Patricia “Patty” Louella Withrow, 73 of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at River Oaks Healthcare Center. She was born on February 15, 1952 in Milton, WV, a daughter of the late Herbert Ray and Margaret Elizabeth Krause Willie. Patty was the heart of her family, a beloved matriarch whose life was rooted in deep, unwavering love. Her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were truly the light of her life and the pride of her heart. A tir...

Veronica Toothman Schweitzer, 77, of Farmington, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1948, to the late Odus and Mary Toothman. Veronica was a lifelong learner and earned her degree in education from Fairmont State University. While her academic achievements were a point of pride, she ultimately found her true calling working in the retail profession, where her genuine love for people and natural warmth shone through. Veronica never met a str...

George Byron Simons, 84, of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1941 in Bridgeport, a son of the late Byron Denver Simons and Effie Gale Garrett Simons. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carolyn White Simons, whom he married on May 12, 1962. He is also survived by three daughters, Michele Allman and husband Robert of Morgantown, Melissa White and husband Michael of Bridgeport and Marsha Simons of Cl...

Christopher ”Chris” Earl Conrad, 56, of Philippi, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family Chris was born on May 2, 1969, in Oakland, Maryland, the son of Dewey Lane Conrad and Gudrun Gisela (Wallenwein) Conrad. From an early age, he had a knack for working with his hands—a talent that stayed with him throughout his life. Chris worked at Leer Mines as a diesel mechanic and welder, a job that suited him perfectly. He loved to weld and...

Cherita Lee Daugherty, age 73, a resident of Philippi, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Mon General Hospital. Cherita was born on February 6, 1952, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Artie and Delores (Paugh) Coontz. She was united in marriage on July 7, 1970, to her loving husband, Keith L. Daugherty, who survives. Cherita was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who deeply loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survive...

Charles “Charlie” Cledith Hefner, 53, of Weston, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Charlie was born in Weston on September 26, 1972, a son of the late Lash “Tetey” Cledith Hefner and Georgie Mae Small Hefner. Forever cherishing their memories of Charlie are his beloved daughter, Heidi Renee Hefner of Weston; one sister, Malissa Henline of Linn; one nephew, Jacob Smith of Linn; one niece, Tegan Henline of Linn; and several ex...

Andrew David Westlund, 42 of Mansfield, OH passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was born in Oconto Falls, WI on March 27, 1983, son of Don Hefner and Jenny (Westlund) Lagunes of Linn, WV. Andrew was cherished in the eyes of his wife of 8 years, Karina (Faber) Westlund, who will miss him dearly. Andrew is survived by his parents, Don and Jenny, wife, Carina, children, Mylah, Kaylynn, Brayson, and Hayden, brother, DJ, sisters, Sarah, Ashley, Meleah, Yvonne, Rachel, and Melviana, ...

Lee Roy Neely, Jr., 82, of Weston, WV went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, WV. He was born in Kincheloe, WV on July 9, 1943, son of the late Lee Roy Neely, Sr. and Marge (Allman) Neely. Lee was united in marriage on January 3, 2002 to his loving wife of 22 years, Rella M. (Carey) Neely, who survives. Cherishing the life of Lee are his wife, Rella, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and several nieces and nephews....

Stephen Patrick “Pat” Stanton, age 77 years, a resident of Coalton, WV departed this life Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, at the Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. He was born Wednesday, September 29, 1948, at Elkins, WV a son of the late Edwin “Ed” Martin Stanton and Virgie Marie Shaw Stanton. On November 28, 1970, at Coalton, WV he was married to the former Norma Jean Bender, who preceded him in death February 25, 2016. Surviving are one son, Stephen Patrick Stanton and wife ...

Pauline F. Leonard, 78, of Rock Cave, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Salem. She was born on March 12, 1948 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Olan Cumberledge and Pauline Cumberledge. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger L. Leonard who passed away in 2009 She is survived by three sons, Olan E. Leonard and wife Robin of Shinnston, Michael Leonard and wife Deana of Middle Fork and Traci Leonard and wife Lorie of Rock Cave; twelve grandchildren and 30 great gra...