Charles Roy Phares, 66, a resident of Cape Cod, MA and more recently having returned to his hometown of Elkins, passed from this life Monday, November 17, 2025, at the WV Caring Hospice Inpatient Center in Elkins. Charles was born on Monday, October 26, 1959, in London, England, a son of the late Roy Mage Phares and Elizabeth "Libby" Mary Chester Phares. Left to cherish Charles’ memory is his son, Charles “Frank” Phares and wife, Emily, of Boston, MA, and his daughter, Kathleen ...

Adam McCord, age, 48, a resident of Flemington, WV., passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence he had been in declining health however his passing was unexpected. He was born into this life in Philippi on September 20, 1977, the youngest child of Frances Marie (Cain) McCord of Galloway, and the late Walter Roscoe McCord. A loving husband to his wife, the former Charlene Alice Criss, they were married on June 19, 2010, he was a steadfast partner, supporting her through l...

Aleta Marie Hess, 67, of Worthington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was born June 8, 1958 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Carl and Annalee Monroe Harris. She is survived by her husband, Robert Hess, whom she married August 6, 1977. She is also survived by her daughter, Melissa “Mitzie” and Scotty Williams and their children, Hunter and Alexis; and her son, Jeremy and Ashley Hess and their children, Brayden and Vivian; as well as her beloved fur babies, Coco and...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Wendy Dawn Lovegreen, a loving mother, stepmother and grandmother. Wendy passed on Sunday November 16, 2025, at her home. She was 55 years old. Wendy’s kindness and compassion will forever live on in the hearts of her family. Wendy had a generous soul, always willing to help those in need. Wendy’s affection and warmth touched the lives of many, and she will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Wendy...

Thomas Edward “Tom” Linger, 85, of Romney, WV, died on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his home. Tom was born on January 16, 1940, in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late Robert H. Linger and Lilly Mable Hoffman. Tom was a veteran in the United States Army for 24 years working in the Medical Corps with duties related to Behavioral Sciences. During his years on active-duty Tom dedicated much of his off-duty time completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology, to then attending local univer...

Shirley Ruth Jackson Sharp, 84, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Sunday, November 16, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Shirley was born Monday, May 5, 1941, in Marlinton, a daughter of the late Lawrence Jackson and Pearl Hannah Jackson. Left to cherish Shirley’s memory are three children, David Sharp wife Annie, Randy Sharp and wife Shawna, Robert Channell and wife April, grandchildren, Wanda and Ronnie Mallow, Dereka Petrice and husband Tim, Amy Parks and h...

Martha L. Griffith, 80, of Clarksburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Cleophus “Boots” Grimes and Mary Frush Grimes. She is survived by two sons, James Griffith and wife Lisa of Clarksburg and Robert Griffith and wife Dawn of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Jonathan R. Griffith, Rachel Elizabeth Griffith, Cheyla Breaun Pitts and fiancée John Leftwich; two siblings, Gary Allen Grimes and wife Joan...

Carolyn “Sue” Howell Shreve, age 78 years, a resident of the Stalnaker Run Road Community, Elkins, WV departed this life Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, at the WVU Medicine United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, WV. She had been in declining health for the past two years. She was born Monday, January 13, 1947, at Cassidy, WV, a daughter of the late Elmer Paul Howell and Marie Wiseman Howell Ross and her stepfather, John Ross. On January 12, 1965, at Oakland, MD she was married to Donal...

Richard “Rick” Lee Evans, 73, of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025. He was born in Wheeling son of the late Heyward and Eleanor (Herbert) Evans. Rick was a machinist at the former Blaw Knox and then retired from Washington Tool & Machine. He was a “super” WV fan, enjoyed playing poker with his friends and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Chuck) Och; sister, Cynthia (Hoddy) Brautigan; grandchildren, Che...

Buster Brown, 91, of Burnsville, passed away in the comfort of his home on Friday, November 14, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Buster was born in Braxton County on January 16, 1934, a son of the late William Brown and Addie Singleton Brown. On August 12, 1954, Buster married the love of his life, Lucille Lunsford Brown. Together they shared 58 wonderful years until her passing on November 1, 2012. In addition to his parents and wife, Buster was preceded in death by one son, ...