James Charles Bowman, 20, of Fairmont, WV died serving his country in Korea in 1950. He was born in Jordan, WV on July 6, 1930, the son of the late Melvin Darrell and Mamie (Thomas) Bowman. James served his country proudly in the United States Army. Left to cherish his memory are his brother Melvin Darrell Bowman, Jr, of Euclid, Ohio; sister in law, Joyce Bowman, nieces and nephews: Larry Herron, James Herron, Georganne Moore, Jessica Bleigh, Freddy Bowman, Jr, Debbie Layman, Linda Hess, Bo...

Cpl. Howard Delbert Godwin, Jr., was born May 28, 1928, in Grafton, West Virginia, the son of the late Howard D. and Estel Godwin. He enlisted in the Army on February 5, 1948, and served in Company A, 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Howard was reported missing in action on July 20, 1950, after being involved in a battle with the North Koreans during the opening days of the war. His regiment was holding a defensive line in South Korea overlooking the Taejon ...

Robert R. Parrish, 78, of Shinnston, passed away at UHC on October 26, 2023. He was born on November 29. 1944, a son to the late Arlie Lane Parrish, and Daisy Mackey Parrish. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Marie Parrish, whom he married on July 19, 1969. He is survived by his daughters, Tina Talerico of Bridgeport, Matrisha Parrish (Tom St. Clair) of Shinnston, and Bobbi Jo Harbert (Ronnie) of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, and three great-gra...

On Christmas Eve, Conda Kay Mace, 82, left the limits of her earthly home to be accepted into the arms of her Heavenly Father. She was surrounded by her loving family, who selflessly and diligently cared for her during her last several days. Conda was born Sept 23, 1942 to Hayward and Eva Campbell from Bridgeport, WV. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, James Allen Mace, on August 8, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Kelly Andrews and her husband D. Kelly of TN,...

Margaret Ann Bissett Mulligan, 77, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Ruby Hospital in Morgantown. She was born in Clarksburg, on August 6, 1946, a daughter of the late Ressie and Eleanor Sidwell Bissett. Mrs. Mulligan is survived by her husband, Paul Leslie Mulligan Jr., who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Also surviving are her son, Paul Lawrence Mulligan and his wife Miranda of Clarksburg; her daughter Christina Mulligan of Bridgeport; three gra...

Gary E. Merryman, 69, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at United Hospital Center. He was born in Clarksburg, WV, on July 22, 1955, a son of the late Robert and Cathrine Griffith Merryman. Gary was married on June 2, 1979, to his wife of 45 years, Tonja Snyder Merryman, who resides at their home in Clarksburg. Also surviving are his son, Brad Merryman of Clarksburg; two sisters-in-law, Pam Amos of Clarksburg, and Sonja Griffith of Clarksburg; as well as s...

William Keener, 73, of Fairmont passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Summers Healthcare Center in Hinton. He was born July 10, 1949, a son of the late William Elbert and Mary Ann Martin Keener. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Glover Keener; children: Chad Keener of Bridgeport, Beth Keener Flamerly both of Grafton, and Mollie Jo Gladwell of Akron, Ohio; 6 grandsons, and 2 granddaughters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Faith Madison Keener. ...

Norman Denver Hanifan, age 84, of Tallmansville, WV, died Thursday, May 8 , 2025, at Holbrook Healthcare Center in Buckhannon, WV. He was born August 27, 1940, in Cubana, WV, a son of the late Jess and Lola Zickefoose Hanifan. On August 27, 1960, he married Hila Marie Zickefoose who preceded him in death on October 25, 2024. Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Wagoner and husband Doug of Buckhannon, Karen McClure and husband Dave of Tallmansville and Debbie Koon and husband Dave of Buckhann...

Shawn Thomas Ireland, 57 of Nutter Fort, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Clarksburg, WV on January 14, 1967, the son of George Ireland and the late Betty Ireland. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, who resides at their home in Nutter Fort, his children; Ashleigh, Tiara, Dakota, Audrey and Cambria, grandchildren; Eli, Abby, Ashlynn, Chloe, Colton, Braiden, Hannah, Caleb, Rose and Anastasia “A.J.”, siblings; Patty Reese and Kelley Ireland; st...

Joan Ann (Brown) Boyles, 92, of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at United Hospital Center after a brief illness. She was born on January 14, 1932, in Clarksburg, a daughter of the late Harry St. Clair Brown and Mildred Elizabeth (Braun) Brown. On December 11, 1951, she married William “Bill” Boyles, who preceded her in death on September 2, 2000. She is survived by a son, Patrick Boyles and wife Connie; a grandson, Ryan Boyles and wife Caragh; and a great-gra...