John Watson, age 74, of Clarksburg, WV, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born June 16, 1951, in Buckhannon, WV a son of the late John Edward and Mable Lucille Jeffries Watson. On April 12, 1980, he married Dawnetta Tenney who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Amanda Marteny and husband Steven of Clarksburg, Sarah Bice and husband Willie of Wallace, WV and Jessica Mayle and husband Corey of Buckhannon; three grandchi...

Tammy Sue Lough, 65, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on May 10, 1960, daughter of the late Eugene Harris and Maxine (Bean) Harris. Tammy was united in marriage on December 30, 1978 to James Cecil Lough, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 24, 2012. Cherishing their memories of Tammy are her son, James Cecil Lough, Jr. and wife, Crystal of Weston, WV, daughter, Mary Harris and ...

Imogene “Jean” Fleming, 82, of Flemington, WV (Wendel Community), passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport after a brief illness. She was born at Wendel on March 10, 1943, daughter of the late John and Erma (Ramsey) Knotts. In addition to her parents Imogene was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Billy E. “Bill” Fleming on March 1, 2011; son Ricky Fleming; brother James “Jim” Knotts; and niece Sonya A. Moore-Coats. Jean is...

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 (Rumbach) Riggs Kemper, 87, of Weston went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston, WV on February 9, 1938, daughter of the late James William Rumbach and Virginia (Ervin) Rumbach. Kathie was first united in marriage to Frederic Riggs, who preceded her in death. Later in life, Kathie married Charles A. Kemper, who also preceded her in death. In addition, Kathie was preceded in death by 2 b...

Robert H. Sayers, 66, of Lost Creek, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1959, a son of Janet McDaniel Sayers of Gregorys Run, Clarksburg, and the late Billie H. Sayers. Along with his mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Donna Davis (Keith) of Lumberport; brother David Sayers of Clarksburg; and son John Robert Sayers, and several nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his companion, Sandra Lewis; brother Ronald Sayers; and grandparents Willi...

Patsy Elizabeth Warner, 69, went to heaven on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1956, in Petersburg, West Virginia to Johnie and Theda Warner. She graduated high school in June of 1974, from East Fairmont High School. She was married at 21 and had a beautiful daughter, Michelle Lynn Welch. Patsy went to FSC in her 30’s, ran cross country, was on the dean’s list, and graduated in 1995. She worked at the Marion County Board of Education with a double major. She had a b...

Benjamin Franklin (Ben) Adams, 87 of Harpers Ferry, WV passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Complete Care nursing home in Wheaton MD. Ben was born January 11, 1938 in Oxford, Ritchie County, son of the late Silas (Coy) Adams and Iva Gay Stout Adams. Ben attended a one room elementary school at Halbrook, WV for 8 years where he graduated. He graduated from Harrisville High School. He was drafted into the US army where he was military police officer. After receiving an honorable ...

Roger Dale Criss, 80, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Grafton on March 22, 1945, son of the late Henry Isaac and Lillian Mildred McDaniel Criss. On March 28, 1965, Roger married his soulmate, Veronica “Sue” Trisler Criss. Together they shared more than sixty wonderful years, a love story built on devotion, laughter, and countless memories that will live on forever in the hearts of their famil...

Elsie Rose Martin, 82, of Grafton, passed peacefully at her home on September 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 5, 1943, in Grafton, the cherished daughter of the late Moses Palmer and Opal Canfield Wolfe. Elsie’s life was defined by her deep love for her family. She poured her heart into her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were truly the light of her life. A woman of quiet strength and grace, she found joy in the simple moments—sitting on ...