Charles Glidden “Pete” Johnson, 77, of Bridgeport, WV and Blue Grass, VA passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on August 8, 1942, the only child of Gilva Singleton and William Glidden “Tad” Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Lola Sestrap, of Bridgeport, WV and Blue Grass, VA, as well as a world of friends. At Pete’s request, there are no services planned at this time. The night before Pete died, he wrote th...

Vera Mae (George) Wilfong, 85 of Buckhannon, WV breathed her last breath of terrestrial air and her first breath of celestial air at her home on Monday Morning, November 4, 2019. Vera was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on May 15, 1934. She graduated from Buckhannon Upshur High School in 1953. She married the love of her life, Frank Wilfong, August 29, 1954. He preceded her in death on December 27, 2014. She was also preceded in death by her father and mother, Granville and Edna (Tenney)...

Marjorie Symons Allen Faris, 90 of Bridgeport passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Elmcroft of Maplewood. She was born November 22, 1928, in Johnstown, PA, daughter of the late David K and Esther Symons Allen. She is survived by her children, David Faris and wife Tammera, Bridgeport, Anne Faris Bartlett and Troy, Bridgeport; seven grandchildren, John William Cienawski and wife Alicia, Bridgeport, David "Scott" Faris, Los Angeles, CA, Tyler Ross Faris, Jacksonville, Fl, Amanda Faris Wal...

Nancy Josephine “Jo” Stewart, 89, of Montana Mines, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at St. Barbara’s Memorial Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Wetzel County a daughter of the late James M. Williams and Dorothy (Haught) Williams. Jo retired after 21 years of service in the Kitchen at Fairmont State College. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jo is survived by her three sons, Thomas Stewart and his wife C...

John 'Bud' Wilt, 80, of Morgantown, died Monday, November 4, 2019, at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born December 5, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, a son of the late Melvin and Odessa Maude Sollars Wilt. Bud was a loving father and was adored by his daughters. He was called 'Paw Paw' by many and was known for his great sense of humor and always had a joke to share. He enjoyed his daily coffee conversations at Panera that developed into a circle of wonderful frie...

Richard A. “Coach” Thurnes, 91, of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 4, 2019. He was surrounded by his family and faithful companion, Buckeye. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Hannah Thurnes, son, Dean Thurnes, and sister, Betty Wetzel. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Dorothy (Lewandowski), his children, Leslie Gloin of St. Augustine, Fl; Troy, of St. Clairsville; and Kerry Formick (Scott) of Rootstown...

Shelley Lou Shaw Williams, 68, of Fairmont, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 13, 1951, the daughter of the late George Bernard and Mary Alice Bolyard Shaw. Shelley loved flowers, plants, and nature. She enjoyed going to Morris Park in Pleasant Valley and she donated to several Human Societies. In addition to her parents Shelley was preceded in death by several of her beloved animal companio...

Paul Allen Watson, 52, of Lumberport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 4, 2019 at United Hospital Center. He was born October 19, 1967 in Clarksburg a son of Paul Junior Watson who survives in Lumberport and the late Elizabeth “Bettie” Boggess Watson. He is survived by the love of his life, Dr. Greg Moore of Clarksburg; his sister, Shandra N. Muscar of Clarksburg; his nieces, Felicia Posey and her husband Shane N. of Jane Lew; Farrah Hedrick; and Reannah Muscar; nephews, Brandon ...

Mary Louise McCoy 74, of Fairmont, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 19, 1945 in Fairmont; a daughter of the late William Stewart and Gertrude (Nestor) Stewart. Mary was Christian by faith; she was a member of the Fairmont Moose. She loved cooking, and spending time with family. Mary was an avid bowler with the Marion County mixed league. Mary also enjoyed playing bingo. Mary is survived by five daughters, Janet Lea...

C. Richard Harrison, age 73, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Wheeling, WV and grew up in Clarksburg. He had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1978, moving from Columbia, TN. He received his BA in Political Science from Salem College and a BS in Business Administration from West Virginia University in 1972, where he also studied Labor Relations. Richard served as a Pilot in the US Navy from 1969-1972. He worked as Human Resour...