Francis “Gene” Riffle, 76, of Walkersville, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew, WV. Gene was born in Weston on April 30, 1948, son of the late James Gaylord and Lola Juanita (Williams) Riffle. Cherishing their memories of Gene are one brother, James Nelson Riffle and wife, Joan of Walkersville, two nephews that were very close to him, Timothy Riffle and Adam Riffle and wife, Amanda, and several other nieces and nephe...

Dorothy Jean VanHorn “Grandma Dot”, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. She was born September 1, 1950, in Big Isaac, WV, a daughter of the late Wayne Bennett and Areta (Sue) Perrine Burnett. On September 12, 1975, she married Ronald Russell VanHorn who preceded her in death on September 20, 2009. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Nicholas Snyder and Nathaniel Winneberger. She...

Melanie Renee McGhee, age 63, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on May 15, 2024. A native of Buckhannon, she was born on October 1, 1960, to Franklin “Forrest” Stalnaker and Patty Strader Stalnaker. She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” McGhee on September 18, 1998, and they remained together until his death in December of 2015. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her nephew, Adam Landis, and her parents Forrest and Patty. Melanie is survived by h...

Marion Sue “Susie” Godfrey, 76, of Jane Lew passed away on, Friday, May 10, 2024 at United Hospital Center with family by her side. She was born on January 1, 1948 in Weston, daughter of the late Stanley Scott and Mary Pearl Hall Jackson. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, James "Jim" Lee Godfrey whom she married on April 25, 1969. Susie graduated from Weston High School, Class of 1965, St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1968, West Virginia Wesleyan College where she ...

James “Jim” Jeffie Barnes, 77, of Horner went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown, WV. He was born on July 26, 1946 in Detroit, MI, son of the late William Bradford and Mary Alice (Caskie) Barnes. Jim was united in marriage on August 28, 1970 to his beloved wife of 54 years, Ruth Elizabeth “Beth” (Vowell) Barnes, who will miss him dearly. Cherishing their memories of Jim are his wife, Beth, children, Gary Strope and wife Debbie of Horner, WV...

Delbert Lee McCartney, age 92, of Crawford, WV, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. He was born October 20, 1931, in Cherry Fork, WV, a son of the late William G. and Dorothy Forinash McCartney. On June 1, 1955, he married Margaret Jane McKisic who preceded him in death on December 27, 2016. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Lee McCartney; four brothers, Cecil, Russel, Kermit, and Weese McCartney and two sisters,...

Scott Craig Farley, 60, of Salem formerly of Pratt, WV passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1963 in Akron, OH, the son of Albert E and Nancy Brewer Farley of Pennsboro. Scott is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Sue Jackson Farley. Scott graduated from Lewis County High School Class of 1981. He also attended Ohio Valley College, WV Tech and Bear Valley Bible Institute. Scott was a coal miner for 10 years, working at Patriot Coal and Massey Energy Company as a ...

James William “Bill” Linger II, 69, of Weston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 5th, 2024. It was just the kind of scanner traffic he would have hated to miss. A proud American, Bill was born on Flag Day, June 14th, 1954, in Weston, WV, the first son of Gladys R. Linger and James W. Linger (USMC ret.) of Kitsonville. Bill was a Weston boy for life, and graduated from Lewis County High School in 1972. After a few years working for the Department of Highways and as an insurance salesm...

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, Lillian Jean Lappie, age 89, loving wife and mother, went home to the Lord. Lillian was born on August 30th, 1934 in West Haven, CT, daughter of the late Ralph Stanford and Mildred Kelly. On September 23rd, 1955, Lillian was united in marriage to John Lappie, who survives. Together they shared a loving 69 years. Lillian resided in Connecticut for much of her life, where she raised two children, Nancy Beckert and John Lappie, Jr. Lillian loved serving others and d...

Jay Junior Radcliff, 76, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 under the compassionate care of WV Caring Hospice Center in Elkins, WV. He was born in Weston on June 2, 1947, son of the late Herbert and Hester (Neal) Radcliff. Jay was united in marriage on April 15, 1971 to Margaret (Matthews) Radcliff, who survives of Troy. Cherishing their memories of Jay are his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret, 3 sons, James Radcliff and wife Melissa of Troy, Michael Radcliff and wife Goldie of...