Lisa Diane Kesner
03/06/1970 - 07/09/2024
Lisa Diane Kesner, 54, of Weston, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Lisa was born in Gassaway on March 6, 1970, a daughter of the late Leland Kesner and Linda Vanhorn Kesner. In addition to her parents, Lisa was also preceded in death by the love of her life, Alfred Seabolt; and her loyal K-9 companion, George. Lisa was a spirited and adventurous soul who loved to travel. She found joy in exploring new places and cultures, a passion that will forever be remembe...
James "Jim" Earl Furby
09/14/1934 - 07/07/2024
James "Jim" Earl Furby, 89, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024, while under the compassionate care of Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon. Jim was born in Lewis County on September 14, 1934, a son of the late William Earl Furby and Pauline Grace Hull Furby. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his four sisters: Joanne Starcher, Annabelle Rock, Willa Jean Kreewise, and Madeline Kovacker. On June 4, 1954, Jim married the love of his ...
Randall Blase Ashcraft
12/07/1953 - 07/06/2024
Randall Blase Ashcraft, 70, of Weston entered into Heaven’s Gate on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on December 7, 1953, son of the late Jefferson and Elaine (Lambert) Ashcraft. Randall was united in marriage to his loving wife of 24 years, Loretta (Chipps) Ashcraft, who will miss him dearly. Forever cherishing Randall’s loving and caring nature are his wife, Loretta, daughter, Angel Jordan and husband, Douglas of Ireland, grandchildren, Anndrea Gould, and husband, Mi...
John Peter Lappie
09/02/1932 - 07/04/2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, John Peter Lappie, age 91, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. John was born on September 2, 1932, in West Haven, CT, the son of the late John Clifford Lappie and Elsie Louise Ebel. He served in the Army’s 40th Infantry Division from 1952 to 1954, stationed in South Korea near the end of the Korean War. On September 23, 1955, John married Lillian Jean Stanford, and together they shared 6...
Martha "Marty" Jean Hawkins
02/20/1932 - 07/03/2024
Martha "Marty" Jean Hawkins, 92, made her heavenly transition on July 3rd, 2024, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA, surrounded by her family following complications from an emergency admission. Marty, originally from Gilmer County and predominantly a resident of Lewis County, spent her final years in Cherokee County, Georgia near her eldest son, granddaughters, and great-grandson, who affectionately called her MeeMaw. Marty is survived by her sons Ricardo and his wife Deborah...
Catherine Frances Freeman
06/29/1949 - 06/24/2024
Catherine Frances Freeman, 74, of Jane Lew went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 24th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on June 29th, 1949: daughter of the late Rocco “Rocky” Gallo and Theresa “Daisy” (Tiana) Gallo. Catherine was united in marriage on November 8, 1969 to Ralph Freeman, who survives. Cherishing Catherine’s memory are her husband, Ralph, three children: Shauna Freeman Jones and husband Daniel, Keith Freeman and wife Stephanie,...
Agnes Magdalene Rexroad
08/03/1930 - 06/22/2024
Agnes Magdalene Rexroad, 93, of Horner, WV, formerly of Gassaway, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday June 22, 2024 in special care of St. Joseph Hospital of Buckhannon, WV. She was born in Weston on August 3, 1930: daughter of the late Charles Gilmer Rexroad and Floda Virginia (Bailey) Rexroad. Fond memories of Agnes will be felt by one brother: Emery Edward “Ed” Rexroad and companion Vicky Blackshire of Horner, WV, three cousins: Linda (Greg) Vance, Dolores (Michael) Townsend, ...
Louise Marie Slaughter
01/28/1931 - 06/21/2024
Louise Marie Feola Slaughter, 93, previously of Weston, entered Heaven’s Gate surrounded by family and in the comfort of her home in Orlando, FL, on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Walkersville on January 28, 1931, Louise was a daughter of the late Charles Angelo Feola and Mira Rilza Feola. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clark Slaughter; one son, Richard L. Slaughter; and five siblings: Patsy Feola, Helena Waugh, Teresa Piefer, Angelena O...
Helen Marie Turnell
06/25/1930 - 06/20/2024
Helen Marie (Cronin) Turnell, 93, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Elison Independent Living of Maplewood. She was born on June 25, 1930, in Jane Lew, WV, daughter of the late Richard Joseph Cronin II and Nina Jane (Funk) Cronin. Helen treasured her memories growing up with her three siblings on the Cronin family farm; she loved the simple beauty of God’s creation. Helen was a 1948 graduate of Jane Lew High School and later graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan...
Debra Joan Wilson
01/28/1952 - 06/19/2024
Debra Joan Wilson, 71, of Everett, PA went home to be with her Lord at UPMC-Women’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Everett, PA on January 28, 1952: daughter of the late Robert E. Hipp and Betty (Donaldson) Hipp and adoptive parents Robert and Marjorie Wilson. Cherishing the memory of Debra are her siblings: Gordon and Bob Hipp and Billie Lou Bowser of Camden and one nephew: David Bowser.. Debra served as a waitress in several restaurants during her life. She was Pentecostal...