Rev. Paul E. Young, 81 of Swiss, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2023. Paul was born on January 4, 1942. In addition to his parents, Madison “Dick” and Dessie Stephenson, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Pansey and Orgil Miller and father and mother-in-law Cecil and Lula Preast. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carolyn M. Preast Young; sons, Joe (Beverly) Young and Rev. Timothy (Amy) Young; grandchildren,...

Correna (Moore) Schoonover July 4, 1939 — Sept. 20, 2023 Correna (Moore) Schoonover of Elkhurst, W.Va., is singing with a choir of angels today after passing away Sept. 20 from a sudden illness. She was 84. Correna is preceded in death by her husband of nearly 54 years, Gilbert “Gabo” Schoonover; their son Gil Schoonover; her parents, Early and Velma Moore; and brothers Blaine, Dean, J.D., Robert, Trellis and Jerry Moore. She is survived by daughters Vanessa (Scott)...

Louie Buck Nottingham, 78, of Dog Run, WV passed away on September 17, 2023. Buck was the son of the late Nelia Nottingham. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Woods Nottingham of 45 years. He is survived by his son, Jonathan Nottingham of Dog Run; stepson, Jason Woods of Huntington; one grandson, Daniel Woods of Fayetteville; two granddaughters, Kirsten and Jayda Woods of Clay and one great granddaughter. The funeral Service will be 12:00 pm, Friday...

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Phillips was born 12/27/1976 in Montgomery, WV, to Tammy L Bibbee and Robert L “Togo” Phillips. Tony had 3 brothers: Jeremy (Melissa) of Altoona PA, Jason (Vanessa) of Sterling, VA, and Robert II of Glen Ferris, WV. He passed away unexpectedly and will be missed by so many. Over the years, Tony worked a variety of jobs including cooking, restaurant management, and luxury door manufacturing. He was a hustler and always found a way to land on his...

Larry James Auxier passed away on September 14th in Charleston, West Virginia. Larry was born on May 29th, 1949, to Collis Auxier and Ethel Atkins Auxier. He is survived by his wife Gladys, two daughters April Underwood and Amy Auxier, 6 grandkids and 13 great grandkids and his siblings, sisters Tiny Norman, Patricia Dorsey (Dale), Carolyn Adkins (Johnny) and his brother Vernon Auxier. Larry was proceeded in death by his father and mother Collis and Ethel two brothers, Jerry Auxier and...

Mandy Sams of Newton, WV passed away unexpectedly at her home on 9/8/23. She was born on 02/10/1982 to Betty Dennis and Jerry (JC) Sams. She was a free spirit with a kind soul and did what she wanted. She was a proud WVU fan. She would help anyone if she could. Her boys were her whole world. They are the ones she lived for. She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Dennis, father Jerry (JC) Sams, stepfather Eugene Dennis, stepmother Debra Sams, Grandmother Magdoline Sams, Grandpa...

Julie Frances Foster, 77, passed peacefully at her home in Lizemores surrounded by family on September 2, 2023.   Born on February 20, 1946, in Robson, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Stover and Betty Lively.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Guy Foster; brother Wayne Stover; sisters, Arbutus Beaver and Judy Taylor, grandson Leiland Lane, and great-grandson Eli Witt.  On June 30, 1962, at the age of 16, she...

Ralph Scott Miller of Dixie, WV, lost his 10-year battle with cancer on September 1. 2023, in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. Born November 7, 1956, in Winchester, KY.  He was the son of the late Cleve and Lola Amburgy Miller. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother Gene and son, Brian Scott Miller. Ralph was employed as a mechanic for GCR Tires and Services in Charleston, WV.  He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Rose Mary Shamblin...

Douglas A. Weese, 67 of Lyndonville NY, entered into rest August 29th, 2023, at Rochester General Hospital, NY.   Born June 2,1956, in Braxton County, West Virginia to the late Harry and Olive (Starcher) Weese. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Lou Smith, Bessie Horch and Joann Keiffer, brothers, Denver, Danny, Dayton and Dalmas. Douglas loved hunting, fishing, and going on long road trips. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who...