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 Louise Buchanan, 78, of Fairmont, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. She was born in Fairmont on January 24, 1941, a daughter of the late Joe Church and Martha Harsh. Mary enjoyed playing bingo, solving jigsaw puzzles, and dancing at the teen hop. Mary is survived by her husband, James Allen Buchanan, Sr.; her children, Dawn Murphy and her husband John of Fairmont, and James Allen Buchanan, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Naples, FL; grandchildren, Brandi, Sarah, Jacob, Elizabeth, H...

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...

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...

Richard Warren Wilkinson, Jr. 40 of Lick Run Rd, Salem departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born on December 11, 1978 a son of Richard Warren Wilkinson Sr. St. Mary's County, MD and the late Sandra Ridgeway. On February 1, 2014 he married Amanda Marie Nicholson Wilkinson who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Ragen Wilkinson, St. Mary's County, MD, one son, Archer Wilkinson, at home, one sister, Crystal Wilkinson, St. Mary's County, MD.one ste...

Patricia “Patty” Louise Tinder, 83, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home in Monongah. Patty was born on February 14, 1936, the daughter of the late Willard and Mavis Tinder. She is survived by her caregiver and second mother, Carol Pitts. Patty enjoyed listening to country music and shopping. She loved spending time at the Senior Center and their activities. Patty was a very unique person and was truly one of a kind. She will be missed. ...

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...

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...

Sandra Lynn Speaks, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 in Salem. She was born on July 24, 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of the late Gilmer Harold Warner and Marian Jean (Myers) Warner. She is survived by her daughter, Cheriee Argent-Oldaker and her husband Joseph of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Stephanie Shank, Tyler Sypolt and Ashlee Kloss; one sister Sharon “Teri” Pierce of Boston, MA; and one brother James Warner of Auckland, New Zealand; a niece and...