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 (...

Jeff Brown, 56, of West Union, WV, passed away on July 17, 2025 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1968, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late George Earl Brown and Betty Jean McMillian Brown. Jeff was a Minister, a jack of all trades and master of many and a master mechanic. He loved the Lord and any and all kids that ever crossed his door. He would never turn anyone away and he loved his dogs, Bella, Roxy and Sadie. He is survived by his wife of 38 years...

Beth Ann Alasky, 61, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born in Fairmont, June 4, 1964, a daughter of the late Pete J. Alasky, Jr. and the late Violet V. Sherry Alasky. She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Peter and Julia Alasky, and maternal grandparents, John and Rose Sherry. Surviving are her sister, Diane Aloi and her husband Donnie, her brother, Pete J. Alasky, III and his wife Susan, both of Farmi...

James E. Starkey Jr., 85, of Crawford, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He passed at his home surrounded by loving family and under the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Hospice. Born in West Milford on August 7, 1939, James was a son of the late James “Elwood” Starkey Sr. and Cora “Lucille” Moffett Starkey Cooley. On May 21, 1960, James married the love of his life, Annette C. Gengo. They shared 62 wonderful years together bef...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Brienna Nicole Shriver, 42, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Brienna was born in Clarksburg on March 16, 1983, a daughter of Cathy Darlene Queen Weaver and the late David Lyle Randolph. In addition to her father, Brienna was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Don Queen and Evelyn Lough Queen; and paternal grandparents: Lyle Randolph and Ruby Kincaid Randolph. Forever cherishing their memories of Brienna is her son, Pason Kelley of Wes...