Gary Wayne Postlethwait, 77, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family on Monday, January 29, 2024. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of this unique soul, who was a loving husband, an exceptional mechanic, a dedicated member of several clubs and organizations, and a man who held his family as his most significant treasure. Born in Clarksburg on October 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Ervin Postlethwait Jr. and Audra Leon...

Donald Thiel “Duck” Montgomery, 82, of Weston passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in Hill Valley Nursing Home of Glenville, WV. He was born in Weston on December 31, 1941: son of the late William and Louise (Walters) Montgomery. Duck’s life will be cherished by his ex-wife and companion: Twila Montgomery, 4 children: Rhonda Butcher and Rebecca Lamb, both of Weston, Teri Keating of California and Ronnie Montgomery of Idaho, 14 grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. Duck is also...

Melvin Lynn Cutright Sr., 69, of Weston, passed away in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 28, 2024. Born in Weston on March 8, 1954, Melvin was the son of the late Ezra Junior Cutright and Clara Belle Burkhammer Cutright. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by three brothers: Dana, Larry, Michael “Mike” Cutright; and one nephew, Michael Cutright II. Melvin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was married ...

After a long and valiant fight, our warrior is now at rest. Dr. Lawrence Richard Shillingburg, Jr., 84, of Weston, West Virginia was born in Columbus, Ohio to Josephine and Lawrence Shillingburg, Sr. on September 10, 1939. He entered into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born to Deaf parents, he was proud to be a child of deaf adults (CODA), and so American Sign Language was his first language. We was pro Deaf. A member of the 1958 Graduating Class of Asheville High...

James Leroy “Jim” Langford, 74, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away on January 27, 2024, at Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Weston, WV, at 7:35 p.m., surrounded by family, due to an extended illness. James was born on June 3, 1949, in Gilmer County, WV, a son of the late Jeral Dean and Flora Jenkins Langford. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by son Aaron James Langford, step-son. Christopher McVaney, two sisters Catherine Losh and Patricia Sprouse, and one brother Jack Je...

Alissa Nicole Shaffer, 34, of Fairmont passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Alissa joined this world on November 11, 1989 in Clarksburg, daughter of Christa Jeanette Hall and Kili Kawailani Palacat of Bridgeport and overcame a myriad of obstacles to become a surgical technician by trade, but more importantly an amazing wife to Brandon and loving mother to Owen, 5, and Isla, 2. The three of them were her world. Alissa graduated from Liberty High School, Class of 2008. S...

Nicholas Grant Cutlip, 59 of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2024 at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He was born February 14, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Carolyn Carver Fitts and Husband Ramon of Weston, and the late Loye Gerald Cutlip. Nicholas loved to fish, hunt and garden. He also enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother and step-father, Nicholas is survived by his daughter, Lynd...

James “Jim” Michael Riley went home to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 77, on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was the first-born son of the late Martin Joseph and Mary Agnes (Ruppert) Riley. He lived his earthly life in Weston and was a member of St. Patrick Church. Jim attended St. Patrick School of Weston, graduating with the class of 1964. He and his best friend, Jim Droppleman, were inseparable, attending St. Patrick School from first grade through high school, and going on ...

Donald Lee Mowery, 68, of Weston, departed this life on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Born on October 13, 1955, in Weston, West Virginia, Donald was the beloved son of the late Herbert and Josephine Hefner Mowery. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Michelle, to whom he was married on March 9, 2005. Donald was also preceded in death by two siblings: Sherry Wright and Herbert Michael Mowery. Donald is survived by his daughter, Tesyla Rose and husband, Dustin, of Weston; two gr...

Life’s journey of Mary Louise Rittenhouse, 78, of Weston has been led by the Master’s hand to Heaven’s land on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1945 in Washington, D.C., daughter of the late Richard L. and Mabel (McClain) Smith. Mary was united in marriage on November 15, 1962 to John Russell Rittenhouse, who preceded her in death on October 24, 2019. Cherishing the life of Mary are her daughter, Anita Karp and husband Joe of Weston, son, John Rusty Rittenhouse and wi...