Mary Linda Simons, age 70, of Buckhannon, the Tennerton Community, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born on February 20, 1949, in Upshur County, a daughter of the late Carl and Ona Pearl Halpenny Buchanan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers: Gaylord “Sonny” Buchanan and John David “J.D.” Buchanan. She is survived by her companion and caregiver of 20 years, Uriah Kniest; one son Donald Scott Simons of B...

Waveleen Duffield, 92, of Gassaway, WV, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019. Waveleen was born on November 20, 1926 in Tague, WV to Arch and Susie Jarvis. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter Joyce Howard. Waveleen is survived by her son Clayton Short and wife Patricia of Byesville, OH; daughter Nancy Johnston and husband Curtis of Fairmont, WV; grandchildren: Matthew Short (Kristi), Alisha Short (Charles), Monica Grande, Wesley Howard (Ashley),...

Arthur Blair Curtis, 75, of Philippi, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown following an extended illness. He was born at Bemis (Elkins) on May 20, 1944, a son of the late Everett C. Curtis and Pearl F. (White) Curtis Curkendall. Arthur is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years, Janet Louise (Hartong) Curtis, whom he married on December 14, 1968. In addition to his wife Arthur is survived by two children: Earl Clair Curtis of Philippi and Sus...

U.S. Veteran, Cyril Minnick, 88, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born in Hazelton, PA on March 23, 1931. Cyril retired from the United States Air Force Postal and Courier Service and was a retired, disabled veteran of the United States Air Force. He served in the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He owned the Minnick Grocery Store in Boothsville for 20 years. He was a Charter Member of the Boothsville Volunteer Fire Department. He was a mem...

Beverly Ann Dean, 76, of Heaters, returned home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born in Sewickley, PA on February 27, 1943 the daughter of the late Roy Edward & Dorothy Marietta Davis Barnes. Also preceding her in death were her half brothers, Ronald Halfhill, William Elmer Halfhill, Clyde Ronald Halfhill, Bernard Halfhill; half sister, Shirley Neiding,. Beverly worked as a Librarian and Secretary for Madison Ave. Bap...

Jack Lee Layman, 88 of Fairmont passed away on Saturday, November 09, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Sept 13, 1931 in Fairmont, son of the late Luther George and Jeanette Marie Weaver Layman. Jack graduated from East Fairmont High School, Class of 1949. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper in the Korean War where he was wounded twice. He worked at Owens Illinois and Alcan and retired from Novelis. He enjoyed riding his Harley and telling stories. He was a Master Mason at Acaci...

Lynna May (Sands) Davis, 79, of Scott Depot, WV, formerly of Jane Lew, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Thomas Memorial Hospital of South Charleston following an extended illness. She was born in Clarksburg on December 23, 1939: daughter of the late Frederick Sands and Alice E. (McIntyre) Geiss. Lynna was married to William G. Davis, who preceded her in death in August of 2006. Mrs. Davis is survived by one daughter: Elizabeth Brumley and husband Michael of Cross Lanes, one son...

Mary June Ash, 90, of Lumberport departed this world to sit at the right hand of her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2019, at the Clarksburg Nursing and Rehab Center, Clarksburg. She was born on June 11, 1929, in Dola, WV, the daughter of the late Edgar and Wanda Williams Robinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Elman “Mickey” Ash Jr., on February 16, 2002, whom she married on November 8, 1945. She was also preceded by her son, Roger C. Ash and daughter in law Dianne Ash. Sh...

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...

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...