Martha Ellen (Hull) Hefner, 68, of Crawford, WV peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home under the compassionate care of Adoration Hospice. She was born in Crawford, WV on January 22, 1957, daughter of the late Willis and Nellie (Riffle) Hull. Martha was united in marriage on June 11, 1982 to her loving husband of 43 years, Jerry Michael Hefner, who will miss her dearly. Cherishing Martha’s loving heart are her husband, Michael, sister, Helen Bragg of Ripley, WV and 3 ...

Susan Dolores Hull, 88, of Fredericksburg, VA, formerly of Weston, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Susan was born in Frametown on April 26, 1937, a daughter of the late Ray G. Uldrich and Ruie Leo Johnson Uldrich. On August 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to her husband, James Clyde Hull. Susan missed him dearly after his passing on December 12, 2022. In addition to her parents and husband, Susan was preceded in death by one daughter, Al...

Matthew Jon Ellis, 41, of Rosemont, WV went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025 at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Marietta, OH on March 19, 1984, son of Donald Ellis of Maryland and Cindy Stout Rowan of Oklahoma. Cherishing their memories of Matt are his parents, Donald and Cindy, sisters, Heather McVay and husband, Daniel of Oklahoma, Jodie Rowan of Clarksburg, and Gwen Blake of West Virginia, brothers, Jason Rowan and wife, Ama...

Michael Wayne Lough, 58, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Rosewood Center in Grafton, WV. He was born on November 3, 1967, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Margaret Ann Wiant (Lough). He spent many years roofing under the Florida sun and later working in construction in the hills of West Virginia. Michael felt most at home outdoors. Whether casting a line into still water or simply breathing in the fresh air, nature was where he found peace and where he felt most himself. ...

Janet M. Grove, 87, of Weston, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, under the compassionate care of Mountain Memories Assisted Living and Retirement Center in Elkins. Janet was born in Copley on Easter morning, April 17, 1938, a daughter of the late John W. Rogers and Madaline Moneypenny Rogers. On September 18, 1955, Janet married William “Bill” Summers Grove, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2021. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death ...

Robert Lewis Sumpter, 82, of Jane Lew, West Virginia, passed away on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on March 5, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane Anderson Sumpter and Draper Woodford Sumpter. Robert grew up in West Virginia and attended Weston High School before answering the call to serve his country as a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he built a long and successful career at Halliburton, retiring ...

Linda Gale James, 64, of Weston, WV peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Born on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Oran Sprouse and Wilma Clem-Sprouse. Linda was united in marriage on August 23, 1978, to her loving husband of 47 years, Ernest Linn James, who will miss her dearly. Cherishing their memories of Linda are her husband, Ernest, daughters, Donna James and companion, Robert Tomaro of Weston and Amanda Queen of Jane Lew, gra...

Sandra “Bubble” Lee Carpenter, 64, of Jane Lew, passed on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Sandra was born in Weston on July 6, 1961, a daughter of the late Billy Grey Mick and Linda Kay Rapp Mick. On April 4, 1980, she married the love of her life, Richard Todd Carpenter. Together they shared 35 wonderful years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Forever cherishing their memories of Bubbles are her two children: Whittney Ca...

Patricia Susan Estes, 74, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Patricia was born in Weston on July 14, 1951, a daughter of the late Robert Stalnaker and Ramona Straw Stalnaker. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Dennison; one niece, Tracy Beckman; and one nephew, David Beckman. Forever cherishing their memories of Patricia are her companion, David Leavitt; two children: Rhon...

Joseph “Matt” Matthew Fortier, 77, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Born in Takoma Park, MD, he was a son of the late Billie Jean Williams Fortier. Matt graduated from Central Senior High School and got his degree at Fairmont State University. He was a gifted multi-sport athlete whose dedication and drive left a lasting legacy at Fairmont State. A three-time WVIAC wrestling champion from 1968–1970 and a four-year letterwin...