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

Vickie Diane Claypool Gregory

Vickie Diane Claypool Gregory, age 68, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on April 12, 1956, a daughter of Kenneth LeRoy Crawford and the late Glennia Evelyn Walton. In addition to her father, she is also survived by two sons: Kenneth Miller of Rock Cave, and David Claypool and wife Wanda of Kanawha Head; one sister Janet Robinson and husband Dave of Kanawha Head; and seven grandchildren: Krystal Miller, Jessica Claypool, Jasmine Claypool, Baxton Claypool, Linda Riddle, Teresa Riddle, and Saphire Lane. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by one daughter Jessica Miller.

Vickie loved to go shopping.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 11 AM – 1 PM, the funeral hour, at Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel.  Following the service the body will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral chapel to help with funeral costs. 

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

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