Patricia Ann Born, 76, of Bridgeport and formerly of Arthurdale, passed away in Bridgeport on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born on October 3, 1947 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Guy William Born and Virginia Marie (Costow) Born. Patricia is survived by her siblings, Sherry Marple and husband Allen of Weston, Barbara Stemple and husband Blaine of Reedsville, Ronald Born and wife Donna or Arthurdale, Donald Born and wife Debbie of Masontown and Marty Luzier of Arthurdale. P...

Brian Mikel Hardy, age 47, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home. He was born April 25, 1976, in Charleston, WV, a son of Connie Sue Hardy of Pinellas Park, FL and the late Mikel Hardy. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Sherry Walsh Hardy of Buckhannon; one daughter, Emma Lynn Hardy of Buckhannon; step mother, Emily Hardy of WV; one sister, Leigh Ann Plumley and husband Tim of Monroe, NC; two half-brothers, Dan and Tanner Hardy...

George Clifford Mick, 94, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital. He was born in Orlando, WV on October 27, 1929 son of the late Glenn D. and Clora (Forinash) Mick. Cliff was united in marriage on July 16, 1954 to his loving wife Juanita Maxine (Crook) Mick, who preceded him in death on November 23, 2019. Cherishing their memories of Cliff are his daughter, LeaAnn Mick Gay and husband Jeff of Jacksonville, FL, grandson, Thomas Robert We...

Joetta “Jo” Jane Anderson, 74, of Jane Lew, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on September 21, 1949, daughter of the late Frank Donaldson and Lona Henry. Cherishing their memories of Jo are her daughters, Stephanie Heflin and husband, Charlie of Fairmont and Tammy Lazo and husband, Amilcar of Jane Lew, 7 grandchildren; Kristina Shaver and husband, Randy, Trenton Shaffer and spouse, Michael McGahan, Austin “Baby...

Dorla Dean Messenger, 86, of Weston passed away in the comfort of her home and under the compassionate care of WV Caring Hospice and Lewis County Senior Center on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Born in Beans Mill on November 23, 1937, Dorla was the only daughter of the late Rexal Dale Loudin and Gracie Eleanor Bean Loudin. In addition to her parents, Dorla was preceded in death by her first husband, John Peter Nowacki; and one brother, Charles Rex Loudin. Dorla is survived by her ...

Larry Dean Brown, 84, of Ocala, FL (formerly of Weston, WV) passed away on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024 in E. W. Catos House in Ocala, FL. He was born in Falls Mill, WV on December 8th, 1939: son of the late Dixon L. Brown and Lavina Ethel (Smith) Brown. On April 27th, 1965, he married Margaret (Dolan) Brown, who preceded him in death on June 10th, 2015. Larry will be remembered fondly by one brother: David Myron Brown and wife Joyce A. of Florida and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In...

“Stand up straight and put a smile on,” is what my mother would have told us despite our sadness at her passing. Seeing our smiles in place she would have said, “Now let’s get outta here while they aren’t looking. Stuff some pillows in the bed and they’ll never know we’re gone.” Linda Lee (West) Pertz was a perennial jokester and full of life to her very last day. She passed peacefully away on February 4th, at the age of 84, in her long-time home town, Weston, WV. She was born in Harmon, W...

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will, we announce the unexpected passing of Diana Lynn Riffle, age 69, of Buckhannon, WV. She died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home. She was born July 27, 1954, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Roy L. and Ilo Mae McCartney Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Luther Collins. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Wilfong of Buckhannon and Joyce Ann Bowers and husband John of Parsons, WV; two granddaug...

Gary Wayne Postlethwait, 77, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family on Monday, January 29, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of this unique soul, who was a loving husband, an exceptional mechanic, a dedicated member of several clubs and organizations, and a man who held his family as his most significant treasure. Born in Clarksburg on October 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Ervin Postlethwait Jr. and Audra Leon...

Donald Thiel “Duck” Montgomery, 82, of Weston passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Hill Valley Nursing Home of Glenville, WV. He was born in Weston on December 31, 1941: son of the late William and Louise (Walters) Montgomery. Duck’s life will be cherished by his ex-wife and companion: Twila Montgomery, 4 children: Rhonda Butcher and Rebecca Lamb, both of Weston, Teri Keating of California and Ronnie Montgomery of Idaho, 14 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Duck is also...