Mary Anne Crites, 78, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Mountain Memories Retirement Home in Elkins. She was born on October 30, 1946 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Matthew Gochenour and Estabelle Eakle Icard. She is survived by three sisters, Carol Gochenour of Oakwood, Texas, Sandra Von Arb and husband Donald of Oakwood, Texas, and Cindy White and husband Cliff of Alum Creek, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Eakle...

Berlin Douglas “Doug” Haller, 71, of Philippi, WV passed away in Broaddus Hospital in Philippi on September 1, 2025. He was born in Philippi, WV to Calvin “Berl” Haller and Betty Lou (Reed) Haller on February 18, 1954. He attended Barbour County Schools and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1972 while he worked for Smith’s Drug Store. A proud and lifelong coal miner, Doug worked for nearly three decades for several mining companies in North Central West Virginia. He retired f...

Eva Louise Smith Markley, 76, a resident of Mabie, passed from this life Monday, September 1, 2025, at home. Eva was born Sunday, January 9, 1949, in Cassity, a daughter of the late Delpha Ellsworth Smith and Gertrude Zirkle Smith. She was married to Ronald Douglas Markley who preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are two children, Jonathan M. Markley and companion Carla Poling of Mabie, Rita L. Larson and husband Brian of Chesapeake, VA, two grandchildren, Travis Mi...

Timothy Dwayne Rowe, 26, a resident of Audra Community, passed away Sunday August 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born December 5, 1998 in McDowell County a son of Tim and Tina Saffle. Timothy loved going camping and being outdoors. He often would go on sxs rides, car rides to the mountains or to get ice cream. He enjoyed playing volleyball with his family and taking walks. Timothy loved people and was quite the ladies’ man. He especially liked entert...

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...

Kathleen Joyce (Haller) Swick, 87 a resident of Elkins, WV passed away from this life August 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathleen was born August 5, 1938, in Simpson, the daughter of the late Willie Haller and Mary (Bays) Haller. Kathleen is survived by her four children, Linda Marshall of Canton, OH, Dearl James Swick Jr, and wife Maria of Bridgeport WV, Cathy Jo Fincham and husband Kermit, Jr. “Bingo” of Winfield, WV, and Crystal Dawn Zi...

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...

Roger John Will Sr., 79 of Salem passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born on August 13, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, son of the late Robert John and Ameila Mary Ciprijan Will. Roger graduated from Trott Vocational High School and worked at Union Carbide as a machine shop operator and draftsman. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and attending the grandchildren’s sporting events. Roger was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He is s...

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...