Hazel Ann (Sandridge) Evix, born August 13, 1940, passed away Saturday November 1, 2025, at the age of 85, in the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, after a period of declining health. She was a former resident of Nestorville and more recently of Beverly, WV. She was a daughter of Martha (Upton) Sandridge and Roy Lee Sandridge. On April 7, 1956 she was united in marriage to Earnest Edward Evix, who preceded her in death on December 17, 1981. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Eli...

Kevin Graham Sumbler, 72, of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, November 01, 2025, at his home in Fairmont. He was born in NYC on December 07, 1952, a son of the late Grace Sumbler and Charles Sumbler. He joined the US Navy to proudly serve in the Navy band. Kevin was musical by nature and could play nearly any instrument. He played bass for Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksburg and played in many local bands. Following his military services Kevin moved to Fairmont and...

Lee Ann Jones, 62, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1962, in Fairmont to Linda Summers and Woody Garrett, Lee Ann grew up surrounded by family, friends, and the strong community she cherished throughout her life. She graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and went on to earn her Master’s degree in Social Work, dedicating her career to helping others with compassion and care. Lee Ann shared 24 wonderful years of ma...

Franklin Delano Barker, Sr, 92, of Clarksburg passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1933 in Brown, WV, a son of the late George D. Barker and Dora Helen Moore Barker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Alicia Maria Barker, whom he married on April 6, 1954 at the Rodman Naval Station Chapel in Panama CZ. He is survived by two children, Franklin D. Barker, Jr. of Murrietta, CA and Steven L. Barker of ...

Robert Eugene “Bob” “Grubby” Grubb, 74, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Kingwood Health Care Center, surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born on June 17, 1951, in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Cecil Lowell and Geneva Genevieve Hinkle Grubb. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sheri Janelle Satterfield Grubb, on September 27, 2023. Together, they shared a deep and devoted bond, filled with years of laughter, love, and...

Roy Lee “RJ” Lahman, age 32, of Rock Cave, WV, died Friday, October 31, 2025, in an ATV accident. He was born March 4, 1993, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of Leroy M. and Janie M. Jones Lahman of Rock Cave. In addition to his parents, he is survived by five brothers, Tim Lahman of Arthur, WV, Steve Jones and wife Rosella of Webster Springs, WV, Paul Jones and wife Punkie of Crawford, WV and James Jones and wife Chrissy and Leroy Ray Lahman and wife Annie all of Rock Cave; one sister, Carol Lahman ...

Albert Jennings Crislip, Jr. 94, of Weston went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 31st, 2025 in Holbrook on the Hill of Buckhannon, WV. He was born in Vadis, WV on May 18th, 1931: son of the late A. Jennings Crislip and Genevie Azalea (Davisson) Crislip. On December 24th,1950, Albert was married to the love of his life, Iris Carol (Ireland) Crislip, who preceded him in death on January 25th, 2020. Cherishing the memory of Albert is one sister: Janis Crislip Rogers of Vadis, W...

Barbara Dalton, 77, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 after a brief illness, entering eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Barbara will be remembered for her generous heart, warm spirit, and the joy she found in the simple moments that made life beautiful. Barbara was united in marriage to Joseph Dalton, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and famil...

Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Josephine “Joey” May Jones, 91, on Oct. 31, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Joey was born in Wheeling on March 28, 1934, daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Barbaric) Popovich. Joey married her husband, Sherwood Jones on July 31, 1955. A lifelong resident of the Hutchinson community, Joey was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Joey is preceded in death by her husband Sherwood Jones, to whom she was married ...

Dolores Jean Austin, of Fairmont, WV went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday October 31, 2025. She was born in Fairmont, WV, the daughter of the late W. Denzil and Vergie M (Merrill) Hayhurst. Dolores was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. She was a faithful member of The Bible Baptist Temple in Stonewood, WV. Dolores retired after 38 years of service from Westinghouse and Phillips Lighting (W/P). She was also a member of the W/P Veterans Association and The Mario...