Herbert E. Bledsoe, 69, of Independence, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at his home. Herbert was born December 8, 1946, in Lynchburg, VA, a son of the late Lucian Milan and Dorothy Lorraine (Stinnett) Bledsoe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving 20 years as an air traffic controller. Herbert retired in 2010 after working with the University Police Department for 23 years; he was an Interim Pastor for the Independence Baptist Church and a Pastor of Belington Baptist Church He taug...

Robert “Bob” Snider II, 69, of Preston County Country Club, died on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Preston Memorial Hospital in the presence of family and friends. Bob was born January 5, 1947, in Beckley, WV, a son of the late Robert Bruce and Nancy (Fuller) Snider. He was very proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a Russian translator using his linguist abilities. Bob was a graduate of West Virginia University. He retired in 2012 as the Quality Manager for Swanson Indu...

Hershel Lee Lovely, 80, of Albright, WV, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Monongalia Hospital. Hershel was born November 7, 1935, in Morgan, KY, a son of the late Riley and Leatha (Goad) Lovely. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, a former employee of Preston Energy and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Lee (Durr) Lovely; one brother, Russell Lovely of Spring Valley, OH; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will ...

Roger Lee Henderson, 62, of Fairmont, WV, died on May 24, 2016, at Fairmont General Hospital. Roger was born August 24, 1953, in Fairmont, son of the late Francis and Ruth (Phillips) Henderson. He worked for the City of Grafton as supervisor of the sewer department. Roger was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church; he was an Authorized Independent AMSOIL Dealer and enjoyed hunting, ATV’s and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Kay (Gribble) Henderson; one son, Zach Henderson of Fairm...

Mildred “Lucille” (Strahin) Titchenell, 89, of Kingwood, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood. She was born March 10, 1927, in Vindex, MD, a daughter of the late Arthur and Sarah (McDaniel) Strahin. She married her husband, Troy Titchenell on December 10. 1947, and they were married 43 years when he passed away in 1991. She was a 1945 graduate of Terra Alta High School. Lucille, as she was always known by her middle name, is survived by a daug...

Lula Louise Speelman, 92, of Kingwood, WV, died on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Preston Memorial Hospital. Lula was born October 17, 1923, in Kingwood, a daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl Ann (Moats) Eagle. She retired in 1985 from Preston Memorial Hospital where she had worked over 20 years as an aide. She was a member of the United Brethren Church of Kingwood. Lula was an avid bingo player, a past Girl Scout leader, she loved crocheting, sewing and most of all she loved spending time w...

Fredrick Harold Taylor, 91, of Newburg, WV, died on May 10, 2016, at Beulahland Personal Care in Grafton. Fredrick was born April 9, 1925, in Masontown, a son of the late Vera Beryl (McClure) Taylor Wilhelm and Ralph Harold Taylor. Fredrick was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII, serving as an MP transporting German prisoners. He worked in the coal mines for 42 years, from Brookside Mining to Chapel Coal, and then retired as a mine foreman from Island Creek Coal in 1987. Fred was a ...

Jeremy Thomas Lobb, 38, of Fairmont, WV, formerly of Kingwood, died on Monday, May 9, 2016, at his home. Jeremy was born January 26, 1978, in Morgantown, the son of Thomas E. and Cookie (Hayes) Lobb of Kingwood and Carolyn (Graham) Lobb of Newport News, VA. He was a 1995 graduate of Preston High School where he earned his letter in football. He worked for Eastern Associated Coal Co. Federal #2 mine as a roof bolter. Jeremy was an avid hunter and liked to farm, cut hay, cutting timber, f...

Richard Carey II, 69, of Bruceton Mills, WV, died on Monday, April 11, 2016, at his home. Richard was born January 30, 1947, in Milford, DE, a son of the late Richard and Clara Virginia (Passwaters) Carey. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after working 35 years as an assistant manager with A&P/Super Fresh. Richard was a member of the Eagles Nest Church in Milton, DE, local 27 of UFCW in Milford, DE, and NRA. He enjoyed being around people and collecting A&P memorabilia. ...

Thomas Edward Wagner, age 79, of Albright, WV died Friday, April 1, 2016, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born December 2, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Herbert and Elsie (Clevenger) Wagner. Thomas was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for Writ Management Company in Silver Spring, MD. He was a member of Kingwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He loved antique cars and farm equipment. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carmela (Papaleo) Wagner; two daughters, ...