Bennie Eugene Nazelrod, II, of Buckhannon, WV the Hinkleville Community departed his life here on Earth in the comfort of his home to begin his eternal life in Heaven with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1960, in Buckhannon to the late Bennie E. Nazelrod, Sr., and Mary Louise Miles Nazelrod. On July 16, 1988, he married the love of his life, Diana “Dee” Courtney Nazelrod, who survives. Also surviving is their son that he was so proud of and loved u...

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...

Clifton Andrew Jackson, a cherished husband, father, son, and brother, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Fairmont, West Virginia, at the age of 58. Born on August 28, 1967, in Bangor, Maine, a son of James and Janet Jackson. Clifton was a devoted family man and in addition to his parents is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Brown Jackson; his children Grace and Andrew; and his brothers, Daniel and James "Jimmy" Jackson. Each family member cherished Clifton and will continue to car...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Teresa “Terry” Putnam, 79, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Monday, September 1, 2025 at the residence of her loving daughter, following an extended illness. She born March 23, 1946 in Fairmont, WV; daughter of the late Emilio and Gladys (Thorne) Megna. Terry is a graduate of Sand Fork High School, class of 1964. She spent most of her working life as a waitress in and around the Glenville area for many years. In her spare time, Terry enjoyed gardeni...