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Raymond Lee Neeley

RAYMOND LEE NEELEY, 76, of New Cumberland, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Weirton. Born on June 2, 1949, in Weirton, he was the son of the late Wilbur D. Neeley and Mary H. (McDonald) Neeley. In addition to his parents,[Read More…]

Ernest “Ernie” Stucin, Jr.

ERNEST “ERNIE” STUCIN, JR., 69, of Wellsburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on April 24, 2026. When Ernie died, all of Wellsburg cried. Whether you needed a helping hand, a listening ear, or simply someone to stand beside you, Ernie was always[Read More…]

Adam Hudek, Jr.

ADAM HUDEK, JR., 78, of Weirton, WV, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS. Though the disease presented many challenges, Adam faced it with dignity and grace, never allowing it to disrupt the routines, values, or well-timed[Read More…]

Dixie Joyce Vaughan Hudson

DIXIE JOYCE VAUGHAN HUDSON, 93, formerly of Mannington and Bethany WV, passed away April 22, 2026, at Golden Oaks in Follansbee, WV. She loved growing beautiful flowers. She took in foster babies for several years and loved all her grands, great grands and great great grands. Dixie decided to donate[Read More…]

Dona Jane Hudok

DONA JANE HUDOK, 95, of Follansbee, WV died peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born November 9, 1930, in Wellsburg, WV and was raised by her grandparents the late Walter and Nettie Schweitzer. She is preceded in death by her[Read More…]

Bailey Alan Sonda

BAILEY ALAN SONDA, 22, of Bethany, WV, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his residence. Bailey was born on March 25, 2004, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the beloved son of Holly (Nolte) Sonda and the late Mark Alan Sonda. A 2023 graduate of Wheeling Park[Read More…]

Pull Up A Chair

By: Hettie Basil Lighttower Have you recovered from last week’s nonsense of crickets for lunch? I hope so. I also hope that you will keep in mind to be on the lookout if it is something you do not wish to participate in. Insects are fascinating in the fact that[Read More…]