Roger Dale Criss, 80 of Grafton, passed away at his home on Monday, September 22, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Grafton on March 22, 1945, son of the late Henry Isaac and Lillian Mildred McDaniel Criss. Roger is survived is survived by his wife, Veronica “Sue” Trisler Criss whom he married on March 28,1965, spending more than sixty years together. Roger worked at Martinka Coal Mines for twenty- five years and retired from the Federal 2 mines. He was proud to be a coalminer, ...

Robert H. Sayers, 66, of Lost Creek, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1959, a son of Janet McDaniel Sayers of Gregorys Run, Clarksburg, and the late Billie H. Sayers. Along with his mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Donna Davis (Keith) of Lumberport; brother David Sayers of Clarksburg; and son John Robert Sayers, and several nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his companion, Sandra Lewis; brother Ronald Sayers; and grandparents Willi...

Cecilia Lorraine Thompson, 73, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. She was born in Fairmont on February 13, 1952, the daughter of the late William Ray and Lorraine McQuain Thompson. She retired from Ruby Memorial Hospital serving as a surgery scheduler. In her younger days she attended Quiet Dell Baptist Church. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived by a cousin Diane Wager...

Steven (Steve) Godfrey Smith, 66, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1959 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Harold Godfrey Smith and Virginia Ellen Bishop Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Trader Smith, whom he married on June 5, 1981. He is also survived by two daughters Alyssa (Robert) Buffey and Tara (Bob Sinsel) Smith; grandchildren Marissa and Landon Smith; brothers Jerry (Diane) Smith and Stanley (...

Joann Campbell, 83, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, September 20. 2025 at her home. She was born in Barbour County on September 03, 1942, a daughter of the late Wayne and Evelyn Shugars Bartlett. She retired from Holiday Inn where she worked in the housekeeping department. She enjoyed bowling, WVU football and basketball and the time spent with her nutrition diet group. She most enjoyed the time spent with her loving family and friends. She is survived by her four children...

Thomas “Tom” Berkely Sheppard, 56, of Hepzibah, departed this Earth and was called home to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, September 20, 2025 following a tragic accident. He was born in Dallas, TX on January 5, 1969 to the late George Thomas Sheppard and Doris (Emerson) Bailey. Tom was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and farming. He loved animals, his dogs “Sophie” and “Toby” as well as several cats. Tom never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. He ha...

Priscilla Kay (Daughtery) Green, age 61, a resident of Hopemont Hospital, and previously of Manfield Addition, Philippi passed away at 12:30 pm on Friday September 19, 2025 with her husband at her side. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born May 1, 1964 in Philippi, a daughter of Edmond “Eddie” and Constance “Connie” (Spotloe) Daughtery. Priscilla was united in marriage on October 9, 1982 to John Green, who survives at their home in Philippi. She is also survived...

Ruby “Marcelene” Zeigler Swentzel, 95 of Morgans Run enters GOD’S kingdom on Friday, September 19, 2025. Marcelene was born July 22, 1930, in Canton, Doddridge County, WV daughter of the late Charles William and Beulah (Kimball) Zeigler. Marcelene was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin “Buss” Adam Swentzel on August 25, 2011 whom she married on September 9, 1950. Marcelene graduated from Doddridge County High School, Class of 1948. She was an active member (1951 to present) of the Morga...

Darrell Lee Shuttlesworth, Sr., 79, of Morgantown, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 7, 1946, in Grafton, the son of the late Jackson Shuttlesworth and Olive Virginia Ford Shuttlesworth Camden. On January 27, 1966, Darrell married the love of his life, Lorna Louise Carnes Shuttlesworth. Together they shared more than fifty-nine years of devotion, building a life filled with love,...

Linda Kay Snyder, age 77, of the Lick Run community, Buckhannon, died Friday, September 19, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. She was born on July 10, 1948, at Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Asa Orton Sayre and Evelyn Marie Gillispie Sayre Wilson. On October 17, 1969, she was united in marriage to Gerald N. Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are one son Jamie R. Snyder of Buckhannon; three grandchildren: Ryan, Sarah, and Kiley; one brother Eugene Sayre and wife Kimberly...