James E. Starkey Jr., 85, of Crawford, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He passed at his home surrounded by loving family and under the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Hospice. Born in West Milford on August 7, 1939, James was a son of the late James “Elwood” Starkey Sr. and Cora “Lucille” Moffett Starkey Cooley. On May 21, 1960, James married the love of his life, Annette C. Gengo. They shared 62 wonderful years together bef...

Steven Ray Palmer, Sr., 66, of Buckhannon Run Road Buckhannon went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 17th, 2025 in Mon General Hospital of Morgantown, WV. He was born in Bangor, Maine on March 27th, 1959: son of the late Ray Palmer and Martha (Radabaugh) Palmer. On July 1st, 2014, Steve married Michelle Roberta (McHenry) Palmer, who will miss him dearly. Steve’s memories will be missed by his loving wife, Michelle, son: Steven Ray Palmer, Jr and wife, Deanna of Weston, three s...

Mary June Jones, 73, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born June 30, 1952 in Clarksburg, the daughter of the late James Denzil and Catherine Elizabeth Vincent Carder. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Lee Jones whom she married on September 8, 1970. Mary graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1970. She was a CNA for over 40 years and also worked as a general contractor with her husband o...

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 ...

Sharon Kay Hunt, age 60, resident of Clemtown, WV, departed this life on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 12th 1965 in Warren, Ohio a daughter to Richard “Dick” Mitchell and the late Lurae “June” Mitchell. Also proceeded in death by her daughter Ashley N. Hunt and her son Darien S. Hunt. She was united in marriage on May 24th 1986 to David A Hunt who survives at home alongside her beloved cat River. Also surviving: One son: Jeremy and wife ...

Carl R. “Dick” Reed (1939–2025) Carl R. “Dick” Reed, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Buckhannon, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on December 15, 1939, in Washington, D.C., Carl made Buckhannon his home for over 74 years. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ila Doreen Gill Reed (2018); son Carl R. Reed Jr.; daughter Susan A. Reed-Wright; grandson Randy Brooks Jr.; parents Carl R...

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...

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...

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...