Mary Lea Kelly, 85 of Rocky Fork Road, Orlando, WV; (Gilmer County), departed this earthly life in the afternoon hours of Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born April 1, 1938 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Madison and Laura (Riffle) Freeman. Mary was a homemaker who loved caring for her family. She worked for a time as a waitress and bus driver and in her spare time she enjoyed going to yard sales, collecting Fenton Glass wear, s...

Shonda Kay McVay, 60, of Buckhannon departed this life on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. She was born in Weston on May 19th, 1963 to the late William A. Butcher and Thelma G. (Heater) Butcher. Shonda is survived by two children: Randel Adam McVay and Kacie Marie Tallman of Weston and one grandson: Bryson McVay. In addition to her immediate family, Shonda is survived by one sister: Pam Nicholson and husband Jeff, nephew: Dustin Nicholson and family of Weston, special friend: Shaun Peggs of PA...

Louie "Larry" Lawrence Ransinger, 85, of Weston, passed away while under the compassionate care of Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. A loving husband, Larry was known for his funny and spirited nature that brought joy to those around him. His adventurous spirit led him to live a life filled with many hobbies and passions, all of which he pursued with vigor and enthusiasm. He was born in Weston on December 10, 1937, a son of the late Ervin Albert Ran...

Betty Irene (Lemmons) Crawford, age 93 a resident of Philippi passed away on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at her residence. Betty was born April 28, 1930 in Vandalia, WV a daughter of Ross R. and Margaret Oleta (West) Lemmons. She was united in marriage to James Richard Crawford on June 13, 1953 who survives. Betty is also survived by daughter, Judith Ann (Crawford) McDaniel and husband, Timothy L. McDaniel Grandsons, Adam Brian McDaniel and wife Amanda; and Ryan Blake McDaniel Great-...

Local businessman and entrepreneur James “Jim” Bryant Lambert, 83, of Weston, departed this life surrounded by loving family and many friends on Friday, September 29, 2023. He has gone ahead to rejoin his beloved parents and his loved ones in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jim was born in Weston on October 1, 1939, the middle child of five children born to Laco J. Lambert and Maxine Moran Lambert of Weston. He grew up in Lewis County and it was his life-long home. Jim is survived by thr...

Lester McQuain Bleigh, 87, of Weston passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 in Mon General Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston. He was born in Walkersville on December 28, 1935: son of the late Thomas Bleigh and Susan (McQuain) Bleigh. On April 25, 1961, he married Nancy Lee (Atchison) Bleigh, who preceded him in death on August 1, 2022. Cherishing Lester’s memory are five children: Tammy McVay and husband Alfred of Bunker Hill, WV, Joyce Frazier and husband Brian of Lawton, O...

Denver Eugene Garrison, 88, born on September 22, 1935, in Weston, passed away peacefully at his home in Jane Lew on September 28, 2023. Denver, a man of unwavering faith, was a devoted member of the Message of Light Tabernacle, where he found solace and strength. Denver was a man of many accomplishments. A proud member of the Weston High School Class of 1953, he went on to serve in the United States Army, dedicating his time and effort to his country. Later, Denver became a machine op...

A fun, loving, and kind soul was laid to rest, Charles Eugene “Punkin” Posey, Jr., 44, of Weston, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Weston. Punkin was born in Buckhannon, WV on June 28, 1979, son of Charles Eugene, Sr. and Tammy Lee (Robinson) Posey of Weston. On July 2, 2002, Punkin was united in marriage to Amy (Hite) Posey of Weston. They have shared many great times and memories in their 21 years together. Forever cherishing the memory of Pun...

Richard Lee Peters, 75 of Clarksburg passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at United Hospital Center. He was born October 9, 1947 in Weston, son of the late Floyd Francis and Loreeta Marie Self Peters. Richard graduated from Lewis County High School. He previously worked as a construction Forman with Black Rock Construction Company. He was a talented musician and played guitar in The Minute Men Band. Richard enjoyed socializing with his friends and playing golf. He is survived by tw...

Rev. Dr. George Worthy Jenkins, aged 73, of Buckhannon, WV, passed away peacefully at his home on September 23, 2023. He was born September 19, 1950, in Clarksburg, WV, son of the late William Coleman and Lola Faye Cobb Jenkins Spore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Spencer Jenkins and his stepfather Virgil "Bud" Spore. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 52 years, Janice Russell Jenkins and two sons, Jonathan Worthy Jenkins and wife Soran, grandd...