Nellie Demus, 101, of Worthington, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was born in Uniontown on April 18, 1917, daughter of the late Nick Demus, Sr. and Theresa Elizabeth Cavallo Demus. Nellie, along with her brother, Nick, started Demus Key Market in 1950 and worked with him for 55 years. Nellie is survived by her brothers, James Demus and his wife Erma of Shinnston, and Michael Demus of Bridgeport; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded ...

Shirley Patrick Hite of Grafton, the beloved first of twelve children of the late Loretta and Leland Hite, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born April 1, 1924, at Dusk Camp, Gilmer County, WV. A 1942 graduate of Tygart Valley High School, Shirley proudly served in the US Army during WW II. He was attached to the 26th Anti-Aircraft Artillery. As with many others, he came to the European Campaign of WW II by the landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy...

Pastor Ronald “Ron” Gene Ford, 74 of Grafton went to his heavenly home, Sunday December 16, 2018 after one month of knowing he had pancreatic and liver cancer, leaving his family and earthly home. He was born July 8, 1944 in Grafton, son of the late Alfred Aaron and Gladys Sinsel Ford. Ron graduated from Grafton High School, Class of 1962. He served in the Army Reserves for six years. He taught welding and metal fabrication in Marion and Monongalia County for twenty nine years. Ron had se...

Mr. Jonathan Scott Healey, age 35, a resident of Ash Lane, Elkins, departed this life Saturday December 15, 2018 at Elkins. Death was sudden and unexpected. He was born September 4, 1983 at Morgantown, WV, a son of Gerald Lee Healey of Maryland and Lisa Dawn Arbogast Riggs of Elkins. In addition to his parents he is survived by his companion; Britney Barker, two children; Shila Jaden Paige Healey and Kayden LaTrell Healey both of Fairmont, three step children; Braelyn, Kaysilyn, and Bro...

Freda Pearl Shuman Reed, 81, of Bridgeport passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on March 23, 1937 in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Earl Wesley Shuman and Georgia Virginia Payne Shuman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles (Charlie) Reed who passed away on April 26, 2013. She is survived by one son Richard (Rick) Reed of Bridgeport and one daughter Tammy Reed Gibson also...

Rose Ada Ball 67 of East Valley Drive, Glenville, WV; departed this life suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her residence following a sudden illness. She was born January 12, 1951 in Cabin Creek, Kanawha County, WV; daughter of the Thelma Webb Conley of Smithers, WV; and the late John Conley. Rose was an energetic, kind hearted, full of life women who had a passion for animals, shopping, vacations in Myrtle Beach, SC; and most of all a love for her family that couldn’t be matched. S...

Richard Keith Ratliff, 64, of Oil Creek Road, Orlando, WV passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 30, 1954 in Sutton, WV to the late John and Reba (Conrad) Ratliff. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Leta (Thayer) Ratliff; son, Rick and wife, Macy and Donny and wife, Jennifer all of Orlando, WV; daughter, April Thayer and companion Bub Allen of Orlando, WV; brothers, Ronnie and Randy Ratliff of Burnsville, WV; sisters, Libby Swanso...

John James George, age 75, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at his home. He was born November 17, 1943, in Reynoldsville, WV, a son of the late Paul Edward and Helen Mary Bell George. On May 18, 1991, he married Tressie Lane George who survives. Also surviving are two sons, John James George, Jr. of Beckley, WV and Ronnie Lewis George and fiancée Ashleigh of Clarksburg, WV; four daughters, Wanda Moneypenny and husband Rob of Weston, WV, Lisa Barker and husband Joe of Nutter...

Cecil Clyde Tacy, 88 of Clarksburg passed away on December 15, 2018 at the WV Veterans Nursing Facility where he was the last surviving veteran of the initial intake of residents when the facility opened. He was born August 24, 1930, in Huttonsville, WV, son of the late Sherman T. and Ruby Cutright Tacy. Cecil served his country in the US Army. After returning from the military, he worked at the Marble Factory in Bridgeport, was a carpenter for Palmer Construction and was lastly self-employ...

Betty Musean Jones, age 77, a resident of Philippi, left this earth to meet up with the love of her life Sonny in her new home. Betty was born March 6, 1942 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Creed and Lelah (Hovatter) Marsh. Betty was united in marriage on December 28, 1957 to Morris “Sonny” Ray Jones who preceded her in death on October 24, 1997 Surviving is- Daughter, Karen Darlene Boni and husband Jim of Philippi Son, Roger M. Jones and wife Sheryllynn of Clarksburg ...