Irene Hazel Bullough Bates, 96 of Stonewood was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father January 7, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born in Rockford, WV on April 12, 1920 a daughter of late Howard and Nada Simmons Grogg. She was preceded in death by her first husband William Bullough, and is survived by her second husband Ernest Bates Jr. whom she married in 1981. Also surviving are one son Michael Bullough and his wife Terry of Bridgeport and one daughter Carol Hardman...

William "Bill" Clyde Powell, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2016 following an extended illness. He was born October 24, 1946 in Flemington, WV, a son of the late Clyde Powell and Ollie Donaldson Powell. His wife, Sue E. Bruce Powell, whom he married May 10, 2006, resides at their home in Jane Lew. Bill is also survived by three children, William A. Stutler III of West Milford, Kristi Barnard and her husband Gibson of Meadowbrook, and Patricia Cayton and her husb...

Betty L. Casto, age 89 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Lavender Fields Assisted Living Facility at Beverly. She was born December 17, 1927 in Elkins, a daughter of the late Haymond N. Nutter and Lalinka Triplett Nutter. On August 22, 1946, she married Gail Kelley who preceded her in death on July 5, 1963. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Paul W. Casto, formerly of Philippi, who preceded her in death July 8, 2003. Also preceding her in death was an infant bro...

Jimmy Doyle Posey, 74, of 124 E 1st Street Weston passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in VA Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA following an extended illness. He was born in Orlando, WV on December 22, 1942: son of the late Arnold Robert Posey and Nina Jane (Riffle) Posey. Mr. Posey is survived by two sons: James (Amanda) Posey of Adrian and Jimmy (Deborah) Posey of Churchville and five grandchildren: Shawna Posey, Logan Posey, Chiara Posey, Xavier Lewis and Emerson Posey. He is also survived by...

Robert Clarkson Smith, 82, of Parkersburg, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Robert (Bob) was born August 17, 1934, in Hoodsville, W.Va., to Oney C. and Hettie M. (Holstein) Smith. He graduated from Rivesville High School. Bob was a loyal union member with BF Goodrich, before his retirement with 32 years of service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, spending time with his family, and being active in his church. He was married to Hazel Eddy (Flinn) o...

Ralph H. Miles, age 92, of Buckhannon, WV died Friday, January 6, 2017 at his daughter?s home. He was born July 5, 1924 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Albert Ross and Nancy Christina Hall Miles. On April 25, 1947 he married Melba Josephene McKisic who preceded him in death on April 9, 2005. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Willae Harrison and one brother, William W. Miles. Surviving are two daughters, Renee Todd and husband Jim of Reynoldsville, W...

Maria Edith McGee, 89, of Pleasant Valley Rd., Fairmont, WV, passed away Friday afternoon in her home. She was born September 12, 1927 in Celldomolk, Hungary, daughter of the late Anthony and Maria ?Papp? Keri. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Earl McGee in 2014. Mrs. McGee was member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fairmont, WV. She retired from Creative Label in Fairmont, WV, working in the shipping department. She earlier worked for Pitrolo?s Market and Westingho...

Lenora Jane Frum Carper, 66, of Clarksburg, WV, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Friday, January 6, 2017. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Rev. Oscar and Ruby Frum. Lenora was the widow of the late Clyde A. Carper. She is survived by her companion of 31 years, Rick Ellison; three children: Kyula ?Ky? Gould and husband John, Martha Meahl and companion Patrick Kaczmarczyk, and William ?Bill? Frum all of Clarksburg; four grandchildren: Jus...

Coleen Ruth Wagoner age 84 a resident of Perry, GA and former resident of Walnut St. Philippi passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in the Medical Center of Peach County. She was born October 19, 1932 in Barbour Co. a daughter of the late Alston and Virgie (Arbogast) Day. She was united in marriage July 19, 1952 to Charles Wagoner who preceded her in death July 6, 2004. Surviving is, one daughter, Karen Hardman of Philippi one son, Robert Wagoner of Perry, GA one s...

Arnold Hugh ?Pete? Parsons of Fayetteville passed away on January 6, 2017 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. He was born 8/15/1935 to the late Ralph and Margaret Parsons Proceeded in death by sister, Charlotte Garrett; brothers William ?Sonny? Parsons, Ralph Parsons, and Larry Parsons. Those left to cherish his memory are sisters Lura Lechel of Fayetteville, Margaret Parsons of Holly Ridge, NC, Linda (Larry) Hess of Fayetteville, and Judy English of Fairmont; brothers Charl...