Roger Lee Caplinger, 67, of Clarksburg passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the United Hospital Center. He was born December 17, 1950 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of Lois E. Bennett Caplinger of Clarksburg and the late Donald L. Caplinger. In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marsha Kay Golden Caplinger; two sons, Graham Caplinger and wife Taylor of Sunrise, FL, Justin Caplinger and companion Erin Sandy, Clarksburg; one step-daughter, Danielle Bryan an...

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...

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

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...

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...

Forrest C. “Buzzy” Wilt, age 78, of Buckhannon, WV, died Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the Louis A. Johnson V. A. Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. He was born October 30, 1939, in Tanner, WV, a son of the late Charles Chester and Opal Dale Snyder Wilt. On December 30, 1958, he married Frances Ruth Harper who preceded him in death on January 10, 2018. He is survived by two sons, Forrest “Chuck” Wilt, Jr. and wife Marissa of Buckhannon and Steven Wilt and wife Tammy of Crittenden, KY; one daug...

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...

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 ...

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...

OBITUARY: JUANITA MOATS Juanita Moats, 75, of West Union, formerly of Philippi, died Tuesday, October 23, at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born June 13, 1943, at Morral Community, near Philippi, a daughter of the late Bradford Ray and Goldie Beulah (Glendenning) Smith. On August 12, 1966, she was married to the Rev. Burl Gene Moats, who preceded her in death on June 15, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Kay Kozlowski, Clarksburg, Nina Michelle Carpenter,...