Lorema M. Bonnett-Winemiller, 96, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the residence of her granddaughter, Pamela Lattea. She was born in Wood County West Virginia on August 13, 1929: daughter of the late Emory C. Taylor and Mable (Williams) Taylor. Lorema was married 49 years to Stanley Francis Bonnett who preceded her in death and then married James Winemiller who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Winemiller graduated from Weston High School. She ...

Elsie Dot Raines. 95, of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life in the in the early afternoon hours of Friday, September 26, 2025 in the comfort of her son’s home with her loving family by her side. She was born January 9, 1930 in the Normantown area, daughter of the late Howard and Cannie (Vanhorn) Stout. Elsie owned and operated a store with her first husband Bill before selling and moving to a farm on Steer Creek. She loved raising a garden and canning. She later worked at Rubber Fab...

Joyce Lillian Ross, lovingly known as Joy, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 1, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Tibbetts and Dixie Harden Tibbetts. She is survived by her two sons, Charlie (Carolyn) Ross and Mark Ross; her cherished grandchildren, Brad (Britney) Ross of Fairmont, WV and Eric (Brandi) Ross of Farmington, WV. She was extremely proud of and loved spending time with her great-grandchildren, Br...

Mary Beth Oldaker, 66, of Jane Lew, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, September 26, 2025, at United Hospital Center in Clarksburg. Mary was born in Elyria, OH, on March 3, 1959, a daughter of the late Charles Leslie Dillon and Beatrice Schworer. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one sister, Amy Dillon. On October 6, 1979, Mary married the love of her life, James Michael Oldaker. Their union, spanning over 45 years, was one marked by love,...

James “Jim” Franklin Merriner, 101, of Clarksburg, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by love. He was born on May 26, 1924, in Hundred, WV, the son of the late Robert Lee and Rebecca Taylor Merriner. Jim lived a long and meaningful life, remembered for his steady kindness and quiet strength. He worked for many years as an accounting manager in retail, where he was admired for his hard work, dedication, and gentle spirit. He was a be...

Shandra M. Muscar, 64, of Hepzibah, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a battle with declining health on Thursday, September 25, 2025. She was born April 16, 1961 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Paul J. and Elizabeth J. Boggess Watson. She is survived by her children, Felicia Posey and her husband Shane of Jane Lew; Christian David Hedrick and his fiancé Makenzie Hardy of Lumberport; Farrah Hedrick of Lumberport; and Reannah Muscar also of Lumberport; her grandchildren, Camero...

Mary Evelyn ( Eve) LaFon, 69, of Enterprise, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2025. She was born September 3, 1956, in Prince George's county, Maryland to Regina Castle and Clifford Barkman. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 35 years, William ( Bill ) Howard LaFon, with whom she shared a life of deep love and devotion. She is survived by her three sons, Jeremy May, J.C. May, Jesse LaFon and fiance Kelly Blinkmann; four grandc...

Betty Geraldine Sawyer, 86, formerly of Aliquippa, passed away on September 25, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1939, in Meadowbrook, a daughter to the late William Cox and Grace (Evans) Cox. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Jack Sawyer; son David Sawyer; sisters Marie Morrison, Thelma Ancell, and Ella Mae Cox; and brothers Gene, Dale, and Richard Cox. Betty is survived by her brother-in-law Thomas W. (Francine) Sawyer, and their daughter Lynnell (Pa...

James Everett “Jimmy” Hovis, age 39, of Rock Cave, died Thursday, September 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Weston, WV on November 5, 1985, a son of Darren Wade Nethken and Norma Lee Hovis Nethken, who survive at Rock Cave. Also surviving are one daughter Willow Rose Parker of Buckhannon; two sisters: Rosalyn Marrie Freeman and husband Jonathan of Selbyville and Norma Ann “Annie” Hovis of Rock Cave; maternal grandmother Wanda L. Hovis of Champion, OH; tw...

Donald Eugene Heaster, 59, of Clarksburg, departed from this life on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Donald was born in Buckhannon on February 1, 1966, a son of William E. Heaster and the late Opal L. Smallridge Heaster. In addition to his mother, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Heaster; and one brother, Mark Heaster. Donald is survived by his father, William Heaster of Weston; one daughter, Cassie Heaster of Jane Lew; ...