Jesse Allen Downey, Jr., 61, of Grafton, passed from this life on Monday, September 1, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport as a result of a mowing accident. Born on September 19, 1963, in Charleston, he was the cherished son of the Jesse Allen Downey Sr. and Nancy Sharon Bowles Downey of Charleston. On February 7, 1997, Jesse married the love of his life, Shelley Mae Conrad Downey, and together they shared more than twenty-eight years filled with devotion, laughter, and countless...

Mary Jean Lake, 93, of North View community, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Leo Lake and Edna Lymer Lake. She was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Lake and her siblings, Lois “June” Clevenger, Davis Lake, Beatrice Lake, Earl Lake and Peg Palmer. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Nicole Nardella and husband Nathan of Bridgeport and Natalie Lake of Brid...

Berlin Douglas “Doug” Haller, 71, of Philippi, WV passed away in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi on September 1, 2025. He was born in Philippi, WV to Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller on February 18, 1954. He attended Barbour County Schools and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1972 while he worked for Smith’s Drug Store. A proud and lifelong coal miner, Doug worked for nearly three decades for several mining companies in North Central West Virginia. He retired f...

Teresa “Terry” Putnam, 79, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025 at the residence of her loving daughter, following an extended illness. She born March 23, 1946 in Fairmont, WV; daughter of the late Emilio and Gladys (Thorne) Megna. Terry is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1964. She spent most of her working life as a waitress in and around the Glenville area for many years. In her spare time, Terry enjoyed gardeni...

The beautiful and loving soul of Matthew Rogers Pickens left this world August 31, 2025 to be with Our Heavenly Father. Matthew’s Momma prayed that God would give her another baby; and Momma’s prayers were answered. Matthew was welcomed into this world by his loving parents Regina Louise (Rogers) Pickens and Joshua Oren Pickens, his brother William and a joyful family on the snowy morning of January 21, 2007. Matthew was a joyful boy, the adopter of many baby animals, who spent his days shir...

Roberta Paulette Chapple, 79, of Barrackville passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grafton on October 22, 1945, a daughter of the late Joe and Nettie Rosalie Moyer Bragg. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, camping and family time at the beach. Her joy came from her time with her family. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Chapple; one daughter Jennifer Huey ...

Timothy Dwayne Rowe, 26, a resident of Audra Community, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born December 5, 1998 in McDowell County a son of Tim and Tina Saffle. Timothy loved going camping and being outdoors. He often would go on sxs rides, car rides to the mountains or to get ice cream. He enjoyed playing volleyball with his family and taking walks. Timothy loved people and was quite the ladies’ man. He especially liked entert...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...

Mary Lynn Paushel, 68, of Fairmont, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Mon General Hospital. She was born in Wooster, OH on January 10, 1957 to the late John Paul Anderson and Joann (Fenner) Anderson. Mary was a housewife. She enjoyed gardening, reading, whitewater rafting, the ocean and had a love for all dogs. She is survived by her husband, John Timothy Paushel of Fairmont; one daughter, Megan Marie Paushel of Shinnston; one sister, Joyce Anderson and husband Larry of Morgantown; o...

Jackie Lynn “Jack” Smith, 69, of Perkins. WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1956 in Sutton, WV; son of the late Charles and June (Stout) Smith. Jack is a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church at Normantown. He worked at Kinney Shoe Factory in Glenville for 13 years and then Union Carbide/ Dow Chemical in the Charleston area for over 30 years, having retired in 2023. In his spar...