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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Carol Ann Fletcher Parker Jones, 72 from Mannington WV, passed away Friday Oct. 3rd, 2025 at her home in Fairmont WV, surrounded by family. She was born on November 15th, 1952. Daughter of George Henry Fletcher and Anna Pauline Jolliffe Fletcher. Carol graduated from Mannington High School in 1970. She attended West Virginia Career College. She worked 30+ years at Fairmont General Hospital and retired from the materials management/accounting department in 2010. As a child, Carol lov...

Robert “Bob” Lee Fletcher, 76, entered into the presence of his Savior on October 3, 2025. Bob was born on September 22, 1949, to the late Burr and Irene Fletcher of Opekiska, WV. He was a devoted husband of 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Linda. He was a hard worker and always put his family first. He loved his children and grandchildren and would tell anyone who would listen how proud he was of each of them. His family adored him, and he will be greatly missed. Bob spent his ...

Randy Keith Miller, 73, of Fairmont, formerly of Berkeley Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, October 3, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, after a six month fight with cancer, with his wife by his side. He was born on July 30, 1952, oldest child of the later Alfred E. Miller (1981) and Ruth M. Miller of Berkeley Springs. Randy is survived by his loving wife Margaret “Maggie” Morgan Miller. He is also survived by his mother Ruth E. Miller and sisters Brenda...

Marjorie H Burke 92 of Sand Fork, West Virginia passed away peacefully on Friday October 3rd 2025, surrounded by family. Marge would say about her life and accolades, "I'm not sure how I did all that ". She was committed to kindness, love, and service. Marge graduated from Burnsville High School. In 1953, she graduated from Glenville State. While at Glenville State she was the first woman to earn a letter and a sweater in intramural sports. In 2003 she was chosen as Alumnus of the Year....

Paula Jean McKinney, age 65, of Mount Clare, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her residence. Born on September 2, 1960, in Clarksburg, WV, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Harper) McDonald. Paula is survived by her husband of 45 wonderful years, Allen McKinney, whom she married on August 22, 1980. Paula had a lifelong love for reading, often escaping into the pages of a good book where she found both comfort and joy. Her hands were rarely still, as she poured he...