Obituary of Philip Dale Mercer Philip Dale Mercer, 61, passed away July 26, 2020 as the result of a motorcycle accident. Philip was born in West Warwick, Rhode Island on January 26, 1959, the son of Paul W. and Phylis (Barteaux) Mercer. He is survived by his loving wife and childhood sweetheart , Karen (Spurgeon) Mercer, his mother, Phylis Mercer, one son: Adam Mercer, Bonus son: William Hess & spouse Sarah (Marshall) Hess, Bonus daughter: Sarah (Hess) Sphon & spouse Clyde Sphon, his si...

Betty Lucille (Booth) Snider, age 89, a resident of Philippi, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Talbott Personal Care Home in Belington. Betty was born March 25, 1931, in Barbour Co., the daughter of the late Porter and Lena (Ketchem) Booth. Betty was united in marriage to Roy Snider who preceded her in death. Surviving are- Sons, Tim Lantz and Matthew Snider and wife Tamara of Philippi; Dear friend, Kelli (Mick) Snider of Philippi whom Betty thought of like a daughter; Half-...

Johnny Ray Keener, 62, of Grantsville, WV entered into rest on July 26, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born July 19, 1958 in Roane County WV, a son of the late Eugene and Roxie Falls Keener. John was a 16-year employee of Minnie Hamilton Health Systems and a proud retired Army Veteran of 22 years. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by siblings Charolette (Rob) Taylor of Parkersburg, WV and infant brother Roger Joe Keener. John is surv...

Juanita R. Ash, age 55, of Salem, WV, departed this life on Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born on October 4, 1964 in Clarksburg, WV a daughter of the late Opal Harris Cain. Juanita was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching Netflix. Juanita is survived by her children, Jessica Williamson, West Union, Brandon Ash (Miksa), Clarksburg, and Charlotte Williamson, West Union; siblings, Dianne James, Greenwood, Roger Williamson, Pennsboro, Charles Williamson, ...

Julia Aileen Hess passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence in Worthington at the age of 62. Julia was born in Fairmont and raised on a ninety-acre farm in Worthington. She graduated from Monongah High School in 1976, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the band. She worked at St. Barbara’s Nursing Home in Monongah for a number of years, trying to spread joy to all the residents within its walls. She also worked for Ruskin until they closed their doors. Julia was a...

Obituary for Charles L. "Chuck" Cutright, Jr. Charles L. “Chuck” Cutright, Jr., age 58, of French Creek, died on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Charles Linton Cutright and Wanna Hanline Marsh who survives at French Creek. He was united in marriage on February 10, 1991, to Sheron Cutright who survives. In addition to his mother and his wife he is also survived by one son Chuckie Cutright of French Creek; three daughters...

Nina “Evelyn” Cummings, 70 of Shinnston passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at United Hospital Center with family by her side. She was born March 10, 1950 in Mannington, WV, daughter of the late Howard Gerald and Pauline Revere LeMasters Crim. Evelyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting dolls, gardening, cooking, canning and going camping. She is survived by her husband, James Boyce Cummings, whom she married on June 11, 1968; two children, Dustin Daniel Cummings and Amy, Tabat...

In June of 1965, two friends met at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Shinnston, WV. Brother Charles “Red Cross” served as the assistant pastor for 55 years. Working in high-regards with his pastor and friend Tom Brown. The two worked endlessly together to bring many souls to the Lord and spent many, countless hours of volunteering their time to the Lord. Many people found a friend and confidant in their local “Red Cross”. He will be sadly missed. Reverend Charles...

Mr. Jeffrey Eugene Jackson, age 59, a resident of Junior, departed this life Saturday July 25, 2020. He had been in usual health and death was unexpected. He was born July 5, 1961, a son of the late Harry William Jackson Sr. and Yvonne Marie Hunter Jackson, who survives in Junior. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son: Brandon Jackson of Elkins, one brother; Floyd T. Jackson and wife Cathy of Norfolk, VA, three nephews; Floyd Jackson Jr, Mathew Jackson and wife Stacey, an...

Cecelia Hawn Woerner, 94 of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Mon General Hospital She was born in Media, PA June 6, 1926. Daughter of the late Edward C. and Elizabeth Dumbroski Hawn. She was preceded in death by her husband Garald Eugene Woerner November 6, 2018. She worked as a file clerk at the Navy Hospital in Washington, DC. Cecelia loved working in her garden, flowers and being outdoors. Cecelia is survived by one son, Jeffrey E. Woerner, Baltimore, MD, five g...