Stephen "Stevie" Bazy Jr, 72, passed away December 27, 2016 at his home in Rivesville. He was born June 28, 1944 a son of the late Rose Foreste Bazy and Steven Bazy. He lived his entire life in Rivesville where he worked for the Marion County Board of Education before retiring. Stephen was known by many in the area for his outstanding balancing skills. He routinely wowed audiences by balancing pens, pencils, and even broom straw on the edge of his finger. Stephen is survived by his niece Glo...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nardone, Mark Anthony, 54, of Wheeling, WV died on Christmas morning, December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 1, 1962 in Wheeling, WV the son of Mary Alice DeSantis Nardone of Warwood, WV and the late Albert J. Nardone. Mark was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School, a graduate of West Liberty State College in West Liberty, WV and received two masters degrees from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. He was a Teacher, Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Wheel...

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...