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,...

Kathryn Virginia Simons Cutright, age 91, of Buckhannon, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. She was born in Upshur County on February 19, 1927, a daughter of the late Elza Pete and City Belle Abel Simons. She was united in marriage on May 25, 1944, to Junior Hayes Cutright who preceded her in death on February 8, 2008. In addition to her parents and her husband she was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. She is survived by one son Hay...

Richard Lee Nuzum 71, of Salem WV passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at his home. He was born September 22, 1947, a son of the late Robert Righter Nuzum and Virginia Laura Davis Nuzum of Shinns Run at McAlpine Community. Also deceased is his son Jamie Nuzum. He is survived by his sister Patricia Jo Nuzum Martin of Bassel Addition, Clarksburg; two daughters Misty Harte and Kristy Nuzum of Clarksburg. Richard attended Shinnston Schools and loved to tell jokes and stories. He wrote b...

John H. Everson, 88, a lifetime resident of the Bellview Community, Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born August 23, 1930 in Bellview, the youngest child of H. King and Elizabeth C. Kann Everson. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gladys Mae Stevens Everson on July 1, 2017. Mr. Everson is survived by a daughter Linda K. Rutherford of Cooperstown, NY, a son and daughter in law John & Brenda Everson of Fairmont, WV, 6 grandchildren Amy R...

Mark Anthony Crayton, 46, of Clarksburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in the UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Pittsburgh. He was born in Clarksburg on January 7, 1972, a son of the late Wendell Coffman, and Brenda Davisson Crayton who survives in Reynoldsville. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his companion, Kandy Jeffries; three sons, Jesse Crayton of Braxton County, Chris Crayton of Clarksburg, and James Jeffries of Clarksburg; one daughter, Shyann Crayton ...

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...

Richard “Dick” Crayton Corder, Sr., age 76, a resident of Flemington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 15, 2018 in Broaddus Hospital. Dick was born December 28, 1941 in Philippi a son of the late James Benton and Claribel (Skidmore) Corder. He was united in marriage on November 6, 1965 to Wanda M (Murphy) who survives at home. Also surviving Four children, Richard Corder Jr. of Philippi Jimmy Corder of Broadway, VA Randy Corder and wife Conya of Philippi Crystal Corde...

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...

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...