Betty Geraldine Sawyer, 86, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Meadowbrook, a daughter to the late William Cox and Grace (Evans) Cox. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Sawyer; son David Sawyer; sisters Marie Morrison, Thelma Ancell, and Ella Mae Cox; and brothers Gene, Dale, and Richard Cox. Betty is survived by her brother-in-law Thomas W. (Francine) Sawyer, and their daughter Lynnell (Pa...

Donald Eugene Heaster, 59, of Clarksburg, departed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Donald was born in Buckhannon on February 1, 1966, a son of William E. Heaster and the late Opal L. Smallridge Heaster. In addition to his mother, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Heaster; and one brother, Mark Heaster. Donald is survived by his father, William Heaster of Weston; one daughter, Cassie Heaster of Jane Lew; ...

Larry D. Kennedy, 84, of Millstone, WV; departed this earthly life in the mid-morning hours of Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. He was born, December 19, 1940 in Normantown, WV; son of the late Ferrell and Hazel (James) Kennedy. Larry was a machinery set up man for General Motors with 25 years’ experience. He attended church at the Upper Steer Run Baptist Church and the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Normantown an...

Bernice Mary Archuletta Linger, 75, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Thursday, September 25, 2025, at home. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Bernice was born Tuesday, November 15, 1949, in Rocky Ford, CO, a daughter of the late Pete Archuletta and Rosie Tafoya Archuletta. On August 27, 1983, in Elkins, she married Danny Linger who survives at home. Also left to cherish Bernice’s memory are three children, Tom Romero of Denver, CO, Brian Romer...

John P. Sharretts, age 73, most currently of Fairmont, WV, passed away Thursday morning, September 25th, 2025 at Genesis Healthcare - Madison Center in Morgantown. He was born October 2, 1951. Mr. Sharretts has no known survivors. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional cremation services.

Tammy Kay Watson, 62, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home in Clarksburg on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1962 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Edward Lee Randall and Virginia Ellen Broadstone. She was preceded in death by her husband David Watson who passed away on December 20, 2002. She is survived by two children, Stephanie Campbell and husband Kristofer of Morgantown and Edward Lee Randall and wife Susan of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Chayse Ca...

Janet Kathryn Isner, 91, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on April 27, 1934, in Morgantown, the cherished daughter of the late Charles Kepler and Marie Shillingburg Brown. Janet lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her students, and her community. A proud graduate of Morgantown High School, she went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State Co...

Elizabeth Jane (Bleigh) “Liz” Hicks, 84, of Volga, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, WV on April 13, 1941: daughter of the late Thomas P. Bleigh and Susan E. (McQuain) Bleigh. On November 22, 1958, she married Franklin Eugene Hicks, who preceded her on December 15, 2007. Cherishing the life of Liz are her two daughters, Terry M. Clingerman and fiance Charles Westfall of Vol...

James “Jake” Thurman Culverhouse, 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home in Flatwoods, WV on September 24, 2025. Jake was born in Butler, Georgia on September 23, 1934 to parents, John Henry Culverhouse and Ella Lee (Smith) Culverhouse. Jake was a skilled and proud crane operator for over 60-years and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 42 years. He was also a member of the United Mine Workers Union, District 50 Union and the Carpenters...

Charlotte Louise Mace McDonald, 82, a long-time resident of Junior, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born Sunday November 15, 1942 at Junior, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ralph Richard Mace, Sr. and Beatrice Louise “Bea” Edmond Mace. On Saturday, January 27, 1962, she was united in marriage to her high-school sweetheart, Bennie J. McDonald, wh...