CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Wanda Irene Mapes, 94, of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Maplewood Healthcare in Bridgeport. She was born in Vienna, WV, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Taylor) Williams. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Mapes, in 1997; a daughter in infancy, Ruellen Mapes; and a son-in-law, Eugene “Gene” Hawk. Mrs. Mapes is survived by her three children: Charles W. “Chu...

Joseph William “Grave Digger” Bragg, 95 of Cowen, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at United Hospital Center. He was born November 18, 1929 in Adrian, WV and was the son of the late Delbert and Minnie Lewis Bragg. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Sarah A. Bragg; all of his siblings, Bernard, Delbert Jr “Fore”, Mack, Charlie, Thelma, Ermil, Ross and Phillip. He worked mainly construction jobs during his working years and had also worked as a grave digge...

Lester Eugene Curtis, 85, of Roanoke, passed away in the comfort of his home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Lester was born in Weston on July 26, 1940, a son of the late Clarence Lee Curtis and Olive Lee Fisher Curtis. On April 12, 2001, Lester married Patty Ann Ables. Together they shared 24 wonderful years of marriage. Forever cherishing their memories of Lester are his wife, Patty Curtis of Roanoke; four children: Roy Curtis of Roanoke, Diann...

Nanette “Nanny” DeWitt VanDevender, 69, a resident of Kerens, passed from this life Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. She was born Thursday, December 22, 1955, in Kingwood, a daughter of the late Robert DeWitt and Carrie Braham DeWitt. On December 28, 1982, she married Robert Shelton VanDevender who survives at home. Also left to cherish her memory are three children, Amanda Lynn VanDevender of Elkins, Bobbi Jo VanDevender of Elkins, Willow “Bug” V...

Joyce Taylor Crites, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 5,1934, to James Taylor and Opal Jeffries Taylor in Roanoke, WV. Joyce lived a long and full life marked by deep faith, steadfast love, and a generous spirit. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Crites; her cherished son, Rick Crites; her dear grandson, Michael Weaver; her sister, Mary Lou Taylor, Helen June Gibson, and brother, Bill...

Mrs. Virginia Faye Phillips Shahan age 85 a resident of Philippi, WV, departed this life Saturday evening November 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born May 10, 1940 at Meadowville, WV, a daughter of the late Leslie Coleman and Ruth Sturms Phillips. On May 15, 1965 at Deer Park, MD, she was united in marriage to Clifford Sherwood Shahan, who survives at their home in Philippi. Left to cherish her memory are a daughte...

Richard Lee "Dick" Jones, age 81, of Mabie passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport surrounded by his loving family. He was born Saturday, December 11, 1943, in Somerset, Ohio, a son of the late Raymond Cyril Jones and Orpha Mae Davis Jones. On July 11, 1964, in Junction City, Ohio, he married his loving wife, the former Sharon L. Heinzman. They had celebrated sixty-one years of marriage. Also left to cherish his memory are three childre...

Dale Watkins Massey, 67, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Veteran’s Facility from a cardiac arrest and an extended illness. Dale was born on December 17, 1957 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah to Glenn and Marian Massey. At age 11, he moved with his family to Phoenix Arizona. Dale graduated from Camelback High School where he was active in Scouting, Drama, and Sports. Following High School Dale served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-d...

Hansel Ray “Hank” Means, 77, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at United Hospital Center. Born on January 21, 1948, in Fairmont and grew up in the Northview area of Clarksburg. Hank was the son of the late Chester “Chet” Ray and Juanita Lee Shuman Means. Hank graduated from Victory High School, Class of 1967, and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Fairmont State College. He proudly served six years in the A...

Delouris Joan Vandergrift passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Bridgeport, WV, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Granville, WV, on April 16, 1934, to Everett Roy Sigley and Rita Maxine Ennis Sigley, both of whom preceded her in death. Joan was a cherished member of her family, which mourns her passing but also celebrates her rich and fruitful life. Growing up in West Virginia, Joan was fortunate to be embraced by a loving family. Her journey took her from the nurt...