Barbara Burdette Welch, 77, began the celebration of eternal life with her savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2017. She was surrounded by her family at home in Charleston, WV, as she completed her battle with a long illness. Barbara was born on June 29, 1939, in Hinton, WV, to Lawrence "Chisel" and Margaret Burdette. She had two brothers: the late L.W. "Chiz" Burdette and surviving brother James Russell Burdette of Charleston, WV. Barbara graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and ...

ASH, PAUL A. "BUD", 90, OF FOLSOM, WV, PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2017 AT LOUIS A. JOHNSON VA MEDICAL CENTER IN CLARKSBURG, WV. HE WAS A U.S. ARMY VETERAN OF WORLD WAR II. HE WAS PASTOR AT THE LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD IN SMITHFIELD, WV FOR THE LAST 26 YEARS AND HAD MINISTERED FOR OVER 50 YEARS. BUD WAS BORN DECEMBER 13, 1926 IN FOLSOM, WV, THE SON OF THE LATE AB AND MAGGIE (HAYHURST) ASH. ALONG WITH HIS PARENTS HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY A DAUGHTER, LINDA K. ASH, THREE SISTERS, M...

Norma Ruth Flynn Tennant, 88, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born September 20, 1928 in Morgantown a daughter of the late James F. and Pearl Radabaugh Flynn. On January 4, 2016 she was preceded in death by her husband whom she married May 8, 1948, Carl Clifford Tennant. Mrs. Tennant was a Methodist by faith and a graduate of Rivesville High School. She worked at Owens Illinois in the selecting department until its closure....

Alice Virginia Nuce, 76, of Masontown, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Moran Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Westernport, MD. She was born in Morgantown on September 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Ola F. (Pete) Nuce and the late Ocie Nuce. Alice is survived by one sister, Bessie Mathews of Morgantown and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary Kathleen Casseday, Annabell Davis, and Edith Cummings and one brother, Francis Nuce...

Michael David Flanagan, 68, of Parkersburg passed away February 13, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born in Clarksburg, WV August 2, 1948, a son of the late John Flanagan and Mary Jean (Bradford) Graham. He was Christian by faith and was a retired Electrician from IBEW Local 968. He was a US Marine Veteran. Lance Corporal Michael D. Flanagan was a decorated service man with many awards and medals including, Rifle Sharp-shooter Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, the V...

Richard "Dick" Allen Griffin passed away at his home on February 12 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Rockdale, WV, on February 22, 1938, Dick was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Louise Griffin, Bridgeport, and his life partner of over 21 years, Melody A. Minor. Dick touched the lives of several stepchildren including Jeanie Granata, Bridgeport, Gail Rice, Bridgeport, and Jack Rice, Elkins. He treasured his short time being Grandpaw Dick to R...

Simon A. Tennant, 91, of Fairmont, Meadowdale Community, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the West Virginia Veterans Nursing Home in Clarksburg. He was born at Wadestown on February 10, 1926 son of the late Harley G. Tennant and Edith (Yost) Tennant. Simon was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in WWII. He worked 39 years at the aluminum plant on Speedway for Fairmont Aluminum Co., Cerro Aluminum Co. and retired from Alcan Aluminum Corp. in 1989. He was a member of US...

Ralph Ellis Howell, age 90 of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at River Oaks Nursing Home. He was born June 14, 1926 in Harrison County, WV; the son of the late Burney Hall Howell and Madge (Baker) Howell. Ralph was also preceded in death by his four brothers, Ed, Norman, Alvin, and Eldrige Howell. Ralph is survived by one son, five daughters, six grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Ralph worked at United Hospital Center and for the Workingman Store....

Mary W. Thaxton, 89, of Cross Lanes, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, with her family by her side. Mary was born on July 3, 1927, in Charleston. She was a daughter of the late Ernest Withrow and Leona Goff Withrow McCormick. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Dana Thaxton; grandson, Jacob Thaxton; sister, L. Louise Morris; brother, Charles Rae Withrow; and step-father, Howard McCormick. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, c...

Hassel "Pop" Bailey, 78, of Salem passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 10, 1938 in McDowell County, WV, the son of the Beckley and Margie Stacey Bailey. Hassel is survived by three children, Dianne Kingery and Jeff, Roanoke, VA; Donnie Bailey and Sylvia, Moneta, VA; Doug Bailey and Melanie, Salem; seven grandchildren, Jeff Kingery, Kasey Israel and Dustin, Kristan Shell and Tim, Lukas Bailey, Shayna Bailey, Autumn Bailey and Douglas Bailey, Jr. and Sa...