June J. Stewart Rowe, 92, of Craigmoor Community, passed away on April 19, 2017, at the United Hospital Center. She was born in Philippi, WV, on June 22, 1924, a daughter of the late David C. Stewart and Arla D. Cox Stewart. Her husband of 53 years, Dewey A. Rowe, preceded her in death on April 23, 2006. Mrs. Rowe is survived by one daughter, Marsha A. Felton and husband Robert, Jr. of Lost Creek; one son, Dewey E. Rowe of Craigmoor; two sisters, Julia “Isabelle” Rolli...

Robert Lee Forman, 80, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died peacefully at his home, Wednesday, April 19, 2017. The son of the late Norman Willis and Guiula Ruckle Forman, he was born January 12, 1937, in Morgantown, WV. Bob worked as a crane operator in the shipyards in Baltimore, MD. He loved playing his guitar, riding four wheelers, playing golf and John Wayne movies. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses: Debra and Eugene McLaughlin of East Palestine, OH, Barbara and Richa...

Nancy Jane Elder, 78, of Bridgeport, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at United Hospital Center with her family at her side. She was born February 21, 1939, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Mary Jane and Eugene Brooks Haines. Nancy is survived by her only son, Dr. Mark B. Vecchio and his wife Dawna of Bridgeport in addition to her two daughters, Mary Lou Fusco and her husband Michael of Clarksburg and Brooke Anne Harris and her husband John of Wyomissing, PA. Sh...

David A. Grubb, 63, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his home. David was born in Fairmont, on September 10, 1953, a son of the late Kenneth M. Grubb and Loxie Chevuront Grubb Wood. David worked as a truck driver for many years and, more recently, at Kroger’s. He was also a member of the Brookhaven Lions Club. David is survived by his two brothers, Ronald Grubb of Morgantown and Gary Grubb of Mannington. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by...

John A. Kovach, Jr., 70, of Clarksburg and Florida, departed this life on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Florida. He was born in Clarksburg on December 11, 1946, a son of the late John A. Kovach and Viola Olga Yankowski. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marjorie L. Kovach, whom he married May 10, 1969. Also surviving are his son, John Henry Kovach, Clarksburg; 2 grandchildren, Samantha and Patrick Kovach; two sisters, Sharron K. Stephens of Bridgeport and Harriet Merrill and he...

Wayne Wesley Thomas, 47 of Bretz, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Morgantown, WV on April 6, 1970, a son of the late Harry Thomas and Vivian (Gillespie) Thomas. Wayne was a 1988 graduate of West Preston High School. He had worked at JT's Service Center, Spikes Chimney Sweep and Britton Landscaping. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and was "uncle Wayne" to ev...

Evelyn Frances Hornick, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Pierpont Center at Fairmont. She was born in Marion County on June 1, 1929 a daughter of the late Carl and Gladys (Satterfield) DeBolt. Mrs. Hornick graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1950. She worked as a nurses Aid at Fairmont General Hospital in her younger years. She retired from Westinghouse/North American Philips. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting and collecting bells. Friends ...

Johnny 'Jump Up' Grim, 73 of Beckley, died Wednesday April 19, 2017 in the Raleigh General Hospital. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Francis Enola Linkous Grim and was born in Raleigh County, March 12, 1944. Johnny was the 15th of seventeen children, a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and a US Army veteran. He was a longtime volunteer to Independence High School Athletics, a coach for Sophia Girls Softball League and president of the Trap Hill Little League. He was also pre...

Laura Jean Wilson, 81, of Baker’s Ridge Road, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at the Monongalia General Hospital, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late George and Julia Wise, born July 15, 1935 in Morgantown. Laura was preceded in death by her husband John in 2007 and two brothers. She is survived by her two sons, Allen Wilson and wife Peggy and Henry Wilson and wife Diane with whom she made her home; three grandchildren, Chris and wife Tonya, Katrina ...

William "Earl" Clarkson, Jr. 81 of Fellowsville passed away on April 18, 2017 at Mapleshire Nursing & Rehab in Morgantown, WV. He was born November 11, 1935 on the home place near Thornton, son of the late William Earl Clarkson Sr. and Mildred Thomas Clarkson. He is survived by his wife Willa "Joane" Laulis Clarkson whom he married May 1, 1965; two sons, William "Matthew" Clarkson and Tracey, Cecil Aaron Clarkson all of Fellowsville, two grandchildren, Emma E Clarkson and William A "Bill" Cla...