Glenn J. Yerkey, age 93, of Buckhannon, the Brushy Fork community, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 14, 1932, at Glen White, WV, a son of the late Fred R. and Hallie Mae Shartiger Yerkey. On October 16, 1953, he was united in marriage to P. Walkeria Frame Yerkey who preceded him in death on February 8, 2002. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one daughter Sandra Mae Shanaberger; and siblings: Delores Siers, Barbara Krisa, twin ...

William “Paul” Steel, 45, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on February 6, 1980, he was the son of the late Alice Virginia Steel and William Paul Turner. Paul’s life was marked by his kind heart, his passion for sports, and the connections he made with others. For many years, he worked in retail, most recently at the 7-Eleven in Wilsonburg. His love for football was unwavering, and he passionately followed the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Ste...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Wittman, 89, of Grafton, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Grafton City Hospital. She was born September 21, 1936, the daughter of the late O.B. “Buss” Robinson and Clara Rockwell Robinson, and the granddaughter of Victor and Emma Davis Rockwell and McCleman and Elizabeth Cross Robinson. Jackie is survived by her wonderful and caring son, Hayward “Robbie” Wittman II. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Louis Wittman, on June 15, 2008. Jackie w...

Carolyn Ann (Davis) Nestor, 67, a resident of Moatsville, WV unexpectedly went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Friday, January 9th, 2026. She was born on December 24th, 1958 in Gassaway, WV (Braxton County), the daughter of the late Clyde and Estel Davis. On August 18th, 1979, Carolyn married her high school sweetheart, Gregory Lynn Nestor, who survives at home. Carolyn is survived by her three adoring children, their loving spouses, and seven amazing gr...

Norma Marlene (Edgell) Bise, 89, of Lost Creek, was gently called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2026, while residing at Crestview Manor. Born on September 27, 1936, in Clarksburg, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late Troy Gordon Edgell and Ethel Madeline (Lynch) Edgell. A proud graduate of Victory High School, Norma lived a life rooted deeply in faith, service, and love for others. She worked for many years as an Avon Representative, where her warm spiri...

Barbara Sue Crowe, 53, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Grafton City Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1972, daughter of the late Franklin Delano and Nancy Trader Ketterman. Barbara was a proud graduate of Flemington High School and spent many years working in Environmental Services at United Hospital Center. She was also dedicated to her local community, offering residential cleaning services to many friends and neighbors. Barbara had a deep lov...

Jeanette Lee Shields, 81, of Weirton, WV, passed away on January 8, 2026, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on November 18, 1944, in Clarksburg, WV, the middle child of the late Earnest J. and Althea M. (Chamberlain) Kidd. Jeanette was a fiercely independent woman with a caring, compassionate, and spunky personality that endeared her to everyone who knew her. She enjoyed camping in her RV, watching HGTV, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Jeanette took great pride in her ho...

Marilyn Fortson Wall, age 74, of Bristol, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by the love of her family. Marilyn was born on January 29, 1951, in Roswell, New Mexico, the beloved daughter of the late Harold Ray Fortson and Marjorie Marie Cook Fortson. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep faith, and a generous heart who devoted her life to loving and caring for those around her. She was preceded in death by her devote...

Dannie Ray Brown, 82, of West Union, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Tygart Center in Fairmont. His passing leaves a quiet space in the lives of those who knew and loved him—a space once filled with steady hands, constant motion, and a heart devoted to family. Born on October 4, 1943, in Brownton, West Virginia, Dannie was the son of the late William Chester and Mary Virginia Cavalier Brown. From a young age, he learned the value of hard work, a lesson he carried throughout hi...

Patricia Koon Craven went to be with our Lord on January 7, 2026, after a long illness. She was the wife of Floyd Wayne Craven, who preceded her in death, as well as a daughter, Janette Joyce Craven Johnson. Surviving is her son, Jeffrey Wayne Craven and his significant other Barbara C. Liebl of Clarksburg, WV; one brother, Robin L. Koon and wife Betty of Richmond, VA; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Craven Miles of Buckhannon and many relatives. Mrs. Craven attended the Buckhannon First Baptist ...