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...

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...

Mrs. Virginia Faye Phillips Shahan age 85 a resident of Philippi, WV, departed this life Saturday evening November 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born May 10, 1940 at Meadowville, WV, a daughter of the late Leslie Coleman and Ruth Sturms Phillips. On May 15, 1965 at Deer Park, MD, she was united in marriage to Clifford Sherwood Shahan, who survives at their home in Philippi. Left to cherish her memory are a daughte...

George Leroy Thompson, Jr., 78, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1946, in Annabelle, West Virginia, the son of the late George Thompson, Sr. and Margaret Grega Thompson. George proudly served his country as a combat veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded commendation medals for his bravery and sacrifice. Following his honorable discharge, he began a long and dedicated career...

John Edward Fimple, 93, of Fairmont went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 07, 2025, at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born in Elkins on March 24, 1932, a son of the late Edward Caleb and Mabel Jane Luzier Fimple. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, then later retired from the Owens-Illinois Factory. He later became a Bible Methodist and Wesleyan Methodist Minister in Savannah, Tennessee; Wickes, Arkansas; Buchannon, West Virginia; and Woolen...

Hansel Ray “Hank” Means, 77, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital Center. Born on January 21, 1948, in Fairmont and grew up in the Northview area of Clarksburg. Hank was the son of the late Chester “Chet” Ray and Juanita Lee Shuman Means. Hank graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1967, and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fairmont State College. He proudly served six years in the A...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Lee Mayfield (1952 – 2025) who passed away unexpectedly while enjoying a last breakfast with his brother, Terry. Jim had a long, rewarding career driving for FedEx. He was an excellent mechanic with a passion for rebuilding classic cars, which he would enter successfully into car shows. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time outdoors working on his property. He was happiest in his garage or sitting beside his love,...

David Lane Smith, 84, of Cedarville, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Friday, November 7, 2025 at his residence in Cedarville, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 16, 1941 in Cedarville, son of the late Clavel and Myrtle (Creasy) Smith. Lane is a graduate of Normantown High School, class of 1959. He is a life-long member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and was a Circuit Clerk from 1975 through 2009 for Gilmer County. Additionally, he served seven ye...

Donald Dale Hershman, 77, of Thornton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Grafton, the son of the late William “Bill” Jennings and Ruth Estella Hall Hershman. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Elaine Shumaker Hershman who passed on June 27, 2025. Donald lived a life filled with simple joys, hard work, and love for those around him. Right after graduating from high school, h...

Delouris Joan Vandergrift passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Granville, WV, on April 16, 1934, to Everett Roy Sigley and Rita Maxine Ennis Sigley, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan was a cherished member of her family, which mourns her passing but also celebrates her rich and fruitful life. Growing up in West Virginia, Joan was fortunate to be embraced by a loving family. Her journey took her from the nurt...