Donna Rae Prickett, 73, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1952, a daughter of the late Howard Sypolt and Helen Cain. Donna was an in-home care giver. She was very compassionate in being able to help others. Left to cherish her memory are her two sons, John Hall and Robert (Rebecca) Hall; one daughter, Virginia Hall; one brother, Don Loudin; and one sister, Ellen Lansbury. She is preceded in death by her hus...

Perry Lee Collins, age 54, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Broaddus Hospital Emergency Room. Perry was born on May 7, 1971, in Barbour County, a son of Kenneth and Sarah Jo (Mayle) Collins. On July 12, 1997, he was united in marriage to his best friend and the love of his life, Melea (Adams) Collins, who survives. Together, they built a beautiful life and family, raising two daughters, Mercedes Lynn Collins and MacKenzie Leigh Bran...

Sally Lou Eureka, 83, of Dallas, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Rosewood Nursing Center in Grafton, surrounded by love and care. She was born on September 12, 1942, in Wheeling, the daughter of the late Delbert and Ida Johnson Hall. Sally is survived by her devoted husband, Allen Eureka, with whom she shared a beautiful life and many cherished years together, filled with love, laughter, and unwavering companionship. Sally dedicated many years of ...

Avandelene M. “Van” Cornell, age 96, of Buckhannon, the Lick Run Community, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living in Elkins, WV. She was born on March 16, 1929, at Alton, WV, a daughter of the late Ira and Madge Jane Lewis Harman. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Oliver George Cornell who preceded her in death on March 11, 1973. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters: Augusta “Gussie” Allender, Cons...

Terry Louise Simons, age 63, went to be with the Lord at U.H.C. on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1961, a daughter of the late John W. Slater and Olive B. Cross (Shaffer). Terry was a 1981 graduate of North Marion High School. She married her late husband, Lewis Herman Simons, in November of 1980. Terry worked at Sally’s Hot Spot in Farmington for over fifteen years. She loved crocheting, crafting, and sewing and she used her tal...

Floyd Junior Boyer, 76, of Grant Town, West Virginia, passed away on October 13, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1949, a son of the late Floyd and Mary Ellen Boyer. Floyd was a coal miner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working with guns, and he also enjoyed woodworking. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda Adkins Reynolds; one daughter; Jessica Boyer and her spouse, Elmer Warnick; two sisters, Jeri (Bobby) Padgett and Dena (Texan) Siburt; and two grandc...

Donald Lee Pratt, age 88, of Thornton, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 13, 2025, surrounded by love and memories. Born June 20, 1937, he was the son of the late Arley Pratt and Sara Elizabeth (Pyles) Pratt. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 56 years, Freda J. (Constable) Pratt, who passed away on November 23, 2012. A proud graduate of Grafton High School and a dedicated patriot, Donald served honorably in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1964, includi...

Mary Jane Vallelonga Merandi, 88, departed from this life on October 13, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 5, 1937 in Anmoore, WV. She was the daughter of Cosimo and Emmecolata Vallelonga of Calabria, Italy. She is survived by her loving husband Salvatore (Sam) Merandi of Mount Clare. Mary Jane was a graduate of Bridgeport High, class of 1956. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and baking. Each holiday season she baked cookies to share with her f...

Daniel William “Danny” Kasten, age 67, of Pinnell Street, Buckhannon, died Monday, October 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born on April 20, 1958, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Freddie W. and Dolores Dawn Ogden Kasten. On November 3, 1979, he was united in marriage to Colleen A. Johnson Kasten who survives. Also surviving are two sisters: Kathy Leigh and Margy Grenz and husband Donovan, both of Buckhannon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents,...

Madonna June Galford, 87, of Fairmont, WV, passed away on Sunday October 12, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Flemington, WV, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen Dare (Moyer) Galford. Madonna worked as a salesclerk for Fashon Bug, was a factory worker at Westinghouse-Owens Illinois. But her true calling was being a care giver for both of her parents. She was a Trustee at Carolina United Methodist Church, a member of United Methodist Women’s Cl...