, who survives at their home in Belington. Left to cherish his memory are two da...