Helen Irene Martin, 30, of Stonewood, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born in Fairmont, WV on November 13, 1988, a daughter of Jeffrey Davis Blankenship and the late Joyce Ann Hilling. She is survived by her husband Jesse Martin of Stonewood, her seven year old daughter Jessa Martin, five year old son Jayden Martin; siblings; Jodi Blankenship, Tiffany Loudin and husband Charles, Christopher and Michael Blankenship; mother-in law and father-in-law Tom a...

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),...

Wilda Jean Wright, 80, of Glade Run, Moatsville, WV, departed this life on November 10, 2019. She was born to the parents of Samuel Marcellas Noah and Daisy (Williams) Heatherly on March 1, 1939. She was twice married. First to Jesse Summerfield whom passed away March 1993 and secondly to Aubrey Wright whom passed away August 2019. Wilda is survived by her daughter, Debbie Schoonover and husband Ronnie and son David Summerfield and wife Pat. Grandchildren are Heidi Schoonover, Clayson an...

Herbert “Herbie” Lee Russell Sr., 64, of Gandeeville, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born on January 05, 1955, in Fairmont, a son of the late Mary C. Barniak and husband, Frank, and John Russell and wife, Frances. Herb graduated from Fairmont Senior High School and went on to a career as a coal miner, where he eventually became a Foreman. After his injury, he found other things to keep him occupied; he owned and operated F&R Kennels, where...

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...

Janet Sue Robinson Bowman, 60, of Lost Creek, WV, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the United Hospital Center. Mrs. Bowman was born in Youngstown, OH, on February 19, 1959, a daughter of the late James and Lorene Shahan Robinson. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Wayne Bowman, whom she married on October 17, 1981. Also surviving are her daughters, Stacie Bowman of Dunbar, WV, and Sherrie Pilkington and husband Marc of Silver Spring, MD; her son, Za...

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...

Lewis Clyde Jones, 64 of Harmony Rd. (Oxford Community) West Union departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1955 at Cox's Mills, Gilmer County to Anna Lee Jones, Oxford, and the late Arby Jones. Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Habig and husband Stephen, Woodsfield, OH, Teresa Jones and companion Michael Whitehair, Boothsville, Sierra Ruiz and husband Fernando, Salem, two sons, Lewis Clyde Jones Jr. and wife Ariel, Clarington, OH, Ant...