Mrs. Melissa Sue McCarty age 64 a resident of Jane Lew, WV, passed away peacefully Wednesday October 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Death was following a period of declining illness. She was born October 7, 1961 at Charlottesville, VA a daughter of the late Keith Hall and Judith Elaine (Swisher) McCarty. On March 12, 2021 at Virginia Beach, Va, she was united in marriage to Mark Anthony Olah who survives at their home in Jane Lew. Left to cherish her memory are three chi...

Mildred Faye Booth Tallman, 87, resident of Tygart Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Belington, died October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of family, friends, and caregivers. Born February 25, 1938 in Stringtown, WV, to Charles Kenneth Booth and Edna Madaline Bennett Booth, Faye was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a graduate of Belington High School with the class of 1956 and loved working with children in elementary schools, youth group hom...

Teresa Marlene (Anderson) Hysell, age 74, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday October 29th, 2025 in the United Health Care Hospital at Clarksburg, surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1951 to the parents of the late Gene and Mary Katherine Anderson in Chesterhill, Ohio. She was the 1st born of 5 children. She was the sister of Kathy Jo Ferguson, brothers, James Mark Anderson (Debbie) and Kris Alan Anderson (Misty) and MeMe to many nieces and nephews. She was a...

Rudolph Edward “Rudy” Banick Sr., 93, of Farmington, West Virginia passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 28, 2025, at his home. He was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia on July 21, 1932, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Zavilla Banick. Rudy is survived by his current wife Meredith Jones Banick; daughter Deborah Kay Wolfe; son Timothy Robert Banick; step-son K.C. Jones (Pam); grandchildren: Rascal Wolfe, Amanda Banick Smith (Ryan), Andrew Banick (Brittney), Travis Banick (B...

Nelson Ray Golden, 72, of Weston, formerly of Peniel, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, after a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 10, 1953, at Reedy, the son of the late Brooks and Virginia Golden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Golden; grandparents, Harvey and Sylvia Milhoan Golden and Okey and Icy Board Argabrite. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sharon Golden; daughter, Annette (Chad) Young of Weston; grandchi...

Samuel Everett Leigh, age 30, passed from this life to the next with His Savior on October 28, 2025. Sam was born March 14, 1995, in Clarksburg, WV to Everett N. (Nick) Leigh and Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Ritter Leigh, who survive. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Chase Leigh, of Buckhannon; sisters: Rachel Leigh of Pittsburgh, PA and Stephanie (David) Maurer of Fairborn, OH; maternal grandmother Mary Sue Ritter; aunts and uncles: Rosalee Lanham, Bob Leigh, Steve Leig...

Estes H. Phillips Jr. went home to be with his former wife, father, mother and brother on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at United Hospital Center. Junior was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2025. Junior was born October 24, 1946, in Philippi, a son of the late Estes H. and Mary Jane (Menefee) Phillips of White Oak. Junior was the last member of his immediate family. He was formerly married to the late Martha Jean Schoonover Phillips for 39 years before they divorced in 2009. He was th...

Kenneth David “Kenny” Judy, age 78 years, a resident of Parsons, WV, departed this life Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at WVU Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown, WV. He was born Thursday, August 21, 1947, at Morgantown, WV, a son of the late David Thomas “Dave” Judy and Althea June Lawrence Judy. Surviving are one daughter, Sherri Johanna Tharpe and husband William of Maurertown, VA; two brothers, Leland Judy and wife Jan of Gering, NE and The Rev. Anthony Judy and wife Charlotte...

Daniel Thomas Willhoite, 70 passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Daniel was born February 21, 1955, in Clarksburg, WV son of the late Ervin H. and Mary M. (Ashcraft) Willhoite. Daniel will be remembered for his kind heart, steady strength, and the way he always put others before himself. He brought warmth and laughter to every room and was deeply loved by all who knew him. He leaves behind family and friends who will cherish his memory and ca...

Julie Martha Lynch, 59, of Jane Lew, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, under the compassionate care of WV Caring in Elkins. Julie was born in Elkins on July 31, 1966, a daughter of the late Zane Grey Perkey and Mary Jo Henry Perkey. Forever cherishing his memories of Julie are her son, Brannon Lynch of Morgantown. Julie was a graduate of Lewis County High School, class of 1984. She was an avid animal lover, a trait that was reflected in her kindness and compassion ...