Betty June Anderson Cutlip, 80 years old, of Diana, West Virginia, left this world on January 2, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family following a courageous journey with Parkinson’s disease. She was born on November 1, 1945, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, to Harvey B. Anderson and Sylvia V. McCartney Anderson. Betty lost her mother at a young age and helped raise her siblings serving as part mother, part referee and full time chaos wrangler all while becoming a first time mother hersel...

Thomas Leslie “Tom” Coontz, age 72 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Thursday afternoon, January 1, 2026, at the WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital at Wheeling, WV. He had been in declining health. He was born Sunday, April 12, 1953, at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Thomas Lamont “Tom” Coontz and Margie Rhodes Coontz. On July 5, 1975, he was married to his high school sweetheart, the former Mary Kathryn Goodwin, who survives. They had celebrated fifty years of marriage. Also s...

Ashley Denise Williams, born October 17, 1981, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Salem Center in Salem, West Virginia. Ashley was the beloved daughter of Lynn Michael Williams and the late Donna Sue Bailey Williams. She was a cherished granddaughter of the late Dale Ray Sr. and Twila Jean Watkins Bailey; Lynn and Mercedes Williams. Ashley will be remembered for her presence, strength, and the impact she had on the lives of those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving fat...

Eva Mae Ford, 97, of Weirton, WV, formerly of Weston, WV, passed Thursday, January 1, 2026 at WVU Medicine, Weirton Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1928 in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Clyde Hull and Lura May Hall Hull. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Claude Ford (2021); brothers, Virgil, Harold and Edward Clyde Hull; and sisters, Juanita Marie Imboden, Virginia Matheny, and Mary Elsie Mazzei. Eva was a graduate of Weston High School, Class of 194...

Gladys Io Brass, 96, of Augusta, WV, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Winchester Medical Center. Gladys was born on March 21, 1929, in Hacker Valley, WV, the daughter of the late William W. and Dorsey Jordan Pritt. Gladys was a graduate of Salem High School where she was the valedictorian, and a received a master’s degree at Towson College where she was magna cum laude. After graduating from school, she worked as a public librarian and then later found herself in...

Mary Katherine DeMicco, born September 10, 1939, passed away peacefully, on December 31, 2025 surrounded by family and love. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rose Romano and Peter Romano and a loving sister to her brother Joe Romano and sister Diana Romano. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy Romano. Mary met the love of her life, Anthony DeMicco, in 1955, and they were married on September 29, 1958. Together, they shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and dedication to ...

Ursula Charlotte (Batz) Smith received her new body in heaven on December 31, 2025, in the Stonehaven Home while under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. She was born on October 15, 1946, in Schweinfurt Germany. Ursula came to United States upon marrying her first husband the late Roger Lee “Smitty” Smith a US Army Sgt. Here they would grow a loving family. Their children Sandra S. Smith-Davis (Patrick) and George E. Smith (Amber) Ursula was a lover of people and would help anyon...

Merry Elizabeth Weese, age 69, of Crystal Springs, West Virginia, and formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully under the care of Hospice and Autumn Lake Healthcare of Crystal Springs, West Virginia. Merry was born on December 26, 1956, in Lewis County, West Virginia. Her first name “Merry” was thoughtfully chosen to reflect the joy she brought to her parents at Christmas. She was the beloved daughter of the late James Lee Weese and Emma Harris Weese. Merry was preceded in deat...

Elaine Grace Eckes, age 68, of Crawford, WV, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Clarksburg Healthcare Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Elaine was born on December 30, 1957, in Weston, WV, daughter of the late Elmer Post Eckes and Mary Ruth Lantz Eckes. She was a 1976 graduate of Lewis County High School. Throughout her working years, Elaine was employed at several local glass cutting shops, worked at the Paxar Label Factory, and later served her community as a Certified Nu...

Mr. Gavin Lee Kittle, age 26 years a resident of Belington, WV departed this life Tuesday evening December 30, 2025 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born on April 7, 1999 at Elkins, WV, a son of the late Chad Jacob Kittle and Amy Wirtz Prichard, who survives in Fairmont. He had never married. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers; Dylan Shane Kittle of Belington and Jarrett Prichard of Fairmont, his paternal grandmother; Linda Jean Kittle of...