William “Billy” Anthony Chester born May 26, 1988, passed away September 23, 2025. He is survived by his mom, Gail Mills and dad, Tony Palmer; brothers Donny Walters, Bobby Chester, Eric Palmer and PJ Palmer; sisters Mandy Brangard-Monestersky, Ashley Yow and her husband Josh Yow; nieces Abrey Chester, Bella Walters, Zyla Walters and Sophia Palmer; nephews, Logan Yow, Roy Six, Zander Six, Jordan Wandell, Waylon Palmer and Leo Palmer; grandparents Gail Miracle and Bud Miracle. Bi...

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...

Pamela Sue Bennett, 71, of Lost Creek passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born September 2, 1954 in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late Janice Lee (James) Bennett and her father Lonnie Bennett and his wife Andrea of Lost Creek. Pamela is preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy” Bennett. Pamela graduated from South Harrison High School with the Class of 1972. Over the years, she dedicated more than 15 years doing real estate appraisals, ...

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...

Roger Dale Criss, 80 of Grafton, passed away at his home on Monday, September 22, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Grafton on March 22, 1945, son of the late Henry Isaac and Lillian Mildred McDaniel Criss. Roger is survived is survived by his wife, Veronica “Sue” Trisler Criss whom he married on March 28,1965, spending more than sixty years together. Roger worked at Martinka Coal Mines for twenty- five years and retired from the Federal 2 mines. He was proud to be a coalminer, ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

In Loving Memory of Charles “Butch” Ashby Titus Jr. March 9, 1958 – September 21, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles “Butch” Ashby Titus Jr., 67, of Salem, West Virginia. Butch left this world on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Parkersburg, WV, on March 9, 1958, Butch was the beloved son of Charles Ashby Titus Sr. and Deloris June Williams Titus, who continue to cherish his memory from t...

Steven (Steve) Godfrey Smith, 66, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1959 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Harold Godfrey Smith and Virginia Ellen Bishop Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Trader Smith, whom he married on June 5, 1981. He is also survived by two daughters Alyssa (Robert) Buffey and Tara (Bob Sinsel) Smith; grandchildren Marissa and Landon Smith; brothers Jerry (Diane) Smith and Stanley (...