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 ...

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....

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...

Michele Lynn Mellon, born Michele Lynne Hahn on December 9, 1947, passed away peacefully at her home in Buckhannon, West Virginia, surrounded by family and love. She died following an injury and subsequent stroke. Michele was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of George F. Hahn, USMC, and Jean Krisko Hahn. She grew up alongside her cherished brother, Jeffrey S. Hahn, with whom she shared a lifelong bond rooted in family and devotion. Also, a devoted Catholic, Mic...

Marion Jefferson “Peanut” Cottrill, age 98, left his earthly home to live eternally with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2025. A dedicated husband of 67 years, Jeff was preceded in death by his wife Alma Rosella Glaspell Cottrill. Born in Mount Clare on October 9, 1927, a son of the late Jerome Cottrilll and Martha Jacobs Cottrilll. Jeff was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Monica Jo Travelstead (Jim); and two grandchildren: Bobby and Todd Barlett. Jeff is survive...

Thomas “Tom” Jesse Riley, age 71, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at his home. He was born May 20, 1954, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Richard James and Ada Mae Teets Riley. On May 10, 1975, he married Mary Ann Heatherly who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James Riley and companion Tasha Williams and David Riley and wife Hannah all of Buckhannon; two daughters, Amy Riley and companion Reno Tyson of Buckhannon and Jessica Vaughn and husband Wayco of French Creek, W...

Michael Thomas "Mike" Dunigan Obituary Mr. Michael Thomas Dunigan age 69 years a resident of Belington, West Virginia departed this life Friday December 19, 2025 in the United Hospital Center at Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mike was born September 7, 1956 in Washington, DC. son of the late Walter Ambrose, Dunigan Jr. and Waltrude Aldinger Dunigan. Michael is survived by his longtime companion, Stephanie Hill of Belington, a brother Walter Dunigan and wife Gayle of Henrico, Virginia, a nep...

Kaison Kael Jo-Kruz Christopher, 8 months, a resident of Beverly, passed from this life Friday, December 19, 2025. Kaison was born Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Morgantown, a son of Adrion Taryll Christopher Jr. and Kasey Kay (Santiago-King) Christopher who survive in Beverly. Also left to cherish Kaison’s memory is one sister, Kaydin Christopher, paternal great-grandfather, Joe Hreczan and wife Jean, paternal great-grandmother, Dee Hreczan, maternal grandmother, Deborah Aiken and h...

James “Bo” Allen Ashcraft, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Richwood, WV. He was born on January 4, 1955, in Clarksburg, WV, and was the son of the late George T Ashcraft and Dorothy Johnson Ashcraft. He is survived by his son Michael of Washington DC; and his sister Linda Elsbury of Madison, OH; several nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own. In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by several brothers and sisters, Stanley, Jesse, Maurice, Dian...

Lawrence William "Bill" Smith, 84, a resident of Norton, passed from this life Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please click "View Details" for more information.