Josephine Angela Priolette, 95, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2020 at Fitzwater Assisted Living Facility in Fairmont, WV where she was loved and cared for the last four and a half years. Josephine owned and operated Morrone’s Dairy Mart, earlier known as Morrone’s Store for nearly 55 years. She retired at 75 years old. She graciously accepted the title of “famous pepperoni roll lady.” She lived to fuel her community with pepperoni rolls, pizza, and love. They were loved by many p...

Nova Shantel Dunlavy infant daughter of Tabitha Hamner and James Dunlavy of Buckhannon, WV, was born September 10, 2020, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Nova is survived by one sister, Zoey Phillips of Buckhannon; two brothers, Ryan Phillips and Creed Dunlavy both of Buckhannon; maternal grandparents, Steven and Kimberly Hamner of Buckhannon; paternal grandmother, Vickie Cutright of Buckhannon; paternal grandfather, Thomas Dunlavy of Buckhannon and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends w...

Lyndall Lee Knight Dulaney, 73 of Salem departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2020 in the United Hospital Center, Bridgeport. She was born on July 7, 1947 at Miletus a daughter of the late Cecil E. and Gertrude Perine Knight. On August 1, 1970 she married Tommy K. Dulaney who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Stephanie Dulaney, Salem one grandson,Ty Dulaney, AZ. two brothers, Cecil Knight and Jeffrey Knight both of Salem. She is also preceded in death by one son, Ro...

Michael Lynn Byrd, 50, of Harrisville, WV, departed this life September 10, 2020 at Marietta Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. He was born February 4, 1970 in Wood County, WV, the son of Shirley Jean Byrd. Michael had been a truck driver for Skidmore Trucking. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding 4 wheelers and racing of any kind. He is survived by his brothers, Lee Frashure (Mary) of Jane Lew and Ricky Frashure of Glenville; nieces and nephews, Kristen, Dakota, Cody and Austin...

Betty Lou Skarzinski, 88, of Fairmont, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at United Hospital Center. She was born on April 12, 1932, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Robert Leonard and Bertha Virginia (Boyles) Hoskinson. After graduating from East Fairmont High School, Betty worked at C&P Telephone Co. until the arrival of her second child, when she became a stay at home mother for several years. Afterwards, she worked as a cook and head cook at Fairmont Senior High School, wh...

Barbara Ann Henline, 85, of Weston passed away in the comfort of her home and surrounded by loving family on Thursday, September 10, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born in Hampton, VA, on April 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Margaret Hinnant Bell. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by one son, Joseph A. Jackson; and one brother, Joe Arthur Hinnant. On May 27, 1985, Barbara married Asa Leonard Henline and they have shared the last 35 wonder...

Thomas Michael Hawkins, 61, of Weston, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He passed in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by loving family. He was born in Weston on July 29, 1959, a son of the late Angeline Hawkins. In addition to his mother, Tom was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Hawkins; and one brother, Randy “Hefty” Taylor. Tom is survived by his long-time companion of 26 years, Catherine Fallon of Weston; one son, Robert Hawkins and compan...

James “BJ” Butler, 63 of Shinnston passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. James Butler was born December 28, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the union of the late Alvin and Mary Carney Butler. James was raised in Amite, Louisiana where he was educated in the Tangipahoa Parish school system. James and his family were members of the Little Bethel Baptist Church where he was baptized and sang in the choir. James parents took guardianships of two girls, Eliza and Elizabeth in which he ...

Joshua Adam Watson, 37 of Clarksburg passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Josh was born on August 8, 1983 in Clarksburg, the son of Timothy Lee Watson and stepmother Kimberly, Northview, and son of the late Cheryl Lynn Carlyle VanScoy and stepfather Donald. Josh graduated from South Harrison High School, Class of 2001 and attended Fairmont State College. Josh worked as a contractor doing security, sales, ran his...

Harold Eugene Reed, age 91, of Norvell Drive, Buckhannon, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home under the care of his loving family and WVU Hospice. He was born on June 13, 1929, at Tenmile, a son of the late Henry and Francis Koon Reed. On March 15, 1953, he was united in marriage to Leona Pearl Riffle Reed, who preceded him in death on April 9, 2020, after 67 years of marriage. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by one son Richard Reed; two sisters: ...