Loretta Belle (Chenoweth) Coontz, born November 26, 1923, departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2017, at Colonial Place, Elkins, following an extended illness. She was twice married, first to Cuthbert Keats Hunt and then to Isaac "Sonny" Coontz, who preceded her in death on February 20, 1995. Surviving are three sons, Keats Eldon Hunt and wife Marianne of Peoria, Ill., Isaac "Greg" Coontz, and wife Linda of Villanow, Ga., Opha Robert "Bob" Coontz and wife, Debbie of Philippi; four gran...

Abram Gregory Spradling was born on October 20, 2016 and went to his eternal Heavenly Home on February 1, 2017. He left us peacefully in the arms of his mother due to complications from his illness. He leaves behind his father, James, his mother, Emily, and his big brother, Silas along with so many others including his grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles who loved him so much and will miss him terribly. Abram's passing has left in those who loved him a feeling of immense loss,...

Krystal Lynn Cogar Steiding, 43 of Webster Springs, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at her home. She was born January 31, 1974 in Akron, OH to Sandy (Richardson) and the late Dueward Lynn Cogar. In addition to her father, Krystal was preceded in death by her brother, Stoney Ray Cogar. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Aaron Steiding of Morgantown, niece, Gabrielle Lynn Cogar and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends to mourn her...

Carlos Eugene Rosenberger, 57, of Bruceton Mills (Clifton Community), WV, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at his home. The son of the late Franklin Dick and Doris Benson Rosenberger, he was born July 16, 1959, in Morgantown, WV. He was a retired coal miner. Carlos is survived by two sons: Christopher Rosenberger and his fiancée Taylor of Bruceton Mills and Joshua Rosenberger; a brother, Clifford "Randy" Rosenberger of Bruceton Mills and a sister, Darla Collins and her husband, Rick of S...

Harold Lee. Fontalbert Jr., 64, of Morgantown, WV died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at his home. He was born April 1, 1952 in Charleston, WV a son of Harold L. Fontalbert Sr. and Wanda Adkins Fontalbert. In addition to his parents, Harold is survived by his wife of thirty five years , Candy, his childrenRob Vanderbilt Maria, Casey Vanderbilt, Kerri Vanderbilt Sarah, and Cole Bozic Corey, a brother, Greg Fontalbert Debbie, eight grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors....

Mary Bunner Cox Huffman, 90, of Fairmont passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born November 18, 1926 on East Grafton Road, Fairmont, daughter of the late Ira T. and Clara I. (Hayhurst) Bunner, of Bunner?s Dairy. Mary graduated in June 1943 from Fairmont Senior High School at the age of 16. She was formerly employed at Copper?s Coal Company, Owens-Illinois, The Fairmont Box Company, and Champion Block Corporation. Mary is survived by...

Burl Ross Heldreth, Jr., 63, of Fairmont passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Japan on February 23, 1953 a son of the late Burl R. Heldreth, Sr. and Margaret Lucille (Compton) Heldreth. He had been employed in the maintenance department of the Fairmont Morgantown Housing Authority. Prior to that he had worked at Grandview Memorial Gardens. His hobbies included hunting and race cars. He is survived by his companion, Brenda Yeater; his son Bil...

James F. Haught, 92, of St. Albans passed away January 31, 2016 after a short illness. He was born in Pine Grove, West Virginia August 6, 1924 and was a son of Benjamin and Orpha Delaney Haught. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Melba and son, Benjie. Jim was a 1942 graduate of Pine Grove High School. After graduation, he joined the Navy and served proudly and honorable for three years. After returning from the Navy, he left his hometown o...

Lyle Grant Moore, 98 of Boothsville Road, Bridgeport, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Bridgeport on August 27, 1918, a son of the late Grant and Mamie (Preston) Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence M. (Looman) Moore, in 1987. He is survived by two daughters, Lyla Bruzda and her husband Joseph; and Pauline Mary Bowman, all of Bridgeport; seven grandchildren, Diana Constable, Michael Whitehair; Jamie List and her husband JR; M...

Brenda Sue Insani Carpenter Bryan, 69, of Clarksburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Clarksburg on February 13, 1947, a daughter of the late Robert and Alice Rieser Insani. Twice married, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles F. ?Chuck? Carpenter, whom she married on April 30, 1966. She is survived by her second husband, John Patrick Bryan, Jr., whom she married June 25, 1993. Also surviving are two daughters, Amy Todd of C...