Lucille Virginia Brooks, age 99, of the Lick Run community, Buckhannon, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born on August 27, 1926, in Jacox, Pocahontas County, WV, a daughter of the late Benjamin Peter and Mae Susan Sizemore Boggs. On October 24, 1947, she was united in marriage to Manzel Clyde Brooks, who preceded her in death on August 14, 2019. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by three sisters: Eula Tharp, H...

Randy Keith Swiger, 68, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his home in Salem. He was born on March 8, 1957 in Salem, a son of the late Floyd Swiger and Mabel Pierce Swiger. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kimberly Smith Swiger, whom he married on July 12, 1988. He is also survived by two children, Jessica Mae Jeffries and husband Marc of Eastview and Andrea Carbaugh and husband Jeffrey of Salem; grandchildren, Levi Jeffries, Karaline Jeffries, Traigh Ash-Ric...

Charles Edward “Chuck” Miller, 64, of Camden, WV passed away on Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Akron, OH on April 22nd, 1961: son of the late Harold Miller and Sandra (Wyatt) Miller of Camden. Cherishing the memory of Chuck is his mother, Sandra, one brother, Craig Miller of Akron, OH and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by two sisters, Cathie Byrd and Connie Miller. Mr. Mille...

Mr. John Raschella, age 85 years, a resident of Belington departed this life Friday afternoon, January 30, 2026, in the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. Death was following a period of declining health since 2003. John was definitely a fighter and persevered through many health scares for a better part of twenty-three years. He was born September 15, 1940 at Idamay in Marion County, WV, a son of the late John Joseph and Rosa Vito Raschella. On June 14, 1975 at Long Island, New Yor...

Melissa Gail Thompson, 45 of West Union, passed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 29, 1981, in Clarksburg, she was the daughter of William Gail Thompson and Deborah Kay “Chipps” Thompson. Melissa was a devoted employee of Wolfe’s Excavating; she was a proud graduate of Doddridge County High School and continued her education through online college courses. She was an enthusiastic fan of the WV Mountaineers and cherish...

Edmiston Breckenridge “Breck” Jones, age 92, of Rock Cave, died Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, WV. He was born in Cottle, WV on November 28, 1933, a son of the late Nolan Bell and Maude Lena Fleming Jones. On June 22, 1957, he was united in marriage to Delta Gathalea Sparks Jones who preceded him in death on March 2, 2020. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and his “little buddy” Shadow. He is surv...

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 ...

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...