Obituaries

Sep 20, 2026

Mary Susan McWhorter, 63, of Point Pleasant, WV, passed away on September 20, 2026, at her residence. Born on May 16, 1963, in Parsons, WV, she was the daughter of Glenn Claude Wilcox and Inza Elizabeth "Liz" Wilcox.Mary Susan was a proud homemaker who found her greatest joy in the everyday life she built with her family. She loved spending...

Sep 19, 2026

Clifford D. Pennington, Sr., 84, of Dryfork, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Cortland Acres. Born on July 5, 1942, in Morgantown, he was the son of the late Hoy and Beulah Pearl (Judy) Pennington. Clifford attended Lanesville School and went on to make farming the center of a life he loved. He was passionate about working the land and equally at...

Sep 15, 2026

Emory Lewis Martin, Jr., 79, of New Albany, IN, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born on March 17, 1947, in Clarksburg, WV, he was the son of the late Emory Lewis and Florence Maxine (Crim) Martin.

Emory built a long and steady career at Northrop Grumman in program and business management, bringing order, accountability, and quiet competence to work...

Sep 14, 2026

Glen W. Brown, III, 73, of Eglon, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, while away on a trucking trip, doing the work he had always loved.

Born on September 17, 1952, in Elkins, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Glen W. Brown, Jr., and Mary (Arbigast) Brown.

A 1970 graduate of Rowlesburg High School, Glen attended...

Sep 6, 2026

Robert Frantz, Sr., 74, of Eglon, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home. He was born December 14, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Raymond Frantz, Sr., and Hilda Frantz (Taylor).

On October 29, 1972, he married Kathern Frantz. Together they shared 53 years of marriage.

Robert found joy in the things that brought people...

Sep 2, 2026

Eva Tubbs Wilson, 99, of Oakland, died on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Goodwill Retirement Community. Born on June 3, 1927, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late William Johnston Tubbs, Jr. and Frances Williams. She was preceded in death by her brother, William Johnston Tubbs, and his wife Gail.

Eva completed her early schooling in Cumberland, then graduated...

Aug 31, 2026

Dale Allen Pennington, 56, of Thomas, WV, passed away on August 29, 2026. Born on November 16, 1969, in Elkins, he was the son of Clifford "Jim" and LuRae (Gotto) Pennington.

Dale enjoyed his time working for Huffman logging company and loved to run heavy equipment like his skidder. He loved to go on ATV's rides and take long trips...

Aug 29, 2026

Lisa Anne Cole of Eglon, WV, 52, passed away August 29th, 2026 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital comforted by her loving father, Robert "Bob" Cole, brother, Jeffrey Cole and partner Amy Skidmore, cousins, Robert and Jack Liston, and close friend, Isaiah Spaid. Born on March 13th, 1974 to Robert "Bob" Cole, and Grace Bolinger. Lisa brought an abundance of joy,...

Aug 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Anna Margaret Cangley (Davis), but known in this community as Granny. May 22, 1929 - August 28, 2026

Ann, beloved matriarch and the heart of our family, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on August 28, 2026, at the age of 97.Across nearly a century of life, Ann built a legacy defined by...

Aug 27, 2026

Rita Faye (Cosner) Kosanic, 71, of Aurora, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. Born on October 25, 1954, in Bayard. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Gay) Cosner.

Rita graduated from Union High School and married the love of her life, Dennis Kosanic. Together they built a life centered around family, love, and devotion. Rita...

Aug 26, 2026

Aug 25, 2026

Bonnie Lee (Talkington) Long, 69, of Oakland, passed away on August 25, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. Born on June 6, 1957, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy and Olive Talkington. Bonnie was a wonderful caregiver who dedicated herself to residential home care with UCP, offering patience, kindness, and steady...

Aug 23, 2026

Margaret (Phillips) Kisamore, 64, of Belington, WV, passed away on August, 23, 2026. Born on June 16, 1962, in Philippi, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Vesta (Bussey) Phillips.

Margaret was a homemaker and enjoyed playing games on her tablet and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Eva Phillips Kisamore, Randall Kisamore...

Aug 17, 2026

Patricia Maxine (Skipper) Groves, 79, of Oakland, passed away on August 17, 2026, at Moran Manor in Westernport. Born on February 27, 1947, in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Maxine Adele (Glotfelty) Skipper.

Patricia graduated from Southern High School and was a devoted member of Loch Lynn Church of God. She found quiet joy in...

Aug 12, 2026

John T. Francis, 79, of Keyser, passed away at his home on August 12, 2026, with his twin girls on each side of him. Born on June 28, 1947, in Keyser, he was the son of the late George J. and Wilma (Daniels) Francis. In the days and weeks before his passing, friends and family came from far and wide...

Aug 9, 2026

Wesley Edward Alexander, 28, of Oakland, passed away on Sunday, August 9, at his home. Born on February 27, 1998, in Oakland, MD, he was the son of the late Russell Broze Alexander Jr. and Cynthia (Beebe) Alexander.Wes attended Southern High School and graduated in 2016. Wes was an old soul with the biggest heart, and he never knew a stranger. He...

Aug 8, 2026

Walter Leo Weeks, Sr., born in Loch Lynn Heights on June 18, 1941, went home to be with His Lord on August 8, 2026, at the age of 85, with his wife and family by his side, at home. Walt never moved far from his roots. He was the son of Ira Wheat Weeks and Elma Naomi (Shaffer) Weeks.

After...

Aug 2, 2026

Thomas Earl Gowans, 99, of Oakland, passed away on August 2, 2026, at Garrett Regional Medical Center. Born on March 29, 1927, in Lonaconing, he was the son of the late Charles Steele and Mary Margaret (Fazenbaker) Gowans.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 21 years of dedicated service. Following his military career, he worked...

Jul 30, 2026

Beverly Jean Sincell (70), of Oakland, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, June 30, 2026, at her residence. Born August 15, 1955, to the late Reverend James and Jo Ann Remley, Bev graduated from Southern High School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelors from West Virginia Wesleyan, a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia...

Jul 29, 2026

Eva Mae (Perando) Clary lived a life full of love, friendship and an unwavering support of others.

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Eva Mae Clary, 77, of Deer Park, Maryland, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Terra Alta, West Virginia.

Eva Mae was born on February 12, 1949, in...