Raymond Spencer Friend, 74, of Stonewall Road, Fairmont, WV, passed away Sunday morning in his residence. He was born on February 20, 1943 in Fairmont, a son of the late Carl Edward Friend and Louise Ona Wolfe Friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Jean Ciszewski Friend. In addition to his wife, Raymond is survived by his son, Raymond Spencer Friend Jr. and his wife Paula; a daughter, Loretta Dove and her husband Steven Henry; four grandchildren, Tabatha Dove Baker and her comp...

Russell H. Miller, 81, Parkersburg, WV went to be with the Lord April 15, 2017. He was born February 25, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, the son of the late Howard R. and Opal V. Miller. Russ was a US Navy veteran. He retired from the West Virginia State Police October 17, 1988 after 29 years of service and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was appointed Chief of Police in Parkersburg, WV, from 1990-1993. He loved being a lawman and was very proud to have served. He was a 32nd degree Maso...

Jim Dalton, 68, of Ellenboro, WV died Saturday April 15, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Charleston, WV to Robert and Audrey (Kirkheart) Dalton. Known for his sense of humor, wit, and selfless, caring nature, and made people feel special just being around him. Jim was a role model in every aspect of his life. As a son he grew to became successful, but stayed humble. Always remained attentive, and respectful, till his last day. As a husband he was the example of a stab...

Cecil Gum, 63, of Wana, WV died Friday, April 14, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born April 10, 1954 at Fairmont, a son of the late Cecil C. Gum and Kara Jo Hamilton Gum. Cecil was working for EERP at the federal #2 mine on Miracle Run. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America District #31 in Fairmont. Surviving are his wife, Debra Kay Myers Gum; two sons, Curtis Gum of Blacksville and James Catalogna of Morganto...

Benjamin Jacob "Jake" Patterson, 34 of Westover, formerly of Grafton passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. At his residence. He was born November 4, 1982 in Fairmont, WV, son of Roger John and Lisa Michelle Arnold Patterson. Jake graduated from G.H.S. Class 2001. He was in the Boilermakers Union Local 667. He was Baptized in the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. He was an avid Mountaineer fan, he especially liked WVU football. He is survived by one son, Trevor Lewis Hunt, Camden, WV,...

Rose Marie Young, age 78 of Clarksburg WV, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 at United Hospital Center, surrounded by her family. She was born August 25, 1938 in Cumberland, Maryland; the daughter of the late Hubert Hershberger and Aretta (Wetzel) Hershberger. Rose is survived by her daughter, Marla A. Young (Jimmy) of Fairmont, WV ; a son, Mark A. Young (Joyce) of Clarksburg, WV; two brothers, Fred Smith of Clarksburg, WV, John Hershberger of Cumberland, MD; several nieces, nephews, gre...

William Kenneth Martin, 86 of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. He was born in Fairmont on June 10, 1930 a son of the late William Russell Martin and Mary (Carpenter) Martin. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith Ann (Myers) Martin. The couple were married in November of 1958. He served his country in the United States Navy. Kenneth was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. He retired from GA Brown Contracting as a Foreman. He w...

Sharon Jo Carnes, 70 of Fairmont, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV with family by her side. She was born March 8, 1947 in Fairmont, WV, daughter of the late Howard Theodore and Kathleen Virginia Barthalow Snider, Sr. Sharon graduated from West Fairmont High School. She retired from Aegis Communication and she also worked several years at Westinghouse and Fairmont General Hospital. She loved to cook for family, who she adored and loved with all h...

Frances "Babes" Anna Koch Frances "Babes" Anna Koch, 77, of Fairmont passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on March 5, 1940, in Marion County, a daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" and Agnes (Syrieka) Zabolotny. She held a deep compassion for the common man. She had a gift in her heart to make people feel better just by listening and talking to them. Perhaps this was her purpose in life, a true gift from God. Frances and her husba...

Mr. Joseph E. Nutter, 80 years of age of Lost Creek, WV passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born April 25, 1936 in Weston, WV the son of the late Thomas E. and Wilma Virginia Atkinson Nutter. He is survived by his partner Larry D. Myers. He is also survived by Thomas E. Nutter of Louisville, KY, Margaret Myers of Fairmont, WV, John Myers and his wife Rose of Fairmont, WV, Debbie Myers of St. Albans, WV, Lisa and Leonard Boyce of Fairmon...