Andrew Bradley Hardy, 29, of Shinnston, passed away on September 28, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1996, the son of Darl Hardy and Robin Lamb. In addition to his parents, Andrew is survived by his wife, Santana Creamer Hardy; their beloved children: Teagan Mae Hardy and Jaxson Bradley Hardy; sisters: Makenzie Hardy and fiancé Christian Hedrick, and Madison Waggamon and husband Jacob; grandparents: Debbie and Brad Starkey, and Vesta Hardy; In-laws: Kim Matheny and fiancé Butch Drai...

Paulette Dobbs, 68, of Fairmont, WV departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born on December 3, 1956 to the late Paul D. and Virginia Lewis Dobbs in Newark, NJ. She attended Marion County Schools and was a 1974 graduate of West Fairmont. Sr. High School. She had several employers with the most recent being Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Paulette was a dire fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching...

Sharon Irene Smith, 78, of Weston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center. Born on February 7, 1947, in Akron, OH, she was the daughter of the late John Raymond and Joyce Mary (Ellis) Davis. Sharon is survived by her son, Theodore “Ted” Limric of Akron, OH; one brother, Robert Davis of Akron, OH. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband, Roger William Smith, Jr.; two siblings, William Thorton Smith and Ethel Mae Dav...

James Edward Hodges, 85, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born on December 24, 1939 in Hinesville, GA, and grew up in Hilton Head, SC, a son of the late William A “Pat” and Evelyn (Salter) Hodges. James is survived by his wife of 13 years, Phyllis A Hodges. James is also survived by one son, Ricky L. Watson of Salem; grandchildren: Rusty Nicholson and wife Christy, Jeremy Watson and wife Barbie, and Katrina See and husband ...

William “Bill” Hyre, age 75, of Sutton, WV died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center. He was born on February 17, 1950, in Wvestshlar, Germany a son of the late William R. and Erna Hartman Hyre. He is survived by two sons: Theran Hyre and wife Kirk of Sutton, WV and Mark and wife Amber Hyre of Gassaway, WV; one stepson: David Bleigh of Elgin, SC; three grandchildren: Cassie, James and Dezel Hyre; two brothers: Ronald “Fuzz” and wife Janet Hyre of Frametown, WV and Marty ...

Debra Anne McAtee, 67, of Shinnston passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born in Cleveland, OH on June 2, 1958, a daughter of the late Charles and Joanne Newhouse Jones. She is survived by her husband, James McAtee, whom she married 45 years ago; her children, Jennifer McDougle and husband Okey, Idamay, James McAtee, Shinnston, William McAtee and wife Angelica, Shinnston, and Melissa McAtee and companion Jason, Shinnston; her brothers, Charles Jones,...

Brenda Linger, 76, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at United Hospital Center with her loving children by her side. Brenda was born May 22, 1949, in Philippi to the late Carolyn Joann Dadisman. Brenda was a lifelong Methodist whose gentle spirit and generous heart touched everyone she met. She worked for many years at the Barbour Department Store and later at Broaddus Hospital, where her kindness and steady care were appreciated by colleag...

Karen Sue Tingler, 79, of Grafton, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at home. She was born on July 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Thomas and Ora (Crumine) Stewart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James Lee Tingler on November 12, 2016; her daughter, Donna Sue Knotts; and siblings: Neeson Stewart, Charles Stewart, Grover Stewart, and Thomas “Tommy” Stewart. Sue is survived by one son, Donald L. “Bub” Wi...

Lorema M. Bonnett-Winemiller, 96, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the residence of her granddaughter, Pamela Lattea. She was born in Wood County West Virginia on August 13, 1929: daughter of the late Emory C. Taylor and Mable (Williams) Taylor. Lorema was married 49 years to Stanley Francis Bonnett who preceded her in death and then married James Winemiller who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Winemiller graduated from Weston High School. She ...

Russell “Rusty” Plaugher, 57, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at his home in Clarksburg. He was born on February 16, 1968 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Harry Carl Plaugher and Katherine Viola Titchnell Plaugher. Rusty is survived by his companion Connie, and her children who were like his own. He is also survived by one sister Belinda Southern-Miles and husband Mike and one daughter, and one son; and many nieces and nephews and a favorite Aunt Helen Critchfi...