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...

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...

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...

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...

Lloyd L Shriver, 84, of Pruntytown, WV passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 27, 1940, as the only child of the late Lloyd L Shriver, Sr and Lelia Withers Shriver of Grafton, WV. In his younger years, many may have known him as “Tator” and then later in life he felt blessed and honored to get to the age he was, and to be known as “Old Man Shriver”. On June 27, 1964, Lloyd married his wife, Anna...

Mary Katherine Spagnuolo, 74, of Shinnston, passed away at United Hospital Center, with her children at her side, on September 23, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg on June 24, 1951 to the late Frank Anthony Talerico and Victoria (Marra) Talerico. Mary worked as a legal secretary, VA Travel Administrator and as a receptionist for Dr. Seetha Ginjupalli. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed traveling to her “other” home in Daytona as well as travels to Italy and NYC. ...

Mary Katherine (Rumbach) Riggs Kemper, 87, of Weston went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston, WV on February 9, 1938, daughter of the late James William Rumbach and Virginia (Ervin) Rumbach. Kathie was first united in marriage to Frederic Riggs, who preceded her in death. Later in life, Kathie married Charles A. Kemper, who also preceded her in death. In addition, Kathie was preceded in death by 2 b...

Tammy Sue Lough, 65, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on May 10, 1960, daughter of the late Eugene Harris and Maxine (Bean) Harris. Tammy was united in marriage on December 30, 1978 to James Cecil Lough, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 24, 2012. Cherishing their memories of Tammy are her son, James Cecil Lough, Jr. and wife, Crystal of Weston, WV, daughter, Mary Harris and ...

John Watson, age 74, of Clarksburg, WV, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born June 16, 1951, in Buckhannon, WV a son of the late John Edward and Mable Lucille Jeffries Watson. On April 12, 1980, he married Dawnetta Tenney who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Amanda Marteny and husband Steven of Clarksburg, Sarah Bice and husband Willie of Wallace, WV and Jessica Mayle and husband Corey of Buckhannon; three grandchi...