Richard Lee “Richie” Kinder, Jr., 20, of Heaters, passed away November 25, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 17, 1999 in Weston. Richie worked for Lloyd’s Ace Hardware. He was a member of the Burnsville Church of the Apostles, which he loved to attend. He was an avid hunter and loved his family dearly. He is survived by his parents, Richard Lee Kinder, Sr. and Samantha Manahan Kinder; brother, Jacob Kinder; sister, Blossom “Baby Girl” Kinder; pa...

JoEtta Rhea (Mayle) Mayle, (known to most as “Cis”) age 67 of Garrett Mills Lane, Grafton passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1952 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late William Harlan Mayle and Evelyn Victoria (Mayle) Mayle. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ernest “Clark” Mayle; two sisters, Marlene Cobbs (Steve) of Columbus, OH and Lisa Stewart of Glenville; three brothers, Bill (Michele) of East Canton, OH, Jack (Marsha) of Louisv...

Josephine J. Wilfong Smith, 79, of French Creek, left this earthly world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 25, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital after a strong and courageous battle with aspiration pneumonia. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Holly Grove, WV, a daughter of the late Hoy W. and Wilda R. Gillum Wilfong. On January 16, 1960, she married William D. Smith who preceded her in death on December 14, 1998. Surviving are one daughter, Kathleen (Ka...

Betty Jane Mauller, 92 of Clarksburg passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital with family by her side. She was born August 21, 1927 in Harrison County, WV; the daughter of the late Clayton Ellis and Esta Mabel Atha Pigott. Betty worked at Anchor Hocking in the Select and Packing area. She was a member of Barnes Memorial Baptist Church. Her hobbies were drawing, sewing, gardening, cooking, baking, canning, and doing word search and puzzles. She enjoyed family ge...

Donald LaVaughn "Dode" Morrison Thursday, August 7th, 1941 - Monday, November 25th, 2019 Donald Morrison, known to many as Dode, 78, of Newville, WV went home to be with The Lord on November 25, 2019. Donald was born in Newville to Arnold and Georgia Morrison and lived out his life there. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son: Donald Keath Morrison; brothers: Heb Morrison and Delmas Morrison; sisters: Dorris Connell, Sue Lewis, and Anita Joe Luzader; and grandson: ...

Michael Johnson Taylor Jr., 31, of Keyser, WV, went to rejoice with the Heavenly Father and his loving mother on Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser. Born on March 25, 1988, at Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Michael J. Taylor Sr., of Fairmont and the late Tracy S. Gibson. Besides his mother, Michael was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, John and Elsie Flanagan, and his paternal grandparents, James and Thelma Taylor. He was one of sev...

Austin James Whitman, age 80, a resident of Talbott Personal Care in Belington and a former resident of Hickory Corner Rd. Philippi, passed away November 24, 2019 in the Davis Medical Center in Elkins. Austin was born November 18, 1939 in Willington, Conn. a son of the late Bert and Sarah (Griggs) Whitman. Austin was united in marriage on May 8, 1982 to Germaine (Plouffe) Whitman who survives in Crossroads, TX. Also surviving Sons, Walter Edward Whitman and wife Joanna Walton of Sa...

Violet May Jett, 79, of Worthington, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born on February 3, 1940, a daughter of the late John Kisner and Margaret Slider Kisner. Violet enjoyed canning, gardening, raising children, and farming. Violet is survived by her children, Johnny Jett and his wife Kathy of Worthington, Alan Jett and his wife Pam of Ohio, Susie Jett and Michael Loss of Wothington, Rody Williams and Cindy Lepley of Mannington, Kay Martin and her husband Charles of Worth...

Helen Lucretia Chandler Alexander, age 84, of St. Simons Island, GA, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Connie Hollen, of Buckhannon, WV. She was born November 17, 1935, in Buckhannon, a daughter of the late Ralph Samuel and Cozbi Arilla Sayre Chandler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, David Ernest and Thomas Ralph Cutright; one brother, R. Richard “Dick” Chandler and one son-in-law, Rick Hollen. She is survived by a very special frie...

Harley O. Poling, age 96, a lifelong resident of the Valley Furnace Community departed this life to be with the Lord Sunday, November 24, 2019. He was born March 22, 1923 in Tucker County, WV. He was the son of the late Floyd and Dicy (Phillips) Poling. Harley was united in marriage on May 3, 1947 to Mary Alice (Sherman) Poling who survives at their residence. They recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. Also surviving are his three devoted children: Louise Hutson and husband Gary, T...