Retha “Imogene” Howes, of the Heaston Ridge community, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her home after a long battle with dementia. She was born October 28, 1952, to the late Reta Lee and Harley Hunt in Gaines, WV, at her grandfather's house. In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by her brothers Dale (Carolyn) and Cecil (Cynthia) Hunt. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years Harold, who has been her primary caregiver for the last 10 years. Tog...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

James Timothy Hynds, 64, of Pine Bluff, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was born on August 8, 1961 in Rochester, NY, a son of the late William Hynds and Dorothy King Hynds. He is survived by his nephew David Rude, II and his brother-in-law, David Rude; and two daughters. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Alicia Rude. James was a skilled machinist with Walter Industries, where he took great pr...

Gene Paul Stewart, 85, of Burnsville, WV; departed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the evening hours of Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Nursing Facility in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born December 29, 1939 in Marion County, WV; son of the late Arthur W. and Lola Mae (Hess) Stewart. Gene is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1957. He spent most of his working life as a coal miner and...