Paula Claudette Stringer, 74, of Fairmont, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born January 18, 1943 in Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of Ida Marie Erickson and the late Edward Benjamin Cushing. Paula was a veteran of the United States Army. She was formerly employed at the Community Action Center in Ponca City, OK working with developmentally disabled individuals. She was also employed as a waitress, most recently at the Cracker Barrel in Fairmont. She enjo...

Gywin A. Good, 51, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Clarksburg on November 16, 1965, a daughter of the late Larry Bunch, step mother Sue Bunch who survives; and her biological mother, Patty Winters and her step father, John P. Gallo. In addition, she is also survived by two daughters, Danielle Good of Clarksburg, and Tricia Moore McCoy of West Columbia, WV; three grandchildren; one brother, Frank John Gallo of Clarksburg; one niece ...

Robert Hunter Gray Jr, 81 of Newburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 23, 1935 in Marion County, son of the late Robert Hunter Sr. and Thelma Virginia McDonald Gray. Robert graduated from Rivesville High School, Class of 1953. He attended Fairmont State College and Ashland Business College. He served in the United States Navy. Robert was a purchaser for Stalwart Rubber and Trelleborg for over twenty five years. He enjoyed bowling, golfi...

Charles E. "Dobie" Law, 91 of Upper Long Run Rd. Salem departed this life on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in the United Hospital Center. He was born on September 14, 1925 at New Milton a son of the late John and Dessie Martin Law. On October 13, 1945 he married Joy Mae Pratt Law who preceded him in death on July 28, 2009. They had celebrated 63 years and 9 months of marriage. Surviving are two daughters, Carole June Lattea and husband Daril L., Shirley Jean Lattea and husband Richard, three s...

Elza Ray "John" Riffle, 68, of W 4th St. Weston passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Weston on May 6, 1948 a son of the late Stanton Elza Riffle and Grace Neveta Henline Riffle. On July 25, 1970 he married Helen Persinger and they celebrated 22 years of marriage before her passing on August 25, 1992. His ornery, caring nature will be carried on by his four children: Rodney Riffle and fiancé, Shonna Alder...

Donald Lee White Jr. 54 of Moundsville, W.Va. passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. Donnie was born October 7, 1962 in Glen Dale, W.Va. son of the late Donald Sr. and Mary Kerns White. He was a self-employed painter and auto body painter. He loved to go fishing and camping. Survived by wife Tammy Conner White, three sons Dustin, Eric and Jacob White all of Moundsville, W,Va., one sister Jodi White of Coshocton, Ohio and some nieces and ne...

Janis Diane Lange, 83 of Grafton (Webster Community) passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 1, 1933 in Salem, OR, daughter of the late Morgan Edward and Ruth Peck Owings. She worked for the US Government in the Farmers Home Administration in Washington DC for thirty two years. She liked watching golf and anything with animals. She wrote beautiful poetry. Janis is survived by one daughter, Jama A. Carpenter and husband Jim,...

Joseph "Joe" Brooks Atkinson, 45, of Woodside Rd. Walkersville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 6, 2017 in Walkersville. He was born in Weston on July 5, 1971 a son of the late Brooks Atkinson and Joyce Parker Claypoole and stepfather, David Claypoole, of Ireland. On November 26, 2002 he married the Raetta Eckes Atkinson who will miss him dearly after 14 years of marriage. He is also survived by two sons: Jamie Lynn Atkinson and Jaxon Brooks Atkinson who live at home in W...

Joan Bice Toothman, 83, of Fairview, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1933 in Enterprise, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde W. and Daisy P. Griffin Bice. Joan graduated from Shinnston High School. She was then employed as a builder/service worker at Fairmont State college where she later retired. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and cooking. She was a good mother and wife and also liked to help people. She was also a me...

Mason T. "Perry" Govedich, 91, of Morgantown, went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 6 at Mon General Hospital after a hard fought brief illness, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born October 30, 1925, a son of the late Frank and Leota Williams Govedich. Mason had worked in the coal mines as a foreman and had served in both the Navy and Army during WW II. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, gardening, and walking the dogs. He was a member of Mt. Morris Gospel...