Jack William Pitman, 76, of Dunbar, formerly of Grafton, passed away on July 29, 2020. Jack graduated from Grafton High School. Later, he retired in 2006 from WV Rehabilitation Services, Institute, after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, C. Jack and Lillian Ruth Pitman. Jack is survived by his wife of 42 years, Connie Butler Pitman; daughter, Susan Pitman and her fiancé, Marcus Allison; and his special buddy, Emilee Allison of Dunbar. A memorial service...

Kerri Lee Leonard, 43, of Greenwood, WV (Long Run Community) departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her residence. Kerri was born January 28, 1977 in Cleveland, OH, a daughter of Lonnie and Sharri (McClain) James of Greenwood, WV (Long Run Community). She worked as a CNA for various nursing homes, was a member of the Fairview Church of Wilbur, WV, and loved her dogs. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her granddaughter, Jordan; 6 aunts and uncles, and her nephew, ...

Elaine Viola Hieber, 91, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born July 4, 1929 in Sligo, PA, a daughter of the late Heber Rankin and Ada Spindler Rankin. Elaine was the loving wife of Ralph Hieber for over 60 years. She was devoted to her family as the family matriarch. She was a seamstress and avid reader. She enjoyed sports and the Gaither Vocal Band. Elaine attended the Covenant Church in Fairmont. Elaine is survived by her children, Lynn Hieber and his wife Su...

Noah “Clark” Ward, Jr. 50, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Parkersburg on November 30, 1969, a son of the late Noah Clark Ward, Sr. and Judy Kay Loy Ward. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Renee Meadows Ward, whom he married on January 12, 2002. Also surviving are one son, Thomas Malachi Ward of Clarksburg; one daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Meadows of Weston; one granddaughter, Norah Grey Neely; seven brothers, Alan Ward and his wife Janet,...

Obituary of Richard Taylor Richard “Puss” Taylor, age 60, of Buckhannon, WV died Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at his home. He was born October 8, 1959 in Weston, WV, a son of Alice Rastle Taylor of Horner, WV and the late Dayl Taylor. In addition to his father, he was preceded by one brother, Robert Dayl Taylor W.O.#2 of U.S. Army and one aunt, Evelyn Schmidt. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his significant other, Dreama Church of Buckhannon; three daughters, Lindsey Taylor and wif...

Wanda Eloise Dukate 99, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Genesis Salem Center. She was born February 3, 1921 in Pricetown, WV; the daughter of the late Daniel Fletcher and Emma Daisy Miller Talkington. Wanda graduated from Hundred High School. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, especially beach vacations, doing crafts and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. Wanda is survived by two sons, Ronald Wayne Duka...

H. Parke Leggett, 77, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at The Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Florida. Parke and his wife Pam also resided as part time residents at South Winds Mobile home Park in Sarasota, FL. Parke was born in Clarksburg, WV, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1942, to the late Clyde and Janet Duty Leggett. He was married to his wife Pamela Carson Leggett on August 2, 1991, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Also surviving are, his children...

Thomas Anthony “Tom” Skelley, 62, of Worthington passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in the United Hospital Center. He was born in Clarksburg on June 28, 1958, a son of the late John and Hazel Marie Quinn Skelley. Surviving are one brother, John Skelley of Lumberport; one niece, Anna Lucas of Buckhannon; and two nephews, Michael Skelley of Lumberport and Joseph Skelley of Haywood; his best friend and business partner, Tonya Price of Nutter Fort; best friend, Vee Richards; his two...

Robert “Bob” Miller, 78, of Jane Lew awakened to Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He passed at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport with his Darlin’ by his side. He was born in Washington County, PA, on June 30, 1942, one of twelve children born to the late Samuel and Mary Marie Malansky Miller. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters: Dolores Niccolai, Rose Narchus, and Janet Miller; one brother, Charles Miller; and one step-daughter, Debbie. On Au...

Anna Jane Spitler, 84, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. She was born at Waverly, WV on February 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Wm. Boyd “Bill” Earhart and Wilda L. (Buzzard) Earhart. In addition to her parents Anna was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. Spitler; and two sisters: Virginia Miller and Laura Jean Locke. Mrs. Spitler is survived by two sons: Steven L. Spitler and wife Becky of Clarksburg, and Thom...