Clarabelle J. Friend, age 79, of Rock Cave, died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Randolph County on April 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Emmit and Nona Bell Tenney Simmons. She was united in marriage on March 12, 1960, to Ruben “Eli” Friend who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons: Luke Friend, Randy Friend, and James Friend, all of Rock Cave, and Matthew and wife Brenda Friend of Buckhannon; seven grandc...

Mildred “Jeanie” Emogene McClung, 89, of Kincheloe went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from the comfort of her own home. She was born in Kincheloe on June 20, 1930, a daughter of the late Wilbert D. and Loxie Violet Oldaker McClung. Mildred was also preceded in death by one brother, Arnold Daris McClung; one sister, Norma Sue McClung; and two nephews: Darin Lee McClung and Terry D. McClung. Jeanie was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Her ho...

Karen Lynn Arbogast, 47, from Iowa, passed away on Saturday, November 09, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital of complications due to diabetes. She was born on August 15, 1972 in Fairmont to Betty and Roger Arbogast . She was survived by her parents; her Fiancé Chad Cooper; sister, Kim Wagner and her husband Sam and their children, Seth and Caleb; best friend Doris, along with many Aunts and Uncles. Karen loved animals especially her dog Murphy and cat Susie, she enjoyed music and danci...

Stephen Douglas Rogers, 61 of Clarksburg, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born December 26, 1957 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of Ilo Marie Rogers of Clarksburg. Stephen graduated from Washington Irving High School. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Christopher Rogers; aunts and uncles, Ronald Rogers, Clarksburg, Buddy Rogers, Nashville, TN, and Linda Rogers, MI; cousins, Karen Rogers, Melissa Parker, Doris Rogers, Holden and Brandon Parker and several...

John E Richards, faithful seeker of God’s truth, and temporary resident of Clarksburg, WV accepted a one way ticket to his heavenly home on Friday November 8th 2019. There awaiting his arrival was his father John Richards, his mother Martha Richards, and his sister Sharon Embry. His family here did not protest his departure as they know he has longed to enter into the throne room and sit at the BIG table. To all of you who knew and loved John, he would have you know he is sav...

William “Billy” Bennett, 67, of Lost Creek passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at his residence with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1952 in Lost Creek, WV; the son of the late Bernard Dayton “Radio” and Dora Jeanne Quinn Bennett. He married Pam Bennett on January 14, 1977 who survives. Billy was currently working at Alfred Construction as an equipment operator for over thirty five years. He enjoyed riding his Harley, mowing grass and loved spoiling the grandchildren. ...

Frances Maloney Rosi, 90, of Fairmont WV, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born in Newburg WV, on August 09, 1929, daughter of late Leonard B. Davis, and Irene Maloney Davis. Dr. Frances Rosi was a Professor at Fairmont State College where she taught for many years. She was very active in church activities; she was also an organist and led the choir for many years at St. Anthony Catholic Church. She enjoyed her winters in Florida for seventeen years. Frances is surv...

Judith “Judy” Ann Walker, 60, of Kingwood passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Judy was born in Morgantown, WV on May 14, 1959 a daughter of the late Jim Walker and Mary Popp Walker. She is survived by her mother, Mary Walker of Kingwood; brother Joe Walker and wife Lee Anne of Kingwood; one daughter, Susie Greenwood and husband Paul of Fairmont; one grandchild, Ava Greenwood; longtime companion Jim Friend of Friend...

Marlene Cooper Sprigg, 74, of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 in the Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born May 4, 1945 in the Harmony Grove Community in Taylor County, WV. She is survived by a daughter Mitzi Sprigg and her wife Trinia Thompson of Fairmont, WV, a sister Louise Harris of Florida, four grandchildren Destiny Dawn Morris, Casey Mays, Jasper Sprigg-Thompson and Tucker Sprigg-Thompson, six nieces and nephews Chuck Co...

Edith Jo Robinson Foley, 94 of Grafton passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Home Away From Home Assisted Living Facility with family by her side. She was born on February 1, 1925 in Webster, daughter of the late Attie Gilbert “Dick” and Truda Lucie Atha Robinson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty three years, Martin E Foley who passes on November 25, 2000. Edith is survived by two daughters and one son, Jo Ellen Gray, Marietta, OH; Nancy A Pitzer and husband...