ROBERT STANFORD “SONNY” CRANE, 78, of East 4th Street Weston, West Virginia passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 and went to be with the Lord. The son of the late Robert L. Crane and Edith (Bailey) Crane, he was born on January 22, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 57 years; only daughter Susan Wolski (and husband David) of Chicora, PA, three sons Robert (and wife Karen) of Bellefonte, PA, Russell (and wife Jennifer) of Kennett Square, PA, and Randall (and wife Te...

Linda Lou Casto, 62, of Crooked Fork Road Weston passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Upshur County on November 25, 1955: daughter of the late Betty Lou Rivers. Linda was never married and was never blessed with children. She had several brothers and sister who drifted apart. She was in foster care most of her life. Her former foster parents were June and Elmer Rowan and later Luther Earl Metz and Wanemia Ruth (Byrd) Metz. Today, Linda...

Adam Ryan Huntz, 37, of Weston passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on September 1, 1980 a son of Michael Lynn Huntz and Judy Kaye Thoms Huntz both of Weston. His hardworking and generous nature will be remembered by his parents; one daughter, Alexa Paige Huntz; one brother, Samuel Huntz and wife, Amy, of Huntington, WV; two nephews: Jonah and Eli Huntz both of Huntington, WV; several aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins. Adam was preceded in death by ...

James Lee King, 52, of Broad Street Weston passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Weston on September 25, 1965: son of the late Harold King and Catherine (Bleigh) Gower. On July 17, 1987, he married Nancy I. (Perry) King, who survives. Mr. King is also survived by one daughter: Kasey Bradley and husband Mike of Weston, four step children: Andrew Lee, Misty Simons, Larry Lee and Mindy Lee all of Weston, several grandchildren and step g...

John William Oliver, 76, of Weston passed away at 1:14 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018, surrounded by loving family. He was born in Weston on March 20, 1942 a son of the late William Walter Oliver and Katherine Mildred Ervin Oliver. On June 13, 1964 he married the love of his life Dorma J. Ellis and she will miss him dearly after just over 54 wonderful years of marriage. His kind words, big heart, and love of his family are traits that will be remembered by his two children: John Will...

Bergin Sleigh Skidmore, 84, passed away at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 5, 2018. She was born May 22, 1934 in Weston, WV. She is survived by her son Vincent A. Bandy of NY, NY, her daughter Jennifer Bandy Peterson of Charlottesville, VA and two granddaughters, Alexandra Peterson of Richmond, VA and Hannah Peterson of Charlottesville, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew F. Sleigh, Sr. and Margaret Malloy Sleigh, and two brothers Andrew F. Sleigh, Jr. and ...

Russell Ross Posey, 92, of Roanoke (formerly of Elkins) passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born in Morgantown on September 28, 1925 a son of the late Dewey Ray Posey and Martha Elizabeth Brinkley Posey. On December 30, 1950, after a courtship consisting of dancing and good times, he married the love of his life, Nilva Morony. They met in Morgantown where Nilva lived and together they shared nearly 55 years before her passing on February 15, 2005. His knowledge,...

Doit Leon Koppler, Captain U.S. Army (Retired), 80, of New Milton departed this life on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was born in Wabash Township, IL on December 24, 1937, a son of the late Leon F. Koppler and Lila J. Lee Morrison. On November 10, 1962 he married Donna Maxwell Koppler, his best friend, who survives. Also surviving are: one son - Doit Leon Koppler II and wife Melodye, Princeton, WV; two daughters - Donnetta Herold and husband Robert, Evans, GA, and Dana Koppler, Loveland, CO...

Russell Scott Porterfield, 46, of 2nd St., Weston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home. He was born in Richwood on March 8, 1972, to his parents John and Phyllis Porterfield of Jane Lew. He is also survived by his sister Amy Campbell and husband Ty, niece Payton Campbell all of Jane Lew, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Russell graduated from Lewis County High School and Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. He played football in high school and rugby in c...

Lester Kenneth Losh, 45, of Old Route 33 Weston passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital of Weston following a brief illness. He was born in Weston on May 16, 1971: son of the late Russell Losh and Gilda (Collins) Sears of Jane Lew, WV, who survives. Mr. Losh is survived by two children: Raegan and Gavin Losh of Salem. He is also survived by three brothers: Keny Losh of Burnsville, John and Rusty Losh of Weston, one step brother, two step sisters and severa...