John Darrell Brown, 72, of New Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Morgantown Healthcare Center. He was born on September 9, 1951, in Weston, WV a son of the late Raymond Floyd Brown and Nellie Irene Suttle Bosley Brown. John "Darrell" was a social butterfly and never met a stranger. He always had a smile on his face and a laugh to follow. Most kind hearted soul you could meet. He enjoyed Steelers, WVU, NASCAR, TV, being on the go all the time, holiday decorating (espe...

Loretta “Ruth” Carder Lowe Headley, 85, of Jarvisville Community passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at her residence with family by her side. Ruth as she was known by family and friends, was born December 10, 1938 in Cox Mills, Gilmer County, daughter of the late James Denzil and Catherine Elizabeth Vincent Carder. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Edmund W. “Bub” Lowe on March 15, 1979. They were married on June 9, 1958. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter...

Vivian Gray Ball, 77 of Tanner, WV; departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at the Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center in Grantsville, WV; following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1946 in Braxton County, WV; daughter of the late Clyde and Waneda (Blake) Bosley. Vivian was a cook in the food service industry having been employed at the former Weston State Hospital, with 10 years’ experience. In her spare time, Vivian enjoyed fishing, spending...

Paulette L. Beall On March 13, 2024, the Good Lord took the hand of Paulette L. Beall, 79 of Weston, WV; and led her peacefully to her eternal home. She passed at her home with her loving family by her side. Paulette was born January 8, 1945 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Paul W. and Margaret (Moss) Minigh. On July 8, 1961, she married the love of her life, Charles “Pete” Beall, who survives at their Weston Home. They were lifelong sweethearts who shared 62 wonderful years together...

Gene T. King, 81, of Jane Lew, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, succumbing to complications from a stroke he bravely battled for over five years. He was born in Weston on June 25, 1942, son of the late French King and Annabelle (Alkire) King. Gene was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Gene leaves behind his devoted wife, Betty King, and his two sons, Elvis King and Gene King and wife Tammy, to cherish his memory. He was also a cherishe...

Hard working hands are laid to rest, and a golden heart has stopped beating. Michael Junior Blake, 63, of Weston, passed into the arms of his Savior on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. Michael was a man of unwavering faith and strength, who served his community with his hands and heart. Born in Weston on January 8, 1961, Michael was the son of Faye Junior Blake and Thelma Jean Wine Blake. Michael was a man of faith, a hard worker, and a lover of ...

Louise Garrison, 81, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins, WV. She was born November 18, 1942, in Weston, WV. She was a daughter of the late James Willis and Opal Lottie Grogg Gum . In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Steven Christopher. Louise is survived by Joseph Garrison, her husband of 64 years; her daughter, Debra Garrison Conover and husband Robert and her son Joseph (Joey) Garrison and wife Twiggy...

Tyler Leslie Warner, 13 years young, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at WVU Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born February 24, 2011, in Weston, WV, a son of Patrick and Deanna (Koon) Warner. In addition to his parents he is survived by his brother, Sawyer Warner; grandpa and grandma Dave and Debbie Koon; aunt Danielle and uncle Shaun Lipps; uncle Devin Koon; cousin, Emmalea Lipps and several great aunts and uncles, extended cousins and friends who loved him dearly. Tyler was prece...

Hartzel Ray Waugh, 93,of Gerrardstown WV, formerly of Weston, WV, peacefully passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Winchester Medical Center under the compassionate care of Blue Ridge Hospice. Born November 21, 1930 in Upshur County, he was the son of the late Ezra Waugh and Lucetta Gregory Waugh. He met and fell in love with his wife of almost 70 years Catherine Marie Wiant Waugh who survives; also surviving are two children; Charlotte Hurst and Randal Waugh; two grandchildren; and sev...

Twila Hammel, nee Paknik, of Fairmont, West Virginia, age 69, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at her home. Twila was born on October 3, 1954, in Fairmont to the late John Paknik, Sr. and Ida Mae Lockhart Paknik also of Fairmont. In addition to her parents, Twila was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Stuart Frederick Hammel, and her sister-in-law Renee Paknik. She is survived by her granddaughter Michayla Maura Coleman and her mother, Dawn Coleman; her brot...