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

Cecil Jay Robinson

Cecil Jay Robinson, age 76, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, December 17, 2023.

He was born January 31, 1947, in Upshur County, son of the late Junior Boyd Riley and Mary Magaline Robinson.

He is survived by four sons: Cecil Robinson and wife Ginny of Rock Cave, Jeff Robinson and wife Nanette of Warrenton, VA, Michael Robinson of Meadowbrook, and Jonathan Robinson and wife Terra of Crawford; one daughter Rebecca Robinson of Buckhannon; eight grandchildren: Elizabeth Robinson, Joshua Robinson, Brandon Robinson and wife Megan, Jeremy Robinson and wife Cassandra, Michael Robinson and wife Tammy, Gavin Robinson, Dominick Robinson, and Hailey Hinchman; four great grandchildren: Baylor Hill, Emmy Hill, Molly Robinson, and Luna Lewis; two brothers: Roy Robinson and wife Janet of Wallace, and David Robinson and wife Angie of Clarksburg; and three step children David Leggett, Melissa Leggett, Christopher Leggett and their families.

In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by six brothers: Marion, Elmer, Kenneth, Perry, Jerry, and Billy Robinson; and one sister Barbara Robinson.

Cecil was a member of The Way the Truth the Life Ministries and enjoyed hunting and camping.

The family will receive friends at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the funeral hour with Pastor Brandi Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in the Bennett Cemetery at Kanawha Head.

Online condolences may be extended to the Robinson family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Robinson family has entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service 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

Upshur County Sports Calendar

Weekly Upshur County sports calendar lists basketball, swimming and wrestling events for Buckhannon-Upshur and West Virginia Wesleyan teams Dec. 8–13, including multiple middle, varsity and college matchups and duals.

Upshur County to split $39,835 in fire funding evenly among seven departments

Upshur County commissioners voted to distribute a $39,835 All-County Fire Protection Funding allotment equally among the county’s seven fire departments. Commissioners also approved contracts and personnel actions during their Dec. 4 meeting.

Buckhannon peer liaison helps homeless, people with addiction, city officials say

Buckhannon Police Department Peer Liaison Erica Bennett told city council she has helped people experiencing homelessness and substance use get into housing and treatment, distributed Narcan and built relationships with local hospitals and rehabs.

Basketball ‘Cats struggle in 104-54 road loss to Falcons

Fairmont State overwhelmed West Virginia Wesleyan 104–54, capitalizing on 22 turnovers, hot shooting (50.7% and 13 threes) and 20 second-chance points while Wesleyan’s bench and rebounding efforts fell short.

Dandridge has 23 points off the bench, but Wesleyan women fall to FSU, 90-78

Kilah Dandridge scored 23 off the bench and Ana Young added 21, but West Virginia Wesleyan fell to Fairmont State 90-78 despite shooting over 61 percent.

Joyce Marie Haynes

Joyce Marie Haynes, 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Dec. 6, 2025; she is survived by two daughters, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four siblings, and will be cremated per her wishes.

Buckhannon Academy Elementary to present “December in My Hometown” musical performance at Wesley Chapel

Buckhannon Academy Elementary will present its December in My Hometown musical at Wesley Chapel at West Virginia Wesleyan on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., showcasing diverse songs from all grade levels after months of practice.

Beverly woman charged with drug conspiracy involving methamphetamine

A 37-year-old woman faces five to 30 years in prison after a traffic stop allegedly uncovered drugs, cash and text messages about purchasing a pound of methamphetamine.

Upshur County Schools announces Pre-K registration days for January

Upshur County Schools has announced Pre-K Registration Days at schools throughout the county in January. Parents can register their youngest learners at various locations starting Jan. 9.

Dustin Lee Young

Dustin Lee Young, 43, of Orlando, WV, a Buckhannon-Upshur High School graduate who loved the outdoors, movies and animals, died December 4, 2025; visitation and funeral will be held at Clutter Funeral and Cremation.

Robert Dale Cable

Robert Dale Cable, 90, of Buckhannon, WV, a retired oil and gas drill manager, Mason and Sand Run Baptist Church member who loved hunting and family, died December 3, 2025, and will be cremated; donations to Shriners Children Hospital or Sand Run Baptist Church.

Man arrested for DUI after February crash on Route 33 causes juvenile to suffer brain bleed

A 39-year-old man was arrested last week in relation to a February incident where he allegedly rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a red light, causing a juvenile passenger to be flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital with a brain bleed.