Darlene Diane Kay Hammons, (Thoma, Francisco) 63 of Shinnston foremerly of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at United Hospital Center, with her daughter Cosy Jean Francisco, her granddaughter Maurriska D’Lanty-Kay Francisco, and her “Strong Man” Sherman Royster. She was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, February 10, 1955, daughter of the late Herbert and Wanda Jean Cain Thoma. She enjoyed her Kindle Fire which she played solitare, and jig saw puzzels. She also enjoyed her Puss Pu...

Francis J. “Frank” Lydon, 71, of 5598 Churchville Road, Camden, WV passed away October 10, 2018. He was born on November 24, 1946 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Clarksburg, West Virginia. He was the son of the late John F. and Rita A. (Murray) Lydon. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, John F. Lydon, Jr. Surviving are his children: John M. Lydon (wife Sandy) of North Ridgeville, Ohio and Sherry M. Havlik of Brunswick, Ohio. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Sarah Cro...

Noah (Junior) Heater born May 6, 1944 in Burnsville, WV passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Howard “Foss” Heater and Irene “Sis” (Helmick) Heater. He is survived by 3 daughters, Kimberly Dawn Heater and husband Bryan of Chapel, WV, Lisa Dawn Womack and husband, Chris, St. Albans, WV and Lori Ann Smith of Nitro, WV; 6 grandchildren, Haley, Sydney, Kacie, Chloe, Carson and Mason and 1 great grandchild, Tripp. He was prec...

Joseph Retton, 87, of Fairmont, passed away October 10, 2018 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born June 9, 1931 in Grant Town, WV, the son of a coal miner and devoted mother, the late Joseph and Rose Retton. Joe was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church in Fairmont and was employed by the Marion County Board of Education and Fairmont State College. Joe adored his wife of 54 years, Nancy Retton, who preceded him in death. Coach is survived by his son, Dav...

Margie Ellen Smith, 61, of Camden Avenue Weston passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in Ruby Memorial Hospital of Morgantown following a brief illness. She was born in Clay County on December 12, 1956: daughter of the late Leeroy Crihfield and Mary (Meadows) Crihfield Myers. On October 26, 1984, she married Robert Lee Smith, who survives. Margie is also survived by two sons: Bobby Lee Smith and wife Trisha of Lost Creek and Thomas Robert Smith of Weston and two grandchildren: Myka and ...

Linda Carol Nosse, 71, of Bridgeport, WV ascended to Heaven on October 10, 2018 in Morgantown while surrounded by her loving family. Her parents, June Edward and Emma Louise Boggess Roberts, welcomed her into the world on April 1, 1947 and have now been reunited with her in Heaven. Linda will be sorely missed by those who loved her most, one daughter, Cynthia Smith and husband, Jimmy, of Lost Creek; one son Danial Nosse of Grafton; one brother, Roger Roberts of Crandall, TX; two grandch...

Mrs. Mary Madeline Thornton, 93 years of age of Bridgeport, WV passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport, WV. She was born August 19, 1925 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Arden S. and Lena Lancaster Winter. She was preceded in death by her husband James Randolph Thornton in 1972. She is survived by a son Samuel R. Thornton and his wife Rebecca of Bridgeport, WV; two grandsons Randy Thornton and his significant other Vana Sendling of Bri...

Emerick Antonio Cerullo, 92, of Shawnee Drive, Buckhannon left the loving arms of his family, son Mark Cerullo and daughter-in-law Rhonda Cerullo at 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 to the loving arms of Jesus. He was in the loving, compassionate care of WV Hospice nurses: Marcia, Meghan, Jenifer, Stephanie, who brought great blessings to the family, and Mary Reed who was an absolute angel sent to care for him. Emerick was born in Harrison County on June 1, 1926, a son of the late ...

Merritt Dorsey “Bud” Snyder, age 82, of Buckhannon, WV, left his Earthly life on October 10, 2018, at his home and is Heaven bound, where he’ll have new ears that can hear and a voice to sing. Bud was born June 16, 1936, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Rev. Dorsey R. “Jack” and Vecie M. Lower Snyder. On April 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Cecelia Trahern who survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Lois S. White and husband Greg of Buckhannon; one son, Johnny Snyder and wi...

Claude William Bill, 76, of Weston passed from this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. His parents, Claude R. and Myrtle M. Reising Bill, welcomed him to the world in Sewickley, PA, on August 8, 1942 and have surely rejoiced as they welcomed him to Heaven. Claude is survived by two brothers: John H. “Jack” Bill of Sarasota, FL, and Frank Merrit Bill of Corydon, IN; and two nephews: John A. Bill of New Albany, IN, and Frank Bill, Jr., of Corydon, IN. Master Sergeant Bill, was a Viet...