Joretta Belle (Patterson) Starkey, affectionately known as “Meme,” passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88 at home in Weston, WV surrounded by family. Meme succumbed to a short-term illness. Born on August 19, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Eldridge Patterson Sr. and the late Mayola J. (Fox) Patterson. On December 12, 1953, Meme married the love of her life, Allison Arol “Blondie” Starkey Sr., and they shared 68 beautiful years of ...

Janet Darlene Slaughter, 73, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Janet was born in Rochester, PA, on April 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Irvin Ohler and Lois Madeline Moore Ohler. Janet was married to the love of her life, Larry Slaughter, on February 23, 1973. They shared many wonderful years together until Larry's passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was also preceded in death by five brothers: Gerald Lane, Will Lane, Donnie...

William Ray “Bill” Vanscoy, 93 years, a resident of Morgantown, WV, passed away Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of West Virginia University Hospice. He was born September 23, 1931 in Elkins, WV, a son of the late Ray Vanscoy and Eleanor Bosley Vanscoy. On February 4, 1956, he married Betty Jean Newlon, who survives. They were together as a married couple for 68 years. Also surviving are their children, Kathy Rae Smith and husband Mark ...

Delmis Jack Keen, age 71, of Ellamore, WV died Thursday, January 9, 2025, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born May 4, 1953, in Clay County, WV, a son of the late Jack D. and Artie Ramsey Keen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Davis. He is survived by his companion, Deb Sims of Ellamore; one son, Jack Keen and fiancé Jennifer Worthington of Horner, WV; one daughter, Jamie Slinger and companion Jared McCune of Quaker City, OH;...

Timothy Carl Flesher, 74, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Timothy was born in Weston on November 21, 1950, a son of the late Carl Arthur Flesher and Rosemary Butcher. In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Carl Flesher, II; and one nephew, James Michael Flesher. Timothy is survived by one brother, Terry Flesher and wife, Susanna, of Weston; one nephew, Gary Flesher and wife, Kelly, of Weston; ...

John Ruhl Butcher, 72 passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2025 at his home. John was born on March 23, 1952 in Lewis County, WV. He was the son of the late Sarah Mildred and Robert Butcher. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family of nine children. On November 14, 1982 he married Cheryl Griffith who survives at home of 42 years. He is survived by one daughter Ethetta Mildred (Butcher) Weaver and grand dog Jasper, whom was his little sidekick, also many nieces and nephews an...

Cledith "Nelson" Kincaid, 74, of Camden, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Nelson was born in Buckhannon on March 7, 1950, a son of the late Tressie Agnus Kincaid Powers. In addition to his mother, Nelson was preceded in death by his step-father, Bum Powers; mother and father-in-law: Charles Eugene Kyle Sr. and Norma Jean Kyle; sister-in-law, Jeri Sue Beezel; and two brothers-in-law: Stan Christopher and William “Bill” W. Norman. Nelson married his belove...

Marybelle Nottingham Lucas, 60 years old, of Sassafras Hills Apt. Shinnston, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her residence. She was born on June 26, 1964, a daughter to the late Jack and Edith Lindsey Nottingham. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Lucas, whom she married October 27,; grandchildren Makenzie L. Wilson and Donovan L. Wilson of Shinnston, Nathan Martin, Tylor Lucas, Dustin Stephens, and Jordan Hubbard; stepson Matthew Lucas of Wincheste...

Beverly Burner Poe, 84, passed away at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center on January 8, 2025. Beverly was born on August 06, 1940, in Philippi, WV. She was the 13th child of the late Garnet Elizabeth (Hudkins) Burner and Arley Russell Burner. Beverly was a member of the Philippi High School Class of 1958. After graduation, Beverly worked for Scott Maytag and later for Alkire’s Furniture. On March 25,1960 she married Dewey Poe Jr. Together, they lived in the Independence Communi...

Daniel Lee Sloan was called home on January 8th 2025. He lived his life on his terms, was always the life of the party and went out fighting. He miraculously found a way to beat the odds with every medical issue he encountered to the point that we all dubbed him "the luckiest man alive". He was born to Henry and Betty Sloan on May 25th, 1954. He is survived by a brother Henry Jr., a sister, Deborah Nestor and a brother, Doug Sloan. His childhood included ponies, dirt bikes, berry picking ...