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Barrett Burch

Barrett Burch, 51, a resident of Montrose, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at his home following an extended illness. He was born July 2, 1975, at Ogdensburg, New York, a son of Stanley J. Burch and Maryann Foster Burch, who reside at Montrose. Also surviving is a sister, Shasta Burch at home. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Clifford and Anna Foster; and his paternal grandparents, Homer and Nell Burch. Barrett was a graduate of Tucker County High School. He attended St. Brendan Catholic Church in Elkins. The Mass of Christian Burial will be ...

William Michael Buchanan

William Michael "Bill" Buchanan, age 29 years, a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, departed this life Monday morning, Oct. 5, 2026, at his home. Death was unexpected. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Final rites will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. Pastor Donna Bolinger will officiate. Cremation will follow. Graveside service will take place at the Parsons City Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for ...

Mitchell T. Pennington

Mitchell Thomas "Mitch" Pennington, 72, of Lake Placid, Florida, and Medley, West Virginia, passed away on Oct. 6, 2026. Family will receive friends Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery, Lahmansville, West Virginia.

Robert Lee ‘Bob’ Harper

Robert Lee "Bob" Harper, 79, a resident of Alpena, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at his home. He had been in his usual health and his death was unexpected. He was born May 19, 1947, at Franklin, West Virginia, a son of the late John and Evelyn Hedrick Harper. He was married to ...

William Michael Buchanan

William Michael "Bill" Buchanan, 29, a resident of Parsons, West Virginia, departed this life Monday morning, Oct 5, 2026, at his home. Death was unexpected. He was born Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at Elkins, West Virginia, a son of Harold Lee Buchanan and companion, Teresa Brinegar, of ...

Raymond G. Swadley

Raymond G. Swadley, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Services were held in Clarksville on July 11. A Service of Remembrance will be held at his beloved Ruddle Church in Franklin, West Virginia, on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Friends and loved ones are invited to share in honoring Raymond’s remarkable life and the legacy he leaves behind. His ashes will be interred at the Ruddle Cemetery. A potluck meal will follow. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.