Michael "Mike" "Taz" James Whetsell, 30, of Morgantown, son, father, coach, mentor, and forever positive spirit, left this world Wednesday, April 19, 2017 to a better life in Heaven. Michael was born in Oakland, MD on December 31, 1986, a son of Lawrence James Whetsell and Sue Ellen (Ringer) Whetsell of Reedsville. He was a 2005 graduate of Preston High School and had worked at Fastenal in Morgantown for four years. It was a job he loved with co-workers he thought very highly of. Mike t...

RICHARD LEE WHITE, age 91 years, a resident of Files Creek Community Beverly, WV departed this life Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at West Virginia University Hospital Ruby Memorial at Morgantown, WV. He had been in declining health. He was born Friday, May 1, 1925 at Job, WV, a son of the late Edward and Della Zena White. On December 12, 1945 at Elkins, WV, he was married to the former Izetta Jewel Daniels, who preceded him in death October 12, 2004. Surviving are two sons, Roger Lee White of...

James Ira Martin, 64 of Grafton passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 13, 1953 in Washington, DC, son of the late Lonzo Albert and Vivian Mae Dyer Martin. Jim is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann LaFon Martin whom he married January 31, 1987; three children, Jennifer Eileen Litteral and Ronald, Yamhill, OR, Jason James Martin, Charleston, WV, Lonzo Alexander Martin and Erica, Lost Creek, WV; four sisters and one step sister. Jim was a Master Craftsma...

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 ...

Betty May Ferrell, 87, of Parkersburg passed away April 19, 2017 at Worthington Manor Care Center. She was born May 30, 1929 in Shinnston, WV, a daughter of the late Claude and Beatrice Pigott Exline. Betty formerly worked in Real Estate, she enjoyed shopping and attended North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon Joel Ferrell who she married in 1994. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Donald Lucas, two brothers; and two si...

Pauline Deem, of Parkersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Worthington Nursing and Rehab. She was born August 16, 1943, in Parkersburg, a daughter of the late Fred L. and Janie M. Maze Champ. Pauline attended the Davisville Community Chapel. She loved gardening and her flower gardens. She was a hard worker all her life. She is survived by her five daughters, Kimberly Shaffer of Ripley, WV, Sandra Shaffer, and Teresa Schreckengost both of Mineral Wells, Beverly Shaffer...

Penny Sue Boyles, age 75 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her family. She was born August 8, 1941 in Clarksburg, WV; the daughter of the late Jackson L. Boyles and Ruby N.(Swiger) Boyles Sand Griffith Posey. Penny is survived by her sister, Karen Clayton of Nutter Fort, WV; niece, Wendy Clayton of Clarksburg, WV; two nephews, Robert Clayton and Sean Clayton & his wife, Missie, both of Nutter Fort, WV; a great niece, J...

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...