Brenda Sue Martin passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born on Sunnybrooke Farm in Worthington on February 10, a daughter of Elouise Mayo Martin and the late Paul Ray Martin. In addition to her mother, Brenda is survived by her sister, Linda “Butch” Keener; her special cousins, Ida Diem and Curtis Mayo; and her beloved cat, Molly. In addition to her father, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Franklin D. Keener. Brenda...

Mary Sue Darnall, age 90, of the Tennerton Community, passed away November 22, 2019, at the Caring Hearts Personal Care Home of Weston, WV. Sue was born November 14, 1929, a daughter of the late John Hayward Sutton and Lucy Eugenia Sutton. On December 18, 1949, she married Thomas A. Darnall Jr, who passed away September 12, 2019. Surviving are one son, Thomas S. Darnall and wife Melinda of Buckhannon, WV; one granddaughter, Stephanie Darnall of Buckhannon; one grandson, John Darnall and wife ...

Willavene Louise Henderson Postlethwait, 94, formerly of Mannington, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Mapleshire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Morgantown. She was born April 3, 1925 on Rush Run, Burton, a daughter of the late Leonard Ross and Addie Blanche Critchfield Henderson. She was employed by Fairmont General Hospital having retired in 1990. She loved the Senior Citizens center in Mannington and was an avid reader. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat...

Tot Higgins, age 94 of Whetstone, Mannington, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. She was born November 20, 1925 in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Fred and Dolly Allen Boling. Tot is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jack Higgins of Whetstone, Mannington, her children, Mike Zickafoose of Bristol, TN, David (Beatrice) Zickafoose of Rosmond, CA,Doug (Carol) Zickafoose of Oak Hill, WV, Jill Sisk and fiancee’ Tom of Danese, WV, Tim (Nancy) Z...

James Steven Hicks, 66, of Jesse Run, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Jane Lew. He was born in Jane Lew on May 31, 1953, a son of the late Robert Courtney and Mary Ellen Cottrill Hicks. Steve was also preceded in death by four brothers: Robert, Donald, William “Wimpy” and Franklin “Eugene” Hicks; and one sister, Alice Mick. Steve is survived by two sons: James “Steven” Hicks II and wife, Karen, of Huntington Beach, CA, and Brian Hicks and wife, Ra...

Patricia “Pat” Rose Claypool, 69 of Stonewood passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at United Hospital Center. She was born December 31, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Toy and Antoinette Derico Pumphrey. Pat is survived by her husband of fifty one years, Robert “Bobby” Willard Claypool; two children, Robert Bradley Claypool, Clarksburg and Keith Allan Claypool, Stonewood; six grandchildren, Cheyanne Dakota Claypool, Tyler Keith Claypool, Kaleigh Dawn Arnold and Nichola...

Joyce Ann Moore, 62, of Pennsboro, WV, departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, WV, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joyce was born December 20, 1956 in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Lester L. and Lena May (Smith) Hinton. For 23 years, Joyce worked at the former Pennsboro IGA where she worked as a cashier and also in the office. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and the Christmas season was her...

Kevin Lynn Forrest, 59, of Weston passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home following a sudden illness. He was Born in Weston on November 21, 1960: son of the Late Delbert S. Forrest and Wanda M. (Lego) Forrest. On December 15, 1991, he married Reatha Chrissy (Marsh) Forrest, who survives. Mr. Forrest is survived by 2 step children: Desiree Parmer at home and Tiffany Parmer of Glenville and 3 grandchildren: Destiny, Whitney and Makenzie Mayo. He is also survived by two brother...

June Ellen Starliper, age 78, a resident of Ocean City, MD, passed away Thursday November 21, 2019 in Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glendale, WV. June was born December 31, 1940 in Barbour County, a daughter of the late Thomas Ray and Julia Ann (Campbell) Glendening. June was united in marriage to William “Billie” Ray Starliper who preceded her in death. Surviving is daughter-in-law, Sheri Starliper of Salisbury, MD Granddaughter, Amie Nicole Starliper, of Buckhannon Cousin, Nancy Ch...

Gloria Dell Boyles Morris, age 81 of Mannington, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Gloria was known for her gracious smile and kind heart and camera in her hand. She was born at home in Mannington on December 9, 1937, a daughter of the late Harold and Ferne Elizabeth Jackson Boyles. Gloria is survived by her husband of 61 years, Albert V. Morris. There were wed on May 16, 1958. Also surviving are her children, David Morris of Shinnston, Dia...