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HATTIE HAYS

Hattie C. Hays, 88, of Wintersville, OH, passed away Tuesday April 29, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born July 11, 1936 in Steubenville, OH, a daughter of the late Willie and Goldie (Edge) Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Donald “Jack” Hays; a son, Lawrence Paul Bouchet; three sisters, Joyce Thompson, Josephine Oliver and Janet Dodson; a brother, James Richard Thompson; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Thompson; a brother-in-law, Jim Boyuk; and a greatgrandson, Daniel Paul Bouchet. Hattie was a waitress at ...

GRACE LOUISE MICHELL

Grace Louise Michell, 104, of Weirton, WV, formerly known as Hollidays Cove, WV, passed Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Weirton Geriatric Center. She was born July 24, 1920 in Hollidays Cove, WV, daughter of the late Ralph and Rose Stevens Michell. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Fred Michell, Richard Michell, Harry Michell, and Mildred VanHorn. Grace was a lifelong member, and oldest living member, of Cove Presbyterian Church, where she previously taught Sunday School for many years. She worked at the former Halpern’s Grocery in Hollidays Cove. She enjoyed cooking and ...

ARLENE BAILEY

Arlene Bailey, a proud 27-year veteran of the United States Army, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26th. She was 76 years old. Born in Washington State, Arlene’s life was one of adventure, service, and deep commitment. Through her distinguished military career, she lived ...

WILLIAM “BC” DAVIS

William Clark “BC” Davis, 72, of Toronto, OH, passed away Monday April 28, 2025, in the WVU Weirton Medical Center. BC’s wishes were to be cremated, with no services observed. J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, OH. www.jefosterfh.com

DARRELL SNYDER

Darrell “Cinders” Snyder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, coach, educator, and community icon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Golden Oaks in Follansbee, WV. He was 90 years old. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Barbara Kum Snyder of Weirton, his son Darrell L. (Rebecca) Snyder of Chambersburg, PA., grandsons Elijah and Ari Snyder, brother David “Duke” (Barbara) Snyder, sister-in-law Ethel Snyder, brother-in-law Larry Kum, and close nephews and nieces Dukie Snyder, Cindy Anselene, Debi Snyder, Terri Min and their families. Darrell’s ...

RAYMOND SULLIVAN

Raymond C. “Ray” Sullivan, 60, of Steubenville, OH, passed away Friday April 25, 2025 at home. Friends will be received on Saturday May 3rd at the Wheeler Funeral Home 712 Third St., Brilliant, OH, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. There will be a service by the Brilliant Sons of the American Legion at 1:00 p.m. Private burial at New Alexandria Cemetery. Offer condolences at www.wheelerfuneral homes.com.