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Susan Rae Simmons Reagan

Susan Rae Simmons Reagan, 59, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Born Sept. 1, 1965, in Elkins West Virginia, Susan lived a life full of passion, purpose and unwavering friendship. Susan is survived by her partner of 12 years, Andrew ...

Wilfred F. Lothes

Wilfred F. Lothes, 88, a resident of Ellamore, West Virginia, peacefully passed away with family at his side under Hospice Care at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. He was born May 30, 1937, in Elkins, where he graduated from Elkins High School with the Class of 1955. ...

C. Morgan Haymond

C. Morgan Haymond, 68, a resident of Elkins, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Intensive Care Unit at the United Hospital Center at Bridgeport, West Virginia, following a brief illness. The family will receive friends from noon until 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, from the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Michael Wamsley and Pastor Holt Poling officiating. The family request contributions be made to SkyHopePals, 7110 Republic Airport, 2nd Floor, Farmingdale, NY 11735 or ...

Nancy Joan Vanscoy Lawrence

Mrs. Nancy Joan Vanscoy Lawrence, 79, a resident of Belington, departed this life early Monday morning, Aug. 4, 2025, in the Davis Medical Center at Elkins, West Virginia. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born on Dec. 2, 1945, a daughter of the late Harlen and Ann ...

Gregory Ray Vance

Gregory Ray Vance, 67, a resident of Weston, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, at Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston following a sudden illness. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at the Whitmer Community Church. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, from the church, with Pastor Tim Conrad and Pastor Jeff Aiosa officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Hill Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the United States Air Force, H.W. Daniels Post 29 ...

Edith Walton Arbogast

Edith Walton Arbogast, 85, of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at the Pocahontas Center in Marlinton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Lantz Funeral Home in Buckeye, with Pastor John Paul Burks officiating. Burial will follow in the Emmanuel Cemetery at Bruffy’s Creek. Visitation will be held from noon on Saturday until time of services. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneral home.com.