On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Keith Lewis Holt of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Arlene Recktenwald Holt, his daughter, Mary Jane Hall (Wayne), 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving family are stepson Gary Recktenwald (Wendy), Beverly Recktenwald, and Mike Martin (Debbi). Keith was born on May 19, 1933, in Fairmont, WV. He was predeceased by his parents, William Adrian Holt and Lucille Hull Holt, brother Will...

Zelma Lee Fisher, 75 of Hacker Valley, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Zelma lived a life full of love and adventure alongside her husband, Terry Fisher, for 55 years. Together they welcomed children, traveled, explored nature, and built a life they loved. Zelma will be remembered as the best wife, mother, and grandmother anyone could have ever asked for. She taught us kindness, compassion, and how to find the magic in the most mundane. She had a love for the outdoors, animal...

Mary Lou Webb, 86, of Quiet Dell, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Bristol, a daughter of the late Jesse Clifford Day and Blanche Edgell Day. She was preceded in death by her husband Arlis Webb who passed away on November 19, 2020. She is survived by three children, Terri Boyer and husband Ronald “Bub” of Stonewood, Steven Webb and wife Sharree of Quiet Dell, and Lisa Ables and husband Steven of Stonewood; six grandchildren, Craig B...

Lora Kay Blevins, 65, of Pullman, WV, departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her sister’s residence, surrounded by her loving family. Lora was born March 7, 1960, in Tanner, WV (Gilmer County) a daughter to the late Milton Edward and Sadie Maxine (Bailey) Blevins. For 31 years, Lora worked as an LPN. She also worked as a cake decorator for more than 10 years and she greatly enjoyed cooking, baking, and her gardens. Lora loved the Lord. She attended church at the Bible Baptis...

Michael “Mike” Steven Sarapa, 50, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Mike was born in Morgantown on December 27, 1974, the grandson of the late Ray Forest Lee, who raised him. In addition to his grandfather, Mike was preceded in death by one uncle, Jim Lee. On July 3, 2022, Mike married Holly Lynn Slaughter Sarapa. Holly will miss him dearly. Forever cherishing their memories of Mike is his wife, Holly Sarapa of Wes...

Naomi J. Crislip Williams, 91, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at her home in Salem surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1933 in New Milton a daughter of the late Elmer Crislip and Roxie Morgan Crislip. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Paul Williams who passed away on February 6, 2021. She is survived by two children Eunice Taylor and husband Robert of New Milton and Mark Cade of Salem; four grandchildren, Robert C. “Bobby” Taylor and ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shirley Kay Bunting, 77, of West Union, who entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on July 13, 1948, in Sistersville, West Virginia, Shirley was the cherished daughter of the late Oakey Robert Peters Sr. and Betty Jane Leasure Peters. A devoted homemaker, Shirley dedicated her life to her family, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength. Whether she was curled up with a good b...

Sheila Paulette Romeo, 69 of Gypsy went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born June 8, 1956 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Frank and Gladys (Moore) Morrison. Sheila is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gary Lee Romeo; her two sons; David O’Dell and wife Crystal of Wakefield, KS, and Louis O’Dell of Fairmont, WV; grandchildren: Kirstein Davis and husband Gerald of Shinnston, WV, Dillon O’Dell and wife Sarah of Clarksburg, WV, Caitlin...

Terry Grant Ward, 77, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fairmont Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1948, son of the late Noah and Thelma Ward. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his siblings Danny Ward and Mary Gregg.— Also by his beloved dog Turbo. He is survived by his loving wife, Joene, of 30 years, sons Jeff (Raquel) Ward, Allen Cutlip, Greg Cutlip; and daughter Julie (Paul) Bragg; along with 4 grandchildr...

Brent Wade Brafford, age 29, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, October 4, 2025. He was born June 28, 1996, in Cumberland, MD., a son of Joseph and Joann Taylor Ware of Camden, WV. He is survived by his fiancé Joyce Marie Bassford of Buckhannon; one daughter Zoey Marie Brafford; one stepdaughter Shannon Darlene Bassford; two stepsons: Shane Michael Bassford and Shaun Ryan Matthew Bassford; three brothers: Christopher Michael Brafford and Deena Cutright, Joseph Michael Ware, Jr., and Christopher Le...