Martha Ann Wilson, 89, of Furbee Lane, Fairmont, WV, passed away Thursday morning in Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born May 5, 1927 in Farmington, WV, daughter of the late James Murl and Margaret Bennett Pitzer. She was also preceded in death by her husband George O. Wilson, who died in 2012. Mrs. Wilson was a lifelong member of Life United Methodist Church, being a past- president of the United Methodist Women and active with the choir as secretary. She was active with Fairmont S...

Our hearts are heavy in the Lewis County community this week as the sad news has spread of the sudden loss of a bright young man who had his whole life ahead of him. Following a tragic accident on a well site in Tyler County on Thursday, January 12, 2017, resulting in fatal injuries, Hunter Dwight Osborn, 19, passed away gently into the loving arms of his Grandpa Dwight as they were reunited in Heaven. Hunter blessed this earth and the lives of his parents when he was born in Buckhannon on...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Tea...

Ellen Lucille Himes, 90, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on June 26, 1926 in Lumberport, a daughter of the late Lyda and Vonda (McCarty) Martin. Ms. Himes is survived by two daughters: Dianne Himes, and Beth Richards both of Clarksburg; three granddaughters: Amber, Aimee, and Chelsea; and two nieces: Janet Godfrey, and Debra Martin. In addition to her parents Ellen was preceded in death by her husba...

Ruby M. Ashley, 91, of Sutton, WV passed away January 12, 2017 at her residence. She was born February 9, 1925 to the late William Oliver Nutt and Velva Losh Nutt in Braxton County, WV. Also preceding her in death is her husband Emmett ?Bud? Ashley, brother Ralph Nutt, and sisters Francis Harris, Marie Barnes, Ruth Smyth, Athlea Coulter, and Mary Bleigh. Ruby was a member of the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon for many years. She worked as a Teacher...

Ronald ?Ronnie Paul? Pittman, 49, of Kansas City, KS formerly of Reader, WV died January 12, 2017 at his home. Ronnie was born February 18, 1967 in Kansas City, MO, son of Ron and JoAnn (Zilka) Pittman. He was a general labor, graduate of Valley High School Class of 1985, loved hunting and walking in the woods, won 2nd place at a State Wrestling Tournament, Eagle Scout, a U.S. Army veteran and loved sports. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, John and Beulah Pittman an...

Ruby Viola Cale, 92, of Masontown, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 12, 2017, from Janet's Heavenly Home in Fellowsville. Ruby was born on December 2, 1924 in Masontown to the late Sylvester and Ona Pearl (Jenkins) Greathouse She attended the Sturgiss Chapel United Methodist Church in Masontown. Ruby married Earl Cale on September 30, 1944; he was her loving husband and chauffeur. She is survived by one daughter, Diana Lea Molisee and husband David, of Masontown; t...

Mark Mathew Basagic, age 65 of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on January 11, 1952, the son of Anne (Vukovich) Basagic of Monongah, WV and the late Julius Basagic. His best friend and companion of 37 years, Anna Marie Kuzniar survives in Petersburg. Mr. Basagic graduated from Fairmont Senior High School in 1970 and attended Fairmont State College where he was a Member of the Fraternity of Tau Beta Iota. He graduated ...

Doyle E. Bays, Sr. 78 passed away on January 12, 2017 at the Valley Center in South Charleston, WV. Left to mourn him is his wife of 60 years, Janettie; sons; Joseph Bays of Charleston, WV, Samuel Bays, Doyle Bays, Jr.., of Cottageville, WV and daughters, Cindy Bays of Charleston, WV and Rhonda Hudson of St. Albans, WV; brothers, Ray Bays, Jr., Samuel H. Bays Charleston, WV, David Bays of Eastview, KY; sisters, Thelma Boggess of Southside, WV, Leftwich Trillis of Clendenin, WV and Martha G...

George Karol ?Bud? Keener, 66, of Fairmont, West Virginia died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born January 2, 1951 in Fairmont, WV a son of the late William Elbert Keener & Mary Ann Martin Keener. He is survived by his wife Virginia Anne Kenney Keener of Fairmont, WV. He is survived by a brother and sister in law William T. & Marilyn Keener of Winchester, VA, a sister and brother in law Laneen & Robert Stephens of Slidell, LA and several nieces, nephews, aunts & uncle...