Randall Blase Ashcraft, 70, of Weston entered into Heaven’s Gate on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on December 7, 1953, son of the late Jefferson and Elaine (Lambert) Ashcraft. Randall was united in marriage to his loving wife of 24 years, Loretta (Chipps) Ashcraft, who will miss him dearly. Forever cherishing Randall’s loving and caring nature are his wife, Loretta, daughter, Angel Jordan and husband, Douglas of Ireland, grandchildren, Anndrea Gould, and husband, Mi...

On Thursday, July 4, 2024, John Peter Lappie, age 91, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg, WV. John was born on September 2, 1932, in West Haven, CT, the son of the late John Clifford Lappie and Elsie Louise Ebel. He served in the Army’s 40th Infantry Division from 1952 to 1954, stationed in South Korea near the end of the Korean War. On September 23, 1955, John married Lillian Jean Stanford, and together they shared 6...

Martha "Marty" Jean Hawkins, 92, made her heavenly transition on July 3rd, 2024, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA, surrounded by her family following complications from an emergency admission. Marty, originally from Gilmer County and predominantly a resident of Lewis County, spent her final years in Cherokee County, Georgia near her eldest son, granddaughters, and great-grandson, who affectionately called her MeeMaw. Marty is survived by her sons Ricardo and his wife Deborah...

Catherine Frances Freeman, 74, of Jane Lew went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 24th, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on June 29th, 1949: daughter of the late Rocco “Rocky” Gallo and Theresa “Daisy” (Tiana) Gallo. Catherine was united in marriage on November 8, 1969 to Ralph Freeman, who survives. Cherishing Catherine’s memory are her husband, Ralph, three children: Shauna Freeman Jones and husband Daniel, Keith Freeman and wife Stephanie,...

Agnes Magdalene Rexroad, 93, of Horner, WV, formerly of Gassaway, WV, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday June 22, 2024 in special care of St. Joseph Hospital of Buckhannon, WV. She was born in Weston on August 3, 1930: daughter of the late Charles Gilmer Rexroad and Floda Virginia (Bailey) Rexroad. Fond memories of Agnes will be felt by one brother: Emery Edward “Ed” Rexroad and companion Vicky Blackshire of Horner, WV, three cousins: Linda (Greg) Vance, Dolores (Michael) Townsend, ...

Louise Marie Feola Slaughter, 93, previously of Weston, entered Heaven’s Gate surrounded by family and in the comfort of her home in Orlando, FL, on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born in Walkersville on January 28, 1931, Louise was a daughter of the late Charles Angelo Feola and Mira Rilza Feola. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Clark Slaughter; one son, Richard L. Slaughter; and five siblings: Patsy Feola, Helena Waugh, Teresa Piefer, Angelena O...

Helen Marie (Cronin) Turnell, 93, of Bridgeport, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Elison Independent Living of Maplewood. She was born on June 25, 1930, in Jane Lew, WV, daughter of the late Richard Joseph Cronin II and Nina Jane (Funk) Cronin. Helen treasured her memories growing up with her three siblings on the Cronin family farm; she loved the simple beauty of God’s creation. Helen was a 1948 graduate of Jane Lew High School and later graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan...

Debra Joan Wilson, 71, of Everett, PA went home to be with her Lord at UPMC-Women’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in Everett, PA on January 28, 1952: daughter of the late Robert E. Hipp and Betty (Donaldson) Hipp and adoptive parents Robert and Marjorie Wilson. Cherishing the memory of Debra are her siblings: Gordon and Bob Hipp and Billie Lou Bowser of Camden and one nephew: David Bowser.. Debra served as a waitress in several restaurants during her life. She was Pentecostal...

Iva Elaine “Cindy” Hinkle, 73, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crystal Springs. She was born in Orlando, WV on March 24, 1951, daughter of the late Arnold Robert Posey and Nina (Riffle) Posey. Cherishing the life of Cindy are her daughter, Malocka Bragg of Florida, grandchildren, Cody Hinkle of West Virginia, Tyler Hinkle of North Carolina, and Jeremy Bragg of Florida, great grandchildren, Isaiah Johnson, Broderick Hinkle, Karlee Hinkle, Alijah ...

Anna Jean Hinzman, age 89, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born October 17, 1934, in Weston, WV, a daughter of the late French and Icie Marie Clevenger Reese. On July 28, 1956, she married Orval Ray Hinzman who preceded her in death on May 25, 2011. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Reese and two sisters, Mary Milstead and Ethel Manyak. She is survived by one son,...