All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Carol Sue Walton

Obituary Carol Walton

Carol Sue Walton, 76, of Buckhannon, died peacefully at her home after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, July 24, 2021. 

She was born on December 29, 1944, in Grafton, W.Va., a daughter of the late James V. and Alice Virginia Host Newlon.  She was united in marriage on June 4, 2000, to Willis Gay Walton who preceded her in death on October 24, 2020.  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son Michael Lee Wolfe and two brothers:  Jerry and James Junior Newlon. 

She is survived by one daughter Roxanne and husband Virgil Tacy of Buckhannon; one son Jamie Alexander and companion Adrian Twigg of Buckhannon; four grandchildren: Cody Tacy and fiancée Angela Radcliff of Shinnston, Chad Tacy, Ellie Alexander, and Leah Wolfe, all of Buckhannon; one great grandson Gavin Wolfe; one brother Randy Newlon of Grafton; five sisters:  Linda and husband Dale Watkins of Grafton, Dee and husband Steve Heavner of Ohio, Janet and husband Steve Edwards of Grafton, Wanda Knotts of Grafton, and Lisa and husband John Rouse of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews.

Carol was a Methodist by faith.

Friends will be received at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 4-6 p.m.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the funeral chapel with Pastor Mike Wamsley officiating.  Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Grafton. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Walton family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Walton family entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services with the arrangements. 

My Buckhannon publishes obituaries free of charge as a courtesy to the family. Readers can support our publication by becoming a premium member.

Share this obituary:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Soccer ‘Cats can’t overcome early deficit in 3-1 loss to Frostburg State

West Virginia Wesleyan rallied in the second half but could not overcome an early two-goal deficit, falling 3-1 to Frostburg State despite outshooting the visitors and Ahmed Abdelsalam’s late goal.

Soccer Lady ‘Cats suffer 2-1 loss to Concord

West Virginia Wesleyan fell 2–1 to Concord after early goals from Stephanie Tovar and Katie Garratt held despite Paloma Zamora’s equalizer and a strong outing from goalkeeper Maite Coutinho.

Session 2: Leadership Upshur fellows reflect on an inspiring day in Charleston

Leadership Upshur fellows spent a day in Charleston learning from state and civic leaders about collaboration, gratitude, workforce development, influence, personal branding and public service, with a Capitol visit inspiring optimism for West Virginia’s future.

One person killed in ATV crash in southern Upshur County

An ATV crash on Gougerville Road in southern Upshur County on Friday killed one person, and authorities say the single-vehicle wreck is under investigation with additional details pending.

Upshur County Sports Calendar

This week’s Upshur County sports schedule includes high school and college matchups in football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and an exhibition basketball game from Nov. 3–9, highlighted by regional volleyball and NCAA cross country competition.

Charleston runs past Wesleyan in MEC football action, 69-15

Charleston dominated West Virginia Wesleyan 69–15, rushing for 285 yards and seven TDs as Joshua Donald and Jamal Wallace Jr. led the attack while Wesleyan’s Landers threw for 196 yards and Eudean Dobson returned a blocked PAT.

Buckhannon Community Theatre seeks creative team for 2026 season: Applications due Nov. 30

Buckhannon Community Theatre is seeking directors, music directors, choreographers, costumers and stage managers for its 2026 season, covering four shows, with applications due by Nov. 30, 2025 via email.

Roy Lee “RJ” Lahman

Roy Lee “RJ” Lahman, 32, of Rock Cave, WV, a logger and outdoorsman, died Oct. 31, 2025, in an ATV accident and is survived by his parents, siblings, extended family and preceded in death by his daughter.

Buckhannon Waste Board Agenda: November 6, 2025

The City of Buckhannon Waste Collection Board will hold a meeting on November 6, 2025, and this article publishes the board’s agenda.

B-U stops Preston at one-foot line as time expires in wild 60-57 shootout victory

Buckhannon-Upshur survived a 60-57 shootout with Preston when the Bucs’ defense stopped Slaton Manko at the one-foot line as time expired after Manko and Aiden Schmidl combined for a school-record passing barrage.

B-U cross-country teams ready for state championships Saturday

Buckhannon-Upshur will send both its boys and girls cross-country teams to the West Virginia State Championships Saturday — the first time both squads have qualified together since 1993, coach Justin Bowers said.
WVWC Volleyball

Wesleyan volleyball gets four-set win over Point Park

West Virginia Wesleyan beat Point Park 3–1 (25–22, 26–28, 25–20, 25–18) as five players had seven-plus kills, Bhrooke Axe led with 11 kills, Alexis Moeschler had 16 digs, and Wesleyan improved to 15–8 (7–4 MEC).