Melinda Sue "Mendy" Rice, 43, of Glenville, WV, passed away, April 6, 2017. She was born, December 24, 1973, in Marietta, OH, a daughter of Donald Ray Rice and Susie Richardson Fisher. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four sons, Anthony (Amanda) Ellison of New Martinsville, WV, Joshua Ellison of Grantsville, WV, James Ellison of New Martinsville, WV, and Adam Ellison of Elyria, OH, grandson, Kasyn Ellison of Grantsville, WV, step-granddaughter, Peyton Smith of Grantsville, WV...

Marga Lee Stalnaker, 86, of Shinnston passed away on April 6, 2017 at Meadowview Manor in Bridgeport. She was born on May 6, 1930 in Freeport, WV to the late Juel and Pearl L. Collums Hartman. Marga is survived by her sons, Randall Lee Stalnaker and his wife Donette Sue; and Jeffrey Blake Stalnaker and his wife Edna, all of Lamberts Run; grandchildren, Amanda Marie Whitescarver; Claire Elaina Stalnaker; Nathaniel Joseph Stalnaker; and Joshua Shane Stalnaker; great grandchildren, Shiley Stal...

Danny Lee Skidmore Sr. 62 of Shinnston, WV. passed away Thursday April 6th 2017 at his residence. He was born September 14th 1954 in Clarksburg, WV; the son of the late William Skidmore and Pauline Barker Skidmore. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for Mt. Heritage Home Improvement. He served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Diane Skidmore of Shinnston, WV; one son, Danny Skidmore Jr. of Shinnston, WV; one daughter, Delphia Hall and husband, Dennis of Shinnston,WV; one s...

Ammon G. Butcher, Jr., 87, of Newton Falls, OH, and formerly of Brandywine, WV passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Ohio. He was born May 31, 1929 in Weston, WV and was the son of the late Ammon Goff Butcher, Sr. and Alma Lough Butcher. Mr. Butcher was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army as a military cook. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He loved cooking and was honored for volunteering as a cook for Special...

Donald Robert Kelble age 86 of Kelble Hollow Road in Gilmer County, departed this life on the morning of Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence, following an extended illness. Born October 24, 1930 in Abington, PA; Don is the son of the late Francis and Margaret Rinehart Kelble. Don was a plumber and pipe fitter in the construction industry with 47 years of union experience. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood working, building things with his hands, and he did a lot of work for the Gilmer...

Guy John Brewer, 71, of Clarksburg, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Washington DC on February 12, 1946, the son of the late Robert Paul Carr, and Rose Mary Pratt Carr who survives in Bridgeport. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Terry Leigh Myers Brewer, whom he married on December 26, 1971 in Elkins, WV; four children, Dr. Jamie Leigh (Brewer) Miller of Fairmont, WV, Joshua Paul Brewer of Clarksburg, WV, Jessica Mae Brewer of M...

Lenzie William Ray, age 76, a resident of Middle mountain, Wymer, West Virginia, departed this life on Thursday morning, April 6, 2017, at the Davis Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. He was born on February 6, 1941, at Wymer, West Virginia, a son of the late Virgil Ray and Luvary Lambert Ray. On October 28, 1994, he was united in marriage to Thelma "Jean" Ayers, who survives at their residence. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons; Mickey Ray and his wife, Joy...

Max T. Park, 78, of Belmont, WV, was called home in the early morning hours of April 6, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born, October 7, 1938 in St. Marys, WV, a son of the late Donald and Nellie Park. He was a 1956 graduate of St. Marys High School, retired from American Cyanimid/Cytec Industries after 38 years, and was a member of the St. Marys United Methodist Church. Max is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Frances Bumgarner Park, two children, Lora Chapman of Glenville, WV, a...

Catherine "Katie" Louise (Clausi) Clouse Moon, 99, of Fairmont passed away Wednesday morning April 5, 2017 at Fazio's Elder Care in Monongah. She was born on February 15, 1918 in Fairmont daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary Theresa Marra Clausi Clouse. Katie and her late husband owned and operated the Harvest Moon Lounge on Fairmont Avenue for several years. She formerly was the manager at Standard Furniture in Fairmont. She was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and a...

Albert A. Turkovich of Saint Johns, MI., formerly of Rio Rancho, NM. passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born September 28, 1928 in Shinnston, West Virginia the son of Michael and Mary (Riska) Turkovich and step-son of Matthew Bratovich. Albert served his country as a career soldier in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star and was a member of an expert rifle team for many years. Albert served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam and retired from the Army with the ran...