Mary Jane Vandegrift, 76, of the Levels Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Fairmont Regional Medical Center. She was born December 29, 1941 in McDonald, PA, a daughter of the late Ernest C. and Helen A. Murdock Griffith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward “Sonny” Vandegrift on April 8, 2016. Survivors include her five children, Carl “Gene” Vandegrift and his wife Lisa of Fairmont, Glenn Edward Vandegrift and his wife Melinda of Greensburg, PA,...

Thomas Harold Bennett, 86, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, following an extended illness. He was born June 2, 1932, at Volga, Barbour County, a son of the late Raymond Scott Bennett and the late Ocie Pearl (Haught) Bennett Steele. On April 19, 1963, he married the former Frona June McGee, who survives at their home. Also surviving are one son, Jeffery Bennett and wife, Jeanie, Buckhannon; two daughters, Mary Boyles and husband,...

Betty Jean Whiteman, 88, of Bridgeport passed away on Tuesday morning, October 16, 2018 in Bridgeport at United Hospital Center. She was born on May 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Isaac Carpenter and Virginia Criss Carpenter. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Delmas Whiteman who she married on September 1, 1961. She is also survived by two daughters, Pamela Moore of Marshville and Susan Grimes and her husband Patrick of Nutter Fort; two grandsons, Klay Moore and Nathaniel Grimes...

Just 11 days after blessing this Earth, Gracelynn Hope Devericks gained her beautiful angel wings on Monday, October 15, 2018 surrounded by loving family. She was born in Morgantown on October 4, 2018 a daughter of Joseph Tyler Devericks and Ashley Dawn Hawkins. In addition to her parents, Gracelynn will be forever missed by two siblings: twin sister, Everly Faith Devericks, and older sister, Heidi Nicole Watson; five grandparents: Ralph and Delsie Goodwin, and Tina Lane all of Buckhann...

Glenda Peyton Soden, 73, of Bridgeport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15th, 2018. Glenda was born in Shelbyville, KY on December 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Luke Peyton and Dorothy Prewitt Peyton. Glenda was preceded in death by her son Philip Wright Soden. Glenda is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey of 51 years, devoted daughter Christy Soden Hoffman and husband Eric of Freehold, NJ, special daughter-in-law Shannon Coulter Soden of Bridgeport, and four grandc...

John R. Banister, 86 of Rowlesburg died Monday, October 15, 2018 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood with family by his side. He was born May 5, 1932, in Portland, OR, a son of the late Harry and Nellie Banister. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a pilot and owned his own plane. He served in the U S Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Before he retired John worked as an electronic technician for Comsat and AT&T. He is survived by his loving wife of 5...

Bessie Koon, age 101, of Buckhannon, WV, died Monday, October 15, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born March 2, 1917 in Custus, WV, a daughter of the late Claud and Rachel E. Luzader Lowther. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherley C. Koon who died on June 6, 1967; four sons, Kermit Eugene, James Howard, Jerry and Ray Koon; two daughters, Betty Gay Dulaney and Dorothy Lou Clingerman; two grandchildren; two brothers, Woodrow and Kennet...

Sharon L. Lattea, 68 of Pineview Dr. Clarksburg departed this life on Monday, October 15, 2018 in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. She was born on January 12, 1950 in Clarksburg to the late Herbert F. and Thelma Smith Murphy. On March 16,1966 she married Robert Lee Lattea who preceded her in death on July 23, 2010. Surviving are two daughters, Sherry Lewis, Salem, Jennifer Clutter and husband Jason, Clarksburg, two sons, Roman T. Lattea and companion, Kelly Marvin, Robert Liv...

Geraldine “Gerry” (Morgan) Wyer, 72, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018 after a courageous two- year battle with cancer. Mrs. Wyer was born February 10, 1946 in Harriman, Tennessee. When she was 3 years old she and her parents then moved to Chicago, Illinois. It was there that she was raised, met the love of her life Jim, and began their family. Years later, Jim would convince her to move back to his home state of West Virginia where they have resided since. ...

Willie Earl "Billy" Nestor Jr., age 89, a resident of Arden Community passed away surrounded by his family on Monday October 15, 2018 at his residence. Willie was born February 26, 1929 in Philippi a son of the late Willie “Bill” Earl Nestor Sr. and Virgie (Nestor) Nestor. Willie was united in marriage on August 25, 1949 to Vera Mae (Weaver) Nestor who survives at home. Also surviving three children, Willa Jo Mitchell and husband Bruce of Arden Community Billie Sue Mitchell and husband ...