Marvin E. Messer, 80, of West Milford, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born in Clinchmore, TN on March 28, 1936, a son of the late Jack and Edith Enix Messer.   He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Barnett Messer, whom he married August 31, 1963.   Also surviving are one son, Eugene Ray Messer of West Milford; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cooksey and her husband Danny of Dawsonville, GA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Larry R. Messer of Webste...

Skyler R. Rubenstein, 19, Eglon, WV, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born December 29, 1997, at Camp Pendleton Naval Base, San Diego, CA., a daughter of Gabriel Rubenstein, CA and Shannon Furlong, WA. She enjoyed musical toys, books, ATV riding, tractor riding, music and dancing. Attended school as a senior at Preston High School, Kingwood, WV, and would have graduated this year. Skyler touched the hearts and lives of all who met and knew her and will b...

Juanita Avis Wilfong Pringle Long, age 79, of Rock Cave, the Gaines Community, died after a four-year long battle with cancer, on Monday, January 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Holly Grove, a daughter of the late Boyd and Giselle Obel Beavers Wilfong. On November 6, 1965, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dixon Long, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2012. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death ...

Skyler R. Rubenstein, 19, Eglon, WV, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born December 29, 1997, at Camp Pendleton Naval Base, San Diego, CA., a daughter of Gabriel Rubenstein, CA and Shannon Furlong, WA. She enjoyed musical toys, books, ATV riding, tractor riding, music and dancing. Attended school as a senior at Preston High School, Kingwood, WV, and would have graduated this year. Skyler touched the hearts and lives of all who met and knew her and will b...

Mary Eleanor Coburn Boyce, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Albert Coburn and Mary Virginia Murray Coburn. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Boyce, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife, homemaker mother and grandmother. She enjoyed caring for others, and providing a beautiful home for her family. In addition, she enjoyed growing flowers. Her gre...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

JOHN DAE "J.D." HARRAH, M.D., 77, of Huntington, WV passed away on January 2, 2017, at the Hospice House of Huntington. He was born on May 6, 1939, in White Sulphur Springs, WV. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel (Bauer) Harrah; his father, Delvin Dae "Ike" Harrah; and his brother, Delvin Dae "Shag" Harrah, Jr. J.D. is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Shumate Harrah; and two sons, John D. Harrah, Jr., M.D., of Huntington, WV; and Ryan E. Harrah (Jessica Adams-Harrah)...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...

Helen T. Brandon 79 of Terra Alta, WV, died January 1, 2017 at Garret Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. The daughter of the late Martin S. Tibbets and Dorothy Lee Clements, she was born on June 28, 1937 in Cleveland, TX. She was active in the Senior Center of Terra Alta. She is survived by a son, James A. Brandon and wife Alayna of Oakland, MD; three daughters, Carol Tooney and Manuel of New Waverly, TX, Janet McGuire and husband Ronald of Cleveland, TX and Judy Whitehead and husband Ronn...