William Jack “Billy Jack” Ash, 64, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Salem. He was born on January 15, 1961 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Walter Jack Ash and Barbara Ann Swiger Ash. He is survived by two daughters, Erica Kirk-Huff of Martinsburg and one other daughter; eight grandchildren; siblings, Alfred Gene Ash, Sr. of St. Thomas PA, David Michael Ash of Green Castle, PA, Tammy Jo Bowers of Martinsburg, Wv and Tonya A. Church of Salem. In addition to his pare...

Janet M. Grove, 87, of Weston, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, under the compassionate care of Mountain Memories Assisted Living and Retirement Center in Elkins. Janet was born in Copley on Easter morning, April 17, 1938, a daughter of the late John W. Rogers and Madaline Moneypenny Rogers. On September 18, 1955, Janet married William “Bill” Summers Grove, who preceded her in death on August 17, 2021. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was preceded in death ...

Leo Guy Boylen, Jr., 78, of Flemington, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1947, in Philippi, the son of the late Leo Guy Boylen, Sr. and Reba Jean (Anglin) Boylen. Leo is survived by his daughters, Julie Bibey and husband Brian, and Gina Howe and husband B.J.; his grandchildren, Paige Caitlan Tusing and husband Devin, Lucas James Howe, Gage Alexander Bibey, and Makenna Jadyn Howe; and his great-grandchild, Crosby Dave ...

Ruth Louise Smith, age 77, of Buckhannon, WV, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born January 7, 1948, in Grafton, WV, a daughter of the late William and Flora Losh Travis. On June 8, 1974, she married Robert Eldon Smith who preceded her in death on November 10, 2020. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her brother, John Travis. Surviving are, two sons, Robert Eldon Smith, II and Jason Robert Smith ...

Virginia “Florence” Lunceford, 83, of Flatwoods, entered her eternal rest on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Florence was born on January 30, 1942, a daughter of the late John W. Mollohan and Delta Mollohan. In addition to her parents, Florence was welcomed into the Heavenly Gates by her husband Arnold “Ray” Lunceford; two sisters: Vera Wilson and Jeanette Kerling; and two cherisher brothers-in-law: Desper...

Robert Lewis Sumpter, 82, of Jane Lew, West Virginia, passed away on November 27, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on March 5, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane Anderson Sumpter and Draper Woodford Sumpter. Robert grew up in West Virginia and attended Weston High School before answering the call to serve his country as a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After his military service, he built a long and successful career at Halliburton, retiring ...

Juanita Brooks, 78, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1947 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Clyde Owens and Elvira Cross Owens. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Larry Brooks, whom she married on September 3, 1966 She is survived by her son, Larry Michael Brooks and wife Tammy of Katy; one grandson, Skyler Brooks and wife Shelby of Fairmont; one great grandson, Sutton Brooks; ...

Kerry "Zane" Hammack, 76, a resident of the Kings Run community, Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the West Virginia Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kerry , please visit our floral store.

Eula Jean Collins Smith, 80, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eula, please visit our floral store.

Mary Lucille Brady Tenney was born in Hall, WV, to Maud Slaughter and John Wesley Brady. In 1976, she married John Daniel Tenney, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were one son, Rocky Wayne White; two sisters, Nola (Elza) Wilson, Juanita (Carroll) Crites and three brothers, Maynard (Wanda) Brady, Homer Lee Brady, and Charles Richard Brady. Lucille is the mother of three sons, Virgil Blaine “Rusty” White and Rick White and wife Anita; four grandchildren, Dillon James White...