Mary Eleanor Coburn Boyce, 79, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Morgantown on March 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Albert Coburn and Mary Virginia Murray Coburn. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond C. Boyce, Sr. Mary was a devoted wife, homemaker mother and grandmother. She enjoyed caring for others, and providing a beautiful home for her family. In addition, she enjoyed growing flowers. Her gre...

Skyler R. Rubenstein, 19, Eglon, WV, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at Ruby Hospital, Morgantown, WV. She was born December 29, 1997, at Camp Pendleton Naval Base, San Diego, CA., a daughter of Gabriel Rubenstein, CA and Shannon Furlong, WA. She enjoyed musical toys, books, ATV riding, tractor riding, music and dancing. Attended school as a senior at Preston High School, Kingwood, WV, and would have graduated this year. Skyler touched the hearts and lives of all who met and knew her and will b...

CHORPENNING, Harry Arthur, 84, of Steubenville, OH, and formerly of Wheeling, WV, passed away on January 2, 2017 at the Valley Hospice North in Steubenville, OH. He was born on December 1, 1932 in Weirton, WV, the son of the late Arthur R. Chorpenning and Dora Ryder Chorpenning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Jane Chorpenning in 1994; two sisters, Shirley Carlisle and Betty Wade; a brother, Thomas Chorpenning; and a step-daughter, Linda Dunnigan...

JOHN DAE "J.D." HARRAH, M.D., 77, of Huntington, WV passed away on January 2, 2017, at the Hospice House of Huntington. He was born on May 6, 1939, in White Sulphur Springs, WV. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel (Bauer) Harrah; his father, Delvin Dae "Ike" Harrah; and his brother, Delvin Dae "Shag" Harrah, Jr. J.D. is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Shumate Harrah; and two sons, John D. Harrah, Jr., M.D., of Huntington, WV; and Ryan E. Harrah (Jessica Adams-Harrah)...

Our darling Briar Lee Cogar was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center. Born to David Brian and Leah Adeline Cogar, our precious angel took his wings. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Tyler and Jacob Cogar; sisters Alexis Rogers and Natalie Brown; and grandparents David and Kathy Cogar and Charles and Ginger Brown. Friends may join the family for visitation on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM at Dod...

Joy Elizabeth Gragg, 85, of Smithville, died January 2, 2017 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born February 20, 1931 at Racket, WV the daughter of the late Marshall and Doris Wright Hersman. She was a homemaker and liked reading, and spending time with her family, grandchildren and her pets. Mrs. Gragg is survived by her son, Lloyd Shane Gragg (Cheryl) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Chelsea Gragg and Hollie Gragg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Hayes Grag...

Juanita Avis Wilfong Pringle Long, age 79, of Rock Cave, the Gaines Community, died after a four-year long battle with cancer, on Monday, January 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1937, in Holly Grove, a daughter of the late Boyd and Giselle Obel Beavers Wilfong. On November 6, 1965, she was united in marriage to Andrew Dixon Long, who preceded her in death on March 18, 2012. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death ...

Gerald Willard Kuhns, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Ridgeley, West Virginia on May 28, 1929 a son of the late Merrill Willard Kuhns and Flossie (Martin) Kuhns. Mr. Kuhns was a self-employed truck driver, driving for WS Thomas. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church. He so much enjoyed his family, good friends and neighbors and his church family. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Mark Kuhns a...

Kitson ?Kit? Brewster Byrdy, 62, formerly of East Gate Drive of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kit was born in Beckley on March 1, 1954, the son of Anne (Edwards) Byrdy of Maryland and the late Edward Louis Byrdy Sr. He spent his youngest years in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Weston, West Virginia at the age of fifteen. He attended Lewis County High School where he excelled in baseball. After attending West Virginia University, ...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...