Robert Franklin “Frank” Loar, 78 of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by side on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1946 in Grafton, WV, son of the late Robert Charles Loar, Sr. and Lula Geraldine Hendrikson Loar Harding. Frank was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving as an Engineman aboard the USS Investigator (AGR-9) and the USS Essex (CVS-9), a Submarine Attack Carrier during the Cuban Era. A hardworking man throughout hi...

Rita Josephine Galford, 68, of Weston passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Holbrooks Health Care Center in Buckhannon. She was born In Upshur County on September 7, 1956, a daughter of the late Fleming Hayes Perkins and Vonda Lou Barnhart Perkins Russell. On August 16, 1980 Rita married Glen Ray Galford who preceded her in death on August 13, 2002. She was also preceded by one brother, Jason Perkins. Forever cherishing their memories of Rita are her sister, Linda Darlene...

Shelby Yeager, 82, of Lumberport, WV, passed away on August 6, 2025, at Pierpont Center in Fairmont. He was born on July 18, 1943, to parents, Theopplus and Mary (Cogar) Yeager. Shelby worked many odd jobs in his lifetime and considered himself a mountain man. His hobbies included: fishing, hunting, and tinkering with old cars. Shelby is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Oscar “Buck” Yeager; and his sisters, Shirley Large and Naomi Frum. He is survived by his twin brothe...

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson, Jr., age 35, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his home. He was born March 5, 1990, in Charlottesville, VA, a son of Bobby Ray Johnson, Sr., of Buckhannon and Teri Mackey and companion, Justin Norman of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by several cousins and his cats, Ebony, Ivory and Ember. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amanda Paige Johnson; grandmother, Mary Sue Hanifan and uncle, Roy Mackey. Bobby was a ba...

David Allen Masters Jr, 47, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 20, 1978, the son of David Allen Masters and Sunda Mae (Abel) Pratt. David was a mechanic at Toothman and Sowers and then Anthony Chevrolet. He enjoyed riding Harley motorcycles and enjoyed being a tattoo artist. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; his fiancé, Christina Heintz; two stepsons, Billy Wooten and Cody Toney; two ste...

Carolyn Sue Nuzum, 82, of Fairmont West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 23, 1942, a daughter of the late James and Rose (Butler) Sindledecker. Carolyn operated a chocolate business with her husband called The Chocolate Temptations. She also was a part of several different types of careers. She enjoyed working with her flowers and selling different items, including antiques on Ebay. Left to cherish her memory are three ...

Carolyn Sue Nestor Light, 80, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on August 5, 2025. She made her home in Fairmont with her daughter, Cindy Summers, granddaughter, NaTasha Myers, and ex-son-in-law, Bill Summers, who were her caregivers during her illness. Carolyn is also survived by one grandson, John Brian Nestor, and two great-grandsons, Johnny R. Nestor and John G. Nestor. Two stepchildren also survived by her: Michele Ealy, her husband, Gary, and their children, Travis and Kayla. And Clift...

Lester Douglas Kuhn II, 77, passed away on August 5, 2025, at St Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV following an extended illness. Doug is preceded in death by his loving parents, Lester and Nora Belle Kuhn, and two stepsons, Troy and Mitchell Lambert. He is survived by his two sons, Daryl Kuhn of Elkins, WV and Brad Kuhn of Buckhannon; sisters, Judy Cook of Bob White, WV, Joyce (Thom) Rasnake of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Rebecca Frame of Buckhannon, and brothers, Allen (Cindy) Kuhn of Bob White...

Ronald Dale Miller, Sr., 88 of Four States passed away on Tuesday, August 05, 2025, at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home. He was born in Fairmont on May 23, 1937, a son of the late Joe W. and Katherin Z Bourne Miller. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Naomi Martin Miller. He is survived by his children Ronald Miller, Jr. and his wife Lilly, Joe Miller and his wife Kim and Sandy Booth and her husband Ed; grandchildren Samantha Young and her husband Bryce, Sara Hylton, Brooke M...

Janice Gayle Johnson Hullender of Sutton West Virginia peacefully went to her heavenly home August 5, 2025 as her faithful sister and caregiver, Donna Gay Hawkins, by her side, holding her hand . After 85 years, she leaves behind so many that felt privileged to have known and loved her. Born to the late Rev. Edward Donnell and the late Jo (Horner) Johnson May 31, 1940, in Greensboro, N.C. Janice was the firstborn of 4 daughters. She would say she was the twin to our mother. She was known ...