Mabel Velma (Lester) Jendro of Canton, OH, 91, passed away on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at the Canton, OH home of her granddaughter. She was born on April 7, 1918 in Freemans Creek, WV, the daughter of the late Myrtle Emma (Westfall) Lester and Earl Columbus Lester. On May 4, 1942 she married the love of her life, James Cyril Jendro, in Portsmouth, VA, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage. He dearly missed her every day until his passing on February 7, 2014. She is survived by...

William Clinton Pingley Born: November. 24, 1924 in Terra Alta, West Virginia Died: November. 10, 2007 in Sistersville, West Virginia Father: John M. Pingley Mother: Mabel A. Messenger Occupation: Water plant operator Military: Army WW II Vet Spouse: Vonna Pingley Children: Michael Pingley, William Pingley, Ronald Pingley, Linda and Teresa Cemetery: WV National Cemetery

Jo Ann Beeghley Davis, 91, of Nutter Fort passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was born in Long Island, NY on June 17, 1933, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude Bowen Beeghley. Twice married, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Louis Lopez, as well as her second husband, Gene Davis on September 25, 1999. Surviving are two sons, Mike Lopez and wife Kim of Nutter Fort and Tom Lopez and his wife Shannon of Stonewood; two daughters, Linda Lopez and her husband ...

Betty June (Stire) Gore Harris, 76, of Clarksburg, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at United Hospital Center. She was born in Seminole, Harrison County, on July 7, 1947, a daughter of the late Donald F. and Delia M. (Lindsey) Stire. On August 27, 1968, she married James D. “Jim” Gore, who preceded her in death on September 18, 2000. She married Richard “Frank” Harris, on November 10, 2005, who preceded her in death on March 19, 2012. She is survived by her son, James E. Gore and his wife De...

DaLynn Michele Mano Markley, 53, of Shinnston, WV, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, on January 31, 1970, a daughter of Gerald Mano of Mt. Clare and the late Gloria Pigott Mano. In addition to her father, DaLynn is survived by her sons, Zachary J. Markley and companion Marissa Mason of Clarksburg, and Noah J. Markley of West Milford. She is also survived by her brother, Samuel Mano of Clarksburg. DaLynn was a grad...

Victor Andrew Smith, 75, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born on September 19, 1948, in Weston, Victor was a humble man who lived a life of simplicity and dedication. Victor worked tirelessly as a laborer in the glass manufacturing industry. His steadfast professionalism and commitment earned him recognition and respect during his tenure at Colonial Glass and Louie Glass. A testament to his dedication, Victor remained in his beloved profession until his retirement. He was a man of man...

On October 26th, our dearest, most loving wife, mother and grandmother, Donna Evans peacefully stepped into heaven into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior – Jesus. After many years of prolonged illness, Donna’s body was tired but her faith was never shaken. She decided it was her time to stop struggling through dialysis and chronic medical obstacles to join the band of angels. Until her last breath, Donna praised God and looked to him lovingly. Anyone who knew her knew she lived every ...

Cpl. Howard Delbert Godwin, Jr., was born May 28, 1928, in Grafton, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard D. and Estel Godwin. He enlisted in the Army on February 5, 1948, and served in Company A, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Howard was reported missing in action on July 20, 1950, after being involved in a battle with the North Koreans during the opening days of the war. His regiment was holding a defensive line in South Korea overlooking the Taejon ...

Robert R. Parrish, 78, of Shinnston, passed away at UHC on October 26, 2023. He was born on November 29. 1944, a son to the late Arlie Lane Parrish, and Daisy Mackey Parrish. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Marie Parrish, whom he married on July 19, 1969. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Talerico of Bridgeport, Matrisha Parrish (Tom St. Clair) of Shinnston, and Bobbi Jo Harbert (Ronnie) of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, and three great-gra...

Lieutenant Jay Ross Manown, Jr., USNR, a courageous World War II Naval aviator is returning home to Kingwood, West Virginia, to be laid to rest with full military honors. Tragically, Manown and his crew were shot down in the Naval airstrikes at Palau in the western Pacific Ocean on September 10, 1944. Lt. Manown was born January 19, 1918, in Kingwood, West Virginia. He was the beloved son of Jay Ross Manown and Ella Craig Manown and brother of Elaine Manown Shonk. His niece, Rebecca Shonk ...