Surrounded by her loving family, Freda Elizabeth Matson Courtney, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. She was born on May 15, 1929, in Clarksburg, WV, to the late Virgil E. and Greta Poe Matson, and was raised and educated in Clarksburg. Freda was the last surviving member of her family, as she was an only child. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Courtney, a great-grandson, Ryan Hutchinson, and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Hi...

Troy Denzil O’Dell, Sr., 79, of Enterprise, passed away on August 11, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on February 20, 1946 in Shinnston to the late Clayton Kemper O’Dell and Genevieve (Hamrick) O’Dell. Troy was a proud Veteran, having served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a Coal Miner and also worked as a machinist at Precision and Minnoti and had his own heating and cooling business. He liked to hunt and fish, enjoyed famil...

Florence “Flo” Elaine Behanna 65, of West Union passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Flo was born November 9, 1959 in Kaloosa, FL daughter of the late Carl Stephen and Ellen Marie Highland Cain. Flo graduated from South Harrison High School. She had worked as a caregiver for the Doddridge County Senior Center. Flo enjoyed reading especially her bible or anything religious, gardening, her pot belly pig “Ollie” that passed and her dog “Tasha” who is at home. ...

Donald Kemper “Don” Bailey, 85 of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life for her eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Glenville Center Nursing Facility in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 15, 1940 in Cox’s Mills, WV; son of the late Milton and Mildred (Kemper) Bailey. Don is a graduate of Troy High School, class of 1958. He is also a graduate of Glenville State College where he obtained a degree in teach...

Sheila Linell Rowe, 72, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday August 11, 2025. She was born on December 29, 1952, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harold Edward and Peggy (Hawkins) Dennison. Sheila was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. After high school she worked for Westinghouse. She enjoyed quilting, tending her flower garden and collecting coins. But she enjoyed spending time with her family the most. ...

Hoy S. Keith Jr., 81, of Lost Creek, WV; departed this earthly life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born February 1, 1944 in Sand Fork, WV; son of the late Hoy Sr., and Audry (Rogers) Keith. Hoy is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1962. He spent most of his working life as a well tender and coal miner having retired from the coal mines in 2008. In his spare time, Hoy enjoyed hunting, fishing, ...

Elsie C. Lezu, 93, formerly of Flatwoods, Kentucky, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on April 15, 1932, in Hunnewell, KY, a daughter to the late Johnie Cameron and Polly Conley Cameron. Along with her parents, Elsie is preceded in death by her husband, Alex Lezu; sisters Wanda Lee Spears, Leota McDowell, Faye Dingess, Gay Sparks; and brother Lloyd Cameron. She is survived by her children, daughter Brenda Hritz (Greg) of Grove City, OH; son Mike Farris (Kim) of Lumberport, ...

David Duaine VanHorn, 63, of Jane Lew and formerly of Lost Creek, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Jane Lew. He was born on August 24, 1961 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Bernard VanHorn and Mildred Runyon VanHorn. He is survived by two siblings, Robert “Bob” VanHorn and wife Sandy of Lost Creek and Sharon Willie and husband Mike of Lost Creek; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Bradford VanHorn. David...

Lanie Rechell Hofer, 38, of Bridgeport, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Morgantown. She was born on May 2, 1987 in Clarksburg, a daughter of Tammie Hofer Knox of Shinnston. She is survived by her brother Jevon Hofer of Clarksburg. Lanie was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, class of 2005, where she was a cheerleader and was also on the swim team. When she was younger, she participated in gymnastics, tumbling and dancing. Lanie will be remembered for her generous heart, ...

Donna Copen, 67, of Fairmont, left this earth on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Donna was born on April 19, 1958 to the late Richard and Janet Green of Grant Town. Donna was loved by all and would give you the shirt off her back if she was able. She worked from home a good bit of her life as a private home daycare provider and her latest career was with Family Services of Marion and Harrison Counties as a ...