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JOAN STEWART

Joan Doris Stewart, 76, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1949, in Wheeling, WV, where she resided for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Doris and Howard; her soulmate, Michael Melko; her sister, Charlotte; and her brothers, Jacob, William, and Michael. Joan was a devoted mother to Charlene, Janeen, and Lawrence (Kathryn). She was a loving sister to Jackie, Janice, Jeanie, and Jeffrey. She was also a proud and cherished grandmother to Logan, Taelisa, Aaliyah, Addyson, and Dayne. Known for her warmth and ...

SHAWN TRIBETT

Shawn Christopher Tribett, 53, passed away on March 8, 2025, at home in McMechen, WV. Shawn was born on November 25, 1971, in Glen Dale, WV. Shawn was preceded in death by his loving father Robert Nathan Tribett. He leaves behind his loving family including his mother Teresa Lee (Giovengo) Tribett; son Gabriel Tribett; sister Amanda Weekly; three nieces Holly Tribett, Hanna Tribett, and Harper Weekly; and one nephew Joseph Weekly. Family and friends will be received at a memorial gathering on Sunday, March 23, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with Military Honors by Active Duty Navy and ...

HARRY LONG

Harry L. Long, age 93, of Glen Dale, WV died Sunday, March 16, 2025 in WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born August 19, 1931 in Marshall County, WV the son of the late John and Olive Riter Long. He was retired from AEP; and was a member of Hillview Terrace Church of ...

SARAH CARR

Sarah Ann Lynch Carr, loving mother of Rev. Margie Carr (James B. Kepner) of Buckhannon, WV, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 14, 2025, at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. Family and Friends will be received on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 11:00 am until time ...

PAUL HAYES

Paul Frederick Hayes, 87, of Wheeling, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his home. Services were held at the convenience of the family with arrangements made by Kepner Funeral Homes, 900 National Road, Wheeling, WV (304-232-2732).

RALPH JAMES “JIM” STAUB

Ralph James “Jim” Staub, 90, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at his home. He was born July 13, 1934, in Wheeling, son of the late Ralph E. and Lillian A. Hahn Staub. Jim was retired from Columbia Gas Company (later known as Mountaineer Gas Company) and from Orkin Pest Control. A Methodist by faith, Jim graduated from Wheeling High School in 1952 and attended West Liberty State College. He was a United States Army veteran and served at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, ...