On October 29, 2025 Catherine Ann Sagraves left her earthly vessel for her heavenly reward. Born September 7, 1943 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to the late Logan Jennings & Anna Nell Gleason Sagraves, she was a 1961 graduate of Pikeville High School, a 1965 graduate of Morehead State University, a longtime educator at Nicholas County High School and a devout Catholic. Catherine lived a life filled with people– classmates from Pikeville City Schools, roommates from Morehead State, co-worker...

Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leig...

Rudolph Edward “Rudy” Banick Sr., 93, of Farmington, West Virginia passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia on July 21, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zavilla Banick. Rudy is survived by his current wife Meredith Jones Banick; daughter Deborah Kay Wolfe; son Timothy Robert Banick; step-son K.C. Jones (Pam); grandchildren: Rascal Wolfe, Amanda Banick Smith (Ryan), Andrew Banick (Brittney), Travis Banick (B...

Estes H. Phillips Jr. went home to be with his former wife, father, mother and brother on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Junior was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2025. Junior was born October 24, 1946, in Philippi, a son of the late Estes H. and Mary Jane (Menefee) Phillips of White Oak. Junior was the last member of his immediate family. He was formerly married to the late Martha Jean Schoonover Phillips for 39 years before they divorced in 2009. He was th...

Michelle Renae Mayle, 59, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 25, 1966 in Kokomo, Indiana, the cherished daughter of Richard Bradford and Constance Bussard Hill. Michelle is survived by her devoted husband, Dayton Lee Mayle, Jr., whom she married on May 26, 1994. Together they shared more than thirty-one beautiful years filled with love, laughter, and countless memories. A proud graduate of Weste...

Doris Sue (Campbell) Saffer of Fairmont, an 88-year-old lung cancer survivor, passed on the morning of October 28, 2025, after succumbing to other illnesses. She joined many predeceased family members and her Heavenly Father. She was a secretary for the US Army, in Northern Virginia and in Frankfurt Germany. She transitioned to driving a school bus in Prince William County Virginia, while raising her four children. She loved and missed her church family at Eldora United Methodist Church ...

Nelson Ray Golden, 72, of Weston, formerly of Peniel, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953, at Reedy, the son of the late Brooks and Virginia Golden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Golden; grandparents, Harvey and Sylvia Milhoan Golden and Okey and Icy Board Argabrite. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sharon Golden; daughter, Annette (Chad) Young of Weston; grandchi...

Richard "Snuffy" Gail Smith, 76, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his residence. He was born on December 15, 1948, in Fairmont, a son of the late Charles “Bud” Smith and Jeannetta Ford Smith. Richard served in The West Virginia National Guard, where he then became a factory worker at Ruskin Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed tending to his lawn and his home. Richard enjoyed spending time with those who were dear to him. Left t...

James Archie Willis Powell Jr., 81, of Fairmont, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Tygart Center in Fairmont. He was born on August 31, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia, a son of the late James Archie and Dora Alice Powell. Archie was a machinist for Westinghouse / American Phillips for 35 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont. Archie enjoyed hunting, riding his four-wheeler side by side, and spending time with family...

Floyd Lee Leggett, 82 of Thornton, WV, passed away at Mon General Hospital on Monday, October 27, 2025, born August 25, 1943 in Grafton, son of the late Otis Edward and Merle Lorenabell Helms Leggett. Floyd worked until he retired after putting twenty-three years making truck liners at Hollinese Fiber. He liked being in the outdoors, talking and telling stories, never meeting a stranger. Floyd enjoyed sitting on the porch while relaxing watching the deer and other wild life. Bonnie Smi...