CHERYL LYNN GALLAGHER, 66 of Follansbee, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at the Mary Jane Brooks, Valley Hospice Care Center North, Steubenville, OH. Cheryl was born on April 10, 1959 in Wheeling, WV. She was the daughter of the late Wayne Gallagher and Dolores (Mitchell) Gallagher.[Read More…]
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Martha Elizabeth Wakefield
MARTHA ELIZABETH WAKEFIELD, 77, of Follansbee, WV formerly of Central Valley California area died peacefully on Monday, March 30,2025 at Wyngate in Weirton, WV. She was born on November 16,1948 in Wheeling, WV to the late John and Ruth (Agnew) Wakefield. Martha graduated from high school class of 1966 and[Read More…]
Helen Elaine Martindill
HELEN ELAINE MARTINDILL, 76, of Wellsburg, WV died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Born February 22, 1950, in Wellsburg, WV a daughter of the late John and Alice (Black) McQullian. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by[Read More…]
Shawn Patrick Thompson
SHAWN PATRICK THOMPSON, 52, of Follansbee, WV, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27, 2026 at WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center. Shawn was born on September 13, 1973 in Steubenville, OH. He was the son of Sharon (Kane) Thompson and the late John William Thompson III. Shawn worked as a[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Last week it was April Fool’s Day. Did you pull any fast ones on anyone? Or did you get “had” by anyone? Surprisingly this year was really low-key for me. There was no foolin’ what-so-ever. Although the weather sure has been play tricks on us here[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION JUDGE STONE by Viola Davis and James Patterson. The most respected citizen in Union Springs, Alabama (population 3,314), is Judge Mary Stone. She holds two responsibilities sacred: running her family farm and presiding over[Read More…]
Order of Publication – Case No’s 25-JA-103, 104, 105 and 106
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. 25-JA-10325-JA-10425-JA-10525-JA-106 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIAex rel. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENTOF HUMAN SERVICES,Petitioner, v. Neysa Hess,Biological mother of:D.C., a minor child born on June 7, 2017;A.H., a minor child born on August 31, 2021;T.H., a minor child born on November 17,[Read More…]
Change of Name Proceeding – Case No. 26-P-24
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA Case No. 26-P-24 IN RE:Change of name from Donovan Charles Carpenter to Donovan Charles Taibi LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONCHANGE OF NAME PROCEEDING Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of June, 2026, at 8:45 o’clock a.m. or as soon[Read More…]
Waiver of Final Settlement – Estate of Rosemary Stillson
LEGAL NOTICE I have before me the “Waiver of Final Settlement” of James Shiflett, the Personal Representative and heir, and of Matthew Stillson, Nicholas Stillson, and Alicia VanSickel, heirs of the ESTATE OF ROSEMARY STILLSON, deceased.Given under my hand this 6th day of April 2026 Christopher A. Scheetz, Esq.Fiduciary Commissioner[Read More…]
Child Welfare Case No. 25-JA-95
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF BROOKE COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CASE NO. 25-JA-95 IN THE INTEREST OF O.D. WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OFHUMAN SERVICES,Petitioner, v. Alexis Majoris, biological motherand Joshua Doty, biological father,Respondents, And Kalliope Phillips,Person entitled to notice. ORDER OF PUBLICATION TO: ALEXIS MAJORIS, biological mother of O.D. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE[Read More…]