Francis H. Barlow, 84, of Tunnelton, WV passed away Friday, October 9, 2015, at Preston Memorial Hospital. Born September 11, 1931 in Howesville, Francis was the youngest child of the late Frank and Nellie (Greaser) Barlow. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired after 40 years as a coal miner from Island Creek Coal Company of Bayard, WV. After his retirement he enjoyed playing golf, being with his family, and for many years was a big WVU Mountaineer fan. He was a member...

Robert G. “Bob” Richmond, 80, of Kingwood, WV, died on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Windy Hill Village, an assisted living facility in Kingwood. Robert was born April 25, 1935, in Waltham, MA, a son of the late Gould Spofford and Hilda (Lynch) Richmond. A New Hampshire native and a graduate of Dartmouth College, he served as an Army officer at Fort Knox, KY. He then taught school in Newport, VT, prior to being sworn into the Foreign Service of the United States. After two years in Wash...

Callie Maxine Nestor, 85, of Albright, WV, died on Friday, September 4, 2015, at Heartland of Preston County. Callie was born on February 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Lawson and Jane (Shaffer) Nestor. She was the last surviving member of 12 children. She is survived by her niece, Betty Sheets, who was her caretaker and guardian later in life; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 11 brothers and sisters. ...

Harry Van Iderstine passed away in his home on September 3, 2015, at the age of 85. He was born to Raymond G. and Mildred (Sheidow) Van Iderstine in Dennis, Massachusetts on July 13, 1930. Harry served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Harry was the Chairman on the Board of the Sheidow Bronze Corporation, manufacturers of Williamsburg Bronze cemetery memorials. He was past President and member of the board on the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department. He also served as the elected chai...

Gary Lee Leonard Sr., 60, of Albright, WV, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at his home. Gary was born October 14, 1954, in Oakland, MD, a son of the late Foster Leonard and Janet Ruth (Menear) Leonard Kelly. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, gun bashes and NASCAR. He is survived by one daughter and spouse, Connie and James Koast of Dilliner, PA; one son, Gary Lee Leonard Jr. of Albright; one grandson, Brantley Leonard of Albright;...

TUNNELTON – Barbara Joan Feather Brown, 81, a retired elementary teacher active in community and conservation causes who grew up in Tunnelton, died Aug. 28, 2015, with family by her side. She passed peacefully at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 4, 1934 in Uniontown, Pa., the youngest of four children, to Karl Ward Feather and Emma Sybil (Castle) Feather, her parents both teachers in Preston County schools. She attended Tunnelton school...

Joey Leon McGinnis, of Kingwood, WV, died on Friday, August 21, 2015, at his home. Joey was born November 30, 1957, in Ravenna, OH, a son of the late Clayton “Bud” and Bernice (Burgoyne) McGinnis. He is survived by two nephews and spouses, Michael and Dawn McGinnis of Arthurdale, David and Sonja McGinnis of Mechanicsville, VA; one niece, Tracy McGinnis of Reedsville In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen McGinnis in 1999. Friends will be received at the ...

Marilyn Kay Snyder, 85, loving mother, grandmother, friend and educator passed away July 16, 2015 in her home in Morgantown, WV. She was born October 24, 1929 to Elizabeth Elenor (Walls) Hartman and Donald Kelly Hartman in Kingwood, West Virginia. Marilyn, a lifelong resident of Preston County, had a passion for education. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in education, and a master’s degree in counseling from West Virginia University. At the start ...

Ridgly Brand Sr., 62, of Kingwood, WV, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Ridgly was born April 27, 1953, in Morgantown, a son of the late Thomas Harry and Syreta Mae (Wilson) Brand. He had worked in the coal industry for many years as a heavy equipment operator. Ridgly enjoyed time with his family and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Tammy R. Brand; two sons, Ridgly K. Brand Jr., of Reedsvill...

John William “Bill” Kelly, 55, of Albright, WV, passed away tragically in a mining accident on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Bill was born January 7, 1960, in Kingwood, a son of the late Glenn Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Cale) Kelly. He was a coal miner for 4 West Mine, Dana Mining Company. He was a coal miner for over 38 years. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and he loved animals, especially his dog Dusty. Bill loved playing horseshoes, being back in Preston County and loved his wif...