John Groves, 62, of Lost Creek, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home. Born September 17, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Aaron and Mabel Wanda (Bankhead) Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bobby, Raymond, Donald, and Jerry Groves; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and David Bruso; and his dog, Pippa. John enjoyed the outdoors, and liked to hunt in his younger years. As time pressed on, he turned ...

Bessie “Betty” E. Smith, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929, in Weston, West Virginia. Bessie was a member of Passion Church in Hartville and frequently attended Higher Praise Ministries in Munroe Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Morris Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by children, Carla (Bob) Walkerow, Lonnie (Tina) Smith, Joyce (Gary) Williams, Bobby Smith, Mark (Dawn) Smith, Sonya (Joe...

Patricia Ellen Himes age 84 a resident of Coalton, WV departed this life Friday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Teresa Bradley. She was born October 19, 1940 at Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Marie Heier Kearchner. On July 2, 1960, at Belington, WV she was united in marriage to the late Porter Goff Himes Jr. who preceded June 22, 2004. She is survived by: Five children, Martin Courtney of Coalton, Paul Himes and wife Judy of Mabie, WV, Walter Himes of Junior, WV, Jes...

Sherry Lynn Cummings, 70, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 30,1955 in Browntown, WV, a daughter of the late John W. Starkey and Eva Glover Starkey. She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Greise and husband Brad of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Sammy Matthey and husband Daniel of Salem; grandchildren, Bree Howard, Brody Byrd, Bryce Byrd, Chloe Byrd, Hunter Byrd, Bentleigh Byrd and Owen Matthey; one great grandson, Carter Michael Byrd and one...

Mrs. Geraldine Deloris “Jerry” Booth Wagner, age 88, a resident of the Ten Mile Community near Belington departed this life late Thursday evening August 21, 2025 in the comfort of her own home. Although unexpected, death was following a lengthy illness. She was born October 8, 1936 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of the late Isaac Corbett and Ella Deloris Foster Booth. On October 11, 1952 she was united in marriage to William Richard “Johnson” Wagner, who preceded her in death on March 9, 2009. ...

Wayne Bruce Hamrick June 26, 1944 — August 20, 2025 Wayne Bruce Hamrick, 81 of Mill Creek passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown WV. He was born June 26, 1944 in Webster Springs to Okey J. and Minnie Evelyn (Simmons)Hamrick. Wayne was a jack of all trades, he was a Coal miner, Built & run his own sawmill, and worked as an undertaker for Dodd & Reed Funeral Home. He enjoyed hunting, refurbishing furniture, and Gardening. Wayne is survived...

Bernard Joseph Downey, 74 of Camden, WV, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 in Lakin State Hospital Nursing Home, West Columbia, WV. He was born May 14, 1951 in Washington, DC., son of the late Edward King and Dorothy Merle Caylor Downey. Bernard was a kind-hearted gentleman, always greeting others with a genuine smile. He loved spending time outdoors, especially sitting on the porch watching for hummingbirds at the feeders. In his quiet moments, he enjoyed watching classic westerns...

James “Ray” Eddy, 95, of Clarksburg, WV, died peacefully at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born in Salem, WV on March 10, 1930, a son of the late Paul Leo Eddy and Wilma (Harbert) Eddy Patrick. He was married for 50 years to Sharon Rae Eddy whom preceded him in death on August 12, 2025. Surviving are two sons: David R. Eddy of Bridgeport and William M. Eddy (Elizabeth) of Quiet Dell; two step-daughters: Alisa A. Duke of Clarksburg and ...

Sandra Sue Sloan Cottrell, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV (formerly of Teter Lake, WV and Enterprise, WV) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was born November 8, 1942, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Margaret (Van Meter) Sloan. Sandy is survived by her daughters, Denise Cottrell of Taylorsville, NC and Donna Cottrell of Buckhannon, WV; a son Thomas (Butch) Cottrell, of Carr, CO; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a bro...

Benny Franklin Shifflett, 92, of Walkersville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Benny was born in Gaines on May 19, 1933, a son of the late George Shifflett and Frankie Bennett Shifflett. In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Wick; three step-children: Richard Cottrill, Michelle Ables, and Louise Heater; one sister, Betty Shifflett; two sisters-in-law: Betty Elmer and Helen Bailey; and two brothers-in-law: Mic...