John Russell “Russ” Rittenhouse, 81, of Weston was called up to the arms of the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born in Burnsville, WV on November 15, 1937: son of the late Willard Rittenhouse and Evelyn (Black) Rittenhouse. On November 15, 1962, he married Mary (Smith) Rittenhouse, who survives. Russ is also survived by one daughter: Anita Karp and husband Joe of Weston, one son: Jo...

Iris Marie Simons, 72, of Weston, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, under the compassionate care of the staff of River Oaks Nursing Home in Clarksburg Iris was born on January 23, 1947 into the family of Wilding and Kathryn Dodson Sanford in Weston. She was a 1965 graduate of St. Patrick Catholic School and attended St. Patrick Catholic Church. On April 11, 1968, Iris traveled half a world away to Giessen, Germany to marry her handsome soldier, Anthony Harrison Simons. They sp...

Florabelle “Flora” Miller, 96, a lifelong resident of Weston, passed away peacefully at her beloved home on Monday, October 21, 2019. Among her blessings was the compassionate care of WV Hospice. She was born on August 31, 1923, in Weston to the late George Burton and Floda Hitt Stutler. Flora spent her life caring for her family and home. She was a wonderful cook and baker and her pies were extraordinary. She enjoyed sewing and loved her loyal dog companions unconditionally. She practi...

Freddie Joe Cox 85 of Princeton died peacefully Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from injuries received from a recent fall. Born July 27, 1934 at Red Ash, VA, was the son of the late Howard G. & Wanda Irene Pennington Cox. Freddie served his country honorably with the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service with more than 30 years of service. He was a faithful and devoted member of Kee Street United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities within th...

Pamela Sue McKenzie, 68, of Weston left this earth, Sunday, October 20, 2019 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV. She was born in Weston on November 15, 1950 to Robert and Pearl Elizabeth Bennett Butcher. Pam has been reunited with her parents, stepfather, Leonard Ross McClain and five brothers. Pam was a Lewis County High School Graduate. While living in Texas, she worked as a security secretary for Life Line Telephone Company. After returning to Weston in 1999 Pam was a homema...

John Richard “Dick” Gaynor of Shinnston received his heavenly reward on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at United Hospital Center surrounded by his immediate family at the age of 88. He was born October 8, 1931 at Goff Station, just outside of Clarksburg a son of the late John Franklin and Marguerite Winnings Gaynor. Dick spent his formative years at Kennedy Station, Jacksons Mill and Weston. On May 18, 1957 he married the love of his life, Carol Juanita Kingery Gaynor of Lockney in Gilmer County...

Kimberly JoAnn Hefner, 62, formerly of Weston, WV, passed away after an extended illness at her home in Hobe Sound, FL, on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was born in Weston on April 2, 1957, into the family of Basil Neil and Deanna Gale Lohr Allman. Kim attended Lewis County High School before going on to own and operate Hefner’s Body Shop in Weston. She had a great time in the kitchen where she was a fantastic cook - her prime rib was unrivalled. Kim was a devoted grandmother who ...

Charles Ross “Blackberry” Marple, 73, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in Lewis County on October 2, 1946: son of the late Harley Marple and Minnie (Hitt) Marple. On September 25, 1977, he married Virginia (King) Marple, who survives. Mr. Marple is also survived by two daughters: Jennifer Marple and Angel Marple both of Weston, one son: Charlie Marple of Weston, four grandchildren: Brittney Wik...

Hurley Arnold Curtis, 67, of Weston passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 in United Hospital Center of Bridgeport following an extended illness. He was born in Weston on August 7, 1952: son of the late Carl F. Curtis, Sr. and Irma J. (Bender) Curtis of Weston. Mr. Curtis is survived by two sons: Greg Curtis and wife Lisa of Coweta,OK and Bryon Curtis and wife Sarah of Buckhannon and five grandchildren: Madison Curtis, Hannah House, Kinsley Curtis, Bryce Curtis and Keegon Curtis. He is al...

Lela Mae (Byrd) Posey, 84, of Clarksburg, passed away on Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at 7:04 P.M. at the Sunbridge Nursing Home, Salem, following and extended illness. She was born on August 6, 1927 in Weston, a daughter to the late Loy Clifton and Mattie Susan Schieffer Byrd. In addition to her parents, Lela was preceded in death by, two brothers, Clifford “Earl” Byrd and John T Byrd Lela is survived by her husband, William B. Posey, of Clarksburg, WV; one son, Harold David Posey and his wif...