Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life. Though she often called herself “shy,” anyone who truly knew her would smile at that—because Rosie had a warmth and sweet...

Martha L. Griffith, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cleophus “Boots” Grimes and Mary Frush Grimes. She is survived by two sons, James Griffith and wife Lisa of Clarksburg and Robert Griffith and wife Dawn of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Jonathan R. Griffith, Rachel Elizabeth Griffith, Cheyla Breaun Pitts and fiancée John Leftwich; two siblings, Gary Allen Grimes and wife Joan...

Richard Lee Morgan, 94, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg. He was born on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Frank and Mae Bland Morgan. Richard proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Richard also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Richard Morgan II and Matthew (Theresa) Morgan; three daughter...

Daisy Lovina Conrad, 88, of Weston, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Daisy was born in Weston on March 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph Hitt and Bessie Markley Hitt. In addition to her parents, Daisy was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her first husband, William Harry Metz; second husband, Ralph Conrad; five children: Bill Metz, Donnie Metz, Ricky Metz, Dolly Metz, and Eric Metz; and one great-grandson, Jonathan Cooper Sutton. F...

Buster Brown, 91, of Burnsville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Buster was born in Braxton County on January 16, 1934, a son of the late William Brown and Addie Singleton Brown. On August 12, 1954, Buster married the love of his life, Lucille Lunsford Brown. Together they shared 58 wonderful years until her passing on November 1, 2012. In addition to his parents and wife, Buster was preceded in death by one son, ...

Paul Franklin Sheets, 80 of Carolina passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Pierpont Center at Fairmont Campus. He was born on October 31, 1945, a son of the late Robert Maxwell Sheets and Madeline Megna Sheets Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Ann Smith Sheets; one brother Robert M. Sheets III, one sister Cynthia Miller and one granddaughter Sydnei Sheets. He is survived by one son Paul Michel Sheet and his wife Shelly; two dau...

Gloria Muriel Short, 74, of Weston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Taylor Healthcare Center in Grafton. Gloria was born in Weston on April 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Emory Hugh Corbitt and Reva Gay Slaughter Corbitt. On December 6, 1975, Gloria married the love of her life, Kenneth “Dee” Francis Short Sr. Together they shared the joys of marriage for over 47 years and she missed him dearly after his passing on April 4, 2023. In ad...

John William Whitlatch, Jr. 94, of Fairmont passed away from this life on Friday November 14, 2025. John was born on Easter Sunday April 5, 1931 at home on Parrish Run, the oldest son of the late John William Whitlatch, Sr. and Edna Roseland Conaway Whitlatch. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Baransky in 1997 and his brother Max Eugene Whitlatch. John grew up during the great depression and it taught him resourcefulness and gave him a strong work ethic. At the age of 17 John ...

Carl “Dickie” Denzil McCauley, 80, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Dickie was born on November 15, 1944, a son of the late Raymond G. McCauley and Frena May Sprouse McCauley. In addition to his parents, Dickie was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy McCauley; and one sister-in-law, Goldie McCauley. Forever cherishing their memories of Dickie are his daughter, Sue Woofter and husband, Mike, of Churchville; two grandchild...

Larry Kemp Riley, age 50, of the Heaston Ridge Road, Crawford, WV, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on June 20, 1975, in Richwood, WV, a son of the late Russell K. “Bud” Riley and Betty F. Springer Riley who survives. Also surviving are one son Joshua Riley of French Creek; two sisters: Bobby Jo and husband Nelson Brown and Betty Jo and husband James Nolan, both of Crawford; former wife Angela Riley of French Creek; and several nieces,...