John Patrick Raad, 64, of Mannington, passed away on July 25, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on October 27, 1960, a son of the late Simon and Elma Raad (Modi). John is survived by his children: Corey Raad and wife Jessica of Lost Creek, and Carly Raad of Jane Lew; grandchildren: Hunter, Kinsley, and Jenson; sisters: Deborah Raad of Lexington, Kentucky, and Mary Fisher and her husband Charles of Mannington; and his loving fiancé, Regina Banick of Fairmont. ...

Junior Lee Spencer, 90, of Mannington, West Virginia passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. He was born on January 9, 1935, a son of the late Mack and Clara (Cutlip) Spencer. Junior was a farmer, and he enjoyed working for Michael Farms for many years. He also loved horses and enjoyed “coon” hunting with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Chester “Chet” (Brenda) Spencer and Jeff Spencer; one brothe...

Pauline (Polly) Jane Beatty (McNeill) of Homewood Addition, Mannington, age 97, born March 17, 1928 in Morgantown, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Sehon and Bonnie McNeill (Hall) of Morgantown, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 while residing at Harmony Assisted Living facility in Morgantown, as a result of failing health and medical issues under hospice care. Pauline married James P. Beatty (Jim) in November 1946 in Essex County, Maryland. They were married for 62 years before his ...

Marion Russell Bice, 83, of Mannington, passed away on May 7, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1941, the son of Fred Bice and Gladys Stiles Bice. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Eleanor Shanholtz and Norma Vance. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Russell, whom he married June 11, 1963; daughters Tracy Dunlop (Don) of Adamsville, and Tammy Ashcraft (Rick) of Reedsville; grandchildren Katelin Kelley (Zach), Zach Dunlop, and Madison Ashcraft; great-grandson ...

Sandra Sue Henline Kesling, 79, of Stonewood, passed away peacefully at her sister Jackie Mullenax home on Monday, May 5, 2025. She was born July 12, 1945 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Mason and Ruth Straight Henline. She is survived by her sister Jackie Henline Mullenax of Mannington for which she made her home with. Sandra was a graduate of the WV School for the Deaf in Romney, WV. In addition to her sister, she is survived by a sister-in-law: Sharon (Kesling) Diaz and husband R...

Christine Lynn Arnett, 58, of Mannington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 18, 2025, at her residence. She was born, March 25, 1967, a daughter of the late Earlen Bates and Edna Pearl Newbrough Drain. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Scott Dale Arnett, whom she married April 12, 1985. Also surviving are three children, Joshua Arnett, Shinnston, Jessica Wright and her husband David, Mannington, Jamie Arnett and his wife Liz, Saltwell; five grandchildren: Chandiah, Jarret...

Carol Sue Gooden, 74, of Mannington passed away on April 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born on August 29, 1950 to the late Sanford and Genevieve Scritchfield Thomas. Carol is survived by her children: Robert "Steve" Gooden and wife Lori of Mannington, William "Bud" Gooden and wife Elizabeth of Mannington, and Thomas Overton and wife Ann of Ohio; grandchildren: Heather Gooden O'Dell and husband Tyler, Kiersten Gooden, Braxten Gooden, Jordan Overton and wife Brie, Colton Overton and...

Susie Jo Ice Riggs, 90, formerly of Mannington, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her residence in Carolina. She was born July 19, 1934 at Warriors Fork near Mannington, a daughter of the late Everett Ross Ice and Sylvia P. Parrish Ice. Susie retired from Fairmont General Hospital and spent her life caring for her husband and children. She was a member of the Mannington Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and playing with her grandchildren. She was a great mother and g...

Bertha Jane Barth, 85, of Hundred passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the Waynesburg Health and Rehab Center. She was born February 23, 1940 in Lumberport, WV a daughter of the late Okey and Maudie Bragg Crim. Bertha was also preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Barth. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Sancho. For many years, Bertha was a beautician and operated at a beauty shop in Hundred and later, her home. Bertha is survived by her children, Teresa (J...

Melissa Kay Higgins, 56, of Mannington passed away at her residence on April 03, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1968, a daughter of the late Robert McCaulley and Brenda Myers. Melissa is survived by her husband William "Bill" Higgins; son Cody Wayne McCaulley; brother David Allen McCaulley and wife Brenda; step-mother Virginia Kay McCaulley; granddaughters Jaden and Keyria Higgins; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her ...