Katy Lou Stalnaker of Weston, born on June 17, 1938 in Salem, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was a vibrant force in the lives of all who knew her. A devoted wife, mother, and community member, her spirit and love will be sorely missed. Katy graduated from Doddridge County High School in the Class of 1957. She married the love of her life, Charles Stalnaker, on April 23, 1956, and together they built a life full of love and happiness. Katy was an accomplished homemaker unt...

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Elizabeth Cummings James, a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Born on March 21, 1957, in Weston, Susan was a woman of strength and intelligence. She passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Susan was a remarkable woman, having graduated from Lewis County High School in 1975 and later from West Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in Biology. Her passi...

Thomas Reed Foster, 76, of Camden, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born in Weston on February 7, 1948, son of the late Bernard and Lucretia (Myers) Foster. Tom was united in marriage to his first wife, Hazel King Foster, who preceded him in death. Tom was then united in marriage on November 5, 2005 to his loving wife of 18 years, Betty Faye Gum-Foster, who survives. Cherishing the life of Tom are his wife Betty, 3 daught...

Shayna Marlene Richardson, 33, of Weston passed away on Monday, May 20th, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Buckhannon on November 13th, 1990: daughter of Ronald Keesecker and wife Tara of Martinsburg and Nancy (Parmer) Ryder of Weston. Cherishing Shayna’s memory are her parents: Ronald Keesecker and wife Tara and Nancy (Parmer) Ryder, three children: Torien Richardson, Aryana Richardson, Landen Junkins and Shayna’s companion: Denver Wooten all at home, two brothers: Ryan Keesecker an...

Alexa Lea Hall passed away at her home in Leesburg, Florida surrounded by her loved ones on May 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Craig, her father Franklin Craig, her brother Karl Craig, her first husband Roger Montgomery and her latest husband Allan Hall. Alexa was born in Weston, WV on January 21, 1947 to Norma (Wright) Craig and Franklin Craig. She was the first of five children. Alexa is survived by her three sons Roger Montgomery, Bryan Montgomery both of North ...

John Wayne Brannon, 59, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1964 in Weston, a son of the late Robert Brannon and Shirley Snyder Fallo and her husband Ronald Fallo. He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Warnick and her husband Tyler of Fairmont; three grandchildren, Luka Cutright, Lillian Warnick and Kristina Brannon; one sister, Tina Brannon and one brother Joseph Brannon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by ...

Francis “Gene” Riffle, 76, of Walkersville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew, WV. Gene was born in Weston on April 30, 1948, son of the late James Gaylord and Lola Juanita (Williams) Riffle. Cherishing their memories of Gene are one brother, James Nelson Riffle and wife, Joan of Walkersville, two nephews that were very close to him, Timothy Riffle and Adam Riffle and wife, Amanda, and several other nieces and nephe...

Dorothy Jean VanHorn “Grandma Dot”, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born September 1, 1950, in Big Isaac, WV, a daughter of the late Wayne Bennett and Areta (Sue) Perrine Burnett. On September 12, 1975, she married Ronald Russell VanHorn who preceded her in death on September 20, 2009. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Nicholas Snyder and Nathaniel Winneberger. She...

Melanie Renee McGhee, age 63, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 15, 2024. A native of Buckhannon, she was born on October 1, 1960, to Franklin “Forrest” Stalnaker and Patty Strader Stalnaker. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” McGhee on September 18, 1998, and they remained together until his death in December of 2015. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Adam Landis, and her parents Forrest and Patty. Melanie is survived by h...

Marion Sue “Susie” Godfrey, 76, of Jane Lew passed away on, Friday, May 10, 2024 at United Hospital Center with family by her side. She was born on January 1, 1948 in Weston, daughter of the late Stanley Scott and Mary Pearl Hall Jackson. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James "Jim" Lee Godfrey whom she married on April 25, 1969. Susie graduated from Weston High School, Class of 1965, St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1968, West Virginia Wesleyan College where she ...