George Lee Sutton, 67, of Medina, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer, leaving this earth to enter his heavenly home. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 7, 1957, to George and Jerry (Nay) Sutton. He attended Brunswick High School and graduated in 1976 before continuing his education at Cuyahoga Community College. George devoted his life to public service through his work with the Medina County Highway Department and the Ohio Department of Transportat...

Albert Franklin Wendling, II, age 60, of Fowler, OH, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Concord Care Center of Hartford in Fowler. He was born December 13, 1964, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Fred William Wendling and Flavia Jean Workman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Fred William Wendling, Jr. He is survived by two brothers, Christopher Wendling and wife Charity of Buckhannon, WV and Steven B. Wendling and wife Deneen of TN; one sister, Sheila...

James Richard Miller, 70, of Rivesville, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on March 10, 1955, in Westover, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Wanda Tansill Miller. Left to cherish his memory is one son, Matthew Miller; one brother, John Miller II; one sister Rebecca (Donald) Long; and two grandchildren, Isabella Miller and Connor Miller. James is preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Miller II; and a stepson, Gary Bennett. ...

Naomi Jean Byrne, 94, of Enterprise, passed away on October 23,2025 at her residence. She was born in Enterprise on July 31, 1931 to the late Lewis Roscoe Fink and Mavella Lee (Gould) Fink. Naomi worked as a waitress for Pops Restaurant in Viropa as well as waitressing jobs in Detroit and Washington, DC. She also worked for Enterprise Grade School as a janitor, Rockwell’s Greenhouse and a truck hotel in Bridgeport. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Enterprise. Naomi loved ga...

Jean Sue Rosier, 81, a beloved resident of Midway Road in Belington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1944, in Philippi, the daughter of the late Floyd Posten and Corda (Simpson) Posten. On October 3, 1964, Jean was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Jack Rosier, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of love and companionship. Together they built a family that brought her endless pride and joy. Jean is survived by...

Lynda Beatrice Thora Hess Gerath, 85, a resident of Philippi, passed from this life peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Belington. Lynda was born Saturday, July 13, 1940, in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late James Marvin Hess and Evelyn Wista Christine Andersen Hess. On June 20, 1976, in Hamilton Township, NJ, she married Roger Stephen Gerath who preceded her in death May 10, 2016. They had celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage. ...

John David Grossklaus, 62, of Rivesville, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 23, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 5, 1963 in Long Island, New York. He is survived by his wife Sheila Grossklaus. Arrangements are under the care of Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont, Fairmont. Condolences may be sent to www.rossfh.com. Please click "View Details" for more information.

Stanley Ray Maditz, 65, of Shinnston passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in Morgantown. He was born December 17, 1959 a son of the late Leonard and Frances Rogers Maditz. Stanley is survived by his children, Christopher Maditz of Lost Creek; Caitlyn Maditz of Clarksburg; Steven Maditz of Morgantown; and Carson Maditz of Ohio; as well as his brother, Jeffrey Maditz and his wife Nancy of Georgia. Stanley was employed as a truck driver both over-the-road and locally. In keeping wi...

Laken Lee Eubank, Jr., 61 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 due to an automobile accident. He was born January 3, 1964 in Buckhannon to Laken Lee Eubank, Sr. and the late Mary Jean Stout Eubank. Laken was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and cooking; he loved his animals and spending time with his family. He previously pastored Fairview Community Church for 15 years. Left to cherish his memory are his father; wife Carla Wright Eubank...

Larry “Boggie” Wayne Johnson, 76, of Coalton, WV, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1949, in Sutton, WV. Boggie was a proud US Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam and later as a military policeman in both New York, Panama and other areas. He was a Christian by faith and worked for Equitable Resources for many years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, spending time with family, and eating breakfast at Shoney’s with close friends. He is preceded in death by his ...