Mrs. Lucille Fern Floyd Flint Lipscomb, age 96, a resident of Belington, departed this life Sunday afternoon March 12, 2017 in the Barbour County Good Samaritan Society at Belington where she had been a resident for the past two months. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born April 26, 1920 at Mannington, WV, a daughter of the late Russell and Viola Tippi Bosley Floyd. She was twice married first on July 19, 1945 to Richard T ?Dick? Flint, who preceded her in death ...

Linda Illig of East Liverpool passed suddenly at her home on Sunday, March 12, 2017, after recent health issues. She was born July 22, 1949 in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Marian L. Heddleston and Charles J. Gamble. Linda had a generous, compassionate heart and was loved by all who knew her. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and beloved dachshunds. She attended the Second Baptist Church on Pennsylvania Ave, East Liverpool, and belonged to s...

Melvin Fletcher Tatum, 63, of Fairmont passed away Sunday March 12, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are under the care of the Ross Funeral Home 801 Fairmont Avenue Fairmont.

Betty Poster, 83, of Scott Depot, passed away March 12, 2017, at home after an extended illness, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on April 12, 1933, to the late Joseph T. "Buck" McNece and Mildred Shepherd McNece. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Louis Don Poster; daughter Kimberly Jo Prather; sisters Lessie Ann Kelly, Wilma Mae Dwyer and Juanita Angelucci. Betty was a Baptist by faith, loved to sew, quilt, clean and organize, was a loving mother grandmother and gre...

Sister Ann (Macrina) Hoye, CSJ Sister Ann Hoye, daughter of the late Ralph D. and Dorothea Goff Hoye, died at Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on October 18, 1932, and attended Holy Family Grade and High Schools in Columbus. She entered the Congregation of St. Joseph in Wheeling on February 2, 1950. She was first known in community as Sister Macrina. Sister Ann recently shared this story of her life. "Even as a toddler, I felt attracted by...

John "Johnny" Toothman, 91, of Belpre, died March 11, 2017, at his residence. He was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Fairmont, W.Va., a son of the late Hugh and Gay Toothman. He was retired from Union Carbide and was a lifetime member of Belpre Church of Christ. He and Theo volunteered their time and energy with Sojourners, helping many Christian Organizations over the years. They also loved to travel with their family, seeing much of the United States. He also enjoyed working on cars and restor...

Joseph Daniel Haldeman, 88, of Cheat Lake community, passed away Tuesday evening in his residence. He was born May 31, 1928 in Fairmont, WV, son of the late James Dorsey and Grace Mae Johnson Haldeman. Joe was a member of Rivesville United Methodist Church, recently attending Chestnut Ridge Church in Morgantown, WV. He served in the U.S. Navy, traveling around the world with his twin brother Jim on the U.S.S. Cruiser, Toledo. Joe gave 3 years of service. He also served with the occupational f...

David Cromwell Graham, 64 of Fairmont passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was born on April 30, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, a son of the late Harold Cromwell Graham and Ella Jean (Bock) Graham. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. As a civilian, he honored his fellow veterans by participating in military funerals with the Marion County Veterans Council Honor Guard. He was a member of the VFW Post 629 in Fairmont. He is survived by his step-m...

Mrs. Elizabeth Faye Shahan, age 55, a resident of 22 6th Street in Belington, departed this life Friday March 10, 2017 in the comfort of her parents' home. Death was following a period of declining health. She was born January 3, 1962 at Elkins, WV, a daughter of William Earl and Hallie Sue Cross Shahan, who survive at Belington. In addition to her parents she is survived by four children; William Eric Miller of San Antonio, Texas, Rodney Lee Miller of Belington, Shaunna Michelle Reyes ...

Mildred I. Taylor, 85, of Wadestown, WV died Friday, March 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1931 at Wadestown, a daughter of the late Russell Price and Orpha Cross Tennant. She spent 4 years in the home of Ray and Nell Thomas as an adolescent. She was married to Thomas G. Taylor on March 23, 1949, who precedes her in death on August 31, 1990. Mildred was known for her meticulous sewing skills as she sewed for many woman in the Wadestown area in the 60's and 70's. S...