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...

Michael Joseph Bennett, age 47, of Princeton, WV, formerly of Grandview, WV, went to be with his Lord and Savior at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV,  on Sunday, January 1, 2017, following a massive stroke. Born on April 22, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bennett, by paternal grandparents, Noah and Dorothy Bennett and maternal grandparents, Charlie and Freda Hornsby. Michael was a 1987 graduate of Shady Spring High School and was employe...

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...

Charles Eugene Kniceley, I, age 64 of Lost Creek, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UHC after an extended illness. He was a devoted husband, dad, papaw and brother. Charles was born in Braxton County, WV on July 19, 1952, the son of Freda Williams Kniceley and the late Robert Kniceley of Fairmont, WV. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Charles E. ?Charlie? Kniceley, II, Gregory Scott Kniceley and Robert Rufus Kniceley. Mr. Kniceley is survived by his wife of 44 years...

Harlow William Kemble, 94, of Fairmont passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at Nella?s Nursing Home in Elkins. He was born September 17, 1922, son of the late Everett and Lily Jarrett Kemble. Harlow is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served as a medic during WWII. Harlow was formerly employed by Earl Carpenter Trucking Co. and W.S. Thomas Transfer. Harlow is survived by a son, Richard Kemble and wife Lorina of Whitehall; a brother, LeRoy Kemble and wife Patricia of California; a granddau...

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...

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...

Rosa Lee Hartley, age 68 of Park Blvd., Grafton, WV passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1948 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late Roy James Hartley and Carrie Etta (Poling) Hartley. She is survived by two sons, James Allen Hartley and Tim Michael Hartley; seven grandchildren, Alicia, Amanda, James A. Hartley, Jr., Aiden, Tim Michael Hartley, Jr. Briley and Leviah, all of Grafton; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Emily Hartley of Buckhan...

Albert Donald Ice, 74 of Fairmont passed away, January 1, 2017 at United Hospital Center. He was born April 4, 1942 in Bridgeport, WV the son of the late Roy Donald and Freda May Rector Ice. Albert is survived by his daughter Pamela Wilson; four sons, Steve Ice of Lumberport, Brian and Daniel Ice both of Buckhannon; William Ice of Fairmont. He has eight grandchildren; one great grandson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; two brothers, Clyde Ice, and James Ice of Bridgeport. He is precede...