Brittney Dawn (Howes) Burros, 32, of Weston, WV, passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1991 in Grantsville, WV to parents Mary Ann Howes and David Ratliff. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Howes. Brittney enjoyed four wheel riding and loved spending time with her son, family and friends. She is survived by her son, Lincoln Burros; father, David Ratliff, Gilmer Station, WV; siblings, Anthony Falls, Fairmont, WV, Kenny Ratliff, Gi...

SANDRA KAY BRAKE GODWIN, age 75 years, a resident of Montrose, WV departed her life early Saturday morning, December 30, 2023 at Valentine’s Personal Care Home under the care of WV Caring / Hospice. She battled many long term illnesses. She was born Saturday, July 10, 1948 in Elkins, WV. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Vincent Brake and Opal Francis Carr Brake. On August 6, 1966 in Elkins, she married Austin Joseph Godwin of Elkins, who survives. She is survived by her only daughter...

Jacky Dale Persinger, 72 of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior in the evening hours of Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown with his loving family by his side. He was born December 23, 1951 in Linn, WV; son of the late James Persinger and Mary (McHenry) Persinger Riffle. Jacky is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1970 and a graduate of Glenville State College where he received a degree in accounting. Ja...

Daniel Eugene Johnson, a former Glenville businessman and longtime resident of Gilmer County, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long illness. He was born at home July 12, 1949 in Long Reach, Pleasants County, West Virginia, to Samuel Kenneth and Helen Ice Johnson, who preceded him in death. Dan is survived by his wife Patricia Merrill Johnson of 54 years, whom he married on April 19, 1969, while they were both students at Gle...

Heaven gained another beautiful Angel, Lora JoAnn Reed, 89, of Weston, on Friday, December 29, 2023 in the comfort, loving, and compassionate care of Seller’s Personal Care Home in Jane Lew, WV. She was born on July 31, 1934, daughter of the late William F. and Haydie Almeta (Wilt) Pumphrey. JoAnn was united in marriage on March 15, 1968 to Lynn A. Reed, who preceded her in death on July 30, 2011. Forever cherishing their memories of a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother are ...

John Lanham, age 74, of Elkins, WV, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Nella’s Autumn Lakes Healthcare in Crystal Springs, WV. He was born April 19, 1949, in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Ira and Margerite Haskins Lanham. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Alan Cunningham, and a nephew, Craig Cunningham. He is survived by one sister, Sharon Cunningham of Weston, WV; one niece, Shannon Cunningham-Snead and husband David of Clarksburg, WV; one gre...

William Ross Duncan, 78, of Weston, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer and surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Vandalia on June 15, 1945, a son of the late Samuel Franklin Duncan and Lois Ruth Harris Duncan. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by three brothers: Buck, Paul, and Hayes Duncan; and six sisters: Rose Aichele, Catherine Hall, Laura Cutright, Irene Burkham...

Karen S. Helmick, age 80, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at her home. She was born April 1, 1943, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Leon and Anna Virginia Crawford Ervin. On July 12, 1958, she married Jackie “Jack” O’Neil Helmick who preceded her in death on April 4, 2007. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Helmick and Betty Lou Tenney. Surviving are two daughters, Barb Hinkle and husband Rod and Pam Helmick all o...

Roy K “White Top” Nicholson, 86 of New Milton passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his residence with family by his side after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born August 12, 1937 in New Milton, son of the late Amos Edward and Dulcie “Dutch” Kelley Nicholson. Roy served in the United States Army Reserves and retired from CNG as a mechanic with over twenty-three years of service. He enjoyed working on the farm (Paradise Valley), hunting, slow and fast pitch softball, campi...

Sylvia Hall (Phillips) Markley, age 100, a resident of Philippi, WV passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mansfield Place. She was born October 3, 1923 in Philippi, daughter of Cecil Otto and Elizabeth (Teter) Phillips. She was married to Emmett Edgar Markley and General Garnett Proudfoot. Her only sibling, Mary Elizabeth “Liddy” Phillips Springer died in 1972. She is survived by daughter, Linda Proudfoot; nephews Cecil Wray and Kathy, Dean and Patty, George Philip and Tina Springer ...