Graysen Everett Toland, infant son of Christopher Toland and Melissa Townsend Hicks passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at United Hospital Center. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by siblings, Jasayah Toland, Lekenzi Toland, Shelbie Hicks and Adalie Hicks; maternal grandparents, Rodney and Heather Townsend of Weston; paternal grandparents, Stanley Toland Sr. and Shelia Mccullough of Jane Lew. Although Graysen was only with us for a short time, he will be cherishe...

On Friday evening, September 15th, God decided that it was time to call one of his special angels home. Theodore Thomas “Teddy” Linger was greeted at Heaven’s Gates by his parents Thomas and Charlene (Gould) Linger, his brother Michael and his sister Rose Mary. He was born October 26th, 1958 in Weston, WV and lived his entire life in Horner, WV. Leaving behind to cherish his precious life was his lifelong companion, caregiver and brother John: John’s companion Marie, who was a very loving ...

The kindest soul, hardest worker, and best role model departed this world and received his ultimate healing on September 12, 2023. Michael “Todd” Snyder, 61, of Weston, is now pain free after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was born in Lewis County on October 18, 1961, a son of the late Leroy Burton Snyder and the late Geraldine Ruth (Whitsell) Snyder. He was, hands down, the biggest mama’s boy and we know that reunion in Heaven was beautiful. He is survived by the love of...

Lee Roy Gaskins, 72, of Weston, a respected Vietnam Veteran and pillar of the Weston community, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on September 11, 2023. Born July 17, 1951, in West Union to the late Clyde and Ruth Queen Gaskins, Lee lived a life of service and devotion. As a young man, he bravely served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, embodying the spirit of duty and sacrifice. After his military service, he continued to demonstrate his ded...

Melba June Shaw, 71 of Hepzibah passed away on Sunday, September, 10, 2023 at United Hospital Center with family by her side following a brief illness. She was born on May 31, 1952 in Clarksburg, daughter of the late Hayward Clark and Lelia Isabell Williams Flowers. She was a long-time member of the Salvation Army and she was employed at the Holiday Inn for many years. She was the secretary of Home League at the Salvation Army of Clarksburg. She loved to read and was a devoted mother, si...

Austin Garrett Wiss, 28, of Orma, WV, left us on Sunday, September 10, 2023, to be with our Lord and Savior. He was born in Independence, MO, on October 21, 1994, a son of Roger Allen Wiss and Melissa Sue Siers West. Austin was full of life and loved his family with all his heart. Austin loved working on cars and working with his hands building whatever his brain could think up. He is proceeded in death by his Grandmother Coleen Wiss. He is survived by his father Roger Wiss (Paula), ...

Helen Louise Newman, 65, entered her eternal home Thursday, September 7, 2023 following an extended illness at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. The late, Lanta D. and Mildred L. (Smarr) Radcliff welcomed Helen into their small family on May 4, 1958 and was born and raised in Gilmer County. Helen was united in marriage on July 10, 1998 to Joseph Newman, who preceded her in death on October 9, 2007. Cherishing the many memories of Helen are her daughter, Diana Louise Busam and husba...

Betty Jane Burton, 73 of Weston, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV; following an extended illness. She was born April 27, 1950 in Gilmer County, daughter of the late Russell and Pauline (Post) Greenlief. Betty is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1969. She worked in the banking industry for many years having been employed by the Weston Citizens Bank, Huntington Bank, and P...

Jerry Allen Alkire, 77, of Weston, departed this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He passed in the comfort of his home and surrounded by loving family. He was born in Weston on March 8, 1946, a son of the late Floyd Harris and Etta Alkire Harris. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by three sisters: Alice May Harris, Jenny May Harris, and Linda Mae Alkire; and three brothers: Robert Harris, Floyd Harris, and Charlie Alkire. Forever cherishing their memor...

James “Jim” Thomas Strother, 79, of Weston, passed away surrounded by his family at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital on September 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was born on January 21, 1944, in Doddridge County to the late Lee and Thelma (Critchfield) Strother and grew up with his brothers, the late Jack Strother and the late Dan Strother. He was a graduate of Doddridge County High School and in 1966, married the love of his life Virginia (Cutlip) Strother. Five years later they had their onl...