Helen (Bush) Smith Macklin, 92 years young, departed this earth on January 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents (Alton and Naomi Bush), husband of 47 years, Police Captain James Smith, and her middle daughter, Cynthia Beale. Helen was the matriarch of a loving and devoted family, and leaves behind her daughter, Karen Altic (Bob) and son Michael Smith (Ann), ten grandchildren (Erin Morgan (Brian), Will Pennell (Mary), Bonnie Sachs (Frank), James Pennell (Dan), Kate Sachs (Michell...

Janeen Elizabeth Bradford, 57, died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Morgantown on January 3, 1960, a daughter of the late Jennings and Elinor Bradford. Janeen was a graduate of Morgantown High School and attended West Virginia University. She had worked at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Janeen was a gourmet cook, loved to read, and to keep up with friends online. Janeen is survived by her son, Adam Hileman; brothers, Randall Bradford and Larry E. Bradford (R...

ELSON, ETHEL M., 86, OF CLARKSBURG, WV, FORMERLY OF PINE GROVE, WV, PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2017 AT THE SOUTH FAYETTE NURSING CENTER IN MARKLEYSBURG, PA. SHE WAS BORN JULY 18, 1931 IN NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV, THE DAUGHTER OF THE LATE JAMES AND LILLIE (STALEY) WRIGHT. ALONG WITH HER PARENTS SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND, HARRY GLENN ELSON AND A BROTHER, RAYMOND WRIGHT. SURVIVING IS A DAUGHTER, GLENDA MAE COTTRILL OF CLARKSBURG, WV, A GRANDDAUGHTER, AMANDA (ERIC) BROWN? O...

Sharon Sue (Hunt) Weekley, 73, of Parkersburg, passed away peacefully January 17, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1943 in Philippi, WV, a daughter of the late Buddy Hunt and Martha Margaret (Sandy) Hunt. Sharon retired from Guard Cleaning Co. and she worked for Ren Dor Bowling Lanes and The WV Credit Union League. She enjoyed her flowers and rock garden, Interior Design, and most of all Sharon enjoyed her back porch. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, No...

Richard "Dick" Harding Boyce, 70, passed away on January 17, 2017 at the VAMC in Martinsburg. Born October 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Louise (Shaver) Boyce. Dick grew up in Kingmont, WV and joined the Marine Corp in 1964. He spent four years in the Marine Corp and served two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Velma (Vecchio) Boyce of Martinsburg; his children: Rick Boyce, Greg Boyce, and Tammy Lee; his siblings: Sue Milburn, Ron Boyce, Sr., Pat Harris, and D...

Sidney Allen Fortney, 78, of Shinnston passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Hopemont Hospital. He was born on April 30, 1938 in Prospect Valley to the late Leo Glen and Helen Agnes Davis Fortney. Sidney is survived by his nieces, Shirley Bucher and her husband Doug of Reader; Sally Jane Purnell and her husband John of Parsons; Anita Lynn Nuzum and her husband Tom of Fairmont; sister-in-law, Juanita Fortney of Fairmont; niece-in-law, Sandy Fortney; and several great nieces and nep...

Gail Lynn "LA" Conrad, 59, of Fairmont, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the United Hospital Center in Clarksburg following an extended illness. She was born March 15, 1957, a daughter of Betty Price and the late Donald "Mick" Price. Gail was a homemaker who enjoyed playing Bingo and slot machines. Survivors include 2 sons: Michael Karl Conrad, Bellview, and Alan Wayne (Amber) Fluharty, Fairmont; a daughter: Meegan (Mike) Fortney, Montana Mines; 2 grandsons: Landon Alan Fluharty and E...

Texal A. Beltz, Sr., 81, of Reedsville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood. He was born in Eldorado, IL on June 8, 1935, a son of the late Charles Austin and Mary Naomi (Pankey) Beltz. Texal worked as an optician for many years in Lincoln, NE, Michigan, and for Lenscrafters in Hickory, NC. He is survived by two sons; Brian Andrew Beltz-Davenport of VA, Texal "Andy" Andrew Beltz Jr. of St. Joseph, MO, grandson, Canan Radley Beltz of St. Jose...

Edith Mitylene (Smith) Ludwick, 95, long-time resident of Keyser, died Tuesday January 17, 2017 at Cherrydale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Arlington, Virginia. Born January 8, 1922 in Strasburg, Virginia, she was the only child and daughter of Galen Royer and Velva Gertrude (Newland) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl R. Ludwick. While Mrs. Ludwick was proud of her heritage as a native born Virginian and her life in Washington, she ...

Tommy Dean Bragg, born September 19, 1944 in Beosco, WV passed away on January 17, 2017 following a long illness. Known as Dean to his family and Tommy to his friends, he loved his children, grandchildren and family first and foremost. He loved fishing and hunting with his brothers. He was a previous member of the New River Bass Masters Club with his brother Steve. He was a certified plumber and spent many years working in the Coal Mines. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholi...