Cheryl Lynn Trusler, 68, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 12, 1956, in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late William Eugene and Sharon Shroyer Trusler. Cheryl graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1975 and worked in the maintenance department at Hope Gas for many years. Cheryl spent more than twenty-four wonderful years surrounded by the care and companionship of her devoted caregivers, Regina and Arty...

Delouris Joan Vandergrift passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Granville, WV, on April 16, 1934, to Everett Roy Sigley and Rita Maxine Ennis Sigley, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan was a cherished member of her family, which mourns her passing but also celebrates her rich and fruitful life. Growing up in West Virginia, Joan was fortunate to be embraced by a loving family. Her journey took her from the nurt...

Watertown, NY – Ora R. Phillips, 86, of Broadway Avenue, peacefully passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, in Syracuse, NY. Ora R. Phillips was born on October 14, 1939, in Doddridge County, West Virginia. He dedicated much of his life to serving his country in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant after 28 years. Committed to both service and education, Ora earned his Bachelors degree from The New School in 1990 through the Air Force’s remote ed...

Ora R. Phillips, 86, of Broadway Avenue, peacefully passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, in Syracuse, NY. Ora R. Phillips was born on October 14, 1939, in Doddridge County, West Virginia. He dedicated much of his life to serving his country in the United States Air Force where he achieved the rank of Senior Master Sergeant after 28 years. Committed to both service and education, Ora earned his Bachelor’s degree from The New School in 1990 through the Air Force’s remote education program...

Marie Pearl Hornick, 96, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025. Marie was born on May 2, 1929, in Webster County, WV the daughter of late Clyde and Lena (Moats) Riffle. Marie was a cook at Stauds’s Restaurant and was later the owner/operator of Frosty’s Cream. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church and loved the Lord, tending her flowers and watching birds. Her favorite bird was her parakeet Brody. Left to cherish her memory are her children: ...

Patty Sue Bragg, 78, of Orlando, WV, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1947, to parents Henry and Pauline Conrad. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry Bragg, and daughter Wanda Bender. Patty worked in the Braxton County Clerk's Office as a Deputy Clerk for over 40 years. She found enjoyment in gardening and her flowers. She liked any occasion that allowed her to host and care for her family and...

Juanita Jo Ratliff, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Morgantown. Born on October 28, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. Ratliff, Jr. and Patricia Gillispe Ratliff. Juanita’s gentle spirit, kind heart, and warm smile touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her brothers, John Ratliff III of Kimberly, WV, and Gary Wayne Ratliff, who will hold her memory close in thei...

Mary “Bert” Dean, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born December 3, 1941, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Alpha and Elsie Moats Zickefoose. Surviving are four daughters Darlene Turner and husband Joe of Buckhannon, Debra Tenney and husband Edd of French Creek, WV, Twila Wight and husband Steve of Ozark, AL, and Robin Tenney and husband Randy of Buckhannon; one brother, Leon Zickefoose of Hacker...

Weltha "Cathy" Workman, 69, of Napier, WV, passed away on November 5, 2025. Cathy was born on March 20, 1956. She is preceded in death by her parents, Janie and Ernest Williams, and her beloved bloodhound, Duke. Cathy is survived by her husband, Earl Workman, and her son, Jamie Workman (Melissa). She had two grandchildren that she loved with all her heart: Tiffani Yense (Dakota) and Tyler Workman. She had one great-granddaughter, Melody Yense. Cathy is also survived by her sisters, I...

Sharon “Sherri” Lenore Coleman Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 5, 2025. She was born July 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Shirley Berry Wells and James Brownie “J.B.” Coleman, in Charleston, West Virginia. Sherri grew up in South Charleston and graduated from South Charleston High School. She attended Capital City Commercial College and the McHenry School of Modeling. She was a member of the social sorority Beta Sigma Phi when she and her family lived in Kingwood ...