Thomas “Tom” Jesse Riley, age 71, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home. He was born May 20, 1954, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Richard James and Ada Mae Teets Riley. On May 10, 1975, he married Mary Ann Heatherly who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Riley and companion Tasha Williams and David Riley and wife Hannah all of Buckhannon; two daughters, Amy Riley and companion Reno Tyson of Buckhannon and Jessica Vaughn and husband Wayco of French Creek, W...

Kaison Kael Jo-Kruz Christopher, 8 months, a resident of Beverly, passed from this life Friday, December 19, 2025. Kaison was born Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Morgantown, a son of Adrion Taryll Christopher Jr. and Kasey Kay (Santiago-King) Christopher who survive in Beverly. Also left to cherish Kaison’s memory is one sister, Kaydin Christopher, paternal great-grandfather, Joe Hreczan and wife Jean, paternal great-grandmother, Dee Hreczan, maternal grandmother, Deborah Aiken and h...

Michael Thomas "Mike" Dunigan Obituary Mr. Michael Thomas Dunigan age 69 years a resident of Belington, West Virginia departed this life Friday December 19, 2025 in the United Hospital Center at Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mike was born September 7, 1956 in Washington, DC. son of the late Walter Ambrose, Dunigan Jr. and Waltrude Aldinger Dunigan. Michael is survived by his longtime companion, Stephanie Hill of Belington, a brother Walter Dunigan and wife Gayle of Henrico, Virginia, a nep...

Michele Lynn Mellon, born Michele Lynne Hahn on December 9, 1947, passed away peacefully at her home in Buckhannon, West Virginia, surrounded by family and love. She died following an injury and subsequent stroke. Michele was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of George F. Hahn, USMC, and Jean Krisko Hahn. She grew up alongside her cherished brother, Jeffrey S. Hahn, with whom she shared a lifelong bond rooted in family and devotion. Also, a devoted Catholic, Mic...

Marion Jefferson “Peanut” Cottrill, age 98, left his earthly home to live eternally with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2025. A dedicated husband of 67 years, Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Alma Rosella Glaspell Cottrill. Born in Mount Clare on October 9, 1927, a son of the late Jerome Cottrilll and Martha Jacobs Cottrilll. Jeff was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Monica Jo Travelstead (Jim); and two grandchildren: Bobby and Todd Barlett. Jeff is survive...

James “Bo” Allen Ashcraft, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Richwood, WV. He was born on January 4, 1955, in Clarksburg, WV, and was the son of the late George T Ashcraft and Dorothy Johnson Ashcraft. He is survived by his son Michael of Washington DC; and his sister Linda Elsbury of Madison, OH; several nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own. In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by several brothers and sisters, Stanley, Jesse, Maurice, Dian...

Lawrence William "Bill" Smith, 84, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please click "View Details" for more information.

Richard (Dick) Small, age 81, of Buckhannon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at United Hospital Center. He was born March 20, 1944, in Paw Paw, WV, a son of the late Valley and Coachie Boswell Small. On November 1, 1962, he married the love of his life, Mary Ann House, who survives. Together they had 6 children who survive, Elvis Small and wife Lesia, Becky Ball and husband Pat, Elaine Pugh, John Small and wife Brandi, Mike Small and wife Heather, and Lisa Y...

Robert Day Allman, age 99, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was born to the late William Carroll and Margaret Beatrice Day Allman on September 17, 1926, at home on Beech Lick in Horner, WV, and eventually residing just four miles up the road and often commenting, “I didn’t go far in life.” On April 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lou Jeanne Stalnaker Allman, the mother of his children, w...

Shannon Danielle Marteney McDaniels, age 55, of Buckhannon, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on November 11, 1970, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Jerry Wayne Marteney and Linda Rohr Marteney who survives. On April 4, 1998, she was united in marriage to Brian A. McDaniels who survives. In addition to her mother and husband, she is also survived by one daughter Ashley Marteney Hauk of Fairmont; two sons: Hunter McDan...