Chalmer Kline Sponaugle, 76 of Rock Run Rd. West Union departed this life on December 27, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on April 13, 1940 in Morgansville, Doddridge Co. a son of the late Eldon K. and Jennie Mae McKinney Sponaugle. Surviving are one sister Sharon Sponaugle, West Union and five brothers Eddie Sponaugle and wife Linda Clyde Sponaugle and wife Theresa, Donnie Sponaugle and wife Pam, Ronnie and Robert Sponaugle all of West Union and several nieces and nephews. He was precede...

Mildred Osborne, 76, formerly of Alkol, WV and Clothier, WV, died peacefully in her sleep on December 27th, 2016. Born February 15, 1940 in Webster Springs WV, she was preceded in death by parents Orville and Ella (Brown) Simmons; husband Rev. Ray Osborne; and brothers, Oscar (Joann) Simmons and Thomas (Delcie) Simmons. She is survived by her children; daughters, Ginger (Paul) Haring of Carmichaels, PA, Kimberly (Mark) Huffman of Alkol, WV and Vickie (Brison) Chu of Williamsburg, VA; and s...

Mildred L. "Susie" Hickey, 72, of Elk Garden, WV, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA. Born on September 3, 1944 at Blaine, WV, she was a daughter of the late Alverta Marie (Hickey) Welch. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia "Cricket" Stalnaker. Susie was retired with Laborer's International Union # 379 in Morgantown, WV and attended the House of Prayer in Hartmansville, WV. Surviving are one brother, Robert K. Hickey o...

Betty Naomi Gorbey, 78, of Monongah Passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Fairmont Regional Medical Center.  Betty was born April 14, 1938 in Fairmont, daughter of the late Chester and Letha Wright Morris. Betty is survived by a daughter, Letha Thompson and husband Danny of Monongah; a son, Frederick Gorbey Jr. and wife Jackie of Monongah; a brother, Carl Morris and wife Barbara of Monongah; a sister, Josphine Herndon of Baltimore; four grandchildren, Rocky Gorbey and wife Kelly, Sarah ...

William Salvatore Clutter, lovingly known as "Sammy," 82, of Masontown, formerly of Clarksburg, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. Sammy was born on April 30, 1934, in Norwood. He was the eldest son of the late Roy Lambert Clutter and Constance "Cora" (Oliverio) Clutter. Sammy was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Stonewood and an honorary member of the Stonewood Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed visiting with his friends at the M...

Blaine Elliott Smith, 69, of Sistersville, WV, passed away on December 26, 2016 at the Clarksburg VA Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1947, in Sistersville, WV, a son of the late Oren Smith and Helen Hunt Smith. Blaine was a retired foreman at Bayer Corporation. He was a proud United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong member of the VFW, the NRA and the American Legion. He also loved farming. He is survived by his daughters, Sabrina (Chad) Buchana...

Michael Andrew Ballou, 54, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at the Genesis Tygart Center at Fairmont. He was born June 25, 1962 in New Brunswick, NJ a son of Robert F. and Marilyn Ball Ballou. Michael was graduate of Rivesville High School. He was a veteran with the United States Navy. Michael was a former employee with the Times West Virginia Newspaper having worked in the sorting department. He loved railroading and reading about trains, as well as walking and being ar...

Dorothy June Gaskins, 86 of Gaskins Hollow Rd, Salem, departed this life on December 25, 2016, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 20, 1930 at Smithfield, WV, a daughter of the late Damon and Sarah Jane Stout Ash. On April 24, 1947 she married William Gerald Gaskins who preceded her in death on August 14, 1994. Also preceding her in death were 2 sons, 4 sisters and 3 brothers. Surviving are 3 children: Samuel (Terri) Gaskins, Salem; Sharon (Joe) Marshok, Cl...

Rebecca Reed, 73, of Elkins passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Nella?s Nursing Home in Elkins.  She was born October 03, 1943 in Fairmont, daughter of the late John and Agnes Gregory Reed. Rebecca is survived by two brothers, Charles Reed and wife Deborah of Boothsville and John Robert Reed II and wife Lynda of Louisville, KY; a sister, Janet Curry of Roanoke Rapids, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Domico F...

Floyd Charley Fulk, Sr. 88 of Kingwood died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Pine Ridge with family by his side. He was born May 24, 1928, in Crellin, MD, a son of the late Albert and Mamie Stahl Fulk. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church and had worked as a coal miner and carpenter. He served in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Smith Fulk, his son, Floyd C. Fulk, Jr. and wife, Rita Mae of Kingwood; his...