Samuel Francis Cutrone, 94, of Fairview, passed away on November 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Fairmont on December 29, 1924, a son of the late Sam and Anna Mastroguiseppi Cutrone. Sam graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1943. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946, serving in the South Pacific. He retired from Owens-Illinois after 34 years and then worked 8 years for the Solid Waste Authority. Sam was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in ...

SPELTER -- Billie Anne Cox, né Short, 61, of Spelter, passed away on November 14, 2019, surrounded by her family, at her residence. She was born January 23, 1958, in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Howard William “Bill" Short and H. Christine (Moore) Erwin. Billie is survived by her husband, Flawn Gaylord Cox, of Spelter; sister Deborah Kay Hanning of Clarksburg; brothers, Michael Dan Short, James William Short, and Chase Andrew Short, all of Clarksburg; children: Shannon DeWitt o...

Albert W. “Bud” Sheaffer, 85, of Spelter, WV, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at his residence, suddenly. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on April 15, 1934, a son of the late Harry and Gertrude Craig Sheaffer. Mr. Sheaffer is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara Golden Sheaffer, whom he married on October 26, 1981. He is also survived by his son, Ronald “Buddy” Sheaffer and wife Tina of Spelter; his daughter Debbie Vawter of Yerington, NV; step-daughter...

Brenda Sue “Suzi” Herrod, 76, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Mrs. Herrod was born on July 28, 1943, in Weston, WV, the only daughter of the late Bernard and Gwendolyn Crumit. She shared four children with the late, Richard Lee Dewey. Their children are Kedron Alfred and husband, Jasper, of Buckhannon, WV, Karla Dewey and long-time friend, Richard Gum, of Weston, WV, Kendal Dew...

Mr. Opha Steven Cross, age 56, a resident of Buckhannon, departed this life Wednesday November 13, 2019 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, following a period of declining health. He was born December 14, 1962, at Elkins, a son of the late Junior Lee Cross and JoAnn Kate Trusler, who survives in Charlestown. In addition to his mother he is survived by two brothers; Gary Cross and wife Cindy and Keith Allen Cross and companion Gracie, one sister; Patricia Ann Cross all of Martinsburg. Several...

Clyde Richard Barger, age 70, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was born October 30, 1949, in Jacksonville, Florida a son of the late Richard Andrew and Katie Comstock Barger. He was united in marriage on July 20, 1973, to Nancy Ann Alkire Barger who survives. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter Ella Waweru and one brother Cecil Andrew Barger. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by five so...

On November 13, 2019, the family, friends, community of South Charleston, and numerous individuals throughout the state saw the passing of John Benny Messinger, “Coach Mess.” Coach died of an apparent heart attack while hunting on one of his favorite sights. Coach Mess was born on August 27, 1953, at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The son of Betty and Richard, “Dick” Messinger. He spent his life in Clarksburg before moving to the Charleston area with his mother and ste...

Rev Robert J Merritt, 88, of Sedalia Community passed peacefully at United Hospital Center on November 13, 2019. He was born on June 23, 1931 on Cherry Camp, Harrison County, son of the late Clemen Gail and Jesse Lavina Baker Merritt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Jean Cutright Merritt on February 20, 2013. Bob is survived by their seven children, Jean Strosnider (Randy) of Bridgeport, Jo Devericks (Michael) of Clarksburg, Jane Perine (Bobby) Of Harrisville, Jennifer Merritt o...

George Marshell Pride, 90, of Fairmont, passed away at his home, surrounded by this family, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born in Fairmont on September 22, 1929, a son of the late Glenn C. Pride and Ethel M. (Reed) Pride. George retired from Owens-Illinois after over 32 years of service. He loved taking care of his farm and caring for his cattle. He is survived by his three sons, Eugene Pride and wife Pamela, David Pride (his caregiver), and Kenneth Pride and wife Barbara; fiv...

Kyle L. Cochran, age 84, of the Tennerton community, departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his home under the care of West Virginia Home Health and Hospice. He was born on June 8, 1935, in Adrian, a son of the late French Cochran and Marjorie Jane Lane Blankenship. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather Millard “Mino” Blankenship. On July 25, 1959, he was united in marriage to Jean McKisic Cochran, who preceded him in death on November 30, 2006. He is survived by his...