Mr. Ronald Allen “Ron” Herron, age 59, a resident of Belington, departed this life Tuesday morning October 23, 2018 in the Davis Medical Center, at Elkins, following a period of declining health. He was born December 12, 1958 at Philippi, WV, a son of the late Eugene Delbert Herron and Mary Jean Phillips Herron, who survives at Oakland, Maryland. In addition to his mother he is survived by three sons; Ronald A. Herron Jr. and wife Nicole of Elkins, Nicholas Herron, Michael Herron and Fi...

Mr. Robert L. Atkins formerly of Briercliff Road, Bridgeport, WV passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at The Crossings at Morgantown. He was born November 18, 1935 in Weston, WV the son of the late Robert B. and Genevive Jarvis Atkins. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Frances Wise Atkins, a son Stacy B. Atkins and a daughter Erin C. Atkins. He is survived by a daughter Cydney Romito and her husband Jim of Morgantown, WV; a grandson Nicholas C. Romito and his fiancé Aria...

Darrell “Adam” Sullivan, Jr., 23, of Philippi, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at this home. He had been born with Leukodystrophy Pelizaeus Merzbacher X-link Paraplegia and had suffered the accompanying physical limitations but his death was unexpected. He was born March 11, 1995, at Canton, Oh. the son of and Lori Ann Hodges, who survives at Philippi, along with her boyfriend and Adam’s father figure, Jackie Wyatt.. Also surviving are two sisters, Lori Marie Chapman and husband, J.R., Buck...

Dean Madison Stire, age 37, of Mt. Clare, WV, passed away on October 23, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on October 3, 1981, a son of Troy Alexander Stire and Diane Hamrick Alastanos. He was the stepson of Debra Dawn Stire and Jeff Alastanos. He was the grandson of Patty Gillespie and her husband Larry of Nutter Fort, Jean Fluharty of Quiet Dell, and Angelo, Alastanos of Clarksburg. Dean is also survived by his brothers, Zachary Stire of Nutter Fort, L...

Oleta M. (Reed) Post, 95, of Good Hope, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 with loving family by her side. Oleta was born March 19, 1923, daughter of the late James W. and Blanche E. (Smith) Reed formerly of Jane Lew WV. On May 20, 2010, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Straley O. Post, whom she married on June 15, 1946. She is survived by three daughters, Charlene Cathell and husband John of Good Hope, Janie Kerrigan and husband Steve of B...

JoAnn Holmes Cochran, 82 of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1936 in Beckley, the daughter of the late Joseph Coleman and Rachel Smith Holmes. JoAnn was employed at Steptoe & Johnson for several years. She loved crosses, angels and spending time with family and especially the grandchildren. JoAnn was a member of the Church of the Nazarene of Clarksburg. JoAnn is survived by her two sons, Danny W Cochran, Clarksburg, Lonny ...

On Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018, John M. "Big John" Bowers, loving husband, father and grandfather unexpectedly passed away at the age of 71. John was born in Nicholas County, WV on September 28, 1947 to Cecil & Inez (Salisbury) Bowers. He made Upshur County his home for 57 years before moving to Tucker County to be closer to family. On January 25th, 1970 John married the love of his life, Karen Sue Johnston. They raised one son, John Michael Bowers II. John received his barber licens...

Dottie Lou Miner, age 77, a resident of Philippi, passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018 in the United Hospital Center. Dottie was born October 4, 1941 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Shirley and Ruby (Croston) Collins. Dottie was united in marriage on May 12, 1963 to Rev. Winfield Scott Miner who preceded her in death on February 13, 2017. Surviving is Daughter, Delores Dalton and husband Gary of Grafton Brother, Fred Collins and wife Shirley of Philippi Grandchildr...

Marc Eugene Hillmann, 58, of Wallace, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Arrangements are entrusted to Hutson Funeral Home in Mannington. www.hutsonfuneralhomes.com

Thomas Earl Broadstock 74, of Reedsville was called home to patrol the streets of heaven on October 22, 2018. He was born on October 2nd 1944 in Cumberland Maryland to the late Virginia Chambers, and moved to Independence, WV in 1958. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. An avid bowler before his illness, even teaching bowling to young children while living in Grafton. He loved playing golf, and watching his team, the Florida Seminoles, whether it was football or basketb...