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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Bernice E. Harbert Fitzwater 96 of Follansbee, WV passed away January 18, 2017 at Golden Oaks, Follansbee, WV. She was born November 17, 1920 in Lumberport, WV to the late Lester and Cora Ice Harbert. She was a member of the Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church, Wellsburg, WV. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her husband Jesse ?Roger? Fitzwater, a brother Harold Dale Ice and three sisters Edith Robey, Leona Bell Magnuson, and Naomi May Thall. She is survived by her daugh...

Dorothy Florence Poling, 93 of Grafton, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 at United Hospital Center with her family her side. She was born in Barbour County, March 15, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry O. and Cora Jane Shahan Hovatter and her step-mother, Flossie Hovatter. She will join her husband Delton Poling, who preceded her in death on September 21, 1993. Dorothy was a member of the Blueville Church of Christ. She enjoyed quilting for her family and friends and loved working in ...

Edgar F. Parks Parks, 92, who resided at John Manchin Sr ALF in Farmington, WV passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, January 16, 2017. He was born in Wyatt, WV, on Nov 3, 1924, a son of the late Delbert and Delphi Parks. He was preceded in death by his parents, his darling wife of 56 years, Lexie Jean (Pitman) Parks, his son Barry W. Parks, his sister Helen (Parks) McDonald and his brother Warren Parks. Edgar served in the US Army during WWII and where he was a Pris...

Pastor George C. Cross, Sr., 72, of Stonewood, passed away surrounded with family and loved ones on Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg on June 3, 1944, a son of the late Arden and Lula Stull Cross. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Claypool Cross, whom he married August 5, 1966; six children, George Cross, Jr. and his late companion Dallas Chess of Dola, Kenneth E. Cross and his companion Becky of Stonewood, Kevin D. Cross and his wife Robyn of Stonew...

Rebecca ?Becky? Steele, 72, of Jakes Run made her journey home to her heavenly father?s loving arms after a courageous battle with cancer on January 16, 2017. She was the daughter of late Andy and Audie Tennant of Jakes Run. She was born November 25, 1944 in Morgantown. Becky was a graduate of Clay-Battelle High School in the class of 1962. She was a member of the Jakes Run Assembly of God where she was an active member of Women?s Ministry, along with several o...