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...

Rev. John Owen Brown Sr., 64, of Fairmont, departed this life at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 11, 2017) in the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 4, 1952, the son of Thelma Smelly King of Fairmont and the late John James "Doggy" Brown. Rev. Brown was a 1970 graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, where he played football. Following graduation, he received his associate's degree from San Diego Community College. He then joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Dieg...

Charles Nicholas "Nick" Davis, 27, of Reynoldsville passed away January 11, 2017. He was born November 29, 1989 in Clarksburg, WV; son of Roger Neal Davis, Sr and Paula Jo Bell Davis. Along with his parents, Nick is survived by one brother, Roger N. Davis, Jr. and wife Stacey of Clarksburg; two sisters, Zaraha Erma-Rae; Zendaya Nina-Marie Davis both of Salem; grandfather, James Arthur; one niece, Khloe ?Sissy? Davis; two nephews, Christian and Kayden ?KayBug? Davis all of Clarksburg; hi...

Richard Clay Helm, 76, of Fairmont, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born in Marion County on July 12, 1940 a son of the late Henry Clay Helm, Jr. and Violet (West) Huber. Richard graduated from East Fairmont High School and Allied Institute of Technology of Chicago. He retired from the Westinghouse/North American Philips plant in Fairmont where he was employed as a 1st class machinist for 38 years. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a membe...