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. ...

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...

Laken Lee Eubank, Jr., 61 of Webster Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 due to an automobile accident. He was born January 3, 1964 in Buckhannon to Laken Lee Eubank, Sr. and the late Mary Jean Stout Eubank. Laken was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed traveling and cooking; he loved his animals and spending time with his family. He previously pastored Fairview Community Church for 15 years. Left to cherish his memory are his father; wife Carla Wright Eubank...

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 ...

Arnold Wesley Sayre, age 91, of Buckhannon, WV, departed this life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Stonehaven Home in Belington, WV. He was born January 18, 1934, in the Etna Community of Upshur County, WV, a son of the late Stacy W. and Georgia A. Sayre. He is survived by his wife, Doris Armstrong Sayre, whom he married on December 19, 1970, and his brother Ralph H. Sayre of Buckhannon. Arnold was a 1953 graduate of Marlinton High School and attended West Virginia University and West Vir...

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 ...

Nadine June Villers, 82, of Weston WV, passed then heard “Well done my good and faithful servant” on October 21, 2025. She was born to Herb and Catherine (Burkhammer) Pumphrey on January 28, 1943. She grew up in Lewis County WV. Nadine graduated from Weston High School in 1961. She married her childhood sweetheart Steve Lane Villers on February 8th, 1963: who preceded her in death on August 15, 2021. They were married 58 years and set an amazing example for others to follow. Nadine att...

Mrs. Vickie Aurora England Campbell, age 60, a resident of Belington, departed this life Tuesday afternoon October 21, 2025 at her home. Death was unexpected. She was born February 27, 1965 at Washington DC, a daughter of Lowell Dwight “Bud” and Linda J. Plum England, who survives in Belington. She was united in marriage to Eric Paul Campbell, who survives at their home in Belington. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by one daughter; Kendall Campbell and husband Do...

Margaret Elaine Gray, 75, of Moatsville, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on July 30, 1950, in Moatsville, a daughter of the late Lincoln and Jacklyn (Rhoden) Bolyard. On May 27, 1972, she married the love of her life, Alan Jack Gray, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Alan; two sons who made her so proud, Wesley Gray and ...

Fay Leona Blake, 89, of Weston passed away peacefully at her home on October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Weston on November 1, 1935: the second daughter of the late John Brennie and Bonnie Leona (Lattea) Lunsford. In February of 1955, Fay married Patrick Dudley Blake in Bangor Maine. Although their marriage ended in divorce after many years, they remained close until his passing on May 1, 1995. Fay leaves behind a loving family including her daughter Bonn...