Ruth E. Harvey, 88 of Parkersburg passed away January 1, 2017 at Camden Clark Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1928 in Meadowbrook, WV, a daughter of the late John L. and Ida B. McCartney McCann. Ruth was a member of Stout Memorial United Methodist Church, Rebecca Circle, Rachael Circle, King's Daughters, Parkersburg Woman's Club, Kiwanis Club of North Parkersburg, American Association of University Women and W.C.A.R.S.E. She had taught at Parkersburg High School for twenty-six yea...

CRESAPTOWN, MD ? Arden ?Jim? Haycock passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Born October 30, 1931 in Patterson Creek, WV, he was the son of the late Arden Wade Haycock and Ethel Estella (Baker) Haycock. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vivian (Smith) Haycock; four daughters, Niki Loar, Bowling Green, Toni Quesenberry and husband Frankie, Fort Ashby, Janie Haycock, Cresaptown, and Bobbi Dubins and husband Bruce, Short Gap; five grandchild...

We celebrate the generous life of Kelly Bray Simons who was born on May 9, 1960 in Alexandria, VA. and spent her whole life in Morgantown, WV. Kelly passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at her residence. She is the fifth daughter of Celia Bray of Morgantown and the late William Bray. Kelly earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Social Work from West Virginia University and spent her entire career serving the disenfranchised, patients and families through her work as a social worke...

Eugene "Windy" Nelson Sapp, 87, of Fairmont, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his home as the result of an accident that occurred in May of 2016. He was born in Fairmont on May 22, 1929 a son of the late Sherman Sapp and Zelda (Wheeler) Sapp. He worked as a Sears Service Technician and Supervisor for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and made several pieces of furniture for family and friends. Windy was an avid hunter since his youth and was a founder and lifetime member of the Wes...

Helen T. Brandon 79 of Terra Alta, WV, died January 1, 2017 at Garret Regional Medical Center, Oakland, MD. The daughter of the late Martin S. Tibbets and Dorothy Lee Clements, she was born on June 28, 1937 in Cleveland, TX. She was active in the Senior Center of Terra Alta. She is survived by a son, James A. Brandon and wife Alayna of Oakland, MD; three daughters, Carol Tooney and Manuel of New Waverly, TX, Janet McGuire and husband Ronald of Cleveland, TX and Judy Whitehead and husband Ronn...

Mrs. Sharon Rae Smith Gutshall, age 75, a resident of Kingwood, WV, departed this life late morning Monday January 1, 2017 in the Mon General Hospital at Morgantown, WV, following a period of declining health. She was born November 18, 1941 at Elkins, a daughter of the late Eugene Harry Smith and Francis Mix Smith Lewis, who survives at Elkins. On November 23, 1973 at Oakland, Maryland, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gutshall, who survives at their home in Preston County. In addit...

Linda L. Channels, age 66 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home. She was born July 31, 1950 at Elkins, a daughter of Solomon Carr of Elkins and the late Geraldine Armstrong Carr. She was married to Walter Ray Channels who survives. Also surviving is one son, Solomon Ray Channels of Elkins and two sisters, Gail Griffith and husband Wayne of Ashland, VA and Vickie L. Carr of Elkins. One grandson, Tyler Ray Channels also survives. Linda was a graduate of El...

Kitson ?Kit? Brewster Byrdy, 62, formerly of East Gate Drive of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. Kit was born in Beckley on March 1, 1954, the son of Anne (Edwards) Byrdy of Maryland and the late Edward Louis Byrdy Sr. He spent his youngest years in Silver Spring, Maryland before returning to Weston, West Virginia at the age of fifteen. He attended Lewis County High School where he excelled in baseball. After attending West Virginia University, ...

Gerald Willard Kuhns, 87, of Fairmont passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Fairmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Ridgeley, West Virginia on May 28, 1929 a son of the late Merrill Willard Kuhns and Flossie (Martin) Kuhns. Mr. Kuhns was a self-employed truck driver, driving for WS Thomas. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church. He so much enjoyed his family, good friends and neighbors and his church family. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Mark Kuhns a...

Steven Joe Riffle, 61, of Main St. Weston passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Lewis County on September 28, 1955 a son of the late James Edward Riffle and Augustine Leona Sprouse Riffle. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ellen Leavitt Riffle; one daughter, Ashley Alton and husband, Josh, of Weston; two grandchildren: Madelyn Alton, and Melody Alton; one stepson, Dana Butcher; one step grandchild, Peyton Butcher; three nieces: Kimberly Dem...