Mary June Jones, 73, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born June 30, 1952 in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late James Denzil and Catherine Elizabeth Vincent Carder. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Jones whom she married on September 8, 1970. Mary graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1970. She was a CNA for over 40 years and also worked as a general contractor with her husband o...

Thomas Lewis Cook died unexpectedly on July 17, 2025, at his residence. His family and friends are deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Tom, also affectionately known as Uncle Butch, was born on September 5, 1940. Tom is survived and greatly missed by his daughter Tonja Jean Brown. Forever cherished and remembered by his two grandsons Catlin Wesley Garrett and Treston Hunter Brown. His memory lives on with his nieces and nephews and their families; Patty Hermosilla, Robin (...

Roberta Lee Andrews, 76, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1949, the daughter of the late Otis Anderson Jr. and Mary Lee Merrifield. Roberta was a faithful member of the Barrackville Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, where she enjoyed crocheting and baking. She also cherished making different things for others. Left to cherish her memory are one daughter, Regina (Michael) Hayes; four brothers, Raymond (Debbie) And...

Sharon Kay Hunt, age 60, resident of Clemtown, WV, departed this life on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 12th 1965 in Warren, Ohio a daughter to Richard “Dick” Mitchell and the late Lurae “June” Mitchell. Also proceeded in death by her daughter Ashley N. Hunt and her son Darien S. Hunt. She was united in marriage on May 24th 1986 to David A Hunt who survives at home alongside her beloved cat River. Also surviving: One son: Jeremy and wife ...

Carl R. “Dick” Reed (1939–2025) Carl R. “Dick” Reed, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Buckhannon, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 15, 1939, in Washington, D.C., Carl made Buckhannon his home for over 74 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ila Doreen Gill Reed (2018); son Carl R. Reed Jr.; daughter Susan A. Reed-Wright; grandson Randy Brooks Jr.; parents Carl R...

Martha E. Powers Long, age 92, of Rock Cave, the Arlington Community, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Upshur County on November 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel McCray Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Verl Gene Powers and her second husband, Donald L. Long; four sisters: Onalea Hoke, Leota Holderbaum, Mary Cutright, and Hildred Lake; one brother, Thomas Crawford. She is survived ...

Frederick Lee Golden, 71, of Weston passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Weston on April 11th, 1954: son of the late John Spencer Golden, Sr. and Betty (Turner) Golden. Fred is remembered fondly by his only daughter: Melissa Golden of Jane Lew, 2 grandchildren: Carissa Kerr and Kegan Kerr, 2 great grandchildren: Gannon Kerr and Alley Kerr, 2 brothers: John Spencer Golden, Jr and Jimmy Joe Golden both of Weston, one sister: Charlene Jean Holcomb of ...

Richard Hunter, 68, of Meadowbrook, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. Born on August 5, 1956, in California, Richard led a life defined by service, devotion, and unwavering love for his family. A proud veteran, Richard served four years in the United States Air Force as a navigator with the RED HORSE Squadron. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to public service, retiring from the state of West Virginia. Richard’s greatest joy was his...

Vaughn “Flash” Bolyard, age 61, a resident of Philippi, WV., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown with his family by his side. He had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born on December 8, 1963, at his family home in Philippi, a son to the late Edmund Bolyard and Gladys Jean (Foster) Bolyard. On February 20, 1980, he joined hands in marriage to the former Tina Marie Atwell who preced...

Debra Darlene Murray, 69, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025. Debra was born in Weston on November 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Clarence Dixon Alfred and Barbara Ann McVay Alfred. In addition to her parents, Debra was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her beloved K-9 companion, Toby. On February 16, 1980, Debra married the love of her life, William “Bill” Leo Murray. Together they shared 45 wonderful years and Bill will miss her dearly. Debra is su...