Funerals and Events

Conrad Holt  - Services Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Donald L. “Donnie” Ballenger gained his wings on July 23, 2026, at the age of 82.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, WV with Dr. Henry Christie officiating.

Interment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV.

Devin Edward Abshire, 44, of Falling Waters, WV passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026 at his residence.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 at the Melvin T. Strider Colonial Funeral Home, Ranson, WV with Dr. Henry Christie officiating.

Interment will be in Edge Hill Cemetery, Charles Town, WV.

Friends will be received from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Lawrence L. “Buck” Willingham, 94, of Charles Town, WV, passed away on August 26, 2026, at his residence. 

Services will be held on Monday, August 31, at 11:00 am, at the Melvin T. Strider Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Sassaman officiating.  Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the service.

Friends and family will also be received Sunday evening, August 30, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at the Melvin T Strider Funeral Home.

Interment will be at Edge Hill Cemetery.