Alan William Kerns, 73, of Elkins, WV, died at his home on August 18, 2024. Kerns was born in Grafton on November 17, 1950, the son of the late Fred G. Kerns and Thelma Glover Kerns. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Fred Michael Kerns and Stephen Craig Kerns. He is survived by his brother, Terry Lee Kerns of Beverly, his nephews, Stephen Michael Kerns and Brandon Cody Kerns, his niece, Ila Marie Kerns and his step-niece Debbie Ware, all of Elkins. Kerns graduated from Elk...

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Alkire, 71, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She passed following an extended illness in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Weston on December 25, 1952, a daughter of the late Floyd Ross Harris and Etta Alkire. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by three sisters: Alice May Harris, Jenny May Harris, and Linda Mae Alkire; and four brothers: Robert Harris, Floyd Harris, Charlie Alkire, and Jerry Alkire. ...

Shirley Mae Aylor, 75, of Weston, entered Heaven’s Gate at Crestview Manor on Friday, August 16, 2024. Born in Shinnston on April 1, 1949, Shirley was a daughter of the late Ambrose Nicholson and Evalee Frances Ware. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two sisters: Cathryn Grogg and Rebbeca Nicholson; and one brother, Thomas Nicholson. On January 10, 1975, Shirley married the love of her life, Harvey Edward “Ed” Aylor. Together they have shared 49 wonder...

SPC Thomas Sheldon Newlon, 24 of Grafton WV passed away on August 15, 2024 at Fort Bliss in El Paso TX where he was stationed. He was born in Morgantown on May 19, 2000, the son of Thomas Sherman Newlon (Samantha) and Vicky Bell Reed all of Grafton. Thomas graduated from Grafton High School Class of 2018. After graduation, Thomas joined the US Army and was an 88M Motor Transport Operator currently at Fort Bliss. He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, hanging out with friends, having movi...

George Willis Giles, 86, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his home. He was born in Weston on June 12, 1938, son of the late Doris Delmis and Mary Rose (Cox) Giles. George was united in marriage on December 23, 1961, to his loving wife of 62 years, Donna Jane (Batten) Giles, who survives. Cherishing their memories of George are his wife, Donna, daughters, Sherri Giles Marple and husband, Homer of Weston and Rebecca Lea Giles and companion, Bill Pope of We...

Kenneth Eugene Sprouse, 69, of Weston, slipped gently into the arms of the Lord at the Rosewood Center in Grafton on Monday, August, 12, 2024. Born in Weston on March 27, 1955, Kenneth was the son of the late John Virgil Sprouse and Goldie Irene Sprouse. In addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by four brothers: Bob Sprouse, Roy Sprouse, Allen Sprouse, and Darrell Sprouse; and one sister, Carolyn Mayo. Forever cherishing their memories of Kenneth are his three c...

Maisie W. Somerville, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the mid-afternoon hours of Sunday, August 11, 2024 at the WVU United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following a brief illness. She was born September 11, 1932 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Con and Wanda (Tharp) Hughes. Maisie is the former Owner and Operator of Somerville Exxon and Grocery in Linn, WV; a business she and her husband Kline started in 1956 and who has served her community for over 68 year...

Larry “Chip” Dale Myers Jr., 66, of Weston passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2024. Born in Morgantown on November 20, 1957, Chip was the son of the late Larry Dale Myers Sr. and Frances Ellen Bucklew Myers. In addition to his parents, Chip was preceded in death by special uncle, Olen Queen. Forever cherishing their memories of Chip are one sister, Sara Vanscoy and husband, Tracy, of Weston; two nephews: Neil Vanscoy and wife, Nikita, and Kevin Vanscoy; three great-ne...

Stephen Wayne Graham, 64, of Weston, entered Heaven’s Gate on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Born in Elkins on March 13, 1960, Stephen was a son of the late Ison Graham and Ella Marie Conte Graham. In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by three sisters: Donna Willcutt, EvaLou “Toots” Whitmire, and Mary Jo Mayo; and two brothers: John Graham and Jeffrey Graham. Forever cherishing their memories of Stephen are his companion of 28 years, Darcy Yates; two children: S...

Lisa Ann Roth, 48, of Weston, entered Heaven’s Gate on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Mullens, on October 16, 1976, Lisa was a daughter of Michael Ray Lambert and wife, Freida, of Mullens. On July 31, 2017, Lisa married her boyfriend of 17 years Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Roth. Together they have shared 7 wonderful years of marriage and he will miss her dearly. Forever cherishing their memories of Lisa a...