Ruby Lee (Wiant) Metz, 98, of Weston passed away on Monday evening, August 26, 2024 at her home with her daughter by her side. Ruby was born in Weston on July 30, 1926, daughter of the late Albert Roy Wiant and Hila Ethel (Rogers) Wiant. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Junior Wiant and William H. Wiant, and three sisters, Leona Mick, Mildred Snyder, and Irene Messenger. Cherishing their memories of Ruby are her daughter, Tanya Hobbs of Weston, son, Michael Metz of Columbia,...

Deidra Ann Marsh, 37, of Weston passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital of Weston. She was born in Weston on June 10, 1987, daughter of Mark Elliott McCoy, Sr. and Barbara (Mick) McCoy. Cherishing their memories of Deidra are her parents, Mark and Barbara, daughter, Hailey Marsh of Weston, brother, Mark Elliott McCoy, Jr. and girlfriend, Laura of Weston, separated wife, Kelley Marsh of Weston, and boyfriend, James Thompson. Deidra was a graduate o...

Rodney Burl Hefner, 70 of Weston passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center. He was born on January 23, 1954 in Weston, WV, the son of the late Arnel and Mary Burkhammer Hefner. Graveside service will be held at West Virginia National Cemetery, Friday, August 30, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Full military honors will be accorded by the United States Army and the Harrison County Honor Guard. Online condolences can be made at www.davisfuneralhomewv.com. Davis Funer...

Heather Lori Townsend, 54, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born on October 23, 1969 in La Mesa, CA, a daughter of the late David Wolfe and Linda Flesher Wolfe. She is survived by her husband Rodney Townsend of Weston; two daughters, Kristina Drake and her husband Kevin, Melissia Hicks and her companion Philip; four grandchildren, Shianne Junkins, Madison Drake, Shelbie Hicks and Adalie Hicks; one sister, Valerie Mayle ...

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...

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...

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...

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...