“Stand up straight and put a smile on,” is what my mother would have told us despite our sadness at her passing. Seeing our smiles in place she would have said, “Now let’s get outta here while they aren’t looking. Stuff some pillows in the bed and they’ll never know we’re gone.” Linda Lee (West) Pertz was a perennial jokester and full of life to her very last day. She passed peacefully away on February 4th, at the age of 84, in her long-time home town, Weston, WV. She was born in Harmon, W...

It is with humble acceptance of Gods will, we announce the unexpected passing of Diana Lynn Riffle, age 69, of Buckhannon, WV. She died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home. She was born July 27, 1954, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Roy L. and Ilo Mae McCartney Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Luther Collins. She is survived by two daughters, Christine Wilfong of Buckhannon and Joyce Ann Bowers and husband John of Parsons, WV; two granddaug...

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...

Martha Winnene Burton, 76, of Horner, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born in Elkins, WV on August 2, 1947, daughter of the late Ronzel Burton and Esthelene (Frame) Osborn. Cherishing the life of Martha are her daughter, Elizabeth Parker of Lost Creek, grandson, Victor Parker, brother, Rusty Burton and wife Kathy of Virginia, half-brother, Joseph Osborn of Clarksburg, WV, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Martha was p...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...