Martha E. Powers Long, age 92, of Rock Cave, the Arlington Community, died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born in Upshur County on November 26, 1932, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mabel McCray Crawford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Verl Gene Powers and her second husband, Donald L. Long; four sisters: Onalea Hoke, Leota Holderbaum, Mary Cutright, and Hildred Lake; one brother, Thomas Crawford. She is survived ...

Brienna Nicole Shriver, 42, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Brienna was born in Clarksburg on March 16, 1983, a daughter of Cathy Darlene Queen Weaver and the late David Lyle Randolph. In addition to her father, Brienna was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Don Queen and Evelyn Lough Queen; and paternal grandparents: Lyle Randolph and Ruby Kincaid Randolph. Forever cherishing their memories of Brienna is her son, Pason Kelley of Wes...

Frederick Lee Golden, 71, of Weston passed away on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Weston on April 11th, 1954: son of the late John Spencer Golden, Sr. and Betty (Turner) Golden. Fred is remembered fondly by his only daughter: Melissa Golden of Jane Lew, 2 grandchildren: Carissa Kerr and Kegan Kerr, 2 great grandchildren: Gannon Kerr and Alley Kerr, 2 brothers: John Spencer Golden, Jr and Jimmy Joe Golden both of Weston, one sister: Charlene Jean Holcomb of ...

Vaughn “Flash” Bolyard, age 61, a resident of Philippi, WV., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown with his family by his side. He had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born on December 8, 1963, at his family home in Philippi, a son to the late Edmund Bolyard and Gladys Jean (Foster) Bolyard. On February 20, 1980, he joined hands in marriage to the former Tina Marie Atwell who preced...

Debra Darlene Murray, 69, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 16, 2025. Debra was born in Weston on November 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Clarence Dixon Alfred and Barbara Ann McVay Alfred. In addition to her parents, Debra was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her beloved K-9 companion, Toby. On February 16, 1980, Debra married the love of her life, William “Bill” Leo Murray. Together they shared 45 wonderful years and Bill will miss her dearly. Debra is su...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Kyle Kenney, 91, a resident of Mill Creek passed from this life Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Lavender Fields Assisted Living in Beverly. Pat was born Wednesday, January 3, 1934, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Bruce Kyle and Addie Smith Kyle. On June 23, 1951, in Mill Creek, she married Lindsey L. Kenney who preceded her in death on April 2, 2019. Left to cherish Pat’s memory are seven children, David Lindsey Keney of Mill Creek, Deborah Lynne Wamsley and hu...

Richard Hunter, 68, of Meadowbrook, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025. Born on August 5, 1956, in California, Richard led a life defined by service, devotion, and unwavering love for his family. A proud veteran, Richard served four years in the United States Air Force as a navigator with the RED HORSE Squadron. Following his military service, he dedicated his career to public service, retiring from the state of West Virginia. Richard’s greatest joy was his...

Paul Corbett Gsell, age 68 years, a resident of Newport News, VA and more recently of Elkins, WV, departed this life Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, at Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center Woodland Village. He was born Friday March 15, 1957, at Newport News, VA, a son of the late John Jacob Gsell, Sr. and Helen Corbett Gsell. Surviving are one brother, John Jacob Gsell and wife Teresa of Parsons; two sisters, Mary Helen Myers and husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN and Kay Justice and husb...

Ronnie Lee Harper, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 1, 1949, in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late Charles Hubert Harper and Mary Ellen Pitzer Harper. Ronnie graduated from Washington Irving High School. He retired from Dominion Gas with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed watching westerns and going to the VFW and the American Legion to hang out with his buddies. Ronnie is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Vicki...

Rose Marie Champ, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home. She was born July 19, 1935, in Tallmadge, OH, a daughter of the late Olen and Sadie Everson Westfall. On September 1, 1951, she married Winford L. Champ who preceded her in death on August 9, 2009. Surviving are three daughters, Anita Campbell and Osie Geneva Blake and husband Alan Dale all of Buckhannon and Eleanor Corathers of Front Royal, VA; one son, James Heyward Champ and wife Doll of Buckhannon and ...