Obituaries
Edith Jewel Golden Hosaflook
Edith Jewel Golden Hosaflook, 102, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on April 29, 2026. She was a devoted mother, active community member, and longtime leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Waneta Mae Hamner
Waneta Mae Hamner, 95, of Gaines, passed away on April 29, 2026, at home surrounded by family. She was a devoted homemaker and is lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
June Marie Cutright
June Marie Cutright, 65, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a gifted seamstress and is survived by her husband, Brian Stockley, and family.
Rev. William Frank Mooring
Rev. William Frank Mooring, 85, of Buckhannon, WV, died April 23, 2026, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital. He founded New Life Tabernacle and served in the U.S. Army.
Margaret “Aggie” Ann Helms
Margaret “Aggie” Ann Helms, 83, of Buckhannon, died April 24, 2026, at Crestview Manor Healthcare Center in Jane Lew. She was an avid painter who enjoyed gardening and ATVing and loved her animals.
Daniel Lee Carpenter
Daniel Lee Carpenter, 48, of Buckhannon, passed away on April 21, 2026. He was a carpenter who enjoyed tinkering on cars and bow hunting, and is survived by eight siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Helen Blanche Bolyard (Bruno) Grigaliunas
Helen Blanche Bolyard (Bruno) Grigaliunas, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on April 22, 2026, at United Hospital in Bridgeport. She was remembered for her faith, kindness, and love of family, friends, and pets.
Mary T. “Molly” Busch
Mary T. “Molly” Busch, 88, of Elkins, passed away on April 18, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was a community volunteer, church member, and longtime supporter of local organizations.
Patty L. Andrus
Patty L. Andrus, 84, of Buckhannon, died April 20, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was a beautician, homemaker, caretaker and volunteer who enjoyed studying the Bible, gardening and time with family.
Eddy Lynn Farnsworth
Eddy Lynn Farnsworth, 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died on April 20, 2026, at WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a school bus driver in Upshur County.
Michael Wayne Sims
Michael Wayne Sims, 43, of Clarksburg, WV, died on April 17, 2026, at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He loved family get-togethers, spending time with loved ones, and animals.
Blonda Ray Dawson and Hilda Mae Dawson
Blonda Ray Dawson, 89, and Hilda Mae Dawson, 82, both of Buckhannon, died April 12, 2024, and October 1, 2024. A joint memorial service celebrating their lives, 67-year marriage, and faith will be held Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m.
