Hilda Mae McClain James, age 82, of Buckhannon, died Saturday, August 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 23, 1942, in Webster County, a daughter of the late George Denton McClain, Sr. and Mary Lou Cogar McClain. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter Sarah Elizabeth James and one sister Mary Hazel Farnsler. She is survived by two daughters: Brenda and husband John James of Buckhannon and Barbara and husband Dwayne Burr of Arcadia, FL; five gra...

Mr. Michael Lee “Mickey” Schwirian age 78, a resident of Philippi and more recently of the Salem Center Health Care Facility in Salem, WV, departed this life Saturday morning August 30, 2025, at the care center. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born August 23, 1947, at Philippi, WV, a son of the late Herman Joseph and Reta Kathleen Hollen Schwirian. He spent 40 years with the love of his life, Julia Marie Griffith Snider, who preceded him in death on December 8, 202...

James Wendall Rector, age 80, a resident of Philippi, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 29, 2025, at his home. James was born September 6, 1944, in Marion, Illinois, a son of William Herman and Helen Marie (Bundren) Rector. James was united in marriage to his loving wife Joyce Ann (Moore) Rector. James served our country serving in the US Army. He was an avid farmer. James worked with his brother at Rector Cabinet Shop, woodworking and making cabinets. James loved working with his han...

Robert K. Cutright, Jr, 61, of Weston, WV, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Upshur County on August 27, 1964: son of Robert K. Cutright, Sr. of Crawford, WV and the late Carol Sue (Cool) Cutright. Bob was united in marriage on October 5, 2006 to Loretta “Lett” Rae (Templeton) Cutright, whom survives. Cherishing their memories of Bob are his father, Robert K. Cutright, Sr, brother Adam Cutright, wife Lett Cutright, son...

Maynard Sue Siron April 14, 1945 - August 29, 2025 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Maynard Sue Siron, 80 of Montville New Jersey on August 29, 2025. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Maynard Sue was born on April 14, 1945, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Parl Dee Ware & Daisy May West Ware. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her loving spouse of 51 years, Robert E. Siron Sr., her tw...

David Alan Denton, Jr June 26, 1940 – August 29, 2025 David Alan Denton Jr. (Dave) died peacefully on August 29, 2025, with family by his side at the age of 85. David “Alan” Denton and Mildred Sinclair Denton welcomed their son Dave into the world on June 26th, 1940, in Covington, KY. Seven years later they had another son, James Sinclair Denton, who preceded Dave in death in 2021. Dave married his high school sweetheart, Ann Hounshell in 1959 and quickly started a family while working...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Patrick Secreto, age 83 of Charlotte, NC. James joined the Lord in Heaven on August 29,2025 at Novant Matthews Hospital. He was born in Meadowbrook, WV on May 15, 1942 a son of the late Patsy William Secreto and Mary Evelyn (DePolo) Secreto. Surviving are two daughters and sons in law: Kim and Jay Fontaine of Charlotte, NC and Mariana and Cody McClung of Stanfield,NC; two grandsons: Eric Wilson and Joshua Wilson; his sibli...

Lora Jane Frush, 88, of Chub Run Road Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on, Friday, August 29, 2025 at her home. She was born in Clarksburg on April 26, 1937, daughter of the late Orie M. and Alma M. (Gump) Jones. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Thomas A. “Tom” Frush Jr. on December 21, 2021. Lora is survived by her five children: Tommy Frush (Stephanie) of Linden, VA, Jeannie Oliverio (Sam) of Bridg...

Karin L. Combs, 80, passed away peacefully on a beautiful sunny day in Buckhannon on Thursday, August 28, 2025. She was born July 24, 1945, in Yonkers, New York. She graduated from Milford High School in 1963. Karin put roots down in West Virginia for nearly 50 years. As one who enjoyed the bountiful landscapes and natural wonders of this area, Karin made time for adventures including riding her motorcycle, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and visiting many state parks. Her love of “critters” was e...

Robert Owens Bradley ( October 19, 1940 - August 28, 2025 ) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Owens Bradley, 84, at his home in Vinton, Virginia on August 28, 2025. Born October 19, 1940, in Dailey WV, a son of the late Odgar Ernest Bradley and late Thelma Margaret Bradley. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Ernest and Ralford Bradley; and one sister, Nancy Barnes. On March 25, 1961, he married the former Carolyn Lea Komandt of Garrettsville,...