Nancy Catherine Richards, 77, of Anmoore, WV, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Salem Genesis Center in Salem. She was born in Clarksburg on July 9, 1939 a daughter of the late Frank and Della Richards. In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by a son in infancy. Nancy is survived by two sisters: Betty Pulice and Charlotte Lester both of Clarksburg as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. In her younger years Nancy worked at the Satelite, and then later was a ...

Larry "Link" Milton Rucker, 77, of Jane Lew formerly of Clendenin passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. He had worked for Publix Super Markets in Florida and was a 1958 graduate of Clendenin High School. While living at Daytona Beach, Florida he enjoyed pier and surf fishing and he attended almost every NASCAR 500 race. Larry enjoyed going hunting, bowling and was an avid WVU football and basketball fan. He was preceded in death by his parents P.R. ...

Mary Lynn Girod, age 77 of Salem WV, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1939 in Gilmore County, WV; the daughter of the late Shirley Norman and Lucy (Wyatt) Norman. Mary is survived by three daughters, Patty Shields & her husband, John, Kathryn Bland & her husband, Roger and Linda Zifka, all of Salem, WV; a son, Carl Girod & his wife, Christina of Parkersburg, WV; eight grandchildren, John Bland, Brian Bland, Amy Bl...

Billy Ray Hitt, 53, of Lost Creek passed away unexpectedly at 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his residence following a heart attack. He was born in Weston on June 9, 1963 a son of the late Roscoe Hitt and Georgia Wilcox Hitt of Lost Creek. On May 16, 1992 he married Betty Jean "BJ" Riffle who will miss him dearly after 24 years of marriage. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three siblings: Rocky Hitt and wife Mary Ann of Lost Creek, Ricky Hitt and wife,...

Gary L. Postlethwait, 59, of Ravenswood and formerly of Mannington WV, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 20, 2017. He was born August 16, 1957 in Clarksburg WV. Gary was a member of the First Christian Church in Mannington WV and Praise Cathedral in Ravenswood WV. He attended Mannington High School and obtained his GED in 1999. Gary's proudest accomplishment was being an EMT for Marion County Rescue Squad and was named an Honorary Member of the MCRS Mannington Statio...

On April 20, 2017, Frances Clara (McFarland) Heavner (91) departed from her home in Fort Ashby, WV to the gates of heaven that were opened wide. She ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as He proclaimed, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Welcome home.” Frances was warmly embraced in a group hug by her husband, Glover “Ed” Heavner, sisters Ada Elvander and Margaret Jackson; mother Olive Odgers McFarland, father Arthur McFarland, and stepmother Mary Free McFarland. ...

Mary Louise (Marylou) Lilly, 90, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on April 20, 2017. Marylou succumbed to aggressive breast cancer and passed at her home with family, friends and wonderful care givers near her side. Marylou was born Dec. 9, 1926 in Camp Creek, WV, a daughter of the late Virgil and Eva Lilly. Mrs. Lilly graduated from Spanishburg, WV High School (1944). After starting a family, she obtained a BS in Elementary Education from West Virginia University (1964). She was a teacher...

Kelvin Lane “KL” Parrish, age 59 of Rachel, WV, passed away on his 59th birthday on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Monongalia General Hospital. He now returns to the loving arms of his mother. He was born April 20, 1958 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late Willis Lyle and Betty Jean McInturff Parrish. KL was preceded in death by two brothers; Thomas and a younger brother, Kevin KL is survived by two older brothers, Gilmer Lee and Libby Parrish of Bridgeport and David and Cynthia Parrish of M...

Karen Elaine Jackson Simpson Sago, 64, of Core, WV died Thursday, April 20, 2017 in the Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. She was born June 18, 1952 at Cassville, a daughter of the late Robert Jackson and Mabel Gladys Wisenbaler Jackson. Ms. Sago was a hairdresser/beautician in the Blacksville area for more than 30 years. She was a member of the Hope Church. Surviving are one sister, Margaret Batton of Fort Martin; three grandchildren, Ti...

Dawn K. Eavenson, 78, of Morgantown, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 at Uniontown Hospital. She was born August 18, 1938 in La Belle, PA a daughter of the late Gerald and Aline (Harig) Catlett. Dawn worked at Morgan Shirt Factory and the former Pajama Factory in Sabraton. Later in life she owned and operated her own businesses. She started by opening an upholstery shop and later operating Abba Dabba Costumes. In her spare time she enjoyed playing the piano, sewing, and making cra...