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...

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...

William “Billy” Anthony Chester born May 26, 1988, passed away September 23, 2025. He is survived by his mom, Gail Mills and dad, Tony Palmer; brothers Donny Walters, Bobby Chester, Eric Palmer and PJ Palmer; sisters Mandy Brangard-Monestersky, Ashley Yow and her husband Josh Yow; nieces Abrey Chester, Bella Walters, Zyla Walters and Sophia Palmer; nephews, Logan Yow, Roy Six, Zander Six, Jordan Wandell, Waylon Palmer and Leo Palmer; grandparents Gail Miracle and Bud Miracle. Bi...

Jennifer Jane Keefover, 54, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 6, 1971, a daughter of the late Robert Edwin Wolford and Janice Louise McIntyre. Jennifer was a homemaker, who dedicated her life to taking care of her son, Alex. Jennifer was a volunteer for the Paws 4 People organization, where she loved to play and care for the dogs there. She also enjoyed playing with her three dogs – Poppy, Band...

David Paul Phillips, 69 of Salem passed away peacefully at the Veterans Administration Hospital, September 23, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1956 in Michigan, son of the late Jesse James Phillips and Clarissa Phillips. David enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with his brother “Buddy” and his grandchildren Dante, Justice and Gage. He loved spending time with his family camping and going to the mountains. David was a veteran of the United States Army, he worked at Glaspell Lumber for several...

Carol Sue (Humphreys) Wright, age 77, of Nestorville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. She was born December 2, 1947, at her family home in Nestorville, the daughter of the late George and Margaret “Ann” (Gribble) Humphreys. Carol was a graduate of Phillip Barbour High School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in business West Virginia Junior College. Alongside her late husband, David Eug...

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 ...

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. ...

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...