Llewellyn “Lee” Alton Taylor passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 77. Born to the late Parely and Dorothy Gamble Taylor in Morgantown, WV, on January 9, 1948. In his youth, Lee moved to Youngstown, OH, where he spent many years employed at the steel mill. His strong work ethic never wavered, even after the mill's closure. He continued to contribute to his community as a proud member of the Laborers Union Local #125 until his retirement. Lee was the epitome of a handy man, alw...

Sandra Jean Weaver, 73 of Independence, WV, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon General Hospital with family by her side. She was born on August 7, 1951 in Laurel, MD, daughter of the late Luther and Dorothy Pierce. Sandra graduated from Laurel High School, Class of 1969. She loved sewing, shopping, doing ceramics, and restoring old photo. Sandra is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy “Dave” David Weaver; one son, Brian Scott Weaver, MD; one daughter, Kimberly Michell Centano...

Jeffrey Roy Nicholson, 63, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 10, 1961, son of the late Roy K. and Wilma Jean (Bonnell) Nicholson. At the age of 2 years old, Jeff gained a loving adopted mom, Creola Marie Nicholson of New Milton, WV, who survives. Jeff was united in marriage on October 13, 1985 to his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Jean (Butcher) Nicholson, who ...

Terry E. Gould, age 82, of Buckhannon, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Mansfield Place in Philippi following a brief illness. He was born October 16, 1942, a son of the late Wilson Curtis and Delcie Chewning Gould. He was the last and youngest of six children. He is survived by his devoted wife Susan Gould; two daughters: Lori Gould and Terry Szolis; two sons: Samuel Mark Gould and Richard Gould; four grandsons: Mark, Scott and Sean Gould and Henry Paas; one granddau...

Harold Junior Walls, 73, of Crows Run, WV, passed away on January 14, 2025 at Wetzel County Hospital, New Martinsville, WV. He was born March 9, 1951, the son of the late Joe and Lona Walls. Along with his parents he was preceded by a son, Eddie Smith, siblings, Shorty, Paul, Betty, Neva and May, Surviving are four sons, Paul (Terry) Walls, Russell (Carol) Walls, Adam and Micheal Walls, two sisters, Myrtle Boyce and Carol Truman. No services will be held. Arrangeme...

Maxine Helen Kearns, 95, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Lumberport, passed away at her residence on January 14, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1929 in Oakland, MD to the late Howard Ross Pigott and Bertha Ann (Kitzmiller) Pigott. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Smith and husband Robert of Charlotte, NC; one granddaughter, Kimberly Sue Letourneau and husband Darrell; one great grandson, Sloane Robert Letourneau of Charlotte, NC and one brother, Robert Pigott and wife Bernadine of Fai...

Donald Lee White, 84, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on September 15, 1940, the son of the late Taylor Ward and Ruth Jarvis White. He was married on August 26, 1961, to his high school sweetheart, Jeanne Williams, whom he met at the former Nutter Fort Skating Rink. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffrey Lee White and wife Lisa of Bridgeport, and Michael Eugene White and wife Melissa of Bridgeport;...

John Edwin Layfield, 72, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on March 29, 1952, a son of the late John “Junior” Layfield and Geraldine “Jean” Gerrard Layfield. Surviving are three brothers, Richard Layfield of Oklahoma, Dennis Layfield of Clarksburg and Garry Layfield and his wife Debra of Clarksburg; three nieces, Mary Jackson, Heather Bechler and Amanda Allen; and several nieces and nephews. John was a Victory High Scho...

John Edwin Layfield, 72, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on March 29, 1952, a son of the late John “Junior” Layfield and Geraldine “Jean” Gerrard Layfield. Surviving are three brothers, Richard Layfield of Oklahoma, Dennis Layfield of Clarksburg and Garry Layfield and his wife Debra of Clarksburg; three nieces, Mary Jackson, Heather Bechler and Amanda Allen; and several nieces and nephews. John was a Victory High Scho...

John Edwin Layfield, 72, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on March 29, 1952, a son of the late John “Junior” Layfield and Geraldine “Jean” Gerrard Layfield. Surviving are three brothers, Richard Layfield of Oklahoma, Dennis Layfield of Clarksburg and Garry Layfield and his wife Debra of Clarksburg; three nieces, Mary Jackson, Heather Bechler and Amanda Allen; and several nieces and nephews. John was a Victory High Scho...