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Kathi Gabriella Renee’ ‘Kat’ Simons

Kathi Gabriella Renee’ “Kat” Simons, a native of Elkins and a resident of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 28, 2024, at her home. She was born April 29, 1961, at Elkins, a daughter of Georgia Lu Godin Simons of Montrose and the late William Ray Simons. ...

James Alfred Knotts

Mr. James Alfred Knotts, 60, a resident of Dailey, West Virginia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon July 3, 2024, in the Charleston Area Medical Center at Charleston West Virginia. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born July 9, 1963, at Kingwood, West Virginia, ...

Bobby Allen Sponaugle

Bobby Allen Sponaugle, 29, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, June, 27, 2024, at the Davis Medical Center. He was born Oct. 27, 1994, at Elkins, a son of Kathryn Lorretta Sponaugle of Elkins and the late Danny Joe Sponaugle. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Shaffer of Elkins; two brothers, David Joe Sponaugle of Elkins and Greg O’Neal Sponaugle of Florida; and one sister, Kimberly Hempel of Elkins. Four nephews also survive. Also preceding him in death was his maternal grandfather, Charles Shaffer; and his paternal grandparents, Burl and ...

Charlotte Lemons

There will be a memorial and graveside service for Charlotte Lemons at Mountain State Gardens on July 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. After the service, there will be food available at Jim Lemons’ residence at 17 Gun Dog Road Backroad 39 outside of Valley Bend.

Barbara (Bobbie) Blackhurst Shaw

Barbara (Bobbie) Blackhurst Shaw, 88, of Marlinton, passed away on June 23, 2024, in Mon General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. A family gathering was held on Saturday, June 29, at the Shaw residence. Memories were shared as her family celebrated a life well lived. In her memory donations may be made to Pocahontas County 4-H Foundation, 900 E. 10th Ave, Marlinton, WV 24954. Lantz Funeral Home in Buckeye is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com.

Dale Allen Alt Sr.

Dale Allen Alt Sr., 85, formerly of Old Fields, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Hampshire Center in Romney, West Virginia. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg, West Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Lahmansville Cemetery.