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...

Vanessa Caputo, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on October 29, 2025 . Vanessa was the daughter of the late Elio and Velma Pais. She is survived by her husband Sam and her children Alyssa, Sam III (Mary Elizabeth) and Elio (Season), her grandchildren Maria (Zach), Haley Rose and Amelia Elizabeth. Also her sister Rosemary (Michael) and her nieces Katie, Laura, and Sarah. Vanessa attended St. Mary’s Grade School and Notre Dame Hight School graduating in 1971. She was also a grad...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Connie Ann Bennett, age 88, of Philippi, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Martinsburg in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Century, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Louis Boni and Ida (Pokas) Boni. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jackson Olen Bennett, who preceded her in death on September 10, 2019. Connie is survived by her children Ann Stoey and husband Kevin, and Brad Bennet...

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...