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...

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...

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...

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...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Lee Mayfield (1952 – 2025) who passed away unexpectedly while enjoying a last breakfast with his brother, Terry. Jim had a long, rewarding career driving for FedEx. He was an excellent mechanic with a passion for rebuilding classic cars, which he would enter successfully into car shows. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time outdoors working on his property. He was happiest in his garage or sitting beside his love,...

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...

Patty Sue Bragg, 78, of Orlando, WV, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1947, to parents Henry and Pauline Conrad. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry Bragg, and daughter Wanda Bender. Patty worked in the Braxton County Clerk's Office as a Deputy Clerk for over 40 years. She found enjoyment in gardening and her flowers. She liked any occasion that allowed her to host and care for her family and...

Juanita Jo Ratliff, 63, of Clarksburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Morgantown. Born on October 28, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of the late John W. Ratliff, Jr. and Patricia Gillispe Ratliff. Juanita’s gentle spirit, kind heart, and warm smile touched everyone who had the blessing of knowing her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her brothers, John Ratliff III of Kimberly, WV, and Gary Wayne Ratliff, who will hold her memory close in thei...

Mary “Bert” Dean, age 83, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born December 3, 1941, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Alpha and Elsie Moats Zickefoose. Surviving are four daughters Darlene Turner and husband Joe of Buckhannon, Debra Tenney and husband Edd of French Creek, WV, Twila Wight and husband Steve of Ozark, AL, and Robin Tenney and husband Randy of Buckhannon; one brother, Leon Zickefoose of Hacker...