Julia “Juls” Ann Martiska, 87 of Clarksburg passed away on August 10, 2020 at her home with family by her side. She was born in Clarksburg on January 10, 1933, the youngest daughter of the late Steve Michael and Anna “Tiffy” Ladda Martiska. Juls is survived by her sister, Evelyn Ann Harris, whom she made her home with all of her life; one nephew, William “Bill” Harris Jr, Clarksburg; one niece, Debra Kroll Gayheart and husband Eddie, Savannah, GA; great nieces, Tracy Childers and husband R...

Ruth Righter Johnson, 83, of Saltwell Road (Shinn’s Run Community) passed away at 11:07 am on August 10, 2020. She was born on the family farm where she presently resided. She is the daughter of John J. and Josephine Hudkins Righter. She was married to the late Charles T. Johnson, who passed away in 1997. She is survived by a step- daughter, Kim Minigh (Mark); two step- granddaughters, April Lanham and Amanda Miller (Eric); three step-great-grandsons, Izzik Haymond, Iziah Miller and 18 month...

Carolyn Jean Snyder Riggleman, 78, of Clarksburg passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Bridgeport on September 4, 1941, a daughter of the late James Franklin and Sara Virginia Powell Snyder. She was married to Robert Riggleman, who preceded her in death in 1997. Surviving are three children, John A. Snyder and his wife Deb of Minnesota, Candy Freeman and her husband Brad of Clarksburg and Michael Snyder. Five gr...

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...

Daytona “Toni” Karyl Wine, 62, of Burnsville, WV was called home with the Lord on August 10, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Toni was born on April 10, 1958 in Gem, WV to Denzil and Anitra Posey Wine. Toni leaves behind her Mother: Anitra; Father: Denzil; Sister: Veronica Dale Wine and nieces and nephews. Toni attended the Copen Independent Baptist Church where she greatly enjoyed bible study. She worked for 37 years at Precision Services in Gassaway, WV. Toni competed ...

Roy David Law Roy David Law, age 77, of Buckhannon, WV died Monday, August 10, 2020, at his home. He was born May 1,1943, in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Vernon and Jean Livingston Law. On August 21, 1965, he married Joyce Ann McCarty who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Ann Michelle Hartley and husband Rodd of Ripley, WV; one son, Ryan Law of Buckhannon; two granddaughters, Makenzie and Addison Hartley both of Ripley; one grandson, Ayden Law Hartley of Ripley; one sister, M...

Coye Bond Taylor, 80, of Weston slipped gently into the arms of the Lord at 4:37 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020 at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born in Pricetown on February 29, 1940, the youngest child out of 17 born to the late Lewis Burton and Vera Novis Bond Taylor. In addition to his parents, Coye was preceded in death his first wife, Ruby Rice Taylor; two daughters: Regina Pearl Taylor and Brenda Faye Taylor; and sixteen siblings: Willa Gum, Grace McKay, Ruby Taylor,...

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...