AIKEN, SC - Glenn Wilson Hammer, 77, laid down his working tools on August 17th, 2023 and passed away at Aiken Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Glenn was born to the late Glenn Wilson Hammer Sr. and Cleo Moss Hammer on March 14th, 1946 in Weston, West Virginia where he grew up. Glenn married his soulmate, Patricia Leslie Goe Hammer, on October 21st, 1966 who survives. He is also survived by his two children, Michael Chance Hammer of Daniel Island, South Carolina (along with wife...

William Lester Javins, 79, of Crawford went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 13, 1944 in Ashford, WV: son of the late Dillford Javins and Belvia (Holstein) Javins. On April 24, 1981, William married Jane Ann (Kirk) Javins, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2022. Cherishing the life of William are five siblings: Frank and Ralph Javins of Ashford, WV, Carolyn Smith of Ashford, WV, Loretta Holstein of Peytona, WV and Barbara Mullins...

Charles E. Persinger, 61 of Orlando, WV; (Rocky Fork Community) departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Monday, August 14, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with Lymphoma. He was born August 26, 1961 in Weston, WV; son of Mary (Freeman) Kelly of Rocky Fork and Claude Persinger of Oakland, MD. Charles worked as a tree trimmer in the timber industry having been the Owner/Operator of Little Man’s Tree Service for over 20 years. In his spare time, Charles enjoyed hu...

Marilyn Ann (Minnich) Dennison, 65 of Glenville, WV; departed this earthly life with her loving family by her side in the early evening hours of Monday, August 14, 2023 at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born November 20, 1957 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Jacob and Jessie (Bush) Minnich. Marilyn is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1976. She has been a florist her entire life having been born into the floral industry. She is the c...

Marion William Wyatt, age 84, of Smithfield Street, Buckhannon, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. He was born February 7, 1939, at Vandalia, WV, a son of the late James and Bessie Strader Wyatt. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his second wife, Delma Jean Wyatt; one son James Allan Wyatt; one sister Maybell West; and one brother-in-law Dave West. He is survived by his wife Joan Harris Wyatt, to whom he was united in marriage on June 21, 2005; three sons: T...

Adam Keith Davidson, 27, of Hazelgreen, WV, departed this life Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born July 22, 1996, in Weston, WV, a son of Richard Keith and Shelia Dawn Davidson. Adam had attended Ritchie County Schools and the Church of God Church in Cox’s Mills. He worked on the farm, loved fishing, hunting, riding four wheelers, shooting his slingshot with his dad, playing video games, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, h...

Kim Renee Bland, 60 of West Union departed this life on Friday, August 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born on April 24, 1963 in Oceanside, CA a daughter of Sarah Mae Bland Craver, St. Mary's and the late Lester Ray Bland. She is also survived by two sons, Roland Elliott Jr. and Zakarie Elliott, West Union, 7 grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Grace Lockney(Henry), Niles, OH, Cindy Bland, St. Mary's, three brothers, Daniel Alexander (Kathleen), Pierpont, OH, James Bland, Cyril, OK, ...

Robert “Bob” Ralph Bleigh, 67, of Weston passed away on Friday, August, 11, 2023 at his home. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on May 28, 1956, son of the late Ralph and Jonell (Blankenship) Bleigh. Bob was united in marriage on September 18, 1976 to his loving wife of 46 years, Cathy (Rowan) Bleigh, who survives. Cherishing their memories of Bob are his wife, Cathy, 2 sons, Rocky Bleigh and wife Lisa and Robert Bleigh and wife Amy both of Weston, 5 grandchildren: Breanna Fraley and husband A...

David Frederick Johnston, age 69, of Virginia Beach, VA, died unexpectedly Friday, August 11, 2023, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born March 27, 1954, in Weston, WV, the son of the late James V. and Helen Shaver Markley. On May 17, 1980, he married Beth Hymes who survives. Also surviving are son, Spencer Johnston of Virginia Beach; special cousin, Don Markley and wife Becky of Weston; special friends, Bill and Molly Burkhammer of Jane Lew, WV; two brothers-in-law, N...

Elizabeth Ann Ruble, 86, of Weston, departed this life on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Elizabeth was born in Weston on June 5, 1937, the only daughter of seven children born to the late Ernie Lee and Bessie Mae Harper Weaver. She married the late Arthur Ruble Sr. and together they shared 47 years before his passing on September 23, 2001. Elizabeth was also preceeded in death by her second husband, Robert “Bob” Miller; one daughter,...