Berlin Douglas “Doug” Haller, 71, of Philippi, WV passed away in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi on September 1, 2025. He was born in Philippi, WV to Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller on February 18, 1954. He attended Barbour County Schools and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1972 while he worked for Smith’s Drug Store. A proud and lifelong coal miner, Doug worked for nearly three decades for several mining companies in North Central West Virginia. He retired f...

Mary Jean Lake, 93, of North View community, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Leo Lake and Edna Lymer Lake. She was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Lake and her siblings, Lois “June” Clevenger, Davis Lake, Beatrice Lake, Earl Lake and Peg Palmer. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Nicole Nardella and husband Nathan of Bridgeport and Natalie Lake of Brid...

Mary Anne Crites, 78, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Mountain Memories Retirement Home in Elkins. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Matthew Gochenour and Estabelle Eakle Icard. She is survived by three sisters, Carol Gochenour of Oakwood, Texas, Sandra Von Arb and husband Donald of Oakwood, Texas, and Cindy White and husband Cliff of Alum Creek, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Eakle...

Amber Marie Jenkins, 42, of Weston, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. Amber was born in Baltimore, MD, on August 18, 1983, a daughter of Perry Robert Waggoner and the late Grace Ann Lipscomb Waggoner, with whom she is now reunited. Forever cherishing their memories of Amber are her father, Perry Waggoner of Weston; four children: Jason Jenkins, Wyatt Jenkins, Jackson Jenkins, and Evan Ellis, all of Weston; two siblings: Perry Waggoner and wife, Samantha, of Baltimore, MD...

Roberta Paulette Chapple, 79, of Barrackville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grafton on October 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Nettie Rosalie Moyer Bragg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping and family time at the beach. Her joy came from her time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Chapple; one daughter Jennifer Huey ...

Timothy Dwayne Rowe, 26, a resident of Audra Community, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born December 5, 1998 in McDowell County a son of Tim and Tina Saffle. Timothy loved going camping and being outdoors. He often would go on sxs rides, car rides to the mountains or to get ice cream. He enjoyed playing volleyball with his family and taking walks. Timothy loved people and was quite the ladies’ man. He especially liked entert...

The beautiful and loving soul of Matthew Rogers Pickens left this world August 31, 2025 to be with Our Heavenly Father. Matthew’s Momma prayed that God would give her another baby; and Momma’s prayers were answered. Matthew was welcomed into this world by his loving parents Regina Louise (Rogers) Pickens and Joshua Oren Pickens, his brother William and a joyful family on the snowy morning of January 21, 2007. Matthew was a joyful boy, the adopter of many baby animals, who spent his days shir...

John Adrian Balch II of Fairmont passed away at United Hospital Center on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland in 1947, a son of the late John Bernard and Eleanor Clise Draemel Balch. John grew up in a Navy family, so he lived in many places in his childhood, including Maryland, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and others. John had a love for golf and crossword puzzles, he also enjoyed all sports including football, and baseball. His favorite shows were Jeopa...

Kathleen Joyce (Haller) Swick, 87 a resident of Elkins, WV passed away from this life August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 5, 1938, in Simpson, the daughter of the late Willie Haller and Mary (Bays) Haller. Kathleen is survived by her four children, Linda Marshall of Canton, OH, Dearl James Swick Jr, and wife Maria of Bridgeport WV, Cathy Jo Fincham and husband Kermit, Jr. “Bingo” of Winfield, WV, and Crystal Dawn Zi...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...