Elizabeth Jane (Bleigh) “Liz” Hicks, 84, of Volga, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 26, 2025 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roanoke, WV on April 13, 1941: daughter of the late Thomas P. Bleigh and Susan E. (McQuain) Bleigh. On November 22, 1958, she married Franklin Eugene Hicks, who preceded her on December 15, 2007. Cherishing the life of Liz are her two daughters, Terry M. Clingerman and fiance Charles Westfall of Vol...

Carol Sue (Humphreys) Wright, age 77, of Nestorville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a period of declining health. She was born December 2, 1947, at her family home in Nestorville, the daughter of the late George and Margaret “Ann” (Gribble) Humphreys. Carol was a graduate of Phillip Barbour High School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in business West Virginia Junior College. Alongside her late husband, David Eug...

Troy Oliver Elza, age 89 years, a resident of Bowden, WV, departed this life Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his home. He was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936, at Middle Mt., Wymer, West Virginia, a son of the late Phillip Mortin Elza and Lillie Jessie Thompson Elza. He had never married. Surviving are two brothers, Kenneth Charles Elza and Harold Phillip Elza and wife Edna, all of Bowden; two sisters, Mildred Marie Elza of Bowden and Rutholene Nelson of Dry Fork; and several special nieces a...

Tammy Sue Lough, 65, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on May 10, 1960, daughter of the late Eugene Harris and Maxine (Bean) Harris. Tammy was united in marriage on December 30, 1978 to James Cecil Lough, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 24, 2012. Cherishing their memories of Tammy are her son, James Cecil Lough, Jr. and wife, Crystal of Weston, WV, daughter, Mary Harris and ...

Mary Katherine (Rumbach) Riggs Kemper, 87, of Weston went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston, WV on February 9, 1938, daughter of the late James William Rumbach and Virginia (Ervin) Rumbach. Kathie was first united in marriage to Frederic Riggs, who preceded her in death. Later in life, Kathie married Charles A. Kemper, who also preceded her in death. In addition, Kathie was preceded in death by 2 b...

John Watson, age 74, of Clarksburg, WV, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born June 16, 1951, in Buckhannon, WV a son of the late John Edward and Mable Lucille Jeffries Watson. On April 12, 1980, he married Dawnetta Tenney who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Amanda Marteny and husband Steven of Clarksburg, Sarah Bice and husband Willie of Wallace, WV and Jessica Mayle and husband Corey of Buckhannon; three grandchi...

Robert H. Sayers, 66, of Lost Creek, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on July 10, 1959, a son of Janet McDaniel Sayers of Gregorys Run, Clarksburg, and the late Billie H. Sayers. Along with his mother, Robert is survived by his sister, Donna Davis (Keith) of Lumberport; brother David Sayers of Clarksburg; and son John Robert Sayers, and several nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his companion, Sandra Lewis; brother Ronald Sayers; and grandparents Willi...

Pamela Sue Bennett, 71, of Lost Creek passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at United Hospital Center. She was born September 2, 1954 in Clarksburg, WV, daughter of the late Janice Lee (James) Bennett and her father Lonnie Bennett and his wife Andrea of Lost Creek. Pamela is preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy” Bennett. Pamela graduated from South Harrison High School with the Class of 1972. Over the years, she dedicated more than 15 years doing real estate appraisals, ...

Alice Ervine Miller, a resident of Elkins, WV, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 due to an injury sustained by a fall in her home. Born Oct. 26, 1932, Alice was 92 years old. She was the daughter of the late Donald C. and Vesta Belle Calhoun Ervine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Miller. Also, preceding her in death were three sisters, Marie Crawford of Baltimore, MD., Mildred Raines of Arbovale, WV, and Lucille Sheets of Glenville, WV, and five brothers, Clarence, ...

Steven (Steve) Godfrey Smith, 66, of Rosemont, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025. He was born on January 10, 1959 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Harold Godfrey Smith and Virginia Ellen Bishop Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Trader Smith, whom he married on June 5, 1981. He is also survived by two daughters Alyssa (Robert) Buffey and Tara (Bob Sinsel) Smith; grandchildren Marissa and Landon Smith; brothers Jerry (Diane) Smith and Stanley (...