Deborah Kay Anderson, age 60, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born on February 7, 1965, in Canton, Ohio, a daughter of Delmer “Bill” Stemple, who preceded her in death, and Rebecca Ann (Budick) Stemple, who survives. Deborah is survived by her loving companion of 21 years, Rick Hathaway; her mother, Rebecca Ann Stemple; her sister, Kimberly Stemple; stepdaughter Trista Dalton and husband TJ; ...

Shirley Ann McDaniels, age 85, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1940, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Thomas Isaac and Glendean Zickefoose Miller. On July 23, 1960, she married Carl McDaniels who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rodney McDaniels of Evans, GA and Randy McDaniels and wife Carol of Evans; one daughter, Kathy Harkins of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren, Ella McDaniels and wife Shelby of Gre...

Robert Franlkin Horner, 87, of Shinnston, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and quiet strength. Robert was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose steady presence and kind spirit touched all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his only child, Jacqueline Harbert, and her husband Christ Harbert, who were both deeply cherished by him. Jacqueline made him very proud, and her love and devotion meant the world to him. His grandson and...

William Jack “Billy Jack” Ash, 64, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Salem. He was born on January 15, 1961 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Walter Jack Ash and Barbara Ann Swiger Ash. He is survived by two daughters, Erica Kirk-Huff of Martinsburg and one other daughter; eight grandchildren; siblings, Alfred Gene Ash, Sr. of St. Thomas PA, David Michael Ash of Green Castle, PA, Tammy Jo Bowers of Martinsburg, Wv and Tonya A. Church of Salem. In addition to his pare...

Janet M. Grove, 87, of Weston, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, under the compassionate care of Mountain Memories Assisted Living and Retirement Center in Elkins. Janet was born in Copley on Easter morning, April 17, 1938, a daughter of the late John W. Rogers and Madaline Moneypenny Rogers. On September 18, 1955, Janet married William “Bill” Summers Grove, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2021. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death ...

Leo Guy Boylen, Jr., 78, of Flemington, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1947, in Philippi, the son of the late Leo Guy Boylen, Sr. and Reba Jean (Anglin) Boylen. Leo is survived by his daughters, Julie Bibey and husband Brian, and Gina Howe and husband B.J.; his grandchildren, Paige Caitlan Tusing and husband Devin, Lucas James Howe, Gage Alexander Bibey, and Makenna Jadyn Howe; and his great-grandchild, Crosby Dave ...

Dearl James Swick Sr., 90, left this world peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Barbour County on February 26, 1935, the ninth child of the late Howard and Frances “Fanny” Swick. In addition to his parents Dearl was preceded in death by his wife of 36 loving years, Shirley Ann Swick; the last surviving member of his family having also been preceded in death by siblings: Evelyn Swick McMasters, Garnett Sw...

Robert Lewis Sumpter, 82, of Jane Lew, West Virginia, passed away on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on March 5, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane Anderson Sumpter and Draper Woodford Sumpter. Robert grew up in West Virginia and attended Weston High School before answering the call to serve his country as a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he built a long and successful career at Halliburton, retiring ...

Virginia “Florence” Lunceford, 83, of Flatwoods, entered her eternal rest on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Florence was born on January 30, 1942, a daughter of the late John W. Mollohan and Delta Mollohan. In addition to her parents, Florence was welcomed into the Heavenly Gates by her husband Arnold “Ray” Lunceford; two sisters: Vera Wilson and Jeanette Kerling; and two cherisher brothers-in-law: Desper...

Ruth Louise Smith, age 77, of Buckhannon, WV, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born January 7, 1948, in Grafton, WV, a daughter of the late William and Flora Losh Travis. On June 8, 1974, she married Robert Eldon Smith who preceded her in death on November 10, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Travis. Surviving are, two sons, Robert Eldon Smith, II and Jason Robert Smith ...