Mary Lou Marquess Jenkins, 92, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by love and care. She was born on April 22, 1933, in Grafton, the daughter of the late Kenneth James and Mabel Juanita Jacobs Marquess. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hobert Jackson Jenkins, who passed in May 2008. The two were married on April 19, 1952, and shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and family for more than five decades. A proud graduate of Grafton Hig...

Michael James Lawrence, 54, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday October 15, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1971, the son of the late Harry and Ann Lawrence. Mike was a maintenance laborer for T.M. Enterprise. He enjoyed cutting glass and working on cars. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 10 years, Karen Cunningham Lawrence, the father that raised him Charels Hager, his children Holly Sloan, Amy Griffey, Dominic and Jacob, his grandchildren Angel Sloan, Christian Sloan, ...

Lillian Marie Sipe Lillian was born on October 19, 1949, in Lumberport WV the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Mitchell. On November 13, 1965, she married her one true love, Roy Edward Sipe Sr who proceeded her in death on June 3, 2021. She was also preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Loretta and Harley Harris and her in-laws Orval Delbert and Icy Bell Tenney Sipe. She is survived by two daughters, Becky Boley and husband Larry of Parkersburg WV and Cathy Johnston and h...

Donna Rae Prickett, 73, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Howard Sypolt and Helen Cain. Donna was an in-home care giver. She was very compassionate in being able to help others. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, John Hall and Robert (Rebecca) Hall; one daughter, Virginia Hall; one brother, Don Loudin; and one sister, Ellen Lansbury. She is preceded in death by her hus...

Perry Lee Collins, age 54, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Room. Perry was born on May 7, 1971, in Barbour County, a son of Kenneth and Sarah Jo (Mayle) Collins. On July 12, 1997, he was united in marriage to his best friend and the love of his life, Melea (Adams) Collins, who survives. Together, they built a beautiful life and family, raising two daughters, Mercedes Lynn Collins and MacKenzie Leigh Bran...

Avandelene M. “Van” Cornell, age 96, of Buckhannon, the Lick Run Community, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living in Elkins, WV. She was born on March 16, 1929, at Alton, WV, a daughter of the late Ira and Madge Jane Lewis Harman. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Oliver George Cornell who preceded her in death on March 11, 1973. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters: Augusta “Gussie” Allender, Cons...

Sally Lou Eureka, 83, of Dallas, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Rosewood Nursing Center in Grafton, surrounded by love and care. She was born on September 12, 1942, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Delbert and Ida Johnson Hall. Sally is survived by her devoted husband, Allen Eureka, with whom she shared a beautiful life and many cherished years together, filled with love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. Sally dedicated many years of ...

Mary Jane Vallelonga Merandi, 88, departed from this life on October 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1937 in Anmoore, WV. She was the daughter of Cosimo and Emmecolata Vallelonga of Calabria, Italy. She is survived by her loving husband Salvatore (Sam) Merandi of Mount Clare. Mary Jane was a graduate of Bridgeport High, class of 1956. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and baking. Each holiday season she baked cookies to share with her f...

Donald Lee Pratt, age 88, of Thornton, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by love and memories. Born June 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Arley Pratt and Sara Elizabeth (Pyles) Pratt. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 56 years, Freda J. (Constable) Pratt, who passed away on November 23, 2012. A proud graduate of Grafton High School and a dedicated patriot, Donald served honorably in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1964, includi...

Floyd Junior Boyer, 76, of Grant Town, West Virginia, passed away on October 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1949, a son of the late Floyd and Mary Ellen Boyer. Floyd was a coal miner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working with guns, and he also enjoyed woodworking. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Adkins Reynolds; one daughter; Jessica Boyer and her spouse, Elmer Warnick; two sisters, Jeri (Bobby) Padgett and Dena (Texan) Siburt; and two grandc...