James Everett “Jimmy” Hovis, age 39, of Rock Cave, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Weston, WV on November 5, 1985, a son of Darren Wade Nethken and Norma Lee Hovis Nethken, who survive at Rock Cave. Also surviving are one daughter Willow Rose Parker of Buckhannon; two sisters: Rosalyn Marrie Freeman and husband Jonathan of Selbyville and Norma Ann “Annie” Hovis of Rock Cave; maternal grandmother Wanda L. Hovis of Champion, OH; tw...

Bernice Mary Archuletta Linger, 75, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Thursday, September 25, 2025, at home. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Bernice was born Tuesday, November 15, 1949, in Rocky Ford, CO, a daughter of the late Pete Archuletta and Rosie Tafoya Archuletta. On August 27, 1983, in Elkins, she married Danny Linger who survives at home. Also left to cherish Bernice’s memory are three children, Tom Romero of Denver, CO, Brian Romer...

John P. Sharretts, age 73, most currently of Fairmont, WV, passed away Thursday morning, September 25th, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare - Madison Center in Morgantown. He was born October 2, 1951. Mr. Sharretts has no known survivors. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional cremation services.

James “Jake” Thurman Culverhouse, 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home in Flatwoods, WV on September 24, 2025. Jake was born in Butler, Georgia on September 23, 1934 to parents, John Henry Culverhouse and Ella Lee (Smith) Culverhouse. Jake was a skilled and proud crane operator for over 60-years and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 42 years. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers Union, District 50 Union and the Carpenters...

Charlotte Louise Mace McDonald, 82, a long-time resident of Junior, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born Sunday November 15, 1942 at Junior, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ralph Richard Mace, Sr. and Beatrice Louise “Bea” Edmond Mace. On Saturday, January 27, 1962, she was united in marriage to her high-school sweetheart, Bennie J. McDonald, wh...

Elizabeth Jane (Bleigh) “Liz” Hicks, 84, of Volga, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, WV on April 13, 1941: daughter of the late Thomas P. Bleigh and Susan E. (McQuain) Bleigh. On November 22, 1958, she married Franklin Eugene Hicks, who preceded her on December 15, 2007. Cherishing the life of Liz are her two daughters, Terry M. Clingerman and fiance Charles Westfall of Vol...

Janet Kathryn Isner, 91, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 27, 1934, in Morgantown, the cherished daughter of the late Charles Kepler and Marie Shillingburg Brown. Janet lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her students, and her community. A proud graduate of Morgantown High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State Co...

Lloyd L Shriver, 84, of Pruntytown, WV passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 27, 1940, as the only child of the late Lloyd L Shriver, Sr and Lelia Withers Shriver of Grafton, WV. In his younger years, many may have known him as “Tator” and then later in life he felt blessed and honored to get to the age he was, and to be known as “Old Man Shriver”. On June 27, 1964, Lloyd married his wife, Anna...

David Paul Phillips, 69 of Salem passed away peacefully at the Veterans Administration Hospital, September 23, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1956 in Michigan, son of the late Jesse James Phillips and Clarissa Phillips. David enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his brother “Buddy” and his grandchildren Dante, Justice and Gage. He loved spending time with his family camping and going to the mountains. David was a veteran of the United States Army, he worked at Glaspell Lumber for several...

Mary Katherine Spagnuolo, 74, of Shinnston, passed away at United Hospital Center, with her children at her side, on September 23, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg on June 24, 1951 to the late Frank Anthony Talerico and Victoria (Marra) Talerico. Mary worked as a legal secretary, VA Travel Administrator and as a receptionist for Dr. Seetha Ginjupalli. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed traveling to her “other” home in Daytona as well as travels to Italy and NYC. ...