Thomas Edward “Tom” Linger, 85, of Romney, WV, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on January 16, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Robert H. Linger and Lilly Mable Hoffman. Tom was a veteran in the United States Army for 24 years working in the Medical Corps with duties related to Behavioral Sciences. During his years on active-duty Tom dedicated much of his off-duty time completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology, to then attending local univer...

Carl Eugene Pyles, 90, of Fairmont, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Farmington, WV on January 2, 1935, a son of the late Fred Pyles and Dorothy Brookover Pyles. Carl was a truck driver for Westinghouse Electric. He attended Viola Church and enjoyed fishing, working outside, and watching football and wrestling. Carl is survived by his wife, Sharon Pyles; children, Joseph W. Pyles, Jackie Mounts (John), and Mark Pyles; step children, B.J. Murray (Marlena), Scott Murr...

Thomas (Tommy) “Hero” Leonard Haun, age 52, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Mon General Hospital. He was born on April 15, 1973, in Maryland, the son of George and Linda (Snider) Haun. On February 4, 2006, he married the love of his life, Shelley Darlene (Bragg) Haun, with whom he shared many years of devotion and partnership. Tommy was a proud and loving father to his children: John Haun, Thomas Leonard Haun II, Zyler Haun, Zariah Haun, Zenna Haun, a...

Richard “Rick” Lee Evans, 73, of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025. He was born in Wheeling son of the late Heyward and Eleanor (Herbert) Evans. Rick was a machinist at the former Blaw Knox and then retired from Washington Tool & Machine. He was a “super” WV fan, enjoyed playing poker with his friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Chuck) Och; sister, Cynthia (Hoddy) Brautigan; grandchildren, Che...

Loretta Rose “Rosie” Smithson, 91, of Glenville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Born March 15, 1934, in Fairdale, WV, Rosie was the daughter of Ildon and Bertha McMillion, who preceded her in death. Rosie grew up with a gentle spirit and a quiet strength that stayed with her throughout her life. Though she often called herself “shy,” anyone who truly knew her would smile at that—because Rosie had a warmth and sweet...

Martha L. Griffith, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cleophus “Boots” Grimes and Mary Frush Grimes. She is survived by two sons, James Griffith and wife Lisa of Clarksburg and Robert Griffith and wife Dawn of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Jonathan R. Griffith, Rachel Elizabeth Griffith, Cheyla Breaun Pitts and fiancée John Leftwich; two siblings, Gary Allen Grimes and wife Joan...

Richard Lee Morgan, 94, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg. He was born on June 10, 1931, a son of the late Frank and Mae Bland Morgan. Richard proudly served in the United States Army. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Richard also enjoyed bowling and playing cards with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Richard Morgan II and Matthew (Theresa) Morgan; three daughter...

Daisy Lovina Conrad, 88, of Weston, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Daisy was born in Weston on March 8, 1937, a daughter of the late Ralph Hitt and Bessie Markley Hitt. In addition to her parents, Daisy was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her first husband, William Harry Metz; second husband, Ralph Conrad; five children: Bill Metz, Donnie Metz, Ricky Metz, Dolly Metz, and Eric Metz; and one great-grandson, Jonathan Cooper Sutton. F...

Buster Brown, 91, of Burnsville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Buster was born in Braxton County on January 16, 1934, a son of the late William Brown and Addie Singleton Brown. On August 12, 1954, Buster married the love of his life, Lucille Lunsford Brown. Together they shared 58 wonderful years until her passing on November 1, 2012. In addition to his parents and wife, Buster was preceded in death by one son, ...

Gloria Muriel Short, 74, of Weston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Taylor Healthcare Center in Grafton. Gloria was born in Weston on April 11, 1951, a daughter of the late Emory Hugh Corbitt and Reva Gay Slaughter Corbitt. On December 6, 1975, Gloria married the love of her life, Kenneth “Dee” Francis Short Sr. Together they shared the joys of marriage for over 47 years and she missed him dearly after his passing on April 4, 2023. In ad...