Obituary for Minister Laverna North Horton With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Minister Laverna North Horton, who was called home to her Heavenly Father on March 22, 2025, at the age of 90. Laverna was born on November 16, 1934, in Logan, West Virginia, to Leroy and Ruth Martian North. Her life was one of unwavering faith, profound love, and service to others—a life that touched the hearts of many and will continue to inspire for generations to come. Laverna’s journey began in ...

Elaine Michelle LaBenne, 64, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on August 31,1960, a daughter of the late John William LaBenne Sr. and Wilma June Starkey LaBenne. Elaine graduated from Liberty High School and studied Art at Fairmont State College. She was a warm and loving person with a passion for painting. She was known for her sweet, caring nature. She adored her grandchildren and everyone around her, always seeing the best in peo...

Donald “Punkin” Franklin Lyons, 53 of Grafton, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1971 in Manassas, VA, son of Donald “Duck” Paul Lyons (Linda Lou) of Newburg and the late Beverly Louise (Dennis) Lyons in 1993. He graduated from Woodbridge High School, Class of 1990. Punkin previously worked at RRHAMCO. He enjoyed old cars, collecting flags from different colleges, collecting hats, and working on model cars. In addition to his father and step-mother, Pun...

Renate Maria Franz, 103, of Salem, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Clarksburg Healthcare Center. She was born on July 24, 1921 Frankfurt, Germany daughter of the late Heirich Zimmer and Barbara Lanna. Renate was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing solitaire, doing word searches and cooking. Renate loved spending time with family. Renate is survived by her son, Peter Sander (Elizabeth) Salem; three grandchildren, Connie Simmons, Big Flint, Chris Sander, Bridgeport, and Anna Sand...

Paul James Riffle, 89, of Smithers, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Montgomery General Hospital of Montgomery. Paul was born in Weston on October 3, 1935, a son of the late Edward Hoy Riffle and Ada L. Malone Riffle. On July 27, 1990, Paul married the love of his life, Betty June Beckner Riffle who preceded him in death on December 2, 2007. In addition to his parents and wife, Paul was preceded in death by two sons: Charles Timothy Beckner and James Edward Riffle; one ...

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Charles "Chuck" Postlethwait, of Salem, age 72, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by his granddaughters. He was born Feb. 13, 1953, a son of the late Charles and Peggy Postlethwait. He is survived by a daughter, Kelly Skinner, Morgantown; granddaughters Brooklyn Barnes (Joe Swiger), Clarksburg and Mya Barnes, Good Hope; one great grandson, Tatum Swiger, Clarksburg. His extended family John and Becky Barnes of Good Hope, Tony and Lisa Casinelli of Salem, Jim Johnson,...

Wyno Jean Jewell, 80, of Salem, passed away on March 21, 2025 at The Salem Center. She was born on January 22, 1945 in Sycamore, WV to the late James Brady Jewell and Margaret Lorraine (DeBolt) Jewell. Jean was a member of The Salem Church of Christ. She loved to read, collect dolls and loved all animals … dogs, birds, deer and squirrels. She is survived by one niece, Patty Bussell and husband Thomas of Dayton, OH as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her p...

Phyllis Jean Hunt Ross, 92, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Brookdale Salem in Virginia, after a few years of Dementia and declining health. Phyllis was born in Clendenin on August 20, 1932, the only child of the late Herbert and Maysel Huffman Hunt. Phyllis grew up on the west end of Charleston, graduating from Stonewall Jackson High School with the class of 1950. She attended business school in Charleston, then graduated from Glenville State College in 1981. Phy...

James “Jimmy” Lacaria, 67, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at United Hospital Center following a brief illness. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on July 7, 1957, a son of the late Salvatore “Sam” Lacaria and Mary (Scarcelli) Lacaria. His wife, Maureen (Maseda) Lacaria survives. They were united in marriage October 15, 1994. Jimmy was a 1975 graduate of WI High School and worked as a self-employed businessman. His life was his family and work. He was a member of Imm...