James “Ray” Eddy, 95, of Clarksburg, WV, died peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Salem, WV on March 10, 1930, a son of the late Paul Leo Eddy and Wilma (Harbert) Eddy Patrick. He was married for 50 years to Sharon Rae Eddy whom preceded him in death on August 12, 2025. Surviving are two sons: David R. Eddy of Bridgeport and William M. Eddy (Elizabeth) of Quiet Dell; two step-daughters: Alisa A. Duke of Clarksburg and ...

Linda Sue Brown, age 77, of Rohr Avenue, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home. She was born in Glow, Kentucky on December 14, 1947, a daughter of the late Pat and Mae Lyons Bentley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two sisters: Phyllis Andrews and Patricia Long and two brothers: Clarence and Elmer “Bo” Bentley. She is survived by one daughter Andrea and husband Jim Woodson of Philippi; one son Jeff Brown and fiancée Cindy Pugh of Buckhannon; thre...

Sandra Sue Sloan Cottrell, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV (formerly of Teter Lake, WV and Enterprise, WV) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born November 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Margaret (Van Meter) Sloan. Sandy is survived by her daughters, Denise Cottrell of Taylorsville, NC and Donna Cottrell of Buckhannon, WV; a son Thomas (Butch) Cottrell, of Carr, CO; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a bro...

Benny Franklin Shifflett, 92, of Walkersville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Benny was born in Gaines on May 19, 1933, a son of the late George Shifflett and Frankie Bennett Shifflett. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Wick; three step-children: Richard Cottrill, Michelle Ables, and Louise Heater; one sister, Betty Shifflett; two sisters-in-law: Betty Elmer and Helen Bailey; and two brothers-in-law: Mic...

Robert “Grafton” Wine, of Copen, WV, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 19, 2025. Grafton was born in Copen, WV, on August 13, 1934, to parents, Melvin & Etta (Singleton) Wine. Grafton is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia “Tea” Wine; brothers, Elmer Wine, Denzil Wine, Letcher Wine, Lewis Wine, Junior Wine, and Jerry Wine. He is survived by his sisters, Rita Cochran (Bill), Susie Wyant (Don), and Havonda Wine; children, Bobby (Becky) Wine of Copen, Sa...

Marianne Frederick, age 90, of Rock Cave, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on February 16, 1935, in Riverside, New Jersey, a daughter of the late William Ralph and Kathryn Mae Detweiler Higgins. On October 22, 1960, she was united in marriage to Mike Frederick, Jr. who preceded her in death on July 4, 1991. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister Lois Ghaul; two brothers: William and Rober...

Harriet Evangaline Kimes, 78, of Rio, WV, formerly of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester VA. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 6, 1947 in Weston, WV, she was the daughter of the late Homer N. Pankey and Jane Beverly (Staples) Pankey. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Garnett Pankey, Helen Miller, Beverly "Bev" Pankey, Dr. Homer Pankey, and her only grandson,...

Richard "Rick" Kent Hursey Rick Hursey, 82, of Shinnston, West Virginia, passed away suddenly at home on August 19, 2025. Rick was born on July 23, 1943, to the late Mary Lee (Hurst) Hursey and Walter Andrew Hursey. At age 6, Rick started his first job as a paperboy for the Shinnston News. He used his earnings to buy Bond #1 to build the Shinnston Pool, which he ran for years as an adult. By age 12, Rick ran his own bicycle sales & repair shop. He worked for Westinghouse from 1961 to ...

Marilyn Sue "Susie" Petsche, 70, of Clarksburg, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2025, at River Oaks Healthcare Center. She was born on January 12, 1955, at St Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg, a daughter of Betty Nuzum Tonkery of Shinnston. She was preceded in death by her husband George Petsche of Cleveland, OH, her nephew Brandon Ford of Shinnston, and her beloved dog Petie. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughter Sandra Mullenax, husband Barry and their dau...

James P. (Jimmy) Jacobs, 88, passed away on August 19, 2025, at Grafton City Hospital. He was born in Grafton, West Virginia on February 24, 1937, to the late James and Ada Robinson Jacobs. He graduated from Grafton High School with the class of 1955. He played on the football team and was part of the 1952 Championship Team. He enjoyed his team and fellow players and talked about their games like they were yesterday. After graduation, he worked briefly for the B&O Railroad on a track gang ...