Betty Byars Wesley, 84, of Mt. Clare, formerly of Ravencliff, WV passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in the WVU-Medicine United Center Hospital. Born December 24, 1939 at Beckley, she was a daughter of the late Pink and Cora Tolliver Byars, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Acie Wesley; her twin sister, Etta Byars; sister, Orpha McKinney; and by brothers, Mickey Byars, Bob Byars, and Benny Byars. Those left to cherish her memory are: daughter, Joy (Joe) Day; so...

George “Bub” Arlus Mayle, 90 of the West Hill Community passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at United Hospital Center with family by his side. He was born December 17, 1933 in Grafton, son of the late Freedy Bliss and Irene Mayle. Bub worked at the Steel Mills in Ohio, Baby World in Grafton and retired from Fourco Glass. He never met a stranger and lived life to the fullest. Bub loved riding horses, hunting, sports, and spending time with his family. Bub is survived by one son, Ty...

Denzil Lane Claypoole, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Crestview Manor in Jane Lew, WV. He was born November 15, 1942, in Crawford, WV, a son of the late Noah Ray and Lona Gay Conrad Claypoole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorena Ware and one sister, Betty Singleton. He is survived by one son, Denver Claypoole and wife Shelly of French Creek, WV; four grandchildren, Scott Tenney of French Creek, Carrie Tenney of Buckhanno...

Roy Lester Watkins, 82, of Kingwood, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Elkins, WV. He was born in Preston county, January 26, 1942, a son of the late Clarance O. and Minnie (Rogers) Watkins. His wife, Jennifer (Moats) Graham survives. Roy was a 1960 graduate of Rowlesburg High School, he was retired, having been employed at the former Chemetals Corporation of Kingwood. Roy attended the Kingwood Church of the Nazarene. In addition to his wife he is survived by: two sisters, G...

Allen Keith Freeman, age 72, passed away at his home in Jane Lew, WV, of natural causes on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born January 5, 1952, son of the late Eldon Keith and C. Ellouise Freeman. He was preceded in death by Donna Freeman and his best friend Timmy Mirarchi. He was a 1970 graduate of Washington-Irving High School, Clarksburg, WV. Surviving is his wife, Kellie Flynn Freeman, whom he married December 13, 2019. Surviving Allen are his children, Daughter, Ashley (Dave) Blair, C...

Sheila Diane Wix Costin, 67, of Farmington passed away on Saturday, December 07, 2024, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairmont on August 13, 1957, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Harding Wix. She worked as a home duty nurse. She is survived by two sons Robert Bartholow and John Bartholow; her companion Robert Dixon; several brothers and sisters; grandchildren John and Meadow Bartholow and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral H...

Doris Winifred White, 90, of Glenville, passed away on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Doris was born in Weston on July 15, 1934, a daughter of the late Everett Lee Riffle and Winfred "Jewel" Bleigh Riffle. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by three brothers: Paul, James, and Charles Riffle. On June 22, 1952, Doris married the love of her life, Roy Leonard White, and together they shared 70 wonderfu...

Roy Young, 68, of Family Drive, Grafton, WV passed away unexpectedly with family by his side on Friday 6 December, 2024, at the United Hospital Center. Born in Newfoundland, Canada, on 19 January 1956, he was the son of the late Charles and Janet Young, of Grafton. Roy was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Grafton for 28 years, serving on the Lawn and Maintenance Committee and as a trustee. He made his living as a truck driver for 42 years, known as Froglegs, before retiring in ...

William Joseph Rohrig, 65, of Smithfield, WV, passed away at his home on Friday, December 6, 2024. He was born June 30, 1959 the son of the late Paul A. and Linda L. Bice Rohrig. He worked for Dallison Lumber and Rush Construction. Surviving is a son, Lucas P. Rohrig, three brothers, David M. Rohrig, Donald P. (Tammy) Rohrig and Thomas H. (Michelle) Rohrig, a sister, Luanna J. Alborn, a special friend and mother of Lucas, Renae Luce. A memorial service will be held...

Erma M. Booth Holley, 82, of Buckhannon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 6, 2024. She was with her loving husband, Earl Junior Holley, at her passing. They shared 62 years of marriage. She was born in Philippi, West Virginia on December 29, 1941, daughter of Porter Booth and Velma Chapman Booth. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons: Tim Holley and wife Pam Holley of Lumberport, West Virginia, and Jonathan Holley and wife Sherry Holley of French Cr...