Joseph Wayne Smith, age 56, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home. He was born February 21, 1968, in Buckhannon, a son of Rena Coberly Smith of Buckhannon and the late James Orval Smith. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Allen Smith. In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sisters, Sharon Short and husband Bartley, Karen Belt and husband James and Debbie Smith and companion Rick Cutright all of Buckhannon and Darlene Ha...

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Larry Matthew Lee, age 43, of Buckhannon, WV, lost his brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lee was born July 12, 1981, in Buckhannon, a son of Larry Simons and Nancy Perry King, both of Buckhannon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter; one brother, Andrew Lee of Weston, WV; two sisters, Misty Simons of Weston and Mindy Lee of Charleston, WV and several nieces and nephews. Larry was a Chris...

Sylvia Helen (Ellis) Mallion, 66, of Camden, WV passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 15, 1958, daughter of the late Harold V. and Helen (Weber) Ellis. Sylvia is survived by 3 brothers, Phillip Ellis and wife, Ruth of Weston, Thomas Ellis and wife, Kathy of Jane Lew, and William Ellis and wife, Carol of Gassaway, 3 sisters, Carol Frame and husband, Joe of Gassaway, Susan Murphy of Weston, and Elizabeth Hawkins and husb...

Joseph “Joe” Lee Ables, 49, of Weston, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and a sense of humor that will be fondly remembered and missed. Joe was born in Grantsville on August 27, 1975, a son of Norman Junior Ables and the late Martha Ann Deaton. In addition to his mother, Joe was preceded in death by two sisters: Barbara Ann Jennings and Juanita Kay Brown; two brothers-in-law: Eddie Dean Thomas and Billy Pratt. On September 4, 20...

Jeffrey Roy Nicholson, 63, of Weston, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on October 10, 1961, son of the late Roy K. and Wilma Jean (Bonnell) Nicholson. At the age of 2 years old, Jeff gained a loving adopted mom, Creola Marie Nicholson of New Milton, WV, who survives. Jeff was united in marriage on October 13, 1985 to his loving wife of 39 years, Pamela Jean (Butcher) Nicholson, who ...

Margaret Ann Wiant, 74, of Weston passed away on Monday, January 13th, 2025 in Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston, WV. She was born in Weston on August 9th, 1950: daughter of the late Dana Lough and Laura (Pearson) Lough. Cherishing Margaret’s memory is her son: Michael Lough of Weston, adopted daughter: Alexis Wiant of Weston, four grandchildren, Autumn Nichole Garcia and Brittany Leigh Lough both of Florida, Austin Williams of Florida, and Andrew (Pookie) Wiant of W...

Joyce Kay Norris, 75, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on February 18, 1949 in Weston, a daughter of the late James Alpheus Bennett and Gladys Virginia Wamsley Bennett. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Donald Norris, whom she married on January 8, 1972. She is also survived by two children, Matthew Norris and wife Wilma Marie of Anmoore and Brenda Maki and her husband Gary of Weston; grandchildren, Abigail Fox, Betthany Hurst, ...

Charles “Rick” Richard Smith, 67, of the Vandalia Community passed away on Thursday, January 9th, 2025. He was born in Weston on October 13th, 1957, son of the late Charles Smith and Rella Grey (Hawkins) Smith of Vandalia. On December 25th, 2005, Rick was united in marriage to Terri L. (Ruble) Smith, who survives. Cherishing the life of Rick is his loving wife, Terri, his caring mother, Rella, two step children, Cynthia Nixon and Justin (Tiara) Nixon, and sister, Debra (Gerard) Hall of Van...

Joretta Belle (Patterson) Starkey, affectionately known as “Meme,” passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at the age of 88 at home in Weston, WV surrounded by family. Meme succumbed to a short-term illness. Born on August 19, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late John Eldridge Patterson Sr. and the late Mayola J. (Fox) Patterson. On December 12, 1953, Meme married the love of her life, Allison Arol “Blondie” Starkey Sr., and they shared 68 beautiful years of ...

Janet Darlene Slaughter, 73, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Janet was born in Rochester, PA, on April 12, 1951, a daughter of the late Charles Irvin Ohler and Lois Madeline Moore Ohler. Janet was married to the love of her life, Larry Slaughter, on February 23, 1973. They shared many wonderful years together until Larry's passing. In addition to her parents and husband, Janet was also preceded in death by five brothers: Gerald Lane, Will Lane, Donnie...