Tonight as you gaze at the nighttime sky, you will notice that God has blessed us with a bright new star named Isaiah Matthew Kemper. Isaiah blessed the lives of his parents, Matthew Franklin Kemper and Kasie Arianne Larsen, of Weston, the minute they saw his sweet little face during their first ultrasound. With just one look at this beautiful new life with a strong beating heart, they fell in love and formed an everlasting bond with this precious soul. Weighing in at 5 lbs. 2 ounces, h...

Theresa "Terry" Titus, 87, of Lynn Ave. Weston passed away at 6:35 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2017 in the comfort of her home with family by her side. She was born in Bronx, NY on February 24, 1930 a daughter of the late Michael Barrasi and Louise Napoletano. On October 29, 1960 she married Theodore Joseph Titus, who will miss her strong, feisty character after 56 years of marriage. Her generous, happy nature will be carried on by her three children: Deborah Titus Koos of Weston, and ...

Joseph Edwin "Joey" Landers, 37 of West Union departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 of natural causes. He was born in Clarksburg on August 5, 1979 a son of Gary Landers, Salem and Linda Martin Hawkins, Salem. On September 27, 2008 he married Jennifer Lynn Barnhill Landers who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Gracie Jean Landers, one son, Joey Edwin Landers, at home, step father, Gary Hawkins, Salem, step mother, Crystal Landers, Salem, three sisters, Amanda Light and husb...

Dale 'Blue" Allen Kandel, 73, of Cemetery St. Weston passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in the comfort of his daughter?s home, with family by his side. He was born in Bucyrus, OH on April 28, 1944 a son of the late Walter Eugene Kandel and Mildred Olive Harigle Kandel. On August 23, 1986 he married the love of his life, Marsha Ann Sims, who will miss him (and the ornery sparkle in his eyes) after 30 years of marriage. His friendly, hardworking nature will be carrie...

Barbara Merea Norman, 42, of Jackson Mill Road Jane Lew passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at home following an extended illness. She was born in Lewis County on October 11, 1974: daughter of the late Robert L. Norman and Barbara S. (Van Kirk) Norman and companion Marcus Ross of Jane Lew. Ms. Norman is survived by one daughter: Brittany Norman of Weston, two sons: Kohl Norman and Vayden Ross both of Weston and two grandchildren: Haeven and Logan Clem. She is also survived by one brothe...

Joseph "Joe" Edward Smith, 60, of W 2nd St. Weston passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a bold, fearless battle with lung cancer. He was born in Lewis County on August 20, 1956 a son of the late James Elliott Smith and Betty Ann Workman Smith. On January 18, 1974 he married Delores Goldsmith, who was his heart and soul for 43 years. She will miss sitting with him on their front porch, his favorite place to res...

John D. Villers, 88, of Glenville passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 in the Veteran?s Nursing Facility of Clarksburg following an extended illness. He was born in Dusk Camp on June 14, 1929: son of the late Guy C. Villers and Sadie (Carroll) Villers. On September 4, 1954, he married Donzella (Duckworth) Villers, who survives. Mr. Villers is also survived by two daughters: Becky (Neal) Sprouse of Normantown and Martha Clutter of Glenville, one son: Mark Villers of Cedarville, five grandchil...

Richard Lee Bonnett, 86, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. Richard was born in Lewis County on November 20, 1930: the son of the late Argyl and Hila (Fisher) Bonnett. On January 6, 1960 he married Mary Lou Lebo, who survives. He was preceded in death by all his siblings, Robert L. Bonnett, twin sisters, Katherine and husband Roy Stoneking, Virginia and husband John Vermillion, Charles W. Bonnett and Dale Bonnett. Mr. Bonnett is surviv...

Margaret J. Bodkin, 81, of Good Hope passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born in Weston on August 29, 1935 a daughter of the late Sherman John Bean and Flora Jane Butcher Bean. On December 21, 1956 she married John Franklin Bodkin and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before his passing on February 17, 2009. She is survived by three children: Mike Bodkin and wife, Kay, of Good Hope, Steve Bodkin of Boardman, OH, and Greg Bodki...

John Marshall Hileman, age 83, of Sunnyside Community, West Union, WV, departed this life on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1933 in Oxford, WV, the son of the late Alfred John Nester Hileman and Sophia Virginia Leeson Hileman. Marshall was a United States Air Force Veteran, retired from the Equitable Gas Co. with over 30 years of service. Owner and operator of JM Trucking. Worked for the Key Oil and Gas Co. and was a security guard at the Dodd...