John Marvin Summers III, 78, of Ireland, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Washington D.C. on July 4, 1947, John was the son of the late John Marvin Summers II and Dorothy Ann Stephan Summers. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Ann Summers. Forever cherishing their memories of John’s truly kind nature is one nephew, Daniel Smith; and four cousins: Kathy Portch Roland, Charles "Buddy" Portch, Carl Michael Portch, and Kar...

Reba Sue Biggins, 87 of Grafton passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Rosewood Nursing Home, Grafton, WV, she was born in Richwood, WV., January 22, 1938, daughter of the late L.G. and Dorothy Virginia Gilmore Roach. Reba was preceded in death by her husband William Clarence Biggins in 1998. Reba was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1955. She worked as an operator for C&P Telephone, a bookkeeper for JCPenney and Sears, and later retired from Verizon. A devoted member of the F...

Roberta Doris ”Bobby” (Boggs) Norman, 91, of Cleveland, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord, Jesus, family and friends on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Nella’s at Autumn Lake in Elkins. Born May 11, 1934 in Hacker Valley, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Iowa (Cogar) Boggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arden Norman; grandson, Wesley Brown; and siblings: Willow “Billie” Robinson, Reva Helmick, Margaret Springer, Elizabeth “Be...

Christopher Manning Palausky, 46, of Weston, joined his father in Heaven on Monday, August 4, 2025. Born in Charleston on January 21, 1979, Christopher was a son of Robin Dawn Manning and the late Daniel Palausky. Forever cherishing their memories of Christopher are his mother, Robin Manning of Weston; and two caretakers that were instrumental in his care: Vicki Keesecker and Phyllis Pringle. Christopher was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended West Virgi...

Tera Lynn Bryant, 55, of Fairmont, WV, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by love. She was born on July 21, 1970, to Priscilla Nevels and James Nevels, and was lovingly raised by her mother, Joan Clay and Rev. Abraham Clay. She was truly blessed with the love and guidance of two mothers, both of whom shaped the woman she became. Tera was known for her strength, generosity, and the way she made everyone feel like family. Whether it was through a warm meal, heartfelt adv...

Nancy Jane (King) White, 82, of Weston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2025 at WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on September 10, 1942, daughter of the late Ernest and Turia (Rinehart) King. Nancy was a devoted wife of 64 years, united in marriage on May 20, 1962 to William “Bill” White, who survives of Weston, WV. Cherishing their memories of Nancy are her husband, Bill, son, Jeff White and wife, Missy of Weston, their c...

Sara Jean “Sally” Thornburg Spadafore, 88, formerly of Shinnston, passed away at her home in Fredericksburg, VA, on August 4, 2025. She was as born in Shinnston on January 3, 1937, to the late Charles Thornburg and Evelyn Harr Thornburg. Sally was married to the late John Dominick Spadafore and is survived by her two children, son John C. Spadafore of Palm Springs, CA, and daughter Carole Merritt of Fredericksburg, VA; three granddaughters, Ann Lastuvka of Philadelphia, PA, Amy Las...

Mrs. Nancy Joan Vanscoy Lawrence, age 79, a resident of Belington a, departed this life early Monday morning August 4, 2025 in the Davis Medical Center at Elkins, WV. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born on December 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Harlen and Ann Zelma Ware Vanscoy. On October 21, 1967 at Oakland, Maryland she was united in marriage to Samuel David Lawrence, who proceeded her in death on January 5, 2024. Left to cherish her memory are three sons...

Shawna Leigh Walters, 37, of Salem passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at her home. She was born on September 10, 1987 in Dover, New Hampshire a daughter of David Chipps and wife Patty of Parkersburg and Laura Chalifoux LaBarre and husband Peter of Plainfield, CT. In addition to her parents, Shawna is also survived by two sons, Lothair Walters and Halcyon Walters, both of Salem and one brother, Cory Chipps and his companion Quinn of Tyler County. Shawna was a 2005 graduate of Tyler C...

Janet Manchin Thompson, aged 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Commander Robert G. Thompson, and her parents, John Sr. and Mary Manchin. Janet leaves behind a legacy of love, strength and a zest for life that will never be forgotten. Janet is survived by her children, Mary Jo Thompson and Peter Thompson, and her treasured granddaughter, Isabella Thompson. She also leaves behind her belov...