James “Jim” Franklin Merriner, 101, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by love. He was born on May 26, 1924, in Hundred, WV, the son of the late Robert Lee and Rebecca Taylor Merriner. Jim lived a long and meaningful life, remembered for his steady kindness and quiet strength. He worked for many years as an accounting manager in retail, where he was admired for his hard work, dedication, and gentle spirit. He was a be...

Donald Eugene Heaster, 59, of Clarksburg, departed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Donald was born in Buckhannon on February 1, 1966, a son of William E. Heaster and the late Opal L. Smallridge Heaster. In addition to his mother, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Heaster; and one brother, Mark Heaster. Donald is survived by his father, William Heaster of Weston; one daughter, Cassie Heaster of Jane Lew; ...

Shandra M. Muscar, 64, of Hepzibah, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a battle with declining health on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born April 16, 1961 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Elizabeth J. Boggess Watson. She is survived by her children, Felicia Posey and her husband Shane of Jane Lew; Christian David Hedrick and his fiancé Makenzie Hardy of Lumberport; Farrah Hedrick of Lumberport; and Reannah Muscar also of Lumberport; her grandchildren, Camero...

James Everett “Jimmy” Hovis, age 39, of Rock Cave, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Weston, WV on November 5, 1985, a son of Darren Wade Nethken and Norma Lee Hovis Nethken, who survive at Rock Cave. Also surviving are one daughter Willow Rose Parker of Buckhannon; two sisters: Rosalyn Marrie Freeman and husband Jonathan of Selbyville and Norma Ann “Annie” Hovis of Rock Cave; maternal grandmother Wanda L. Hovis of Champion, OH; tw...

Tammy Kay Watson, 62, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home in Clarksburg on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1962 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of the late Edward Lee Randall and Virginia Ellen Broadstone. She was preceded in death by her husband David Watson who passed away on December 20, 2002. She is survived by two children, Stephanie Campbell and husband Kristofer of Morgantown and Edward Lee Randall and wife Susan of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Chayse Ca...

Bernice Mary Archuletta Linger, 75, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Thursday, September 25, 2025, at home. She had been in her usual health and death was unexpected. Bernice was born Tuesday, November 15, 1949, in Rocky Ford, CO, a daughter of the late Pete Archuletta and Rosie Tafoya Archuletta. On August 27, 1983, in Elkins, she married Danny Linger who survives at home. Also left to cherish Bernice’s memory are three children, Tom Romero of Denver, CO, Brian Romer...

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...

Charlotte Louise Mace McDonald, 82, a long-time resident of Junior, West Virginia, passed away Wednesday evening, September 24, 2025, at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born Sunday November 15, 1942 at Junior, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ralph Richard Mace, Sr. and Beatrice Louise “Bea” Edmond Mace. On Saturday, January 27, 1962, she was united in marriage to her high-school sweetheart, Bennie J. McDonald, wh...

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...

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...