All Obituaries

Melanie McDaniel Grafton

Melanie Diane McDaniel 73, of Grafton passed away at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown on Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born March 3, 1949 in Thornton, daughter of the late Paul C. and Oieda DeMoss Kite. She is survived by her husband Charles "Chuck" Sheme, they were married July 28, 2012 spending more than ten wonderful years together. Melanie was a graduate from Grafton High School, Class of 1967. She worked as a beautician at her own shop for lots of years, the Country...

Melanie Diane McDaniel 73, of Grafton passed away at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown on Friday, September 30, 2022. She was born March 3, 1949 in Thornton, daughter of the late Paul C. and...

Beverly Chandler

Beverly Jean Chandler, 94 of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Rosewood Health Center. She was born August 1, 1928 in Toledo, OH, daughter of the late Julius and Letha Chandler. Beverly was a graduate of Michigan State University and never stopped being a sports fan. She worked at a newspaper in Toledo, OH. Beverly enjoyed showing dogs and watching dog shows. She loved being in the outdoors, being with people and enjoyed life. Beverly is survived by her friend...

Beverly Jean Chandler, 94 of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Rosewood Health Center. She was born August 1, 1928 in Toledo, OH, daughter of the late Julius and Letha...

Loretta Miller Grafton

Loretta Mae Miller, 95 of Grafton passed away on Monday, September 20, 2022 at the Taylor Health Care Center, Grafton. She was born May 15, 1927 in Grafton, daughter of the late Gilbert F. and Dorothy (Held) Miller McCue. She was born at Coffman Community (along the Tygart River) Loretta was the last surviving member of her family. Loretta is survived by several nieces and nephew, Especially her care givers, Dennis and Terry Shumaker, Grafton In addition to her parents Loretta was...

Loretta Mae Miller, 95 of Grafton passed away on Monday, September 20, 2022 at the Taylor Health Care Center, Grafton. She was born May 15, 1927 in Grafton, daughter of the late Gilbert F. and...

John Hostler

John W. Hostler, 87 of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born October 4, 1934 in Grafton, son of the late John Howard and Marie Isabelle Davis Hostler. He lived many years in Pittsburgh, PA with his loving wife Athena “Bo” Andrews Hostler who passed on June 22, 2014, spending fifty-five years together. John was a graduate of Grafton High School, Class of 1952, and a graduate of the West Virginia University. He...

John W. Hostler, 87 of Martinsburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born October 4, 1934 in Grafton, son of the late John Howard and Marie...

Delmus Fitzwater Grafton

Delmus Franklin Fitzwater 78, of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Rosewood Health Center. He was born June 24, 1944 in Simpson, son of the late Elmer Guy and Hettie Richards Fitzwater. Delmus graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1964. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, watching birds and the wildlife. Delmus loved being with people, he enjoyed talking and visiting with his family and friends. Delmus is survived by his sister in-law, Carrie Fitzwater of...

Delmus Franklin Fitzwater 78, of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Rosewood Health Center. He was born June 24, 1944 in Simpson, son of the late Elmer Guy and Hettie Richards...

Kary Thomas Grafton

Kary Ann Thomas 49, of Grafton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born September 16, 1972 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of Kenneth Hill, of Morgantown and the late Margaret Elaine Clise Noble. Kary enjoyed listening to country music, getting her nails done and doing her hair. She loved the time she spent with her friends and family. Kary especially loved making special memories with her children and her grandchildren that will be treasured by each of them. In...

Kary Ann Thomas 49, of Grafton passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. She was born September 16, 1972 in Raleigh, NC, daughter of Kenneth Hill, of Morgantown and the late...

Karen Swick Grafton

Karen Sue Poling Swick 62, of Grafton passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at United Hospital Center. She was born February 8, 1960, in Grafton, daughter of the late Lester “Bud” Poling and Martha Mary Boyles Poling. Karen graduated from Grafton High School. She liked chit chatting on the phone, baking, shopping on QVC, playing bingo and watching tv. She enjoyed her dog Chloe who was her very special furry companion. Karen loved being with her family and friends and...

Karen Sue Poling Swick 62, of Grafton passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at United Hospital Center. She was born February 8, 1960, in Grafton, daughter of the late Lester...

Sandra "Sandy" Thorn Bridgeport

Sandra Lee Thorn 79, of Bridgeport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born February 18, 1943 in Chambersburg Pa., daughter of the late Ralph Eugene and Violet Irene Stains Peters. She was the wife of William B. Thorn, they were married September 8, 1962 spending sixty wonderful years together. Sandy enjoyed collecting angels, traveling, camping, watching and feeding the birds and decorating her home especially for the holidays. Sandy enjoyed her special cat...

Sandra Lee Thorn 79, of Bridgeport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2022. She was born February 18, 1943 in Chambersburg Pa., daughter of the late Ralph Eugene and Violet Irene...

Robert Digman, PhD.

Robert Vernon Digman, PhD, age 92, of Philippi, WV, died Wednesday September 7, 2022, the son of the late Alice Melvina (Weekley) and Stark Luther Digman, he maintained close ties with Alderson Broaddus University of which he was an alumnus and where he served on the faculty and administration from 1965 until his retirement in 1996.Robert is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jane (Bryant) Digman; his daughter, Rebecca A. (Steve) Hooman of Mars, PA; 3 sons, R. Michael (Sally) of Sebastian,...

Robert Vernon Digman, PhD, age 92, of Philippi, WV, died Wednesday September 7, 2022, the son of the late Alice Melvina (Weekley) and Stark Luther Digman, he maintained close ties with Alderson...

Kimberly "Kimmy" Mayle Grafton

Kimberly Nina Mayle, 45, of Grafton passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022, at Grafton City Hospital from a battle with cancer. She was born December 30, 1976, in Fairmont, daughter of Eddie and Sharon Mayle and the late Carolyn Ward Mayle. Kimmy was enjoyable to be around and didn’t know a stranger. She had a smile that didn’t go unnoticed and would light up a room. She loved being around family and friends and out and about where she could watch the world go by. Those who...

Kimberly Nina Mayle, 45, of Grafton passed away Wednesday September 7, 2022, at Grafton City Hospital from a battle with cancer. She was born December 30, 1976, in Fairmont, daughter of Eddie and...

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