Donald Dale Hershman, 77, of Thornton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Grafton, the son of the late William “Bill” Jennings and Ruth Estella Hall Hershman. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Elaine Shumaker Hershman who passed on June 27, 2025. Donald lived a life filled with simple joys, hard work, and love for those around him. Right after graduating from high school, h...

Cheryl Lynn Trusler, 68, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at United Hospital Center. She was born on November 12, 1956, in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late William Eugene and Sharon Shroyer Trusler. Cheryl graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 1975 and worked in the maintenance department at Hope Gas for many years. Cheryl spent more than twenty-four wonderful years surrounded by the care and companionship of her devoted caregivers, Regina and Arty...

Delouris Joan Vandergrift passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Granville, WV, on April 16, 1934, to Everett Roy Sigley and Rita Maxine Ennis Sigley, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan was a cherished member of her family, which mourns her passing but also celebrates her rich and fruitful life. Growing up in West Virginia, Joan was fortunate to be embraced by a loving family. Her journey took her from the nurt...

Marie Pearl Hornick, 96, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025. Marie was born on May 2, 1929, in Webster County, WV the daughter of late Clyde and Lena (Moats) Riffle. Marie was a cook at Stauds’s Restaurant and was later the owner/operator of Frosty’s Cream. She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church and loved the Lord, tending her flowers and watching birds. Her favorite bird was her parakeet Brody. Left to cherish her memory are her children: ...

Sharon “Sherri” Lenore Coleman Nelson, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep Nov. 5, 2025. She was born July 3, 1937, the daughter of the late Shirley Berry Wells and James Brownie “J.B.” Coleman, in Charleston, West Virginia. Sherri grew up in South Charleston and graduated from South Charleston High School. She attended Capital City Commercial College and the McHenry School of Modeling. She was a member of the social sorority Beta Sigma Phi when she and her family lived in Kingwood ...

Mary “Bert” Dean, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born December 3, 1941, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Alpha and Elsie Moats Zickefoose. Surviving are four daughters Darlene Turner and husband Joe of Buckhannon, Debra Tenney and husband Edd of French Creek, WV, Twila Wight and husband Steve of Ozark, AL, and Robin Tenney and husband Randy of Buckhannon; one brother, Leon Zickefoose of Hacker...

Melissa Ann Patterson, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the age of 19 with complications from diabetes. Melissa was born in Weston, West Virginia, on September 13, 2006. From a young age, she demonstrated a remarkable capacity for compassion, consistently putting the happiness of others before her own. Her selflessness and genuine concern for those around her endeared her to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Melissa was a res...

Stanley E. Mullins, age 80, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born September 22, 1945, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Bradford Eugene and Hazel Maude Gaunt Mullens. On June 25, 1978, he married Lucy Mae Miller who survives. Also surviving are one son, Douglas Mullins and wife Tracy of Bridgeport, WV; three daughters, Michelle Reed of Buckhannon, Melissa Mullins of Atlanta, GA and Stephanie Loudin of Buckhannon; one...

James “Jim” Lee Bolyard, 60, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 22, 1965 in Grafton, WV., son of the late Carroll Lynn Bolyard and Eunice Beverly Candella Hickman, Jim is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Carpenter Bolyard whom he married December 4, 2000 spending nearly twenty-five years together. Jim graduated from Grafton High School Class of 1983. He worked for Ike Rinker at Ike’s Tire Shop from high s...

Helen Marie Linger, 79, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following a sudden illness. Helen was born in New Milton on May 12, 1946, a daughter of the late Thomas C. Murray and Marie Bridgett Lydon Murray. On September 17, 1977, Helen married the love of her life, John Albert Linger. Together they shared 25 wonderful years of marriage and they are now reunited in Heaven. In addition to her parents and husband, Helen w...