Hoy Junior Raikes, age 95, of Cedar Hill, TX, died Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, WV. He was born July 7, 1928, in Holy Grove, WV, a son of the late Hoy Jasper and Ressie May Phillips Raikes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey Raikes and his siblings, Oneita Reger, Bland “Nub” Raikes, Merwyn Raikes, Regina Helmick, Harold Raikes and Odbert Raikes. He is survived by one daughter, Emma “Gina” Hodges and...

Bessie Jean (Gum) White departed this life to go to live in her Heavenly Home with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. Jean was born on a sunny day, February 10, 1932 at her home in Churchville. Her parents were Jess and Freda (Woofter) Gum. Her grandparents were Loyd and Victori (Snyder) Woofter and Bill and Hulda Gum. As a child, her Woofter grandparents took her to church, and were a significant influence in her life. As a result, Jean was a lifelong member of the Churchville United Metho...

Dennis “Denny” Lee Wyant, 73, of Weston, was reunited with his parents in Heaven on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He passed following an extended illness at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston. Denny was born in Weston on May 16, 1950, a son of the late Homer Arnold Wyant and Bonnie Jean Burr Wyant. In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by one sister, Carol Lollar; and two brothers: Jim and Kenny Wyant. Forever cherishing their memories of Denny are one...

Hard working hands are laid to rest as Daniel Robert Johnston, 58, of Weston passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Weston on June 25, 1965, son of Robert B. Johnston of Weston and the late Sandra S. (Lynch) Johnston. Daniel was united in marriage on June 1, 1991, to his loving wife Glenna M. Johnston, of Weston, who survives. Forever cherishing their memories of Daniel are his father, Robert, his wife, Glenna, two daughters, C...

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...

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 Katherine H...

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...

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...

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...

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...