Mr. William Keith Cooper age 81, a resident of Belington departed this life Friday evening, January 16, 2026 in the emergency department of the Broaddus Hospital at Philippi, WV. Although he had been in declining health, death was unexpected. Mr. Cooper was born November 20, 1944, at McWhorter, WV in Harrison County a son of the late Hunter and Luella “Sis” Gaston Cooper. On November 2, 1972 at Philippi, WV he was united in marriage to the former Opal Virginia Moats who survives at their h...

Opal Arlene Robinson, 95, of Arden, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mansfield Place of Broaddus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 24, 1930, in Pleasant Creek, Opal was the daughter of the late Floyd and Hallie (Newman) Bolner. In July of 1950, she married the love of her life, Clinton Robinson, with whom she shared many devoted years of marriage until his passing on December 23, 1996. To many in the community, Opal was fondly known ...

Danny Franklin Freeze, 71, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at United Hospital Center, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Danny was born on January 22, 1954, in Grafton, a beloved son of the late James Edward Freeze and Mary Viola Myers Freeze. On May of 1990, Danny married the love of his life, Sandy Boyd Freeze. Their marriage was one built on devotion, partnership, and enduring love. Danny dedicated thirty-nine years of faithful service t...

Janet Lee Davis Giebel, age 87 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life early Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, at the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center at Elkins, WV. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Monday, October 31, 1938, at Buckhannon, WV a daughter of the late Lattie C. Davis and Virginia Gail Townsend Davis. Surviving are one son, James M. Davis (Barb) of Elkins; two daughters, LeAnn M. Nutter (Perry) of Ellamore, Wendy M. Bodkins ...

Thelma Louise Sparks Shoemake, 85, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 14, 2026, at her home of more than 65 years under the care of Mountain Hospice with special gratitude to Amber Hinchman. She was born Saturday, August 31, 1940, in Marlinton, the daughter of the late Jonah Roy Sparks and Letha Opal Pringle Sparks. Thelma retired from the State of West Virginia as the office manager of the Midland Public Service District where she worked thirty plus years in this professi...

Edward Spencer Jr., 72, of Shinnston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Jr. lost his fight with Multiple Myeloma after his ongoing battle for eleven months. Jr was born in Clarksburg on May 31, 1953, the son of the late Edward Spencer and Mabel Pritt Spencer. In addition to his parents, Jr was preceded in death by one sister, Clara Jane “Janie” Spencer Hayhust; and two brothers: Charles Ray and Donald Robert Spenc...

Ronald “Ronnie” Keith Haller, 76, of Moatsville, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his residence. Ronnie was born December 13, 1949, in Arden, West Virginia, a son of the late Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Ronnie was employed as a welder with Bethlehem Steel and was also an avid farmer. He enjoyed camping and fishing and was known for always helping others whenever he ...

William “Bill” Earl Zuna, 73, of Buckhannon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on October 30, 1952, in Pennsylvania, the beloved son of the late Frank Zuna and Bessie Eshleman Zuna Fake. Bill leaves behind his devoted wife of 13 wonderful years, Mary Wolverton Zuna, who was the love of his life and his constant companion. Their years together were filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support. In addition to ...

Our beloved mother Mary Madeline (Coonts) Ramsey, age 94 a resident of Belington, WV, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday evening January 13, 2026 in the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center (ERCC) at Elkins, WV. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born on October 3, 1931at Belington, WV a daughter of the late Ray Harrison and Dove Gainer Coontz. On August 25, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Eugene “Bob” Ramsey who preceded her in death on September 28, 2...

Junior E. “June Bug” Croston, age 87, a resident of Philippi, WV., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Mansfield Place with his family by his side. He had been declining in health for quite some time. June Bug was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, cherished friend, and vibrant spirit who touched the lives of all that knew him. He was born on February 23, 1938, in Galloway WV., a son to the late Homer Mayle, and Bertha (Croston) Whitehair. In March of 1991, he ...