John David McDaniel, age 71, a resident of Philippi, passed away Monday August 10, 2020 in the United Hospital Center. John was born November 12, 1948 in Harrison, Co. a son of the late John W. and Doris M. (Rutterford) McDaniel. John was united in marriage on April 18, 1997 to Sheri (Collins) McDaniel who survives. Also surviving- Two daughters, Cindy McDaniel of Clarksburg Juanita Hostutler of Morgantown 5 step-children 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild John worked as a m...

Johnnie Ray Paxton, 62, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born on July 06, 1958, in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late Donald K. Paxton Sr. and Betty Mae (Shuttlesworth) Paxton. Johnnie will be remembered as a kind, loving person, who cared for everyone. He was fun to be around and share stories with. He is survived by brothers: Donald Paxton and wife Carol Ann, of Fairmont, Larry Patxon and his wife, Cathy, of Maryland, Terry Paxton and his wif...

Emaline Edith Swiger Richards, 93, of Clarksburg passed away at her home August 9, 2020. She was born June 17, 1927 in Clarksburg to the late Claude Swiger and Edith Leuliette Swiger. Emaline was a retired glass factory worker at Anchor Hocking. She graduated from Victory High School, class of 1945. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earlo Richards; one sister, Dorothy Dwan Merriner; one stepson, Ronald Richards; one step grandson, Jeff Richards; and o...

Melvin Phineas Woods, Jr. Melvin Phineas Woods, Jr., age 84, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born December 25, 1935, in Cleveland, WV, a son of the late Melvin Phineas and Edith McCartney Woods. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Wolfe and five sisters, Maxine Stavers, Zula Beer, Betty Blake, Goldie Gibson and Faye Cooper. Surviving are three daughters, Kathy McBride and husband Ed of Delawa...

James “Jim” Dwayne Davis, 52, of Stonewood, passed away on Sunday, August 09, 2020. He was born on August 06, 1968, in Clarksburg, a son of the late George W. “Pete” Davis Sr. and Margaret (Bland) Davis. Jim worked as the Program Director for REM WV – Mentor Network for 22 years. He was passionately dedicated to his job. He was a loyal man with the patience of a saint who deeply loved his family. He will be remembered for his love of the holidays, cooking, the beach, traveling, sweets, hel...

Wilbert “Buck” Ray Simpson, 76, of Dudley Fork Road, Mannington, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1944 at Metz, a son of the late Ruth Simpson. He was employed by the WV Department of Highways as a heavy equipment operator for 32 years. He liked hunting, fishing, farming, gardening, and working. Survivors include his wife: Mary Ellen Clements Simpson whom he married October 3, 1965; 5 children: Andy (Stacie) Simpson, Mannington, James Edward...

Doris Lorraine Marshall-McDaniel, 82, of Moatsville, WV, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her home. Doris was born in Manhattan, NY on February 15, 1938, a daughter of the late William Bowman and Evelyn (Henschel) Marshall. She earned her undergraduate degree in teaching at the New York University, her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Queens College, and her master’s degree at Bernard College. She was a schoolteacher in New York, then taught at the Hopi Indian Reservation in Phoe...

Mr. Jimmie Franklin Knight, age 86 of Belington, departed this life Sunday afternoon August 9, 2020 at his residence. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born September 15, 1933 at Belington, WV son of the late Birdsell Jennings and Ethel Genevive Streets Knight. On November 27, 1953 at Philippi, WV, he was united in marriage to the former Virginia Catherine Booth, who survives at their home in Belington. He is survived by two daughters; Cathy D. Cicora and husband ...

Rosie "Rose" Teressa Celi Oliveto, 96, of Fairmont, died Friday night (Aug. 08, 2020) at her residence of the last five years, Fazio's Elder Care. She passed peacefully, listening to her family retell stories about truck rides, smelts, Furbies, and boiled hotdogs. Her passing was due to heart failure unrelated to the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. She was born on June 13, 1924, in Fairmont, daughter of the late Nicola and Vincenzo Didio Celi. She retired from Fairmont State then-Co...

Albert Lee Lake, age 86, of French Creek, WV, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his home. He was born March 8, 1934, in Alexander, WV, a son of the late Dallas and Eleanor Zickefoose Lake. On April 4, 1970, he married Sandra Molnar who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Lori LeSuer and husband David of Waxhaw, NC; two sons, Russell Lake and wife Martha of Evington, VA and Jason Lake and wife Stephanie of Wendell, NC; four granddaughters, Andrea Lattin and husband Michael of Raleigh, N...