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

Millie Ann Lantz

Millie Ann Lantz, age 52, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born January 12, 1970, in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of John Isabell of Craigsville, WV and the late Dorothy Barnes Isabell. In addition to her father, she is survived by her stepmother, Debbie Isabell. On July 21, 2007, she married John Lantz who survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Johnathan and Sheldon Lantz both of Buckhannon and Wesley Cogar of Weston, WV; one daughter, Heather Cogar and companion Jeremy Dancy of Sutton, WV; one granddaughter, Hadley Cogar of Weston; one brother, Rusty Isabell and wife Rachel of Bolair, WV; one sister, Shelby Lynn and husband Kenny of Bolair; several nieces and nephews; friend, Vicky Bissette-Williams of SC and her beloved dog, Tilly.

Mrs. Lantz was a Pentecostal by Faith. She enjoyed completing puzzle’s, crocheting, gardening and collecting lighthouses.

Friends will be received Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 11 AM until 3 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 3 PM Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor Clair Dean officiating. Burial will follow in the Bailey Cemetery in Buckhannon.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.

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

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