JESSE WAYNE BUCK
Jesse Wayne Buck, 43, of Leon, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at his home following a long illness. He was a 2000 graduate of Point Pleasant High School. Jesse worked as an auto mechanic and was great at his job. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. He loved his wife and children and will be deeply missed.
Born August 7, 1981, he was the son of Rodney “Butch” Buck of Buffalo and the late Ava “Donna” Buck. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by mother-in-law, Connie Mitchem.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Laura Buck; children, Hunter Gage Buck, Braedon Wayne Buck and Jacob Emerson Buck all of Leon; sister, Tonja Klinger of Pt. Pleasant; niece, Courtney (Austin) Hissom; nephew, Chad Klinger; great nieces, Baileigh and Addison. Jesse is also survived by special nieces, Jasmine Williams, Samatha and Chrissy Johnson along with several extended family and friends.
Memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Raynes Funeral Home, Buffalo. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Buffalo.

KENNETH RAY CARTWRIGHT
Kenneth Cartwright, 71, of Poca, passed away on January 21, 2025, at home, of cardiac arrest. He was a 1971 graduate of Poca High School and a 1974 graduate of WV State College.
Kenneth was retired from WVDEP, where he was an environmental inspector. Formally, he worked various positions at Charleston Police Dept. Also, as a Conservation Officer at WV DNR and a Deputy at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Boo” Jr and Wanda Gibson Cartwright. Surviving are his sister, Pat Priddy (Clayton) of Scott Depot, two nephews, one niece, three great nephews and one great niece.
Honoring Kenneth’s wishes, no service will be held.