Viola Bland DeFrances, age 86 years, a resident of Bayonet Point, Florida, and Pittsburgh, PA departed this life Friday evening, October 26, in Chester County Hospital, West Chester PA. She was born in 1932, in Doddridge County, WV, a daughter of the late Clyde M. Ford and Mamie Bland Ford. In 1953, she married John A. DeFrances of Clarksburg, WV who predeceased her in August of 2008. Her crowning achievement was that of being an adoring grandmother to her 6 grandchildren who loving...

John F. Tomasic, 79, of Lost Creek, WV, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born in McKeesport, PA, on June 21, 1939, a son of the late John and Josephine (Sauers) Tomasic. In addition to his parents John was preceded in death by two sons: Michael Dane and Stephen Joseph Tomasic. Mr. Tomasic is survived by his wife of 42 years, Katy; two sons: John Tomasic (wife Chris) and William Tomasic (wife Kristin) all of Greensburg, PA; one sister and three brothers:...

Jamie Lee King, 29, of Shinnston, formerly of Rivesville, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 7, 1989 in Fairmont, a son of the late Trica “Trish” Griffin King and James “Tink” King of Rivesville. Jamie was a graduate of North Marion High School and a truck driver in the oil and gas industry. In addition to his father, survivors include his children: Taylor King and Elek King, both of Fairmont; 2 brothers: James “Jimmy” King, Jr. (Michael Hunter), Nashville, TN...

James Ray Ours, age 72, of Buckhannon, WV, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 26, 2018. He was born October 24, 1946 in Buckhannon, WV, a son of the late Jackson Hugh and Clara M. Crites Ours. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Shanna Ours; two infant sisters, Katherine and Betty Ours; three sisters-in-law, Cathy, Barbara and Patty Ours and three brothers-in-law, Junior Malcomb, Bill Trinkle and Roger Hinchman. H...

Linda Kay Mick, 75, of Weston went to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:19 p.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was born in Widen, WV on May 18, 1943 a daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret Ramsey Rapp. Linda married Bill Grey Mick and he will greatly miss his best friend and partner. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Carpenter of Copley; two grandchildren: Bryan Carpenter and wife, Rachel, of Weston, and Whittney Somerville and husband, Justin, of Jane Lew; four great grandc...

It is with great sadness that the family of Reverend Carl Randolph Buckner, age 94, announces his peaceful passing at his home in Fairmont, West Virginia, on Friday, October 26, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a valiant struggle with dementia. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Carl was born in the coal camp of Ward, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, on April 15, 1924. He was the se...

Robert Lee “Bobby” Woodford II 45 of Linn, WV departed this life unexpectedly on Friday October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Wood County, WV son of Robert L. Woodford of Williamstown, WV and the late Lorena Clark Woodford. Bobby is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1991 and also a graduate of Glenville State College. He worked as a Project Engineer for Vecellio Grogan, Inc in Beckley, WV. In his spare time, Bobby loved being outdoors, especially fishing on his b...

Debra L. “Debbie” Hickman, 58, of Simpson, WV, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicopee, MA on May 3, 1960, daughter of the late Beaulah (Riffle) Leach. She was also preceded in death one brother Ronald (Ronnie) Leach of SC. Debbie was known to many as caretaker, best friend, and support system. She was proudest to be known as “Mom” and “Aunt Debbie”. Debra is survived by her husband Cecil F. Hickman; one special daughter,...

Barbara Jean “Sandy” Anderson, age 90, of Shinnston, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, October 26, 2018, a devoted wife to Jackson for 67 years; a loving mother of Jackson (Arlene), Lea (Temp) Smith, Susan (Brad) Rodeheaver, Ben (Andrea Castilla) and John (Lisa). She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sandy was born December 12, 1928 and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, Winifred and Joseph Dalt...

Steven Ray Gregory “Beave”, 55 of Sutton, WV left this earth unexpectedly on Friday October 26, 2018. He was born in Gassaway, WV on July 15, 1963, son of Carolyn Sue Fox Gregory of Gassaway, WV and the late Damon H. Gregory. Steve was a class mate of the graduating class of 1981 at Braxton County High School, where he met some of his longest and closest friends. Having a passion for driving truck, he devoted over 30 years at Facemire Foods and currently drove for Cross Country Pipeline, bot...