Sylvia Bell Baker of Meadowbrook, WV passed away July 23, 2020 at United Hospital Center. Sylvia was born at Lamberts Run, on December 10, 1928 to the late Cecil Reed and Oma Blanche Layfield Reed. Sylvia is survived by three sons; Emles Baker of Meadowbrook, Charlie Baker of West Virginia, Kenneth Baker; wife Connie of Florida, one daughter Mary Ann Groves; husband Russell of Florida, one sister Lydia Burrough; husband Kenneth of Jane Lew and several grandchildren, great – grandchildren,...

Richard Allen Straitt,Sr., 74 of Berkeley Springs, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the WV Veterans Nursing Home. He was born March 12, 1946 in Newburgh, NY, son of the late Robert and Josephine Elizabeth Faurot Straitt. Richard graduated from Newburgh Academy. He served his country in the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Washington DC Metro Police Department. He enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail. Richard is survived by two ch...

Randy Lee Holcomb, Sr. 57 of Ravenswood passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Hopemont State Hospital, Terra Alta, WV. He was born December 11, 1962 in Charleston, WV, son of the late James Edward and Betty Jean Nichols Holcomb. Randy was a carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands. His hobbies were listening to music, playing guitar and drums. Randy was a social butterfly. Randy is survived by three children, Randy L Holcomb Jr, Lake Forest, CA; Heidi M Thomas, Ravenswood ...

Joseph “Thomas” Wharton, 75 of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his son’s residence with family by his side. Thomas was born on January 17, 1945 in Morgantown, the son of the late Joseph J and Martha E Welch Wharton. Thomas married his late wife, Mary Ellen Lemley Wharton, on May 25, 1968 and she passed on April 10, 2009. Thomas graduated from Washington Irving High School. He retired from the WV Department of Highway’s with over forty years of service. Thomas collect...

Robert Chad Smith 55, of Fairmont, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born on May 3, 1965 in Fairmont the son of Karolyn and Bob Smith. He is survived by his two children Tori Smith and Cam Smith, his brother Greg Smith, sister-in-law Kim Smith, and his niece Sofia Smith. He is the Grandson of the late Carl and Maxine Pigott and Gene and Datha Smith. Chad attended Fairmont Catholic Grade School, Miller Junior High and graduated Fairmon...

Dixie Lee Davis October 4, 1941 - July 22, 2020 Dixie Lee Davis, 78 of Sawyers Run Salem went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in the United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born on October 4, 1941 in Doddridge County a daughter of the late Nick Varrasso and Juanita Bonnell Clum. Her husband Willis Brine Davis preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Wilda Murray (Brian), Bridgeport, grandchildren, Brine and Aika Murray, Bridgeport, two sisters, Sarah Pe...

Zachary Allen Gibbins, 23 of Clarksburg, and formerly of Old Town, ME passed away on Monday, July 22, 2020. He was born April 25, 1997, in Bangor, ME, son of Stefanie Pointer Carey and husband Bruce, Milford, ME and Jack Francis Gibbins III, Clarksburg. Zachary graduated from Old Town High School with honors and where he enjoyed playing football. He loved to work and stay busy and he worked at Duffy Electric, local construction and Subway. His hobbies were being outd...

Phillip Edwin Moore, 83, passed on July 22, 2020 peacefully at his home while surrounded by family. Phil was born May 5, 1937 in Richmond, Maine to the late Bernard and Doris (Witham) Moore. In addition to his parents, Phil is preceded in death by first-wife: Mary Ellen Gonzales. Phil is survived by brothers: Arthur Moore of Tempe, AZ, and Dana Moore of Stratford, NJ; son: David Moore; granddaughters: Jasmine and Pandora Moore; and great granddaughter: Ava Mary Ellen Campbell all of Great F...

Rita Gail (Stansberry) Hearn, age 67 of Collins Ferry Road, Morgantown, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1953 in Grafton, WV a daughter of the late Theodore Robert and Frances Louise (Stevens) Stansberry. She is survived by her loving husband, William E. “Bill” Hearn; five children, Shelby Everhart of Winchester, VA, Kristie Puffenbarger of Waynesboro, VA, Robby and Michelle Murray of Morgantown, Joy and ...

Lawrence P. “Larry” Woods, 83, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Acuity Specialty Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born in Clarksburg on July 10, 1937, son of the late Stanley P. and Nola (Pitts) Woods. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Delores June Woods on October 24, 1999. Larry is survived by two daughters: Marian Woods Thomas and husband Craig of Pittsburgh, PA and Michele E. Bushey and husband Edward of Mechanicsville, VA; two gran...