Joann Nestor, 87 of Grafton passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Rosewood Nursing Home. She was born March 30, 1938 in Frackville, PA., daughter of the late George Joseph and Beatrice Seitzinger Kelly. Joann was a graduate of West Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pa. She was the proud co- owner of Hoagie Haven, a popular spot in Grafton featuring her famous hoagies, french fries and onion rings. Joann enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, line dancing and just going out to have a ...

Mrs. Melissa Sue McCarty age 64 a resident of Jane Lew, WV, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Death was following a period of declining illness. She was born October 7, 1961 at Charlottesville, VA a daughter of the late Keith Hall and Judith Elaine (Swisher) McCarty. On March 12, 2021 at Virginia Beach, Va, she was united in marriage to Mark Anthony Olah who survives at their home in Jane Lew. Left to cherish her memory are three chi...

Steven P. Snyder, 77 of Clarksburg, passed into eternity to meet Jesus on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 12:30 am. Steve was born on December 10, 1947 a son of the late Walter Cassel Snyder and Patricia Ann Snyder Himes. He is survived by his son, Brad Snyder and wife, Christy and two granddaughters, Abby and Lilly, all from Livonia, MI, a daughter Wendy, sister Katrina Maloney, and husband Jim of Lambsburg, VA, nephew James Maloney III, and wife Zenia, and great nephew Gian' Luka all of B...

Leonard D. West, 92, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Fairmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Fairmont. He was born in Monongalia County on April 17, 1933, the son of the late Agnes West. He attended Morgantown High School. He first drove a coal truck for CD Mining at the age of 16. He then worked in the maintenance department at Sterling Faucett for 11 years and then retired with 30 years of service as a coal miner at Loveridge Coal Mine. He was a proud mem...

Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leig...

Rudolph Edward “Rudy” Banick Sr., 93, of Farmington, West Virginia passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia on July 21, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zavilla Banick. Rudy is survived by his current wife Meredith Jones Banick; daughter Deborah Kay Wolfe; son Timothy Robert Banick; step-son K.C. Jones (Pam); grandchildren: Rascal Wolfe, Amanda Banick Smith (Ryan), Andrew Banick (Brittney), Travis Banick (B...

Nelson Ray Golden, 72, of Weston, formerly of Peniel, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953, at Reedy, the son of the late Brooks and Virginia Golden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Golden; grandparents, Harvey and Sylvia Milhoan Golden and Okey and Icy Board Argabrite. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sharon Golden; daughter, Annette (Chad) Young of Weston; grandchi...

Estes H. Phillips Jr. went home to be with his former wife, father, mother and brother on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Junior was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2025. Junior was born October 24, 1946, in Philippi, a son of the late Estes H. and Mary Jane (Menefee) Phillips of White Oak. Junior was the last member of his immediate family. He was formerly married to the late Martha Jean Schoonover Phillips for 39 years before they divorced in 2009. He was th...

Michelle Renae Mayle, 59, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1966 in Kokomo, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Richard Bradford and Constance Bussard Hill. Michelle is survived by her devoted husband, Dayton Lee Mayle, Jr., whom she married on May 26, 1994. Together they shared more than thirty-one beautiful years filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. A proud graduate of Weste...

Floyd Lee Leggett, 82 of Thornton, WV, passed away at Mon General Hospital on Monday, October 27, 2025, born August 25, 1943 in Grafton, son of the late Otis Edward and Merle Lorenabell Helms Leggett. Floyd worked until he retired after putting twenty-three years making truck liners at Hollinese Fiber. He liked being in the outdoors, talking and telling stories, never meeting a stranger. Floyd enjoyed sitting on the porch while relaxing watching the deer and other wild life. Bonnie Smi...