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...

Vivian Marsh, age 67, a resident of Belington for the past six years, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2017 in Davis Medical Center. She was born September 3, 1948 in Philippi, a daughter of the Wilford D. Marsh Sr. who survives and the late Audrey Geraldine (Auvil) Marsh, and step mother Eleanor “Jeanie” (Cleavenger) Marsh. Surviving are: Two sisters, Judith Boylen Melinda Strait and husband David both of Philippi Two brothers, Wilford Marsh Jr. and wife Eleanor of Philippi Thomas M...

Robert Lee Hess 83, of Bretz passed away Tuesday April 18, 2017 at Pine Ridge, Kingwood. He was born July 13th 1933 in Morgantown a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Bessie Florence (Knisell) Hess. Robert was a musician. he could play multiple stringed instruments and had played with the Tunnelton Christian Fellowship and a group of local friends for the senior center. He drove stock truck for Greer limestone. He is survived by his wife Delores Jean (Smith); four Sons Robert Jr. of Kin...

Harry William Huntley, 39, of Clarksburg passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was born on February 28, 1978 in South Kingston, Rhode Island the son of the late William Leroy Huntley and Lorna Huntley who resides in Clarksburg. Also surviving are siblings, Joyce Huntley Campbell of RI, Diana Huntley of WV, William Huntley of NH, Jeff Huntley of WV, Janet Huntley of RI, Lori Huntley of RI, Matt Huntley of OR, Jeannette Laroche of RI, Dannielle Hough of VA, ...

Katrina Stevens, 51, of New Martinsville departed this life Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born September 15, 1965 in Sistersville a daughter of Curtis Shepherd of Middlebourne and the late Alice Headley Shepherd. Katrina was a graduate of Tyler County High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the Middlebourne Church of Christ. In addition to her father she is survived by her husband Ronnie Stevens. Two sons; Ronnie “Bussie” Stevens and Mis...

ohn Edward Thompson Jr., age 73 of Mannington, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born April 14, 1944 in Fairview, WV to the late John E. Thompson Sr. and Amy Louise Shreve Thompson Tolon. They later moved to Niles, OH. John served his country in the United States Army for nearly 10 years, including a tour of Vietnam. He is a member of the UMWA. He worked at Martinka Mines until its closing and a short period of tim...

Austin Elijah Burton, 57, of Bruceton Mills and formerly of Florida, passed away April 18, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Mr. Burton was interred privately at the East Oak Grove Cemetery in Morgantown. Professional services were under the direction of Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland ave., Morgantown.

Edward “Eddie” Ralph Severt, 62, of Bolt passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. Born on February 27, 1955, in Welch, McDowell County, WV, he was the son of the late David Severt and Stella Robinette Severt. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife Shelma Irene Severt in 2009. Eddie was a bus driver and later the Supervisor of Transportation for Raleigh County, a 1972 graduate of Trap Hill HS and a graduate of Nashville Auto Diesel College, Fire Chief of Trap Hill VFD. Survivors are...

Mary Evelyn Colebank McNair, 88, of Morgantown, went to live with Jesus on Monday morning, April 17, 2017, at her home surrounded by her four daughters and a great-granddaughter. She went to Heaven one month and three days after her beloved husband, James E. McNair. They never wanted to be separated while on Earth, and it seems as though Jesus felt they should be together in Heaven as well. She was also reunited with her parents, Dale and Dora Colebank; siblings Melvin Colebank and wife El...

aula Jean Shingleton, 68, of Clarksburg passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at United Hospital Center. She was born August 28, 1948 in Clarksburg, WV; daughter of the late Paul Glenn and Lenora Jean Barker. Paula is survived by her husband, Lawrence Shingleton; three daughters, Betsey Shingleton, Heidi Shingleton, Tiffany Shingleton; a son, Lawrence "Larry" Shingleton, Jr., several nieces and nephews; one uncle, Eugene and Tillie Barker of Elkins, WV; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law...