Jesse Carol ‘Cakie’ Markley

June 8, 2024

Jesse Carol “Cakie” Markley, 86, a resident of Elkins, passed from this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Mountain Living Community in Belington under the care of Mountain Hospice. Jesse was born Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1937, in Mill Creek, a son of the late William Jack Markley and Kathleen Parrack Markley. On July 22, 1961, in Elkins, he married Carra Bell Higgins Markley, who preceded him in death on Jan. 12, 2016. They had celebrated 54 years of marriage. Jesse is survived by four brothers, Preston Markley, Richard Markley, Charles “Butch” Markley and William Timothy ...

Stephen Thomas Nestor

June 8, 2024

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Philippi, West Virginia. The Rev. Mister Raymond G. Godwin will officiate and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Charity of your Choice. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Stephen Thomas Nestor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.

Charles Eugene Bates

June 8, 2024

Charles Eugene Bates, 77, of Sugar Grove, West Virginia, departed his earthly home unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at the farm at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.

Harold Jesse ‘Donnie’ Kessel

June 7, 2024

Harold Jesse “Donnie” Kessel, 89, of Burlington, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center in Petersburg, West Virginia. Donnie’s family will receive friends Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, from the chapel of Schaeffer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery, near the Kessel farm in Williamsport, West Virginia, with Military Honors.

Stephen Thomas Nestor

June 7, 2024

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery at Philippi, West Virginia. The Rev. Mister Raymond G. Godwin will officiate and interment will follow. The family suggests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Charity of your Choice. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Stephen Thomas Nestor. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.

Amenthia Triplett Currence

June 6, 2024

Amenthia Triplett Currence, 84, a former resident of the Tygart Valley Apartments of Elkins, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center in Elkins. Friends may call from noon until 12:50 p.m., Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Maplewood Cemetery in Elkins. Pastor Bryan Headley will officiate. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center Activity Fund, 2533 Beverly ...