Essie Earlene Tomasi, 76, of Mannington, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Bridgeport. She was born on July 23, 1949 in Belington, a daughter of the late James Allen and Marjorie Emma Hess Allen. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Michael Tomasi. She is also survived by her daughter, Michelle Tomasi; one grandson, Cameron Hardesty; siblings James M Allen, Mannington, Mary E Steerman (Charlie), Belington, Carl K Allen (Betty), PA, several nieces and nephews, and speci...

Franklin Delano Barker, Sr, 92, of Clarksburg passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1933 in Brown, WV, a son of the late George D. Barker and Dora Helen Moore Barker. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Alicia Maria Barker, whom he married on April 6, 1954 at the Rodman Naval Station Chapel in Panama CZ. He is survived by two children, Franklin D. Barker, Jr. of Murrietta, CA and Steven L. Barker of ...

John Charles "Chuck" Hempel December 12, 1949 - November 1, 2025 John Charles "Chuck" Hempel, 75, a resident of Dailey, passed from this life Saturday, November 1, 2025, at home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.

Elizabeth Doris “Betty” Tootill Taylor, 77, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Betty was born Wednesday, January 28, 1948, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late William Louis Tottill, Sr. and Doris Elizabeth Moorehead. On November 14, 1964, in Mill Creek, she was married to William Leon “Bill” Taylor who preceded her in death on March 24, 2015. Left to cherish Betty’s memory is her son, Raymond Joseph Tay...

Hazel Ann (Sandridge) Evix, born August 13, 1940, passed away Saturday November 1, 2025, at the age of 85, in the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, after a period of declining health. She was a former resident of Nestorville and more recently of Beverly, WV. She was a daughter of Martha (Upton) Sandridge and Roy Lee Sandridge. On April 7, 1956 she was united in marriage to Earnest Edward Evix, who preceded her in death on December 17, 1981. She was also preceded in death by her daughter Eli...

Albert Jennings Crislip, Jr. 94, of Weston went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 31st, 2025 in Holbrook on the Hill of Buckhannon, WV. He was born in Vadis, WV on May 18th, 1931: son of the late A. Jennings Crislip and Genevie Azalea (Davisson) Crislip. On December 24th,1950, Albert was married to the love of his life, Iris Carol (Ireland) Crislip, who preceded him in death on January 25th, 2020. Cherishing the memory of Albert is one sister: Janis Crislip Rogers of Vadis, W...

Roy Lee “RJ” Lahman, age 32, of Rock Cave, WV, died Friday, October 31, 2025, in an ATV accident. He was born March 4, 1993, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of Leroy M. and Janie M. Jones Lahman of Rock Cave. In addition to his parents, he is survived by five brothers, Tim Lahman of Arthur, WV, Steve Jones and wife Rosella of Webster Springs, WV, Paul Jones and wife Punkie of Crawford, WV and James Jones and wife Chrissy and Leroy Ray Lahman and wife Annie all of Rock Cave; one sister, Carol Lahman ...

Darlene Swims, 69 of Mill Creek, WV departed this life on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV. She was born on January 30, 1956, in Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia (Blankenship) Vance; stepdad, Columbus Vance; sister, Peggy Farris; and sister, Connie Swims. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family and listening to country music. Those left to cherish her loving memory includes her daughter, Tonya Mullins; son, Lar...

Donald Lee "Don" Taylor May 3, 1940 - October 31, 2025 Donald Lee "Don" Taylor, 85, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Friday, October 31, 2025, at home with family by his side and under the care of Mountain Hospice. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donald , please visit our floral store.

Barbara Dalton, 77, of Canton, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 after a brief illness, entering eternal rest surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, Barbara will be remembered for her generous heart, warm spirit, and the joy she found in the simple moments that made life beautiful. Barbara was united in marriage to Joseph Dalton, who preceded her in death. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and famil...