Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) Frederick Donald Belknap died at his home in Good Hope, West Virginia (near Clarksburg) on February 23, 2017, after a long but courageous battle with dementia with lewy bodies and melanoma. His wife and his daughter cared for him at his home for over five (5) years. Colonel Belknap was 87. He was born on July 31, 1929 on a ninety-seven (97) acre farm on Little Tenmile Creek, two miles west of Wallace, Harrison County, West Virginia to Dewey and Thelma Belknap. Colonel Be...

Howard Manning Counselman, 88 of Wellsburg, WV died Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Wheeling Hospital. Born on December 26, 1928 in Wellsburg, WV a son of the late Avery Brown and Audry Mary (Manning) Counselman. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie Viola Counselman who passed away on November 5, 2016 and his twin brother Avery who passed away at birth. Howard graduated from Wellsburg High School in 1946 and went on to serve in the Navy during th...

Betty Lou Wilson, age 82, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Evergreen Assisted Living surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Delmar, WV on October 5, 1934, a daughter of the late Lewis Morton and Icie Hilyard Morton. Betty worked various jobs and was Protestant by faith. She had a longtime love of music and was proud to have recorded a record “He’ll Forget All About You.” in Nashville with the George Jones band in 1978. Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, ...

Elmalene Darrah, 93, of Grant Town, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at her residence. She was born June 14, 1923 in Barrackville, a daughter of the late Guy E. and Martha Yost Robison. Emalene graduated from Fairview High School in 1944. She later received her LPN Certification from Wayne School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinios. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, gardening, and collecting cookbooks. She was a member of the Pumpkin Center Church of Christ in Fairview...

Johnny Lee Mann, 63, of Ronceverte, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia. Born January 23, 1954 at Ronceverte, he was a son of Helen Mae Honaker Mann of Ronceverte and the late Edward Lee Mann. Johnny was of the Presbyterian faith, was a member of Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Department and was a stocker at Walmart at Lewisburg. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Mae Ward Mann and a brother, Eddie T. Mann....

Sharon Knight Smith, 76, of Stonewood passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1940 in Webster Springs, WV, a daughter of the late Harley Slie Knight and Ida Pauline Stout Knight. She is survived by her husband Ernest Smith of 56 years whom she married on December 16, 1960 She is also survived by her two children, Jackie Hanlin of Keyser and Harley Smith and his wife Nancy of Brushy Fork; three grandchildren, Chris Clutter of Morgantown, Hanna...

Doris Elaine Thorn, of Logan Township, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the age of 82. Born in Preston County, WV, Doris was a resident of NJ for more than 50 years where she lived in Wenonah and Logan Township. Raised in WV, Doris graduated high school and then attended a local beauty school. Prior to retiring in 1997, she worked at A Cut Above Salon in Woodbury and in 1978 became the owner. She is the beloved wife of the late, Donald (Bud); devoted mother of Bruce ...

Ann Elizabeth (MacTavish) Dawson, 73, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. She was born September 16, 1943 in Morgantown, a daughter of the late William and Katherine (Griffith) MacTavish. Ann was Methodist by faith and worked for the Marion County Board of Education as an aide for more than 36 years. She was an avid reader and reading advocate and also loved camping and travel. She is survived by her two children: Daw...

Debra L. (McGilton) Miller, 44, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday February 22, 2017 at her home. Debbie was born in Morgantown on January 8, 1973. She is the daughter of Ronnie and Diana (Lewis) McGilton and Fonda Glover. Debbie attended Morgantown High School. She was a devoted mother who loved spending time with her daughters and family. She loved camping and fishing with her best friend and companion. She was a loyal WVU and Steelers fan. She love...

Steven Aristedis Stathakis, 59, of Morgantown passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, in Morgantown. Steven was born March 18, 1957 in Bay Shore, New York, the son of James Dimitri and Esther May Griek Stathakis. Steve had a life long love of history and was an Archaeologist, running his own successful Archaeology company. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jennifer Flowers Stathakis; his mother, Esther Stathakis, and daughter, Savannah Flowers Stathakis; a sister, Eoanna Hoef...