Robert “Charlie” Smith, 64, of Grafton, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Grafton on June 2, 1961, a son of Patricia A. (Hovatter) Smith who survives of Grafton and the late Robert “Bob” Smith. Charlie spent his life rooted in the community he loved. Charlie was a devoted husband to the love of his life, wife Bobbie. They spent 34 short years together in marriage and building their life toget...

Matthew Roy Loudin, age 51, of Adrian, WV died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in his home. He was born on January 26, 1974, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Marlin R. Loudin and Idella Hyre Loudin who survives. He was a loving husband of 31 years to Stephanie Loudin; a proud father of two sons and a daughter: Kaleb Loudin and wife Ashley, Wade Loudin and wife Tiffany, and Hannah Hamner and fiancé Brandon, all of Buckhannon; an adoring grandfather to seven grandchildren: Destinee, Corbin, Jayden...

Jereme Josh Woodson, 45, of Weston passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born in Weston on October 29, 1979, son of Wayne Woodson, Sr. of Ohio and Pat Woodson of Weston. Cherishing their memories of Jereme are his parents, Wayne and Pat, daughter, Jayden Woodson of Buckhannon, brother, Wayne Woodson, Jr. and wife, Amber of Weston and their children, Zach, Greggory, Georgia, and Tiara Woodson, and Austin Fraley, sister, Michelle McHenry and husband, Basil, and t...

James David Rehe February 1, 1992 ~ September 29, 2025 (age 33) James ‘David’ Rehe, 33, of Masontown, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born on February 1, 1992, in Morgantown, WV, the cherished son of Danny Rehe and Tammy (Davis) Rehe. David was a devoted husband, proud father, loyal son, caring brother, and faithful friend. He worked as a dedicated mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, where he was known for his reliability and kindnes...

Gregory J. Farrah, 66, of Fairmont passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown after a long fight with blood cancer. He was born on March 25, 1959 in Fairmont the son of the late Norman and Cora Belle Farrah. Greg is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 43 years, Kimberly Riggi Farrah. He is also survived by two brothers Sam and wife Cheryl Farrah and David and wife Marlene Farrah. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Tim (Susan) Rig...

Christopher Hughes Johnson, 52, of Volga in Barbour County passed away following a brief illness on Sept. 29, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born May 16, 1973, in Wayne, NC, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, to Dwight “Huey” Johnson and Nancy E. Johnson, both of whom survive him. His father’s time in the Air Force allowed Chris to begin traveling the world by heading to Iceland while just three months old. He was preceded in death by a sister Jennifer, his matern...

Clarence Orville Clark, Jr, 80, of Gassaway, WV passed away on September 29, 2025. He was born to parents, Clarence Orville Clark, Sr. and Audrey (Alderman) Clark on November 15, 1944. Clarence was a Christian by faith and served the Lord as a Pastor for many years. In later years, he spent time watching Jimmy Swaggert and reading his Bible. His hobbies included: Bird watching, fishing, digging ramps and ginseng. He loved spending time with his family and will be missed immensely by all wh...

James Edward Hodges, 85, of Reedsville, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Kingwood Healthcare Center. He was born on December 24, 1939 in Hinesville, GA, and grew up in Hilton Head, SC, a son of the late William A “Pat” and Evelyn (Salter) Hodges. James is survived by his wife of 13 years, Phyllis A Hodges. James is also survived by one son, Ricky L. Watson of Salem; grandchildren: Rusty Nicholson and wife Christy, Jeremy Watson and wife Barbie, and Katrina See and husband ...

Edwin L. “Bud” Merrifield, 81, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. We know he is already rejoicing in heaven with those who left before him (and everyone new he can meet). He was lovingly known as “Uncle Bud” to family and friends. He was a perfectionist at anything he did and loved supervising others, whether he held that title or not. Bud often worked two jobs because loving and supporting his family was his main priority, second only to being a faithful Christian. His wife of ...

Paulette Dobbs, 68, of Fairmont, WV departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born on December 3, 1956 to the late Paul D. and Virginia Lewis Dobbs in Newark, NJ. She attended Marion County Schools and was a 1974 graduate of West Fairmont. Sr. High School. She had several employers with the most recent being Mylan Pharmaceuticals. Paulette was a dire fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching...