Theodore Harold Simmons, 84, of Fairmont, passed away at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital on October 19, 2018. He was born on January 03, 1934 in Dunbar, a son of the late Ruby Dell McVey Young and Fred Harold Simmons. Theodore was a graduate of St. Albans High School, and later served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War; afterwards, he worked as a pressman at Fairmont Printing. In addition to his parents, Theodore was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 y...

Obituary Mavis May Wade, 88, of Weston went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Eldercare Nursing Home Facility in Ripley. She was born in Kistler, WV on August 22, 1930 a daughter of the late Keenan and Georgia Morgan Abshire. Mavis married on June 11, 1949 and settled easily into her role as loving mother and wife. She was born a nurturer and it was evident in her daily life and interests. Survivors include three children: Debra Scalise and husba...

Charlotte June Barnette, 77, of Jane Lew unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Weston on October 6, 1941 a daughter of the late Arnett and Helen Bailey Frashuer. Charlotte and Jackie Wayne Barnette fell in love at a very young age and were married on March 22, 1958. They were together for the thick and thin of 60 years of marriage and raising 4 children, and he will greatly miss his partner in life an...

Mr. Porter Arlen “Bud” Thorne, age 83, a resident of Belington, departed this life early Friday morning, October 19, 2018 in the Davis Medical Center at Elkins. Death was following a period of declining health. He was born May 24, 1935 at Belington, a son of the late Porter Lovett and Audra Blanche Ervin Thorne. On August 8, 1954 he was united in marriage to the former Leotta Gay McDonald who survives in Belington. In addition to his wife, Bud is survived by two daughters Vickie Hollen...

John Richard “Dick” Prendergast, 86, of Bellview, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the home where he was born on August 19, 1932. He was the son of Elihu Prendergast and Flossie Conaway Prendergast. Dick was a life-time member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1950 and joined the Navy, where he was a first-class petty officer on the USS Hawkins during the Korean War. He retired from Martinka Mines in 1993. Dick was a membe...

Rickie K. Carpenter, age 55, of Buckhannon Road, Volga, died Friday, October 19, 2018, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born December 26, 1962, in Warren, Ohio, a son of the late Bennie and Linda Reed Carpenter. On October 10, 1986, he was united in marriage to Donna Anderson Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are their two children: Joseph Carpenter and wife Jennifer of Volga and Roxanna and husband Zachariah Wilson of Buckhannon; four grandchildren: Dylan Carpenter, ...

Carl Ray James, 78, of Fowler Road Jane Lew (Good Hope community) passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gilmer County on February 4, 1940, son of the late Freddie Charles James and Geneva Marie (Snyder) James. On July 15, 1966, he married Carolyn Marie (Coffield) James, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters: Michelle Casto and husband Rick of Good Hope and Stacie Toothman and husband Joshua of West Milford, three gran...

Troy Lee McCartney, Jr. age 48 a resident of Alder Ln. Philippi passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 19, 2018 at Broaddus Hospital. He was born June 1, 1970 in Philippi a son of Troy Lee McCartney Sr. and Arlina (Croston) McCartney. He was united in marriage in July of 1994 to Tracy (Mayle) McCartney who survives. Also surviving- Children, Dominica McCartney and Fiancé Chad Miller Estellena McCartney Raven McCartney and wife Latoya Nevin McCartney Aaron Fagons Selena Fagons a...

Frances Lucille Knotts, 90 of Marquess Community, Fellowsville, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on August 1, 1928 in Newburg, daughter of the late Arthur E and Arizona Wolfe Matlick. Lucille retired from Sterling Faucets with 35 years of service as assembly worker. She loved flowers, gardening and going shopping. She previously attended the Mount Zion United Methodist Church and Newburg Senior Center. Lucille is survived by three ...

David Hugh Graham, 76, of Boothsville Community, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born in Albright on April 30, 1942. Dave served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a Specialist 4th Class, supervising the receiving and issuance of ammunition. He was the manager of the Middletown Mall from 1970 to 1983 and a Regional Mall Manager for Crown American Corporation until 1998. He retired as a Facilitie...