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Betty Zane Eskew Hill

Betty Zane Eskew Hill, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Mountain Memories Assisted Living & Retirement Center surrounded by family. Betty was born Friday, April 26, 1929, in Brounland. She was born fifth child out of ten to proud parents, George Washington and Martha Eskew. Knowing Betty would conquer anything she set her mind to, they named her after Revolutionary War heroine, Betty Zane. She was a devoted wife to William Lakin Hill for 50 years before his passing in October of 2001. Left to cherish her memory are three children, Tellisa Byrd and husband, ...

Jeffrey Dean Ogden

Jeffrey Dean Ogden, age 66 years, a resident of Elkins, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024, at the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins, WV on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from 5 to 6 p.m. On Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., a memorial service will be held. The Rev. Dr. Ken Shiflet will officiate. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jeffrey Dean Ogden. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.

Becky Gale Barrett Smith

Becky Gale Barrett Smith, 59, a resident of Mill Creek, passed from this life Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Mon General Hospital. She had been in declining health, however death was unexpected. Becky was born on Monday, April 12, 1965, in Elkins, a daughter of the late Andrew Wayne Barrett ...

Stephen Joseph Mahane

Stephen Joseph Mahanes, age 52, of Warren, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1971, in Elkins, West Virginia, to Elizabeth Shaw Mahanes Woods and the late Stephen Mahanes. He was a United States Marine and the plant manager at AHF. Stephen was a tee ball coach at the YMCA and was involved in the community of Warren. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Dana Matlick Mahanes of Warren, Arkansas; sons, Hunter Mahanes and wife, Skylar, of Parsons, West Virginia, and Ryder Mahanes of ...

Cynthia Ann Kirby Raffety

February 23, 1948 - May 15, 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cynthia Ann Kirby Raffety on May 15, 2024. Lovingly known as Cindy, she passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Cindy was a cherished wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, ...

Jeffrey Dean Ogden

Jeffrey Dean Ogden, 66, a resident of Elkins, West Virginia, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, May 15, 2024, at the WV Caring Hospice Center at Elkins, West Virginia. He was born Friday, Aug. 9, 1957, at Elkins, West Virginia, a son of the late Harold Chester Ogden and Nancy Mae ...