Keith Eugene Shafer, 52 of Mannington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home. Born July 19, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene and Evelyn Wilson Shafer. He was a coal miner and a member of the Walton Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed campfires, hunting, fishing, working the pipeline, and spending time with his grandbabies. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant sibling. Left to cherish his me...

Clona Mae (Eye) Brown, Age 83, of Belington, WV, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Autumn Lake Health Care Center in Crystal Springs, WV. She was born on February 19, 1942, in Brandywine, WV, the daughter of the late Ollie and Edith (Rexrode) Eye. On September 30, 1970, Clona married the love of her life, Eddie Lee Brown, who survives in Belington. Clona was a graduate of Franklin High School and had owned and operated Brandywine Motel and Restaurant for 10 years. She had al...

Charles “Mike” Michael Baird, 74, of Shirley, WV passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Mike was born November 28, 1950, in Terre Haute, IN son of the late Orval “Jiggs” and Alice Jean (Clark) Baird. He was a barber for thirty-six years working near the Pentagon. Mike had a strong passion for his Lord and it showed when he filled in as a preacher, taught Bible class or was the song leader. Mike enjoyed getting down on the floor and playing ...

John Bern Ward II, age 71, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at his residence. John was born December 4, 1953 in Philippi a son of John B. Ward and Barbara (Haddix) Spotloe. John was united in marriage in 1974 to Sabrina (Norman) Ward. John enjoyed farming. In earlier years he coached little league baseball and soccer. He would often be seen driving around town checking on daily events, friends and family. John was known by his grandchildren as big dude. John...

Kendra Jean Eggleton, 84, of Crawford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center. Kendra was born in Conneaut, OH, on October 19, 1940, a daughter of the late Kenneth Walter Prescott and Jean Estelle Murray Prescott Wruble. In addition to her parents, Kendra was preceded in death by one grandson, Justin Fisher; one son-in-law, Michael Herbinko; and one brother, Albert Prescott. On April 8, 1961, Kendra...

Patricia “Pat” Joanne Rowland, 73, of Fairmont passed away at her home surrounded by her sons on Tuesday, September 02, 2025. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 28, 1952, the daughter of the late Charles and Esther Cassidy. She graduated from Fairmont State University receiving a bachelor’s degree in physical education. She was on the first Women’s Swim Team at Fairmont State and was also a cheerleader. Among her hobbies were swimming, water skiing, snow skiing, and ridi...

Roger Dale Cunningham, Sr. 78 of Fairmont (Watson) passed away Tuesday evening September 2, 2025 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Four States son of the late Russell and Pebble Elswick Cunningham. Roger retired from Consolidated Coal Company and previously worked at Greystone Mining Company. Roger was a member of Rose of Sharon Church. He volunteered with the Marion County Police Reserves. He loved watching the West Virginia Mountaineers and ...

James Robert (Bob) Turner, 95, of Normantown, WV, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Louis A Johnson Veterans Hospital in Clarksburg, WV, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with his loving wife of 70 years, Wyene (Bush) Turner by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Lucy Turner, as well as his siblings, Billy Turner and Betty Wilt all of Glenville, WV. Bob was born in Glenville, WV, on February 22, 1930. He began working at a young age in his family’s mill...

Mary Anne Crites, 78, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Mountain Memories Retirement Home in Elkins. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Matthew Gochenour and Estabelle Eakle Icard. She is survived by three sisters, Carol Gochenour of Oakwood, Texas, Sandra Von Arb and husband Donald of Oakwood, Texas, and Cindy White and husband Cliff of Alum Creek, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Eakle...

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...