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...

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...

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...

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...

Virginia Hardway, 59 of Gassaway, WV; departed this earthly life in the evening hours of Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Braxton Memorial Hospital in Gassaway, following an extended illness. She was born in November 10, 1963 in Weston, WV; daughter of the late Herman and Virginia “Ruth” (Jones) McHenry. Virginia was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She was a Christian by faith and enjoyed working puzzles and being outdoors. Surviving is a daughter Vivian Scrogham of G...

Gary Lee Heater departed this life on Sunday, September 3, 2023. He was born on September 10, 1957 in Weston to the late Gale, Jr. and Edith Mae (Gould) Heater. On August 4, 1995, he was united in marriage to Patricia (McKisic Langford) Heater. They enjoyed 28 years of happiness together and she will miss him dearly. They had four children, Daniel Heater of Jane Lew, Robert Heater of Jane Lew, Daniel Langford and wife Melissa of St. Thomas, PA, and Sara Simmons and husband Elijah of Jane L...

Bruce Raymond Ash, age 62, of Volga, died Friday, September 1, 2023, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport following an extended illness. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on October 7, 1960, a son of the late Roy Lee and Patricia Anna Curry Ash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marsha Ash. He is survived by his second wife, Brenda Ash; two stepsons: Nathan Crites and fiancé Catlyn Kennedy of Weston and Branson Crites of Morgantown; one granddaughter,...