Blanche Grace (Helmick) McCartney, age 99, formerly of 55 Marion Street, Buckhannon, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Serenity Assisted Living where she had resided for the past several years. She was born on December 26, 1926, in Pickens, WV, a daughter of the late Alvin Grant and Emma Ethel (Cutlip) Helmick. She resided in Pickens until her husband Glen entered military service at which time she moved to Baltimore where she was employed at an airplane parts assembly plant during the...

Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Jr., age 81, of Jane Lew, WV, formerly of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly, WV. He was born on April 30, 1944, in Matador, TX, the son of the late Sammie Letha (Hawley) and Raymond Curtis Mitchell, Sr. Curtis married Susan Jane (Pitsenbarger) Mitchell, who survives in Franklin. Curtis attended Montivideo High School and he was a Christian by faith. He loved hunting, fishing, and playing softball...

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Wilma Jean Starkey, 90, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at 02:10 on January 16, 2026 at Autum Lake Healthcare Center in Vineland, New Jersey with her family by her side, after battling an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg on September 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Clarence Earl Sturm and Gladys Helois Sturm. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald L Starkey; her siblings; brother, James Sturm (Libby), sisters, Alice Spagnuolo; her grandchildren; Ammion Starkey ...

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 ...

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 ...