John Edward Nay Jr., 89, of ODells Knob, passed away on November 10, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1935, a son to the late John Edward Nay Sr. and Virginia Ruth Martin. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Sue Nay. He is survived by his brother, Richard Nay; sisters Judy Long and Linda Kutsher; son John Thomas Nay (Jennifer); daughters LaDonna Ash (Jimmie), Trudy Acord, Leanne Nay (partner Patty Cavin), Kelly Beale, Linda Myers, and Sheri Reel. He’s al...

Betty L. Salvino, 90, of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 at the WVU Wheeling Hospital in Wheeling, WV; following an extended illness. She was born March 8, 1935 in Linn, WV; daughter of the late Wellington and Hazel (Messenger) McHenry. Betty is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1953. She worked as a nursing aid for the Weston State Hospital, having retired with 28 years’ experience. Betty is a Methodist by faith and ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport. She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk. Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three children: Charles W. “Chu...

Jerry L. Workman, 75, of Auburn, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the WV Caring Hospice Facility in Elkins, WV; following an extended illness. He was born July 20, 1950 in Man, WV, son of the late Cum and Gladys (Bartram) Workman. Jerry is a graduate of Man High School, class of 1971. He spent most of his working life as a coal miner, having retired in 1991. Jerry was a member of the UMWA Local 8217 and in his spare time, enjoyed hunting, fi...

Ancil L. Frazee, 73, passed away at St. Barbara's Memorial Nursing Home on November 9, 2025. He was born in Fairmont on January 25, 1952, a son to the late Ancil G. Frazee, Zelda Marie Brown, and step-father Robert "Bob" Brown. Ancil loved football, and he was Nick Saban's greatest fan. He also enjoyed fishing, baseball, shooting pool, playing basketball, and mowing the yard. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Interment will be held at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Enterprise. ...

Joyce Taylor Crites, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 5,1934, to James Taylor and Opal Jeffries Taylor in Roanoke, WV. Joyce lived a long and full life marked by deep faith, steadfast love, and a generous spirit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Crites; her cherished son, Rick Crites; her dear grandson, Michael Weaver; her sister, Mary Lou Taylor, Helen June Gibson, and brother, Bill...

Richard Lee “Dick” Leggett, 68, of West Union, WV, departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born August 18, 1957 in Clarksburg, WV, a son of the late J. Dewey and Frankie (Ross) Leggett. Dick spent his life as a carpenter by trade. He began working at the age of 16 as a self-taught carpenter. Dick taught himself how to read a tape measure and taught himself the skills of the trade. He took great pride in his work and was a perf...

Lester Eugene Curtis, 85, of Roanoke, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Lester was born in Weston on July 26, 1940, a son of the late Clarence Lee Curtis and Olive Lee Fisher Curtis. On April 12, 2001, Lester married Patty Ann Ables. Together they shared 24 wonderful years of marriage. Forever cherishing their memories of Lester are his wife, Patty Curtis of Roanoke; four children: Roy Curtis of Roanoke, Diann...

Joseph William “Grave Digger” Bragg, 95 of Cowen, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Adrian, WV and was the son of the late Delbert and Minnie Lewis Bragg. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah A. Bragg; all of his siblings, Bernard, Delbert Jr “Fore”, Mack, Charlie, Thelma, Ermil, Ross and Phillip. He worked mainly construction jobs during his working years and had also worked as a grave digge...

Dale Watkins Massey, 67, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Veteran’s Facility from a cardiac arrest and an extended illness. Dale was born on December 17, 1957 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah to Glenn and Marian Massey. At age 11, he moved with his family to Phoenix Arizona. Dale graduated from Camelback High School where he was active in Scouting, Drama, and Sports. Following High School Dale served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d...