Norma Jean Pritchard, 83, of Fairmont, Meadowdale Community, passed away peacefully at John Manchin Sr. Health Care on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on October 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Norman Francis Jumper and Violet A. (Worley) Jumper Stimeling. Jean graduated from High School in Pennsylvania in 1952. She worked as a clerk at the Sears store in Fairmont and as an Avon distributor. She was last employed as a cook for the Marion County Board of Edu...

Fred Carol Conaway, 85, of Cornelius, North Carolina formerly of Fairmont died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Cornelius, North Carolina. He was born in Barrackville a son of the late Harry and Arlene Ely Conaway. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from the United Mine Workers Association working in the Barrackville Mines as a Supply Clerk. He had been a member of Barrackville Church of Christ and Oakwood Road Church of Christ. He was an avid fisher...

Janet Ruth Summers, 65, of Albright (Lenox Community), WV, died Saturday, January 7, 2017, at her home. The daughter of the late Howard and Lula Wilhelm Jordan, she was born August 17, 1951, in Akron, OH. Janet attended Albright Baptist Church and graduated from Kingwood High School in 1969. She was a member of Buckwheat Quilters, Preston County Gardeners, and she enjoyed gardening, canning and farming. She is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Summers; a daughter Tonya Steinmill...

Charlene Blackburn, 72, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 surrounded by family, after a long illness. She was born in Clarksburg, on September 6, 1944 to the late Josephine Chiero. Surviving is her only son, John Blackburn and Maggie Cain, who took care of her the last year. Charlene is also survived by her two grandsons: Josh Blackburn and Zach Cain; two great-grandchildren: Jaxon Blackburn and Claire Mullen all of Clarksburg; one brother John (Marilyn) Chiero o...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

William ?Wayne? Shoemaker, 38, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Wayne was born in Fairmont on June 8, 1978, a son of William and Marylene Butler Shoemaker of Rivesville. In addition to his parents, Wayne is survived by his children, Jacob Wayne Shoemaker and Skylar Shoemaker; two brothers, Brandon Shoemaker and Matthew Shoemaker; his girlfriend, Kelly Spaug; his former wife, Amy Riggs; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Shoemaker....

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...

Lula Mae Kincaid age 85 of Morgantown passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 in Wheeling Hospital. She was born January 11, 1931 in Jere, WV a daughter of the late Harry Lee Goodwin and Anna Helen Meshok Goodwin. Lula worked at Sterling Faucet in the packing department and was a Methodist by faith. Lula was an avid reader and loved and adored her grandchildren. Lula is survived by her husband of sixty years, Homer R. Kincaid, one daughter, Kimberly Kincaid of Morgantown, and one son, Kevin Kin...

Kathryn ?Katie? T. Saban, 86, formerly of Carolina, recently of Fazios Elder Care in Monongah passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical center. She was born on September 20, 1930 daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Mihalic Saban. Katie retired from the Owens Illinois Glass plant. She was a member of the former St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Carolina. She enjoyed sports, especially softball, bowling, golf and following the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football t...

Vonda Fay Freeman, 93, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Goldsboro Assisted Living in Goldsboro, NC. She was born on April 6, 1923 in Clemtown, WV, a daughter of the late Emery Bennet Haddix and Olive Louisa Mitchell Haddix. Vonda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul Freeman. Vonda attended Highlawns United Methodist Church, volunteered with Baxter Parks and Recreation, was a member of the Baxter Homemakers Club for many years where she served as secretary and treasur...