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Darrell Edward Blake, Jr., 54, of Big Bend, WV, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born February 25, 1971, a son of Darrell E. Blake, Sr. And Mary K. Turner. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Blake; daughter, Layken Jewel Nichols; sister, Read More…
Bud was born on October 14, 1930, in Gilmer County, WV, to the late Ordie Lowther and Oleta Collins Lowther. He was a Korean War Veteran and a jack-of-all-trades. He enjoyed camping, crafting, classic country music, riding his Harley, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his brother, Bob Lowther (Pat), Read More…
Austin James Martindale, 34, of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life in the late evening hours of Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the comfort of his own home, following injuries sustained in a 2017 automobile accident. He was born July 5, 1991 in Canton, OH; son of John H. Martindale and wife Nancy of North Read More…
Debra “Debbie” A. Allman, 65, of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 22, 2025. She was a beloved mom, mammy, aunt, cousin, and dear friend to all. She was born July 12, 1960, in Barberton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Russell Starcher and Mary Yeager. In addition to her Read More…
Reginald Leon “Reggie” Roberts, age 86, of Glenville, WV (Kanawha Drive Community), went home the night of Wednesday, December 24, 2025. It gives us great comfort and joy that he spent Christmas in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along with our mom and his family. He was born May 5, 1939, in Read More…
Henry A. Howes, 71 of Glenville, WV; (formerly of Sand Fork), departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glenville, following an extended illness. He was born March 26, 1954 in Grantsville, WV; son of the late Minnie Howes. Henry was Read More…
Billy Dean Burch of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away at his daughter’s residence in New Brockton on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was 91 years old. Memorialization will be by cremation with burial held at 1ater date in West Virginia. Mr. Burch was the oldest son born March 9, 1933, in Calhoun County, West Virginia, Read More…
David Dewain Richards, born on June 20, 1960, in Grantsville, WV, passed away on July 18, 2024, after a very courageous battle with cancer. David’s life was marked by his joyful spirit and love for the outdoors. An avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, he found great pleasure in being outside, whether he was tinkering on Read More…
Randall Dean Dawson, 59, of Millstone, WV, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2024 following a tragic accident. He was born on January 25, 1965, in Grantsville, WV, to Lanny and the late Nina (Ford) Dawson. He was a 1983 graduate of Calhoun County High School and worked as a Foreman for Houchin Construction for Read More…
Norma Jean Knotts Shaffer, 86, passed peacefully in her home in the early hours of July 22nd, 2024. She was born on August 28th, 1937, to Robert Joseph Knotts, Jr. and Hazel Virginia (Collins) Knotts of Grantsville, WV who also had two sons, James Earl Knotts and Thomas Mark Knotts. Norma was married to Read More…