Willis Elbert Nowell Jr. reluctantly left this life on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 after stubbornly losing an 11 year battle with 4 different cancers. Born in our Nation's Capital on November 2, 1945, he was a 5th generation Washingtonian. He was the son on Willis Elbert Nowell Sr. and Jessie May Bunch. Willis grew up in Arlington, VA, and graduated from Washington-Lee High School in 1963. A Vietnam era veteran, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1964 and served tours over the next 4 years in Guam an...

Ronnie Alvin Bennett, 52, of Lewisburg passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea. Ronnie was born on October 24, 1964 in Clifton Forge, VA to the late Ronald Richard Bennett and Eva Agnes Moody. Ronnie spent most of his time as an outdoorsman, he also was a blacksmith, and gunsmith. Ronnie is survived by his wife Robbie Shope of Organ Cave; mother, Eva Moody Bennett of Muddy Creek Mountain; step-daughters, Beth Gill & husband Ernest of Wiscon...

Kate L. Adams, 93, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Pierpont Center in Fairmont. She was born October 27, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of the late Frank and Bessie Ann (Scruggs) Johnson, Sr. Kate was a homemaker who loved cooking and gardening. She was a member of the former Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include a granddaughter: Leslie Roseboro of Lawrenceville, Georgia; a great grandson: Jordaan Rodgers of Georgia; a brother: Frank (Laverne) Joh...

Angela Rose ?Fatty? Guzzi, age 87, of Clarksburg, WV (East View), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at the United Hospital Center with her family by her side. She was born on January 17, 1929 in Gypsy, WV, a daughter of the late Dominick and Rosa (Spadafore) Oliverio. Angela was preceded in death by her husband Joseph L. ?Peppy? Guzzi on December 8, 1998. Angela is survived by her three children: James Joseph ?Jimmy Joe? Guzzi; John Dominick Guzzi and fiancé Deborah Ann Ba...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Donald "Pap" Lee Moore 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Grafton City Hospital with his wife and two daughters by his side. He passed due to severe health complications. Donald was born in Belington on December 8, 1930. He was one of 15 children born to the late Ralph and Edith (Price) Moore. Donald was a Korean War Veteran and a retired machinist. He enjoyed being with family and friends. He also enjoyed carpentry, Playing Pool, cards, and slot machines "gambling...

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...