Evelyn “Evie” Saunders, 69, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 24, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, a daughter of the late Bob Johnson and Wanda Legate Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Samuel Saunders, whom she married on December 5, 1988. She is also survived by her daughter, Samara Saunders of Independence, WV; two siblings, Wayne Johnson and wife Jane of Phoenix, AZ and Wendell Johnson and wife Jeanette of IL. Evie was...

Linda Lou Kalvesmaki, age 73, of Philippi, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at River Oaks Healthcare Center in Clarksburg, surrounded by love. Linda was born on May 29, 1952, in Webster Springs, the daughter of the late Mike Clemith Farley and Georgia Ethel (Bailey) Farley. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness and creativity touched everyone who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Kalvesmaki; her so...

Charlotte Ann Kiddy Smith, 85, of Weston, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew. Charlotte was born in Buckhannon on October 22, 1939, a daughter of the late Ralph Brown Kiddy and Theresa Doris Lane Kiddy. In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by three brothers: Maryln David Kiddy, William James Kiddy, and Richard Ralph Kiddy. Forever cherishing their memories of Charlotte ar...

Anna Muril Wickliff, 77, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. She was born in Sutton, WV on June 7, 1948: daughter of the late Coy Knight and Dessie (Fisher) Curtis. Anna Muril’s memory will be cherished by her children: Lisa Cogar and husband George, Teresa Fallon and husband Steven and Daniel Furr all of Weston,6 grandchildren: Deann Stamper. Brandy Jones, Jeff Murphy, Bob Murphy, Ryan Fallon and Presley Po...

Susan Jill Benson, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. She was born June 30, 1950, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Burton and Ruth Oldaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Randall Wayne Benson; two brothers, Roger and Scott Oldaker and one sister, Marsha Allman. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Benson of Buckhannon; one daughter, Nicole Wagoner and husband Kurt of Buckhanno...

Dale Wilson Chewning, 89, a resident of Mill Creek, departed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by family and under the care of West Virginia Caring. Dale was born Tuesday, July 7, 1936, in Cassity, a son of the late Wilson Rhodes Chewning and Bessie Dove Rader Chewning. On August 28, 1965, he married the former Geraldine June Currence who preceded him in death November 18, 2017. They shared and celebrated fifty-two years of marriage. Their devotion to ...

Cleston Morris Mills, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born November 19, 1932, in Upshur County, WV, a son of the late Robert Lee and Ocie B. Hibbs Mills. On September 29, 2012, he married Nancy Miller who preceded him in death on July 23, 2023. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Pamela Anne Prell and Athena Kay Mills; two brothers, William Robert and C...

Denzil Lee Sands, 74, of Foley, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born on May 2, 1951, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Denzil Sands and Julia Sands. Following his fathers passing at a young age, Julia married Julius "Andy" Simon who raised him. He was a proud graduate of Warren High School, Class of 1969. Shortly after, he served his country with honor as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Denzil worked as a carpent...

Virgil Lee Rogers, 91, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Clarksburg, WV. A native of Grafton, WV, he was born on July 8, 1934 to Charles and Dulcie Rogers and lived a life marked by service, creativity, and generosity. Virgil graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1952 and went on to enlist in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for 22 years before retiring. During his distinguished military career, Virgil served aboard ship in Japan, Phillipines, and various Mediterra...

Susan Jean Blankenship, 77, of Mt. Nebo, WV passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 in the WVU-Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center. Born September 30, 1948 at Clarksburg, WV, she was a daughter of the late James Earl and Jean E. Lowe Bates. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Bates and by two sisters, Martha Bellinger and Connie Humphrey. She was a Christian, attended Reynolds Street Freewill Baptist Church in Summersville, was a former waitress at the Stonewal...