Kevin Ray Paugh, 48, of Posey St. Weston died suddenly and unexpectedly the evening of July 9, 2017 in the Washington Health System Hospital in Washington, PA after he collapsed on location while working for Baker Hughes, where he was employed as a supervisor. He was born in Weston on May 16, 1969 the son of the late Albert Ray Paugh and Betty Mae Skinner Paugh of Westfield. On July 25, 1995 he married Nila Tonkin, who was looking forward to celebrating their upcoming 22nd wedding anniv...

Vinsen Adrian Post, age 77, of Flower, WV departed this life in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born July 14, 1939 in Gem, WV and is the son of the late Oscar and Faye Goldsmith Post. He was a graduate of Burnsville High School, Glenville State College and attended graduate classes at the University of Virginia. He started his teaching and coaching career in Staunton, VA at Woodrow Wilson High School and later, at Bu...

George Daniel Harper, 70, of Harrisville WV departed this life on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born Jan. 14, 1947 in Glenville, WV, a son of the late Gladys and Lewis Harper. Preceding him in death were 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Surviving are his wife, of 46 years, Sharon Harper; a sister, Josephine Brown of Roanoke, WV and a brother, Bill Harper of Geneva, Ohio. George was a soft spoken man, who expressed volumes with his artwork and cartoons...

Mark E. Freeman, 66, of Monumental, died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born October 22, 1950 in Fairmont, a son of the late John Freeman, Sr. and Lillian Katherine Jones Freeman. Mark was a welder, working in construction. He had also worked in the coal mines. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include 5 children: Monik McCaulley, OH, Fondria Yanero, Talitha Clay, Mark Walker, and Marcus Coleman, all of Fairmont; several grandchildren...

Franklin Pierce Smith, age 80, of Stonewood, WV went to his heavenly home from Louis A, Johnson VA Medical Center on July 8, 2017. He was born in Clarksburg on January 14, 1937; a son of the late John V. Smith and Ruth H. (Lee) Smith. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Sue (Westfall) Smith, whom he married on June 8, 1957; a son, Franklin L. Smith & his wife, Dawn; two grandchildren, Mark Smith and Danielle Smith, both of Fort Wayne, IN; a sister, Dorothy Posey of Clarksburg,...

Gary Lynn Cooper, of Salem, WV passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his home in Salem. He had been in declining health. He was born on October 11, 1939, in Sully, WV. His wife, Carolyn Davis Cooper, of 45 years, survives in Salem. He is survived by his only sibling, Janice Cooper Barnes of Georgetown, Texas; and his daughters all of Salem: Sandra Elliott Kimball and husband, Rikki; Marsha Cooper; and Bridget Cooper Hayes and husband, Todd. He always enjoyed visits from his grandchildren: ...

Norval G. Burdine, 91, of Beaufort, SC formerly of Shinnston passed away on July 8, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 25, 1926 near Smithfield in Wetzel County to the late Lewis Fountain and Lovie Mae (Haught) Burdine. On March 31, 1978, Norval married the love of his life Lucille L. Burdine, whom preceded him on January 24, 2013. Norval is survived by his daughters, Karen J Moore and her husband Kenneth of Beaufort, SC; and Suellen Fazio and her husband Carmen of Walt...

Joseph A. Warder, age 88, of Ona Street, Grafton, WV, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Mon General Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 4, 1929, to the late Charles Edward and Mary Catherine ?Kitty? (Smith) Warder. He was a lifelong resident of Grafton and a member of the GHS Class of 1947. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Mary Kathryn ?Kate? (McCoy) Warder. He is survived by his four children: Mary Jane (Grey) Peppler of Tampa, FL; Nancy Jo (David) White ...

Delores Jean Lamm Westfall, 88, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born in Clarksburg, on May 3, 1929, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Clara Maude Weekly Lamm. She was married on January 17, 1948, to Leon Burr Westfall, Sr. who preceded her in death on September 22, 2013. Mrs. Westfall is survived by one grandson, Michael Burr Westfall and his companion Kimberly Smith of Philadelphia, PA; and her step-granddaughter, Heather Broadwat...

James Edwin ?Bill? Dean, 84, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born on Birds Run in Harrison County, on February 10, 1933, a son of the late Perry and Bessie Parsons Dean. He is survived by his wife, Madelene R. Osborn Dean, whom he married on November 5, 1955. He is survived by two sons, James Dean Jr. of Morgantown, and John R. Dean of Mt. Clare; two daughters, Donna Jenkins and husband Bill of Mt. Clare and Melissa ...