Katheleen R. Eskew, age 74, of French Creek, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial in Morgantown. She was born on December 17, 1951, in Pickens, WV a daughter of the late James D. and Eula Chidester Williams. She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Carl J. Eskew, whom she married on October 11, 1968. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Rebecca D. Thomason and husband Gary of Belington and one son, Judson Lee Eskew and wife ...

Donald James Mayle, 77, of Clarksburg, passed away on January 29, 2026 in Bridgeport. He was born on February 29, 1948 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Hartzel Dakota Mayle and Mary Katherine McDonald Mayle. He is survived by his siblings, Marilyn Midledge, his twin brother, Ron Mayle, Sheila “Gail” Clary, Twila Mills and Dora “Dee” Hallam. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Emily Golomboski, Barbara Cain, Lisa “Ann” Davis, Hartzel “Sonny” Mayle,...

Dorothy June Blake, 85, of Buckhannon, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by loving family. Dorothy was born in Marshall County on May 22, 1940, a daughter of the late Donald Edgar Harris and Laura Letha Blake Harris. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death her daughter, Pamela Dee Blake; one brother, Brooks Harris; and three sisters: Maxine Crow, Imogene Garrison, and Betty Cecil. On May 10, 1958, Dorothy married ...

John Wesley Morgan, 68, of Jane Lew, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the comfort of his home. John was born in Clarksburg on October 26, 1957, a son of the late Ray Morgan and Louise Kelley Morgan. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by one infant child. On June 2, 1987, John married the love of his life, Megan Ruth Cupp. Together they shared the joys of marriage for 38 years and Megan will miss him dearly. Forever cherishing their memories...

Arthur D. Burkhammer, 85, of Salem, passed away on January 27, 2026 in Salem. He was born on January 3, 1941 in Weston, a son of the late Harley Floris Burkhammer and Frances Pickerall Burkhammer. He is survived by two siblings, Dennis Burkhammer of Bridgeport and Robin Honaker of Fairmont; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, who raised him, Genevieve Posey; siblings, William Sanford, Jean Baxter, Clara Jane Pose...

James “Jim” Gifford Henline, 90, a lifelong resident of Weston, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, under the exceptional care of Nella’s at Autumn Lake Healthcare in Elkins. Jim was born in Horner on September 26, 1935, a son of the late Paul Bernard Henline and Edna Velma Linger Henline. On December 5, 1978, Jim married Virginia Lee Smith. Together they shared 29 years of marriage before her passing on September 19, 2008. In addition to his parents and wife, Ji...

Ruben “Eli” Friend, age 86, of Rock Cave, died at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was born in Upshur County on September 19, 1939, a son of the late Ruben Jackson and Melba Fern Lee Friend. He was united in marriage on March 12, 1960, to Clarabelle J. Simmons Friend, who preceded him in death on November 9, 2019. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Almetta Andrew and four brothers: William “Coy” Friend, Calvin Friend, Henry Friend, an...

Sue (Lambert) Caine, 81, of Weston, WV passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Imboden, VA on November 19, 1944, daughter of the late Hubert Otis Lambert and Jeanette (Brickey) Lambert-White. Sue was united in marriage on January 16, 1971 to George M. Caine who preceded her in death on September 7, 2001. Sue is survived by her step son, Bryan Caine of Springfield, VA, sisters, Ann Lane of Kin...

Charles Ronald Coburn, 86, of Fairmont, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Fairmont. He was born on April 2, 1939 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Paul Coburn and Annabelle Ayers, Coburn. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Brenda Coberly Coburn, whom he married on August 20, 2005. He is survived by three children Cheryl Mazany and husband John, Kelly Coburn of Clarksburg and Ronnie Coburn of Clarksburg; step children, Terri Pethtel and Joyce Williams and husband Roy; sev...

Kimberly Rader, 57, of Richwood, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 4, 1968, in Summersville, West Virginia, Kimberly was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Evelyn Boley Rader. She was a proud graduate of Richwood High School and remained deeply connected to her community throughout her life. Kimberly worked for several years as a pharmacy technician, a role that reflected...