Judy L. Williams, 76 of Glenville, WV; (Kanawha Drive Community) departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. She was born May 17, 1947 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Lowell and Ruth (Wolfe) Williams. Judy is a 1966 graduate of Green High School in Ohio and a graduate of Malone University in Canton, OH. She spent most of her working life as a social worker and behavioral health s...

A loving woman, Elizabeth Clydene Garrett, 71, of Weston arrived at her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was born in Garden City, KS on April 17, 1953, daughter of the late Clyde Sherrell and Betty Lou (Unruh) Mick and step father Marvin Mick of Weston. Cherishing their 34 years together, Clydene was united in marriage on April 6, 1990 to Bruce H. Garrett, who will miss her dearly. Clydene is survived by her husband, Bruce, son, Samuel Cole Thomas, II and fiancé Betty Rollins of...

Melinda Ann Watkins, 67 of Lost Creek passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital. She was born July 15, 1956 in Greensburg, PA, daughter of the late Rev Joseph C Shipley and Myra Moore Shipley. Melinda worked as a waitress for several years. She enjoyed reading and collecting antiques. She is survived by two children, Dawn Elizabeth Watkins, Lost Creek and Zachary Scott Watkins, Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Joshua White, Brandon White, and Zachary S W...

Robert “Robbie” Earl Parks, 58, of Weston passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 unexpectedly at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 25, 1965, son of the late Ralph Donald Parks and Virginia Carole (Robinson) Parks, who survives of Weston. Cherishing the beloved man that Robbie was are his fiancé of 12 years, Laura James of Weston, 6 children, Danielle Parks and companion David Rice of Weston, Tiffani Poling and husband Dustin of Weston, Brand...

Linda Diane “Nini” Leavitt, 70, of Weston, passed after an extended stay at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on the evening of Friday, April 26, 2024. Born in Horner on May 20, 1953, Linda was the daughter of the late Raymond J. Goldsmith and Clara Mae Allman Goldsmith. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Ann Leavitt; and one brother, Steven Lynn Goldsmith. She met her beloved husband, John Leavitt, and they were united in marriage on May 6, ...

Billy "Bill" Joe Pratt, an adventurous and spirited soul, was born on July 22, 1955, in Weston, the place he would also call home for his lifetime. Bill passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. A graduate of Lewis County High School and spent much of his professional career in the Oil & Gas industry, a role that suited his work ethic and determination. Upon retirement, he found a renewed sense of adventure, indulging his love for fishing, camping, and Nascar races. Known for his spiri...

Richard “Richie” Allen Bonnett, 56 of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence in Weston, following a sudden illness. He was born June 26, 1967 in Weston, son of Ronald “Ronnie” and Billie Bonnett of Elkins, WV; and Ruth Ann Butcher of Glenville. Richie is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1985. He worked for various trucking companies in West Virginia during his working life and in his spare time enjoyed spending time with famil...

Michael W. Townsend, 74, of Weston, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Mon General in Morgantown. He was born in Gilmer County on April 5, 1950, a son of the late Arthur Townsend and Lena Parsons Townsend. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by three brothers: Arthur “Jerry”, Paul, and Bruce Townsend; and three sisters: Maxine James, Jackie Love, and Peggy Bragg. On November 28, 1970, Michael married the love of his life, Dolores Bailey. Together th...

Shirley Ann Phillips Murchland, 89, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Shirley passed under the compassionate care of WVU Medicine Hospice and her family is deeply grateful for their care in addition to the care of Dr. Frank Swisher. Shirley was born February 25, 1935, in Wheeling, to the late Stephen and Josephine (Sophie) Phillips. They made their home in Weirton. She graduated from Weir High School in 1952, third in her class, and excelled at typing and shorthand. Shi...

James Allen Frymier ,Jr., 39, of Bridgeport, WV passed away on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born in Weston on July 14, 1984: son of the late James Artwait Frymier, Sr. and Connie (Radcliff) Frymier of Weston. Cherishing James’s memory is his mother, Connie, girlfriend: Tearea Walton of Bridgeport, two sons: Jackson and James Frymier of Bridgeport, sister: April Frymier of Nutter Fort, brother: John Howard Frymier of Weston and several nieces and ne...