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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Anna Ruth Reed Johns, age 87, formerly of Flintstone, MD, died on October 20, 2025, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family in Greencastle, PA. She was born April 6, 1938, in Adrian, WV, a daughter of the late Enoch W. and Minnie Gay Lantz Reed. On September 9, 1956, she married Harold B. Johns. They were married for 61 years before he preceded her in death on December 24, 2017. She was the last surviving member of her family. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded ...