Opal Annabelle Brown, 96, passed away on July 12, 2026. A cherished family matriarch, she will be remembered for her deep faith, joyful spirit, Southern cooking, and devotion to her loved ones.

Walter Owen Tharp, 66, of French Creek, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the Louis A. Johnson V.A. Medical Center in Clarksburg. He was a truck driver, avid outdoorsman, and skilled handyman.

James “Jim” L. Harris, Sr., 92, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on July 9, 2026, in Cambridge, Ohio. A Christian, Mason, Shriner and retired businessman, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Dorothy Ann “Dotti” Eiker, 86, of Queens, WV, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026. A lifelong horticulturist and devoted volunteer, she cherished her family, community, and the mountains of West Virginia.

Norman Howard Helmick, 56, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 8, 2026, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was a former truck driver and well tender.

Betty Jane Hinkle, 82, of French Creek, WV, died July 7, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was a business owner, community volunteer, and Methodist by faith.

Mike Junior “Pops” Crawford, 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died unexpectedly at his home on July 3, 2026. He was a truck driver who loved traveling, NASCAR, music, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Ivan Gregory Tenney, 68, of Clarksburg, WV, died on July 5, 2026, at River Oaks Nursing Care Facility. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and worked in auto parts and roofing.

Loretta Carpenter Osburn Miller, 91, of Buckhannon, WV, died on July 4, 2026, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing Care Facility. She was a member of Sand Run Baptist Church and a former school cook.

Arthur Fred Blevins, 79, of Fairfax, VA, died on July 2, 2026, at his home. He was a U.S. Army veteran who enjoyed the outdoors, card games, and time with family.