Randy J. Butcher, 57, of Weston passed away at 9:37 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at his residence following complications from epileptic seizures. He was born in Weston on March 13, 1959 a son of the late Gilbert Lane Butcher and Mary Evelyn Bailey Butcher of Weston. He is survived by seven siblings: Glen Ann Foster of Parkersburg; Melody Butcher and husband, Martin, of Deltona, FL, Melissa Gregory of Weston, Chris Butcher of Walkersville, and Greg Butcher of Walkersville, Brian Bu...

Irene Hazel Bullough Bates, 96 of Stonewood was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father January 7, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born in Rockford, WV on April 12, 1920 a daughter of late Howard and Nada Simmons Grogg. She was preceded in death by her first husband William Bullough, and is survived by her second husband Ernest Bates Jr. whom she married in 1981. Also surviving are one son Michael Bullough and his wife Terry of Bridgeport and one daughter Carol Hardman...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

Ronald Roy "Ronnie" Blankenship, 58, of Concord, NC passed away on January 7, 2017 in Carolina Medical Center North East, Concord, NC. He was born on March 12, 1958 in Logan, WV, a son of Zora Russell Blankenship of Oceana and the late Leroy Blankenship. Ronnie was a member of the UMWA and a disabled coal miner. In addition to his father he is preceded death by his grandparents Roy and Olive Russell. In addition to his mother survivors include two daughters Tanya Lynette (James Lewis)...

Melvin Mayne, 80, of Arthurdale, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Pine Ridge Nursing Home in Kingwood. Melvin was born in Rowlesburg, on February 28, 1936, a son of the late William and Clara (Patterson) Mayne. He was retired from Sterling Faucet and the U.S. Army Reserves. Melvin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lucy Liston Mayne; three daughters, Kitty Shillingburg and husband Steve, Tracy Casteel and husband Kevin and Debbie Kisner and husband Tim; two sons, Paul Mayne...

Robert Clarkson Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert (Bob) was born August 17, 1934, in Hoodsville, W.Va., to Oney C. and Hettie M. (Holstein) Smith. He graduated from Rivesville High School. Bob was a loyal union member with BF Goodrich, before his retirement with 32 years of service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, spending time with his family, and being active in his church. He was married to Hazel Eddy (Flinn) o...

Jimmy Doyle Posey, 74, of 124 E 1st Street Weston passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA following an extended illness. He was born in Orlando, WV on December 22, 1942: son of the late Arnold Robert Posey and Nina Jane (Riffle) Posey. Mr. Posey is survived by two sons: James (Amanda) Posey of Adrian and Jimmy (Deborah) Posey of Churchville and five grandchildren: Shawna Posey, Logan Posey, Chiara Posey, Xavier Lewis and Emerson Posey. He is also survived by...

William ?Wayne? Shoemaker, 38, of Morgantown passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017. Wayne was born in Fairmont on June 8, 1978, a son of William and Marylene Butler Shoemaker of Rivesville. In addition to his parents, Wayne is survived by his children, Jacob Wayne Shoemaker and Skylar Shoemaker; two brothers, Brandon Shoemaker and Matthew Shoemaker; his girlfriend, Kelly Spaug; his former wife, Amy Riggs; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Wayne was preceded in death by a brother, Chris Shoemaker....

Kathryn ?Katie? T. Saban, 86, formerly of Carolina, recently of Fazios Elder Care in Monongah passed away Friday January 6, 2017 at Fairmont Regional Medical center. She was born on September 20, 1930 daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Mihalic Saban. Katie retired from the Owens Illinois Glass plant. She was a member of the former St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Carolina. She enjoyed sports, especially softball, bowling, golf and following the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football t...

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...