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...

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 ...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

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...

Rosa Lee Wilmoth, 83, of Blackville, SC, passed away on August 22, 2025 in SC. She was born on March 28, 1942 in WV, a daughter of the late Mabel and Stanford Lott. She is survived by two grandchildren Cody Wilmoth and spouse Kayla of Leesville SC, Jessica Wilmoth and spouse Brandon Sanchez of Clearwater FL; three sisters, Kimberly Lott, Linda Lott, and Brenda Lott; one daughter-in-law, Michelle E. Wilmoth. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas “J...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

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. ...

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...

Patty (Pat) Jordon of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville community, passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, In the comfort of his home, under the care of his family, guided by WVU Hospice. He was born the sixth of seven children to the late Bethel (Ben) and Melba Arbogast Jordon, on January 31, 1937, in Webster county. Patty attended grade school in Webster county at both Briar Ridge School and Vance School before enlisting in the US Army where he went on to obtain his GED. He was united in marriage t...

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...