Delphia Viola Newlon

Posted on August 8, 2025

Delphia Viola Newlon, age 95, of Weston, WV, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, WV.

She was born May 20, 1930, in Masonville, WV, a daughter of the late Jasper Jesse and Hattie Reel Judy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Zane Newlon; seven sisters, Ruth Wochike, Eslie Cowger, Evelyn Groghan, Glona Judy, Roxanne Judy, Arvella Judy and Dora Judy and three brothers, Jesse Judy, Conway Judy and Carl Judy.

She is survived by two sons, Carl Newlon of Rock Cave, WV and Delmas Newlon of SC; four daughters, Bonnie Black of Buckhannon, Linda Simmons and husband Larry of SC, Patty Pugh and husband Lynn of Webster Springs, WV and Vickie Watson and husband James of Weston; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Newlon was a homemaker and a Christian by Faith.

Friends will be received Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held 1 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Davis officiating.

Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of 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

‘Most critical time’: WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital invites community to donate blood Aug. 15

Beckie Boyd
August 8, 2025

WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital and Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur are hosting a blood drive at The Event Center on Brushy Fork in Buckhannon on Aug. 15 to address critical summer shortages, with Vitalant incentives.

Leadership Upshur announces 2025–2026 class

News Release
August 8, 2025

The Upshur County Development Authority and Buckhannon-Upshur Chamber of Commerce announced the 14-member Leadership Upshur Class of 2025–2026, a professional development program to strengthen leadership, civic engagement and networking across Upshur County.

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson, Jr.

My Buckhannon
August 8, 2025

Bobby “The Lost Ninja” Johnson Jr., 35, of Buckhannon, WV, a baker, died Aug. 6, 2025; he is survived by his parents, cousins and his cats, and a funeral and visitation are scheduled Aug. 13.

Patricia McCauley Burns

My Buckhannon
August 8, 2025

Patricia McCauley Burns, 57, a retired VA state fire instructor and certified paramedic from Buckhannon, died Aug. 7, 2025, in Pittsburgh; she is survived by husband Barry Burns, mother Charlotte Steele McCauley and family.

Auvil settling into role as head coach in second year as soccer Bucs look for bigger things in 2025

Duane Carpenter
August 7, 2025

Twenty-year-old Dalton Auvil, entering his second year as Buckhannon-Upshur boys’ soccer coach with a new assistant and a full offseason, says he’s more prepared and aiming to lead the Bucs to greater success in 2025.

Highland Landscaping maintains lead in men’s golf league

Duane Carpenter
August 7, 2025

Highland Landscaping stayed atop the Buckhannon Country Club Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League after a 21-19 win over Lisa Cain Edward Jones, leading the standings with 72½ points in week three of the third quarter.

Two Upshur County residents charged after children found in unsuitable living conditions

Katie Kuba
August 7, 2025

Crystal and Joseph Tenney of Tallmansville were arrested and charged after deputies allegedly discovered their children in a home with unsuitable living conditions.

Explore: The New Manufacturing opens office on Main Street in Buckhannon

Monica Zalaznik
August 7, 2025

Explore: The New Manufacturing opened a Main Street office in Buckhannon displaying student projects and offering workshops and academies that connect middle and high school students statewide with manufacturing careers.

Aubrey Paul Morrison Jr.

My Buckhannon
August 7, 2025

Aubrey Paul Morrison Jr., 76, of French Creek—a devoted pharmacist, volunteer firefighter, adventurer, and community leader—passed away Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and dedication to others.

Rita Josephine Galford

My Buckhannon
August 7, 2025

Rita Josephine Galford, 68, of Weston, died August 6, 2025, and will be remembered by her sister, extended family, and friends, with a graveside service planned at Fair Haven Cemetery on August 11.

Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council to meet August 12

News Release
August 7, 2025

The Fred W. Eberle Technical Center Administrative Council will hold its regular meeting at 2 p.m. on August 12 at the center, which provides career and technical education for students and adults.

Bowers takes over B-U XC teams as he wants to continue to build a family culture around program

Duane Carpenter
August 6, 2025

Justin Bowers, previously assistant coach and middle school track head, has taken over the Buckhannon-Upshur cross-country teams, aiming to continue fostering a family-oriented, hard-working culture to help student-athletes thrive on and off the course.