Eva Louise Smith Markley, 76, a resident of Mabie, passed from this life Monday, September 1, 2025, at home. Eva was born Sunday, January 9, 1949, in Cassity, a daughter of the late Delpha Ellsworth Smith and Gertrude Zirkle Smith. She was married to Ronald Douglas Markley who preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Jonathan M. Markley and companion Carla Poling of Mabie, Rita L. Larson and husband Brian of Chesapeake, VA, two grandchildren, Travis Mi...

Mary Jean Lake, 93, of North View community, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born on April 22, 1932 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Leo Lake and Edna Lymer Lake. She was preceded in death by her son, Donnie Lake and her siblings, Lois “June” Clevenger, Davis Lake, Beatrice Lake, Earl Lake and Peg Palmer. She is survived by her two granddaughters, Nicole Nardella and husband Nathan of Bridgeport and Natalie Lake of Brid...

Berlin Douglas “Doug” Haller, 71, of Philippi, WV passed away in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi on September 1, 2025. He was born in Philippi, WV to Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller on February 18, 1954. He attended Barbour County Schools and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1972 while he worked for Smith’s Drug Store. A proud and lifelong coal miner, Doug worked for nearly three decades for several mining companies in North Central West Virginia. He retired f...

Timothy Dwayne Rowe, 26, a resident of Audra Community, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born December 5, 1998 in McDowell County a son of Tim and Tina Saffle. Timothy loved going camping and being outdoors. He often would go on sxs rides, car rides to the mountains or to get ice cream. He enjoyed playing volleyball with his family and taking walks. Timothy loved people and was quite the ladies’ man. He especially liked entert...

Hilda Mae McClain James, age 82, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 23, 1942, in Webster County, a daughter of the late George Denton McClain, Sr. and Mary Lou Cogar McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter Sarah Elizabeth James and one sister Mary Hazel Farnsler. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda and husband John James of Buckhannon and Barbara and husband Dwayne Burr of Arcadia, FL; five gra...

Roger John Will Sr., 79 of Salem passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of the late Robert John and Ameila Mary Ciprijan Will. Roger graduated from Trott Vocational High School and worked at Union Carbide as a machine shop operator and draftsman. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and attending the grandchildren’s sporting events. Roger was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He is s...

Kathleen Joyce (Haller) Swick, 87 a resident of Elkins, WV passed away from this life August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 5, 1938, in Simpson, the daughter of the late Willie Haller and Mary (Bays) Haller. Kathleen is survived by her four children, Linda Marshall of Canton, OH, Dearl James Swick Jr, and wife Maria of Bridgeport WV, Cathy Jo Fincham and husband Kermit, Jr. “Bingo” of Winfield, WV, and Crystal Dawn Zi...

Mr. Michael Lee “Mickey” Schwirian age 78, a resident of Philippi and more recently of the Salem Center Health Care Facility in Salem, WV, departed this life Saturday morning August 30, 2025, at the care center. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born August 23, 1947, at Philippi, WV, a son of the late Herman Joseph and Reta Kathleen Hollen Schwirian. He spent 40 years with the love of his life, Julia Marie Griffith Snider, who preceded him in death on December 8, 202...

Lora Jane Frush, 88, of Chub Run Road Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home. She was born in Clarksburg on April 26, 1937, daughter of the late Orie M. and Alma M. (Gump) Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Thomas A. “Tom” Frush Jr. on December 21, 2021. Lora is survived by her five children: Tommy Frush (Stephanie) of Linden, VA, Jeannie Oliverio (Sam) of Bridg...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Patrick Secreto, age 83 of Charlotte, NC. James joined the Lord in Heaven on August 29,2025 at Novant Matthews Hospital. He was born in Meadowbrook, WV on May 15, 1942 a son of the late Patsy William Secreto and Mary Evelyn (DePolo) Secreto. Surviving are two daughters and sons in law: Kim and Jay Fontaine of Charlotte, NC and Mariana and Cody McClung of Stanfield,NC; two grandsons: Eric Wilson and Joshua Wilson; his sibli...