Martha Winnene Burton, 76, of Horner, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Elkins, WV on August 2, 1947, daughter of the late Ronzel Burton and Esthelene (Frame) Osborn. Cherishing the life of Martha are her daughter, Elizabeth Parker of Lost Creek, grandson, Victor Parker, brother, Rusty Burton and wife Kathy of Virginia, half-brother, Joseph Osborn of Clarksburg, WV, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Martha was p...

Melvin Lynn Cutright Sr., 69, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Weston on March 8, 1954, Melvin was the son of the late Ezra Junior Cutright and Clara Belle Burkhammer Cutright. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by three brothers: Dana, Larry, Michael “Mike” Cutright; and one nephew, Michael Cutright II. Melvin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was married ...

After a long and valiant fight, our warrior is now at rest. Dr. Lawrence Richard Shillingburg, Jr., 84, of Weston, West Virginia was born in Columbus, Ohio to Josephine and Lawrence Shillingburg, Sr. on September 10, 1939. He entered into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born to Deaf parents, he was proud to be a child of deaf adults (CODA), and so American Sign Language was his first language. We was pro Deaf. A member of the 1958 Graduating Class of Asheville High...

James Leroy “Jim” Langford, 74, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, WV, at 7:35 p.m., surrounded by family, due to an extended illness. James was born on June 3, 1949, in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Jeral Dean and Flora Jenkins Langford. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by son Aaron James Langford, step-son. Christopher McVaney, two sisters Catherine Losh and Patricia Sprouse, and one brother Jack Je...

Alissa Nicole Shaffer, 34, of Fairmont passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Alissa joined this world on November 11, 1989 in Clarksburg, daughter of Christa Jeanette Hall and Kili Kawailani Palacat of Bridgeport and overcame a myriad of obstacles to become a surgical technician by trade, but more importantly an amazing wife to Brandon and loving mother to Owen, 5, and Isla, 2. The three of them were her world. Alissa graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 2008. S...

Nicholas Grant Cutlip, 59 of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2024 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Carolyn Carver Fitts and Husband Ramon of Weston, and the late Loye Gerald Cutlip. Nicholas loved to fish, hunt and garden. He also enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother and step-father, Nicholas is survived by his daughter, Lynd...

James “Jim” Michael Riley went home to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 77, on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was the first-born son of the late Martin Joseph and Mary Agnes (Ruppert) Riley. He lived his earthly life in Weston and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim attended St. Patrick School of Weston, graduating with the class of 1964. He and his best friend, Jim Droppleman, were inseparable, attending St. Patrick School from first grade through high school, and going on ...

Donald Lee Mowery, 68, of Weston, departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born on October 13, 1955, in Weston, West Virginia, Donald was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Josephine Hefner Mowery. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Michelle, to whom he was married on March 9, 2005. Donald was also preceded in death by two siblings: Sherry Wright and Herbert Michael Mowery. Donald is survived by his daughter, Tesyla Rose and husband, Dustin, of Weston; two gr...

Life’s journey of Mary Louise Rittenhouse, 78, of Weston has been led by the Master’s hand to Heaven’s land on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1945 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Richard L. and Mabel (McClain) Smith. Mary was united in marriage on November 15, 1962 to John Russell Rittenhouse, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2019. Cherishing the life of Mary are her daughter, Anita Karp and husband Joe of Weston, son, John Rusty Rittenhouse and wi...

Dolly Mae Williams passed away in Texas on January 14, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on October 30, 1936, to Carroll Williamson and Norma (Cowger) Williamson. She was raised by her grandparents French and Maude (Shaw) Travis. She is survived by six siblings: Marie Goff and long-time companion Jack Keener of Idamay, W.V., Forrest “Butch” and Carol Hutson of Shinnston, W.V., Doyle Cowger of Fairmont, W.V., Norman and Grace Cowger of Lumberport, W.V., Charlie Cowger of Fairmont, ...