Gail “Roger” Hamner, age 79, of Buckhannon, WV, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Genesis Healthcare Center in Salem, WV. He was born March 12, 1944, in Buckhannon, a son of the late George and Arnie Wyatt Hamner. On June 7, 1970, he married Alpha Skelton who preceded him in death on May 14, 2007. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, George Junior Hamner, who died in the Sago Mine Disaster on January 3, 2006, and Robert Hamner; one sister, Dorothy A...

Hard working hands were laid to rest as Jeffrey “Jethro” Kenneth Wade, 61, of Anmoore, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his residence surrounding by his loving family. He was born in Weston, August 10, 1962, son of the late Kenneth Wade and Lila (Kelley) Wade. Jeff was united in marriage on September 22, 2009 to Nina (Burns) Wade of Anmoore, who survives. Cherishing their memories of Jeff are his wife, Nina, daughter, Rachel Lea Ann Fisher and son in law , Leroy Gum of Weston,...

Anna Lee Pethtel, 96, of Jane Lew, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, under the compassionate care of WV Hospice, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston on May 29, 1927, daughter of the late Charles Harry Smith and Frankie (Kelley) Smith. In addition to her parents, Anna was greeted at Heaven’s Gate by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald Ray Pethtel, who preceded her in death on July 5, 2001. Cherishing the life of Anna are her son, Donald Ray Pethtel...

Jesse H. Huff, 87 of Camden, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born December 26, 1935 in Letter Gap, WV; son of the late Lloyd and Ollie (Chapman) Huff. Jesse is a graduate of Glenville High School, class of 1953. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served his country from 1958 to 1960. He was a Post Master for the United States Post Office having retired at the age...

Roger Dale Gould, 74, of Weston, was called Home on Friday, October 27, 2023. He passed under the compassionate care of United Hospital Center in Bridgeport and surrounded by loving family. Born in Weston on March 11, 1949, a son of the late Ercil E. Gould and Wanda L. Heckert Gould Adams, Roger spent his life in the town he loved, dedicating his time to the community and the people within it. He was a beloved husband, a cherished friend, a respected business owner, and a devoted membe...

Rachel Michelle Sheets, age 28, of Tallahassee, FL, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Big Bend Hospice House in Tallahassee with her parents at her bedside. She was born August 4, 1995, in Weston, WV, a daughter of James E. Gifford and Robin Michelle Prince. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her companion, Desmeon Westberry of Tallahassee; two sisters, Leslie Holley and husband Beau and Elizabeth Sheets all of Buckhannon; two brothers, Zachary Gifford of KS and Nicholas Gi...

Nellie Frances Edgell 90, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at her residence. Nellie was born September 15, 1933 in the Girta community of Ritchie County a daughter of the late Robert and Mabel (Furr) Jones. She spent her life as a loving and caring homemaker for her family. She was a wonderful cook and she had a great passion for canning that she passed down to her children. Nellie loved all her children and grandchildren dearly. She is survived...

Hayward Gene Curtis, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, October 23, 2023, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born February 17, 1948, in Weston, WV, a son of the late Lloyd and Clara Harris Curtis. On August 15, 1971, he married Mary Lou Bowman Curtis who preceded him in death on October 8, 2006. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude Burge: two brothers Andrew and John Curtis and two nephews, Bob Groves and David Reich...

William Lawrence Hawkins, Jr., 67, of Jane Lew, WV went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 in Crestview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center of Jane Lew, WV. He was born in Weston on December 10th, 1955: son of the late William L. Hawkins, Sr. and Wanda J. (Woodson) Hawkins. Cherishing Bill’s memory are two children: Anna Marie (William) Hawkins Varner of Berlin community and Steven Patrick (Stacy) Hawkins of Carrollton, OH, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren....

Louise Marie Shirley, 80, of Weston went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 20th, 2023 in the West Virginia Veteran’s Nursing Home of Clarksburg, WV. She was born in Weston on June 1st, 1943: daughter of the late James M. Harris and Florence R. (Ruble) Harris Jeffries. On March 26, 2002, she married Ruben E. Shirley, who preceded her in death. Louise is survived by three children: Susan M.(Derek) Ellis of Ottawa, IL, Jon P.(Junette) Horn of Paducah, KY and Henry Horn of Marseilles,...