James Edward Zickefoose, known as Ed to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Ohio, at the age of 87. Born on January 12, 1938 in Alton, West Virginia, Ed was the son of the late Hartzel and Velma Zickefoose (nee Bosley). His early years in the rolling hills of West Virginia instilled in him a lifelong love for the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life. Ed's journey led him to the love of his life, Betty Gayle, to whom he was a devoted husband for 66 years...

Mary Ellen Wilfong, age 84, of New Cumberland, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her cherished residence. Born on November 4, 1940, in the picturesque town of Orlando, WV, she was the beloved daughter of the late William Harley and Hazel Belle Radcliff Collins. Mary was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Homer Wilfong; her beloved daughter, Azalie Michelle Wilfong; her son-in-law, Dwain Reed; and siblings: William Brooks, Junior Harley, Ray...

George Lee Sutton, 67, of Medina, passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer, leaving this earth to enter his heavenly home. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 7, 1957, to George and Jerry (Nay) Sutton. He attended Brunswick High School and graduated in 1976 before continuing his education at Cuyahoga Community College. George devoted his life to public service through his work with the Medina County Highway Department and the Ohio Department of Transportat...

Robert Brian “Bob” McElwain, age 72 years, a resident of Kerens, WV departed this life Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025 at the Holbrook Healthcare Center at Buckhannon, WV. He had been in declining health. He was born Thursday, July 2, 1953 at Elkins, WV a son of the late Charles Rease McElwain and Geneva Cayton McElwain. On December 21, 1990 at Elkins, WV he was married to the former Anna Anita Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are one brother, Charles McElwain and wife Leona of ...

Edward Howard Calain, 71, a resident of Elkins passed from this life Friday, October 24, 2025, at Mountain Memories in Elkins. Ed was born Friday, July 16, 1954, in Elkins, a son of the late Katherine Jones Calain. Left to cherish Ed’s memory is his daughter, Kim Bonnett and husband, Brian, two grandchildren, Connor and Declan Bonnett, and the mother of his children, Jacki Calain-Plum. Besides his mother, Ed was preceded in death by his son, David Calain. Ed was a ...

Jean Sue Rosier, 81, a beloved resident of Midway Road in Belington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born on April 22, 1944, in Philippi, the daughter of the late Floyd Posten and Corda (Simpson) Posten. On October 3, 1964, Jean was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Jack Rosier, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years of love and companionship. Together they built a family that brought her endless pride and joy. Jean is survived by...

Herman “Gail” Weese, 91, a resident of Valley Bend, passed from this life Thursday, October 23, 2025, at home. Gail was born Sunday, September 30, 1934, in Elkins, a son of the late Stewart Weese and Ila Geraldine Daniels Weese. On June 20, 1959, he married the former Dorothy I. Ware, who preceded him in death on January 30, 2022. Left to cherish Gail’s memory are five children, Kathy Weese, Greg Weese and wife Dawn, Chris Weese and wife Becky, all of Beverly, Randy Weese of Val...

Lynda Beatrice Thora Hess Gerath, 85, a resident of Philippi, passed from this life peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Belington. Lynda was born Saturday, July 13, 1940, in Miami, Florida, a daughter of the late James Marvin Hess and Evelyn Wista Christine Andersen Hess. On June 20, 1976, in Hamilton Township, NJ, she married Roger Stephen Gerath who preceded her in death May 10, 2016. They had celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage. ...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Nancy Ann Rapski, age 62, of Moatsville, West Virginia. Nancy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Nancy was born on January 29, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of William and Charlsie Jean Klapka. She married the love of her life, Joseph Frank Rapski, and together they built a life full of love, laughter, and family. Nancy was the proud mother of ...

Larry “Boggie” Wayne Johnson, 76, of Coalton, WV, passed away on October 22, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1949, in Sutton, WV. Boggie was a proud US Army veteran, serving his country in Vietnam and later as a military policeman in both New York, Panama and other areas. He was a Christian by faith and worked for Equitable Resources for many years. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, spending time with family, and eating breakfast at Shoney’s with close friends. He is preceded in death by his ...