Janet E. Martino, 81, of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Dick and Dorothy Wolfe of Nutter Fort, West Virginia. She shared a long and loving marriage with the late Don Martino. Janet was also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Deanna Jo Martino. She is survived by her beloved son, Steven Martino of Richmond, VA; and her cherished brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Tressa Wolfe of Bridgeport, WV. Janet wil...

Sharon “Jeannie” Brady (Conrad), 78, of Burnsville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Clarksburg and raised in Burnsville, Jeannie made her home in the community she loved most. A proud graduate of Burnsville High School’s Class of 1964, she carried her school spirit throughout her life and was a founding part of the Burnsville School Reunion Weekend celebrations that continue to bring people together today. Jeannie began her career ...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

Patricia Ellen Himes age 84 a resident of Coalton, WV departed this life Friday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Teresa Bradley. She was born October 19, 1940 at Cumberland, MD, a daughter of the late Marie Heier Kearchner. On July 2, 1960, at Belington, WV she was united in marriage to the late Porter Goff Himes Jr. who preceded June 22, 2004. She is survived by: Five children, Martin Courtney of Coalton, Paul Himes and wife Judy of Mabie, WV, Walter Himes of Junior, WV, Jes...

Bessie “Betty” E. Smith, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025. She was born December 9, 1929, in Weston, West Virginia. Bessie was a member of Passion Church in Hartville and frequently attended Higher Praise Ministries in Munroe Falls. Preceded in death by her husband, Morris Smith; son, Nicholas Smith; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by children, Carla (Bob) Walkerow, Lonnie (Tina) Smith, Joyce (Gary) Williams, Bobby Smith, Mark (Dawn) Smith, Sonya (Joe...

John Groves, 62, of Lost Creek, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home. Born September 17, 1962 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of the late Charles Aaron and Mabel Wanda (Bankhead) Groves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bobby, Raymond, Donald, and Jerry Groves; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and David Bruso; and his dog, Pippa. John enjoyed the outdoors, and liked to hunt in his younger years. As time pressed on, he turned ...

Keaton Paul Chipps, 27, of Walkersville, passed away due to a tragic car accident on Friday, August 22, 2025, in Summersville. Keaton was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend. Keaton was born in Weston on July 31, 1998, a son of David “Davey” Lester Chipps and the late Samantha Jane Skinner Chidester. Keaton is now walking on streets of gold with Jesus and his daughter, Iris Chipps; mother, Samantha Chidester; uncle, Harold Friend; and maternal grandparents: Janet and Bill...

Rosa Lee Wilmoth, 83, of Blackville, SC, passed away on August 22, 2025 in SC. She was born on March 28, 1942 in WV, a daughter of the late Mabel and Stanford Lott. She is survived by two grandchildren Cody Wilmoth and spouse Kayla of Leesville SC, Jessica Wilmoth and spouse Brandon Sanchez of Clearwater FL; three sisters, Kimberly Lott, Linda Lott, and Brenda Lott; one daughter-in-law, Michelle E. Wilmoth. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas “J...

Patty (Pat) Jordon of Buckhannon, the Hinkleville community, passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, In the comfort of his home, under the care of his family, guided by WVU Hospice. He was born the sixth of seven children to the late Bethel (Ben) and Melba Arbogast Jordon, on January 31, 1937, in Webster county. Patty attended grade school in Webster county at both Briar Ridge School and Vance School before enlisting in the US Army where he went on to obtain his GED. He was united in marriage t...

Sherry Lynn Cummings, 70, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 30,1955 in Browntown, WV, a daughter of the late John W. Starkey and Eva Glover Starkey. She is survived by two daughters, Shelly Greise and husband Brad of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Sammy Matthey and husband Daniel of Salem; grandchildren, Bree Howard, Brody Byrd, Bryce Byrd, Chloe Byrd, Hunter Byrd, Bentleigh Byrd and Owen Matthey; one great grandson, Carter Michael Byrd and one...