TUNNELTON – Barbara Joan Feather Brown, 81, a retired elementary teacher active in community and conservation causes who grew up in Tunnelton, died Aug. 28, 2015, with family by her side. She passed peacefully at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 4, 1934 in Uniontown, Pa., the youngest of four children, to Karl Ward Feather and Emma Sybil (Castle) Feather, her parents both teachers in Preston County schools. She attended Tunnelton school...

Joey Leon McGinnis, of Kingwood, WV, died on Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home. Joey was born November 30, 1957, in Ravenna, OH, a son of the late Clayton “Bud” and Bernice (Burgoyne) McGinnis. He is survived by two nephews and spouses, Michael and Dawn McGinnis of Arthurdale, David and Sonja McGinnis of Mechanicsville, VA; one niece, Tracy McGinnis of Reedsville In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen McGinnis in 1999. Friends will be received at the ...

Marilyn Kay Snyder, 85, loving mother, grandmother, friend and educator passed away July 16, 2015 in her home in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 24, 1929 to Elizabeth Elenor (Walls) Hartman and Donald Kelly Hartman in Kingwood, West Virginia. Marilyn, a lifelong resident of Preston County, had a passion for education. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in education, and a master’s degree in counseling from West Virginia University. At the start ...

Ridgly Brand Sr., 62, of Kingwood, WV, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Ridgly was born April 27, 1953, in Morgantown, a son of the late Thomas Harry and Syreta Mae (Wilson) Brand. He had worked in the coal industry for many years as a heavy equipment operator. Ridgly enjoyed time with his family and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tammy R. Brand; two sons, Ridgly K. Brand Jr., of Reedsvill...

John William “Bill” Kelly, 55, of Albright, WV, passed away tragically in a mining accident on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Bill was born January 7, 1960, in Kingwood, a son of the late Glenn Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Cale) Kelly. He was a coal miner for 4 West Mine, Dana Mining Company. He was a coal miner for over 38 years. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and he loved animals, especially his dog Dusty. Bill loved playing horseshoes, being back in Preston County and loved his wif...

Franklin D. Soccorsi, “Franco”, 78, of Morgantown, WV, was born on November 30, 1936 and passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the home of his sister Eleanor, in Morgantown. Franklin was a son of the late Guido and Tressa (Pegley) Soccorsi of Masontown, WV. He was a driver for Freedom Ford Lincoln and enjoyed driving across the country doing dealer trades. Franklin also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was an avid Nascar fan. He is survived by four sons and spouses, Frank a...

William Richard “Bill” Gowan was born in Morgantown WV on October 9, 1924, and was raised by his grandparents William H. and Victoria Taylor and his aunt Nancy Cassell at the Homeplace in Dunmore. Audrea Katherine Sheets Gowan was born in Cass WV on July 28, 1928; she was the daughter of Henry and Velma Sheets and granddaughter of David and Addie Sheets and Jim and Lena Galford and was raised on the Sheets family farm in Green Bank. Bill and Audrea were married on July 30, 1947, and were ...

Edward George MacKenzie died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home, River Hill, on June 12, 2015. He was born in New Castle, PA on December 31, 1930, the son of James Rees and Bess (Evans) MacKenzie. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, his brother James, sister Florence, and granddaughter Avery. Ed graduated from Beaver Falls High School and Geneva College, both of Beaver Falls, PA. In 1951, Ed enlisted in the Navy for the Korean War and served as a hospital corpsman and f...

Bernice McGinnis, 88, of Arthurdale, WV, died on Friday, May 29, 2015, at Preston Memorial Hospital. Bernice was born June 17, 1926, in Austin, WV, a daughter of the late Oscar and Bess (Spangler) Burgoyne. She is survived by one son, Joey McGinnis of Arthurdale; three grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Dawn McGinnis of Arthurdale, David and Sonja McGinnis of Mechanicsville, VA, Tracy McGinnis of Reedsville; three great-grandchildren, Shane, Logan and Torin McGinnis; two step-great-...

Nola Jean (Sherman) Wolfe Chappelle, 79, of Kingwood, WV, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at Heartland of Preston County. Nola was born April 18, 1936, in Petersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Theodore Sherman and Goldie (Sites) Sherman Savage. Nola was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She loved to cook and was a very special caregiver to all in need. She is survived by her husband, James C. Chappelle Sr.; one son, Frankie Ray Wolfe of Reedsville; one step-son, James C. ...