Burton Wayne “Cub Bear” Claypool, Jr., age 31, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born November 6, 1992, in Buckhannon, a son of Burton Wayne Claypool and Kellie Jo Harris Claypool, both of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, “Cub Bear” is survived by his children, Robert Wayne Claypool of Buckhannon and Seana Faith Claypool of Beverly, WV; step-father, Russell Claypool of Buckhannon; two brothers, Robert Allen Harris of WV a...

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Roger Lee Gaines, 74, of Weston, on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He passed in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family. Born in Weston on May 11, 1949, Roger was a son of the late George Martin Gaines and Pauline Virginia James Gaines. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by one son, Robert “Abb” Gaines; one daughter-in-law, Priscilla Gaines; and two siblings: Don Gaines and Sue Gaines. On Septem...

Janice Pearl Hendershot, 85 of Normantown, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Friday, February 23, 2024 at her daughters residence in Sand Fork, WV; with her loving family by her side. Born September 25, 1938 in Letter Gap, WV; Janice is the daughter of the late Edgar Lytle and Hazel (Grimes) Sprouse. Janice was a florist at Dudley’s Florist in Parkersburg with 20 years’ experience. After returning to Gilmer County in 1983, she and her husband Willard operated the ...

Violet Rose Livingstone Angotti, 89, of Weston, departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024. She passed in the comfort of her home and surrounded by loving family. Born in Weston on April 18, 1934, Violet was a daughter of the late James H. Livingstone and Nellie F. Waggoner Livingstone. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Angotti on August 16, 1997. Violet was also preceded in death by two brothers: John Livingstone and James A. Livingtone; and nine sisters: Mary Jon...

Mrs. Peggy Lynn (Gay) Riffle, age 62, a resident of Weston and more recently of the Holbrook Healthcare Center at Buckhannon departed this life early Thursday morning February 22, 2024 in the care facility. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born September 7, 1961 at Weston, WV, a daughter of the late Gerald Junior and Ida Belle Mick Hibbs. Left to cherish her memory are one son; Daniel Lattea and wife Morgan of Jane Lew, one daughter; Ashley Lattea of Jan...

Dallion Corbet Lewis, 37, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on February 21, 2024. He was born in Clarksburg on January 14, 1987, son of Patty Lewis and her companion David Smith of Clarksburg. Dallion worked as an Oil Field worker for Key Oil Company. He enjoyed swimming, his animals, and working in the oil field. In addition to his mother, Dallion is survived by five children, Halie Hardy and David, Devon Lewis, Alayna Lewis, Alexis O’Dell and Dallion Kyrie Lewis; one brother, Brandon Kyle...

Theodore “Ted” Joseph Titus Sr., 94, of Weston, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Born in Bronx, NY, on May 29, 1929, Ted was a son of the late George Titus and Catherine Wagner Titus. On October 29, 1960, Ted married the love of his life, Theresa “Terry” Barrassi Titus. Together they shared over 56 strong years of marriage before her passing on August 4, 2017. They have been reunited to share eternity. In addition to his par...

Irene Mae Elbon, 93, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 19, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Weston on April 29, 1930, a daughter of the late John A. Jackson and Angie Julia Moody Jackson. Irene was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Hoyt Elbon; and one sister, Mary Annabelle Bosley. Irene dedicated much of her life to the service of others. After graduating from Weston High School, she was employed by Louie Glass, and...

Patricia L. “Patty” Crouch, 83 of West Union, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly in the evening hours of Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston WV. She was born April 16, 1940 in Sand Fork, WV; daughter of the late Lowell and Eva (McCullough) Wilson. Patty was a homemaker who loved caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a former corrections officer for the Lewis County Sheriff’s office, and was a faithful Christ...

Betty J. Wright, 93 of Glenville, WV; (Kanawha Drive Community) departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins, WV; following a brief illness. She was born February 9, 1931 in Glenville, daughter of the late Ted and Alma (Sprouse) Greenlief. Betty is a graduate of Glenville High School, class of 1949 and a graduate of Glenville State Teachers College with a degree in education. Betty taught at Tanner High S...