Esther Jeanette Haslebacher Weeks, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, in Fairfax, VA. She was born August 25, 1925, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Henry and Fanny Haslebacher. Esther received a teaching degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and she taught elementary school in Nutter Fort, WV. She moved to Wheeling in 1954, when her husband, Dr. Harry S. Weeks, started his medical residency. Esther lived in Wheeling for almost 60 years, until she moved to...

William R. "Bill" Taylor, age 80, of Mt. Clare, WV, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born December 16, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV on Arnolds Run. William joined the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. After his military duties, he then moved to Central Florida and married his first wife, Pat Taylor who preceded him in death and their three children, Billy Taylor of Dothan, Alabama, Bobby Taylor of Mt. Clare, WV, ...

Michael James Bretzman, 52, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, December 28th at his residence from natural causes. He was born December 30, 1964 in Morgantown, a son of Sharon (Taft) Zeni of Morgantown and the late Warner James Bretzman. He was employed for several years at Town Hill Tavern in Morgantown. He loved his pets and was also an avid guitar player in the Morgantown area. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his sister, Kimberly Pompura and her husband Joseph and their son...

Linda "Pixie" Dalton, 75, of Morgantown died Wednesday, December 28th at the Madison Center. She was born December 12, 1941 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late Herbert and Mildred Knight Blosser. Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St. Morgantown, on Monday, January 2nd from 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11 AM with Pastor Donna Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Mildred Osborne, 76, formerly of Alkol, WV and Clothier, WV, died peacefully in her sleep on December 27th, 2016. Born February 15, 1940 in Webster Springs WV, she was preceded in death by parents Orville and Ella (Brown) Simmons; husband Rev. Ray Osborne; and brothers, Oscar (Joann) Simmons and Thomas (Delcie) Simmons. She is survived by her children; daughters, Ginger (Paul) Haring of Carmichaels, PA, Kimberly (Mark) Huffman of Alkol, WV and Vickie (Brison) Chu of Williamsburg, VA; and s...

Johnny Bruce Bragg, 66, of Reedsville entered from his home into eternal rest on Tuesday December 27th 2016. He was born November 28th 1950 in Piney View, West Virginia. He was a veteran of the US Army. He had worked as a trucker, coal miner, and for Jim Walter Homes constructing and painting new homes. He was a team leader at the Veterans Center in Morgantown. He was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Beckley. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Regina Katheleen (Settle); nephew Wil...

Myron Dennis "Pete" Pederson, 78, of Grafton, passed away, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in White Earth, Minnesota, a son of the late Martin and Florence Pederson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, JoAnn Lambert Pederson. Pete was in the US Army and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Drove truck for thirty one years, for Cook Motor Lines, and retired from ABF Freight. He belonged to the Teamsters Union 175, Bridgeport American Legion. He loved t...

Chalmer Kline Sponaugle, 76 of Rock Run Rd. West Union departed this life on December 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on April 13, 1940 in Morgansville, Doddridge Co. a son of the late Eldon K. and Jennie Mae McKinney Sponaugle. Surviving are one sister Sharon Sponaugle, West Union and five brothers Eddie Sponaugle and wife Linda Clyde Sponaugle and wife Theresa, Donnie Sponaugle and wife Pam, Ronnie and Robert Sponaugle all of West Union and several nieces and nephews. He was precede...

Stephen "Stevie" Bazy Jr, 72, passed away December 27, 2016 at his home in Rivesville. He was born June 28, 1944 a son of the late Rose Foreste Bazy and Steven Bazy. He lived his entire life in Rivesville where he worked for the Marion County Board of Education before retiring. Stephen was known by many in the area for his outstanding balancing skills. He routinely wowed audiences by balancing pens, pencils, and even broom straw on the edge of his finger. Stephen is survived by his niece Glo...

Mildred L. "Susie" Hickey, 72, of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born on September 3, 1944 at Blaine, WV, she was a daughter of the late Alverta Marie (Hickey) Welch. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia "Cricket" Stalnaker. Susie was retired with Laborer's International Union # 379 in Morgantown, WV and attended the House of Prayer in Hartmansville, WV. Surviving are one brother, Robert K. Hickey o...